The fall of King Trump

A more pathetic crime would be hard to envision for a man who once tried to overthrow American democracy by force, but would-be American Czar Donald Trump will face justice over his pay offs to a porn star and is not the first American President to reap the consequences of overstepping his position.

President Treason

The House Select Committee investigating the January 6 attack on the United States Capitol has found that Donald Trump tried to overthrow democracy and retain power after losing an election through intimidation, lies and bluster and recommends criminal charges be brought against him.

Trump v the Republican Party

The midterm Republican primaries are showcasing the battle between Trump-loyalists and traditional Republican conservatives. It’s our first electoral insight into the aftermath of the Trump Presidency.

Arvanitakis on American politics: How Trump may have saved democracy

Former President Trump’s assault on evidence based policy, international organisations and democracy itself may actually serve to strengthen these institutions in the future.

Long term repercussions of the Capitol incursion

The violent mob storming the US Capitol building has been described as a failed ‘coup attempt’ but though Joe Biden has been confirmed as President-Elect, the fallout could have much broader implications.

Arvanitakis on American politics: The future of American democracy

The tumultuous events of this week left many in despair at the state of American democracy, but they could yet prove a turning point in healing the political divisions of recent years.

Stop the squeal

Donald Trump’s egotistical attempts to subvert, rewrite or ignore his re-election defeat might best be punished by ignoring him once he leaves office.

How Trump let COVID take America

As Donald Trump campaigns for re-election, he continues to blame Xi and China for the toll the virus has inflicted on America. Instead, he should look in the mirror.

Trump stands firm in a time of crisis

Well-meaning protestors, violent activists, lawless criminal gangs, and opportunistic looters have taken to the streets of American cities, but Donald Trump’s firm response is enraging the media.

Will Covid-19 stump Trump?

President Donald Trump’s chaotic response to the COVID-19 crisis has let the disease run rampant in the USA and his hasty attempts to open the economy again may leave more havoc in their wake.

Arvanitakis on American Politics: This week’s controversies, chaos and why Trump keeps his base

This week’s events in the United States once again highlight how the Trump Administration continues to move from chaos to controversy (and back).

Arvanitakis on American politics: Five types of Trump supporters

Despite the impeachment controversy, distinct groups of American voters remain staunch supporters of President Donald Trump, albeit for quite different reasons.