Larry Hackett
US midterm elections spell a bad day for Joe Biden
The physics of American politics dictate that Tuesday will be a bad day for Joe Biden. That’s because it’s the midterm election...
Donald Trump is where he wants to be – the centre of attention
Donald Trump is exactly where he wants to be – the centre of attention. The Steele Dossier, the Mueller Report, the two...
Exposing Trump’s ‘pathological selfishness’ could help restore America’s faith in its democracy
In a carefully choreographed hearing led by a bipartisan pair of ex-military members, the Jan 6 congressional committee sought to transcend partisan...
Why Donald Trump may be about to announce another run at the US presidency
Is the writing on the wall when it comes to Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential bid? No, but that ketchup stain he left...
How New York healed, adapted and still remembers in the 20 years since 9/11
The New York City subways were working at 6 am on the morning of September 12, 2001. I was on one, heading...
Meghan and Harry end the fairytale. But the drama is just beginning – and they’re key actors
Here in the US last week, some Dr Seuss children’s books were cancelled. On Monday, Meghan Markle did the same for the...
Larry Hackett: On vacation while his state froze, Ted Cruz’s behaviour has exposed a political truth
In the US last week, the only thing more widespread than the brutal weather was the mockery of Texas Sen. Ted Cruz...
Larry Hackett: Donald Trump’s influence is wobbling, but he’s still a cult-like force
Flesh wound, or fatal blow? A break with the past, or even blinder allegiance? A waste of time, or time-release triumph? There’s...
Trump impeachment is the focus – but pay attention to the ‘Which’ Trials
Welcome to the ‘Which’ Trials. Spasms of devotional fervour last week left Republicans and Democrats in the US Congress accusing, defending and...
Larry Hackett: Republican establishment and Trump loyalists go head to head in prizefight
The politicati are squeezing into the ringside seats, eager for the US Republican Party’s imminent cage match between the establishment right wing...