Elections

What Happened When I Tried to Find the Good in Donald Trump

MISSION IMPOSSIBLE?

I have tried for nine long years to understand Trump’s appeal. I was assured that I would understand if only I could escape my echo chamber. So I tried. And tried.

Michael Ian Black
Michael Ian Black
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