Someone Had to Let Trump onto the Field
Donald Trump has never encountered a stage he didn’t want to occupy. But getting onto the stage requires someone to open the door.
The relationship between Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino offers a revealing lesson about power, institutional responsibility and what happens when institutions finally decide to say no.
August 21, 2026
When Intimidation Stops Working
Political intimidation only works as long as people believe the threat matters. A recent political battle in Indiana offers a revealing look at what happens when fear begins losing its grip—and why the reaction of the intimidator may reveal more weakness than strength.
June 10, 2026