Jonathan Kronstadt
US correspondent
Johnathan Kronstadt is a freelance writer working in Washington, DC
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Trump’s first fiasco of a fortnight: ‘We’re moving backwards as a nation’
The harsh reality is we’re now living in a tinderbox.
Trump 2.0: Making American mean again
The easiest, most cowardly way to govern is through fear and intimidation.
Jonathan Kronstadt: Trump and his Maga-minions have turbocharged the greed machine
The US is soon to find itself led by mean-spirited people.
Orange Linings Playbook: The reasons to be pleased about Trump’s US election win
The things I'm finding to be glad about with Trump's imminent return to the White House.
Trump elected: US writer reacts to his worst fear made real - 'A new normal is on its way'
The morning after: Agent Orange has arrived.
Harris vs Trump: The closer the election result, the more dangerous its aftermath?
Jonathan Kronstadt on the anxious wait as an uncertain future looms.
Harris vs Trump: Can dogs really help win elections?
The campaign gets wilder with puppy pleas, celeb texts and political promotions.
Wacky rationalisations: How US voters are justifying their presidential pick
Permission structures is new term in the political lexicon and we're hearing a lot of it.