Trump wasn’t the victim of misfortune. His fall was entirely of his own making.
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Republican presidential nominee and former president Donald Trump gestures during a rally in State College, Pa., October 26, 2024.
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One word you’ve heard a lot since Donald Trump declared victory in the race for president on Tuesday is “comeback.” In the New York Times, reporter Peter Baker marveled at Trump’s “comeback victory.” CNN marked Trump’s “historic comeback,” Reuters deemed the comeback “stunning,” and Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Trump’s victory “history’s greatest comeback.” And on and on.
Everyone simmer down.
About the Author
Christian Schneider is a National Review contributor and writes the Anti-Knowledge newsletter. He is a co-host of the podcast Wasn't That Special: 50 Years of SNL.
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One word you’ve heard a lot since Donald Trump declared victory in the race for president on Tuesday is “comeback.” In the New York Times, reporter Peter Baker marveled at Trump’s “comeback victory.” CNN marked Trump’s “historic comeback,” Reuters deemed the comeback “stunning,” and Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Trump’s victory “history’s greatest comeback.” And on and on.
Everyone simmer down.
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About the Author
Christian Schneider is a National Review contributor and writes the Anti-Knowledge newsletter. He is a co-host of the podcast Wasn't That Special: 50 Years of SNL.
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