Turning the seat of democracy into a third rate carnival for Dear Leader’s birthday is so profane it‘s almost beyond belief. This personalist charade is an affront to the American experiment and democracy more broadly.
Josh Zingher
President Trump, who turned 80 today, will spend this evening hosting Ultimate Fighting Championship bouts on the South Lawn of the White House. Historians say the event, which was estimated to cost more than $60 million, is unprecedented. Follow live updates.