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Trump’s election rallies are getting weirder and looser – and more racist

Trump’s election rallies are getting weirder and looser – and more racist

On Sunday, the president admired Nicki Minaj’s bottom and disparaged Norway. But his remarks about Democrat Abdul El-Sayed were more sinister.

previous day 20

The Age

Michael Koziol

Trump’s election rallies are getting weirder and looser – and more racist

Trump’s election rallies are getting weirder and looser – and more racist

On Sunday, the president admired Nicki Minaj’s bottom and disparaged Norway. But his remarks about Democrat Abdul El-Sayed were more sinister.

previous day 10

WA Today

Michael Koziol

Trump’s election rallies are getting weirder and looser – and more racist

Trump’s election rallies are getting weirder and looser – and more racist

On Sunday, the president admired Nicki Minaj’s bottom and disparaged Norway. But his remarks about Democrat Abdul El-Sayed were more sinister.

previous day 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Koziol

Trump’s election rallies are getting weirder and looser – and more racist

Trump’s election rallies are getting weirder and looser – and more racist

On Sunday, the president admired Nicki Minaj’s bottom and disparaged Norway. But his remarks about Democrat Abdul El-Sayed were more sinister.

previous day 10

Brisbane Times

Michael Koziol

This Republican ad has outraged the US. It’s a warning for Australia

This Republican ad has outraged the US. It’s a warning for Australia

It’s the advertisement that shocked hardened politicos used to the no-holds-barred nature of US politics, and the latest example of the political...

21.10.2026 100

WA Today

Michael Koziol

This Republican ad has outraged the US. It’s a warning for Australia

This Republican ad has outraged the US. It’s a warning for Australia

It’s the advertisement that shocked hardened politicos used to the no-holds-barred nature of US politics, and the latest example of the political...

21.10.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Koziol

This Republican ad has outraged the US. It’s a warning for Australia

This Republican ad has outraged the US. It’s a warning for Australia

It’s the advertisement that shocked hardened politicos used to the no-holds-barred nature of US politics, and the latest example of the political...

21.10.2026 90

The Age

Michael Koziol

This Republican ad has outraged the US. It’s a warning for Australia

This Republican ad has outraged the US. It’s a warning for Australia

It’s the advertisement that shocked hardened politicos used to the no-holds-barred nature of US politics, and the latest example of the political...

21.10.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Michael Koziol

Why Trump’s new press secretary had to go after just five days

Why Trump’s new press secretary had to go after just five days

When you have to sack your new recruit after just five days, that reflects much more on the person doing the hiring than the person being fired.

17.10.2026 10

WA Today

Michael Koziol

Why Trump’s new press secretary had to go after just five days

Why Trump’s new press secretary had to go after just five days

When you have to sack your new recruit after just five days, that reflects much more on the person doing the hiring than the person being fired.

17.10.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Koziol

Why Trump’s new press secretary had to go after just five days

Why Trump’s new press secretary had to go after just five days

When you have to sack your new recruit after just five days, that reflects much more on the person doing the hiring than the person being fired.

17.10.2026 20

The Age

Michael Koziol

Why Trump’s new press secretary had to go after just five days

Why Trump’s new press secretary had to go after just five days

When you have to sack your new recruit after just five days, that reflects much more on the person doing the hiring than the person being fired.

17.10.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Michael Koziol

‘My president ... excuse me, my husband’: Trump’s new spinner gets off to a rocky start

Katie Zacharia was visibly nervous on her first outing as Karoline Leavitt’s replacement. In a briefing that lasted less than 15 minutes, she took...

14.10.2026 30

WA Today

Michael Koziol

‘My president ... excuse me, my husband’: Trump’s new spinner gets off to a rocky start

Katie Zacharia was visibly nervous on her first outing as Karoline Leavitt’s replacement. In a briefing that lasted less than 15 minutes, she took...

14.10.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Koziol

‘My president ... excuse me, my husband’: Trump’s new spinner gets off to a rocky start

Katie Zacharia was visibly nervous on her first outing as Karoline Leavitt’s replacement. In a briefing that lasted less than 15 minutes, she took...

14.10.2026 30

The Age

Michael Koziol

‘My president ... excuse me, my husband’: Trump’s new spinner gets off to a rocky start

Katie Zacharia was visibly nervous on her first outing as Karoline Leavitt’s replacement. In a briefing that lasted less than 15 minutes, she took...

14.10.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Michael Koziol

Trump promised to end the Russia-Ukraine war in a day. Now he’s funding it

After nearly two years back in power Trump has not only failed to end the war, he has now committed to funding it.

11.10.2026 20

WA Today

Michael Koziol

Trump promised to end the Russia-Ukraine war in a day. Now he’s funding it

After nearly two years back in power Trump has not only failed to end the war, he has now committed to funding it.

11.10.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Koziol

Trump promised to end the Russia-Ukraine war in a day. Now he’s funding it

After nearly two years back in power Trump has not only failed to end the war, he has now committed to funding it.

11.10.2026 200

The Age

Michael Koziol

Trump promised to end the Russia-Ukraine war in a day. Now he’s funding it

After nearly two years back in power Trump has not only failed to end the war, he has now committed to funding it.

11.10.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Michael Koziol

How a sloppy Republican attempt to ensnare a Trump enemy backfired spectacularly

The latest instance of Joe Biden-era officials being hauled before Congress fell apart in real time when a senator appeared to confuse two basketball...

01.10.2026 40

WA Today

Michael Koziol

How a sloppy Republican attempt to ensnare a Trump enemy backfired spectacularly

The latest instance of Joe Biden-era officials being hauled before Congress fell apart in real time when a senator appeared to confuse two basketball...

01.10.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Koziol

How a sloppy Republican attempt to ensnare a Trump enemy backfired spectacularly

The latest instance of Joe Biden-era officials being hauled before Congress fell apart in real time when a senator appeared to confuse two basketball...

01.10.2026 20

The Age

Michael Koziol

How a sloppy Republican attempt to ensnare a Trump enemy backfired spectacularly

The latest instance of Joe Biden-era officials being hauled before Congress fell apart in real time when a senator appeared to confuse two basketball...

01.10.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Michael Koziol

The ‘striking’ difference in how Trump and Xi used their invisible summit

While the US president focused on pomp and prestige, his Chinese counterpart reinforced Beijing’s geopolitical message. But neither side achieved...

26.09.2026 50

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Koziol

The ‘striking’ difference in how Trump and Xi used their invisible summit

While the US president focused on pomp and prestige, his Chinese counterpart reinforced Beijing’s geopolitical message. But neither side achieved...

26.09.2026 40

The Age

Michael Koziol

The ‘striking’ difference in how Trump and Xi used their invisible summit

While the US president focused on pomp and prestige, his Chinese counterpart reinforced Beijing’s geopolitical message. But neither side achieved...

26.09.2026 40

Brisbane Times

Michael Koziol

The ‘striking’ difference in how Trump and Xi used their invisible summit

While the US president focused on pomp and prestige, his Chinese counterpart reinforced Beijing’s geopolitical message. But neither side achieved...

26.09.2026 60

WA Today

Michael Koziol

The pretence of Trump running the most transparent White House ever is over

TV-loving Trump returned to office pledging to give the media access like never before. In reality, that meant fewer serious journalists and coverage...

22.09.2026 50

WA Today

Michael Koziol

The pretence of Trump running the most transparent White House ever is over

TV-loving Trump returned to office pledging to give the media access like never before. In reality, that meant fewer serious journalists and coverage...

22.09.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Koziol

The pretence of Trump running the most transparent White House ever is over

TV-loving Trump returned to office pledging to give the media access like never before. In reality, that meant fewer serious journalists and coverage...

22.09.2026 30

The Age

Michael Koziol

The pretence of Trump running the most transparent White House ever is over

TV-loving Trump returned to office pledging to give the media access like never before. In reality, that meant fewer serious journalists and coverage...

22.09.2026 40

Brisbane Times

Michael Koziol

In Washington, temples to Trump’s ego lie ruined. And another is on the way

The Kennedy Centre was once America’s cultural heart. Now it is barricaded, empty and being held hostage as the US president insists his name be...

21.09.2026 50

WA Today

Michael Koziol

In Washington, temples to Trump’s ego lie ruined. And another is on the way

The Kennedy Centre was once America’s cultural heart. Now it is barricaded, empty and being held hostage as the US president insists his name be...

21.09.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Koziol

In Washington, temples to Trump’s ego lie ruined. And another is on the way

The Kennedy Centre was once America’s cultural heart. Now it is barricaded, empty and being held hostage as the US president insists his name be...

21.09.2026 40

The Age

Michael Koziol

In Washington, temples to Trump’s ego lie ruined. And another is on the way

The Kennedy Centre was once America’s cultural heart. Now it is barricaded, empty and being held hostage as the US president insists his name be...

21.09.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Michael Koziol

‘I am the Hoax Buster’: Trump takes on America with seven-post rant promoting AI, data centres

The US president has previously tried to sniff the breeze on what mainstream Americans think. In doubling down on claims of a “SICK conspiracy”...

15.09.2026 30

WA Today

Michael Koziol

‘I am the Hoax Buster’: Trump takes on America with seven-post rant promoting AI, data centres

The US president has previously tried to sniff the breeze on what mainstream Americans think. In doubling down on claims of a “SICK conspiracy”...

15.09.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Koziol

‘I am the Hoax Buster’: Trump takes on America with seven-post rant promoting AI, data centres

The US president has previously tried to sniff the breeze on what mainstream Americans think. In doubling down on claims of a “SICK conspiracy”...

15.09.2026 30

The Age

Michael Koziol

‘I am the Hoax Buster’: Trump takes on America with seven-post rant promoting AI, data centres

The US president has previously tried to sniff the breeze on what mainstream Americans think. In doubling down on claims of a “SICK conspiracy”...

15.09.2026 40

Brisbane Times

Michael Koziol

Key Trump adviser confident Australia would join US ‘in a good fight’

Previously unreported comments shed light on why the Trump administration supports the AUKUS treaty.

14.09.2026 30

WA Today

Michael Koziol

Key Trump adviser confident Australia would join US ‘in a good fight’

Previously unreported comments shed light on why the Trump administration supports the AUKUS treaty.

14.09.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Koziol

Key Trump adviser confident Australia would join US ‘in a good fight’

Previously unreported comments shed light on why the Trump administration supports the AUKUS treaty.

14.09.2026 30

The Age

Michael Koziol

Key Trump adviser confident Australia would join US ‘in a good fight’

Previously unreported comments shed light on why the Trump administration supports the AUKUS treaty.

14.09.2026 50

Brisbane Times

Michael Koziol

In Dallas, a feisty Vance cements his status as Trump’s likely successor

The vice president is showing that he too can deal in the kind of ugly, personal mud-slinging that Trump’s loyal audiences have delighted in for...

11.09.2026 50

WA Today

Michael Koziol

In Dallas, a feisty Vance cements his status as Trump’s likely successor

The vice president is showing that he too can deal in the kind of ugly, personal mud-slinging that the US president’s loyal audiences have delighted...

11.09.2026 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Koziol

In Dallas, a feisty Vance cements his status as Trump’s likely successor

The vice president is showing that he too can deal in the kind of ugly, personal mud-slinging that Trump’s loyal audiences have delighted in for...

11.09.2026 40

The Age

Michael Koziol

In Dallas, a feisty Vance cements his status as Trump’s likely successor

The vice president is showing that he too can deal in the kind of ugly, personal mud-slinging that Trump’s loyal audiences have delighted in for...

11.09.2026 40

Brisbane Times

Michael Koziol

At half-full stadium, Trump makes desperate pitch to save the midterms

Donald Trump was funny, spontaneous, cutting, and entertaining at the Republican National Convention. But other than the big fat bribe, little was new...

10.09.2026 40

WA Today

Michael Koziol

At half-full stadium, Trump makes desperate pitch to save the midterms

Donald Trump was funny, spontaneous, cutting, and entertaining at the Republican National Convention. But other than the big fat bribe, little was new...

10.09.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Koziol