The shocking affront of Donald Trump's C.I.A. stunt. The real President Trump revealed himself at the CIA. This is psychological warfare: Trump's laugh track is tricking America. Trump's hiring freeze will do the opposite of what he wants. The White House should publish text of Presidential actions immediately online. Trump bans agencies from "providing updates on social media or to reporters", a de facto gag order (and more). Trump moves to put his own stamp on Voice of America. Trump assembles a shadow Cabinet: The White House is deploying a network of advisers to the top of federal agencies as a direct line to stay on top of Cabinet officials. DC's deplorables go job hunting.
The media failed to prepare Americans for the Trump whiplash: The policy stakes of this election were never adequately conveyed by the political press.
