Donald Trump’s Politics of Plunder

To understand the vagaries of power in Washington, pay attention to where the powerful congregate. When Teddy Roosevelt was ascending, he could be found at the Metropolitan Club, a blue-blood hangout where he and his fellow-members planned the Spanish-American War. The more literary-minded might prefer the Cosmos Club, which hangsContinue Reading

The Future of the Democratic Party

George Packer discusses his latest reporting on Donald Trump and American politics. Courtesy of Washington Week With The Atlantic Editor’s Note: Washington Week With The Atlantic is a partnership between NewsHour Productions, WETA, and The Atlantic airing every Friday on PBS stations nationwide. Check your local listings or watch fullContinue Reading