Chris Hedges and Mr. Fish / TruthdigDec 17, 2018
The president and his ancestor in the art of the con, P.T. Barnum, are the true gods of our wealth-, celebrity- and power-obsessed society. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )
ELLIOT SPAGAT / The Associated PressFeb 27, 2018
Gonzalo Curiel, whose Mexican heritage was hostilely pointed out by the candidate, removes what could have been a major obstacle to a U.S.-Mexico wall. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Stephen GilpinFeb 20, 2018
Soon after the author of "Trump U" started working for Donald Trump, he realized he was part of an appalling con game. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )
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By Juan Cole / Informed CommentNov 23, 2016
The New York Times ran the "Hamilton" story above the fold, while news that Trump had settled student lawsuits over the fraudulent Trump University for $25 million was placed below the fold. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
By Lauren McCauley / Common DreamsNov 20, 2016
He's not admitting anything, but the man who says he "never settles" agreed to pay $25 million to avoid going to court over fraud accusations. He's not admitting anything, but the man who says he "never settles" agreed to pay $25 million to avoid going to court over fraud accusations. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Natasha Hakimi Zapata / TruthdigSep 26, 2016
On Sunday's show, the "Last Week Tonight" host called the political scandals plaguing both major candidates “the electoral equivalent of seeing someone puking so you start puking and then someone else [is] puking and pretty soon everyone is puking 2016"—a phenomenon also known as the 2016 elections. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
E.J. Dionne Jr. / TruthdigSep 9, 2016
Hillary Clinton has had ethical lapses, but when it comes to sleaze and cutting corners, the Republican candidate is No. 1. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Will Durst / TruthdigJun 29, 2016
In 2000 Donald Trump told Fortune Magazine, "It’s very possible I could be the first presidential candidate to run and make money off of it." That's the goal. He’s got 4½ months to make as much money as possible. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigJun 15, 2016
Here are the stories on Trump U. that you should read. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
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