Author: Buck Banks

It’s the Same Old Trump Show

Buck Banks

“On paper, President Trump’s speech in Pennsylvania was supposed to be the opening night of a speaking tour on the economy, but spiritually, the rambling set felt more like the kickoff of a past-their-prime band’s farewell tour. … There was no set list, he played the hits when he could, and did crowd work with MAGA’s version of the Parrotheads, decked out in their finest Trump swag after following him around for years.”

— National Journal

Trump Schools Parents on Saving Money this Christmas — Though They Don’t Need to, of Course

Buck Banks

“You can give up certain products. You could give up pencils. Because under the China policy, every child can get 37 pencils. They only need one or two. They don’t need that many. You always need steel. You don’t need 37 dolls for your daughter. Two or three is nice. So we’re doing things right.”

— Donald Trump, at a rally in Pennsylvania last night.

Greene Goes Full Rogue on ’60 Minutes’

Buck Banks

“I watched many of my colleagues go from making fun of him, making fun of how he talks — making fun of me constantly for supporting him — to when he won the primary in 2024 they all started — excuse my language, Lesley, kissing his ass and decided to put on a MAGA hat for the first time.”

— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), on 60 Minutes.