Donald Trump: The Un-American President

As he understood it, he had the same official title as Vladimir Putin in Russia and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Turkey—men he openly admired—and he craved their reserves of political power as well.
Why Jan. 6, 2021 will Live in Infamy

When we get to a point where lawmakers are being evacuated from their legislative chambers, that concentrates the mind. There is nothing else to discuss.
A Disaster and a Tragedy for America, Jews and Decent People Everywhere

Those trying to defend principles of law and constitutional order against the left have been grievously undermined.
Pollard and the Great Jewish Divide

Israelis celebrated the Pollards’ arrival. In contrast, American Jews bristled both at the news and the happiness with which Israelis greeted them.
Georgia Candidates for Senate Trade Jabs on Israel, Anti-Semitism

American Jewish groups from both sides of the aisle have invested heavily in the Jan. 5 runoffs, as they see stark differences on the candidates’ policies on topics such as the U.S.-Israel relationship, the Iran nuclear deal, anti-Semitism and more.
The Most Consequential Jew of 2020: Jared Kushner

The presidential adviser/son-in-law was demonized as the Modern Orthodox face of white supremacism and all Trump failures, but his accomplishments should long be remembered.
The Upside of Defeat

It’s much easier to be a critic than a champion, particularly where attitudes towards politicians are concerned.
Will Biden Learn from Trump and Keep Making America Secure Again?

Trump recognized threats and at least began to address them.
Can the Bipartisan Consensus on Israel be Revived?

The Biden administration has the chance to end the division between the parties about support for the Jewish state. It remains to be seen whether that’s what they want to do.
In Praise of Diplomatic Quid Pro Quos

Trump’s critics blasted the Morocco-Israel normalization agreement as merely a transaction, rather than peace. They forget that deals based on mutual interests are the only kind that last.