Morning Jolt: We Have the Worst Political Leaders

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May 30 2024

On the menu today: Great news, Israel-hating protesting college students! Iran’s ayatollah Khamenei says you're on "the right side of history." That's just about the clearest sign imaginable that you're on the wrong side of history. But here at home, it's hard to dispel the widespread disillusionment among America's young people, with their sense that the U.S. is led by "bad people." Trump, the Bidens, Harris — they've all repeatedly chosen to put their egos ahead of their responsibilities to the country. This is a cynical edition of the newsletter today; stick around for the update on what the Libertarian Party served up.

Our Abysmal Leadership Class

The vibe has shifted; you can tell that Democrats doubt the happy talk coming out of the Biden campaign and now fear Donald Trump is on a trajectory to win.

Politico: "Dems in full-blown 'freakout' over Biden"

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NR's Rick Brookhiser on the the complicated
life and legacy of artist John Trumbull.

John Trumbull (1756–1843) experienced the American Revolution firsthand—his fifty-year project embodied the meaning of American exceptionalism and played a key role in defining the values of the new country. In Glorious Lessons, Richard Brookhiser tells his story of acclaim and recognition. Now available wherever books are sold.

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