Credibility, Authority, and the Cost of Confusing Power with Truth

The controversy surrounding Donald Trump’s response to Russia’s claim that Ukraine attempted a drone attack near a residence associated with Vladimir Putin is not merely about diplomatic tone. It’s about something more foundational: how authority is exercised, how truth is discerned, and how public power either restrains or amplifies deception in moments of global consequence.…

A Time of Strategic Boldness and Consequential Questions

As we approach the 2026 midterm elections, President Trump is not retreating to the customary presidential sidelines. Instead, he has made clear — through his own advisers and actions — that he intends to play a front-and-center role in influencing Republican outcomes. White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles stated publicly that Trump will be…