Today in Trump Derangement Syndrome
18th October 2026
PBS Hypes New Doc As ‘An Act Of Resistance’ To Trump Because It’s All About Trump.
No Kings turns its focus to voting this weekend. Here’s what we know (Ava Berger/NPR) Republicans ought to found an analogous organization called No Fools.
Trump’s October barrage (Zachary Basu/Axios) Because It’s All About Trump.
Trump’s Election Interference Is Underway (Amanda Carpenter/The Bulwark) Amanda Carpenter loses her shit.
The Immigration Crackdown Is Making It Much Harder to Build Houses (Nicholas G. Miller/Wall Street Journal) One job Americans allegedly won’t do is pay existing residents decent wages.
MS NOW Portrays Midterms As Democracy Supporters Versus Fascists
Who wants to visit an authoritarian America? (Brynn Tannehill/Public Notice) Quite a lot of people, it turns out, judging by the flood over the southern border and the number overstaying their student and tourist visas.
Surge in ICE raids is aimed at discouraging voter turnout, immigration advocates say (Melissa Gomez/Los Angeles Times) Certainly illegal voter turnout, which is what they’re actually bitching about.
Trump DOJ Seeks Judge’s Removal in DC Golf Course Fight
Poll finds jump in Republicans who say Trump is enriching himself (Washington Post) When in doubt, fake a poll.
‘These are really tough times’: House Republicans confront voter fury over Trump’s Washington in final midterm stretch (Sarah Ferris/CNN) Pushing the Narrative ahead of the mid-terms.
Democrats lead Republicans in House vote choice as Trump’s approval rating hits record low: ABC/Post/Ipsos poll (Emily Guskin/ABC News) According to a Narrative Media poll, of course.
Poll: Americans are anxious, pessimistic and deeply unhappy with Trump ahead of the midterms (Sahil Kapur/NBC News) According to a Narrative Media poll, of course.
Steve Levitsky on the slide into “competitive authoritarianism” (Public Notice)
Trump approval hits record low, handing Democrats a clear midterm edge (Washington Post) According to a Narrative Media poll, of course.
Obama blasts Trump admin’s Omar crackdown (Mike Zapler/Axios) Of course he does.
Trump’s sinking approval leaves GOP candidates in a bind (Axios) Only if they believe the Narrative Media—in which case they deserve to lose.