President of the United States

Get full access to The Daily Beast for $1

SUBSCRIBE

President of the United States

Road to the White House
BUCKLE UP!

The Republican With an EZ-Pass to the 2028 GOP Ticket

Or how one of Trump’s Cabinet secretaries has all the skills to… transport himself into the White House, if he wants to.

Liz Mair

A photo illustration of Pete and Jennifer Hegseth.
Opinion
LADY MACBETH

Hegseth Could Be a Real 2028 Contender. No, Not Pete

Pete Hegseth surely believes a woman’s place is in the home. What about the White House?

Michael Ian Black

Stephen Miller inside Trump's head
Opinion
THE VULTURES ARE CIRCLING

Trump Is Fading Fast. Who’s Running the White House Now?

Donald Trump is not just a cash cow for his own corrupt enterprises. He is also the meal ticket for those closest to him.

David Rothkopf

A photo illo illustration of Donald Trump with the new Air Force One plane, bags of money, and in front of the America 250 fair.
Opinion
NO FAIR AT ALL

The Only Blue Ribbon at Trump’s State Fair Was for Grift

There’s no aspect of his flailing presidency that Trump won’t milk for his personal end. And the milk is raw.

Michael Ian Black

President Donald Trump, pictured at his event in Macungie, PA on June 23, self-soothed in a posting spree as his approval hit a record low.
WALTZING THROUGH

Trump’s Jaw-Dropping Secret $500M Ballroom Ploy Exposed

The White House found a way to ensure its deal for the new-look East Wing went to its preferred contractor.

Will Neal

Donald Trump falling down
Opinion
END GAMES

Donald Trump Is Doing Everything Possible to Destroy Himself

The walls are finally closing in.

Michael Wolff

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

A photo illo illustration of JD Vance holding a letter from a ghostly Donald Trump.
satire
HELLO FROM THE OTHER SIDE

Exclusive: Trump’s Top Secret ‘Death Note’ to Vance Revealed

The Daily Beast has obtained the “secret instructions” Trump left for his successor—and it’s bad news for the Pope, sharks with pronouns, and Don Jr.’s allowance.

Michael Ian Black

Donald Trump, ballroom illustration
illo
Opinion
WALTZ TANGO FOXTROT

Trump Is Right. Let’s Make American Ballroom Again

The real solution to gun violence has been staring us in the face this whole time.

Michael Ian Black

Donald Trump wearing a hard hat and holding a dump truck.
Opinion
BREAKING NEW GROUND

You Won’t Believe It But We Must Let Trump Tear Up D.C.

If the President is busy picking out gold leaf and Corinthian columns, he has a lot less time to tank the economy with more tariffs.

Liz Mair

Margaret Thatcher is a cautionary tale for Donald Trump.
Opinion
HISTORY REPEATS

The Iron Lady’s Demise Is a Timely Warning Sign for Tinpot T

The President believes he has neutralized his enemies by bringing them inside, but he’s really just given his eventual successors a front-row seat to his decline.

Joanna Coles

james carville
CLOCK IS TICKING

Carville Predicts How Long Trump, 79, Has Left in Office

The political expert implied that the president’s days at the White House are numbered.

Vic Verbalaitis

ADVERTISEMENT

GET THE APP
Subscribe
Log In
Newsletters
Podcasts
AboutContactTipsJobsAdvertiseHelpCode of Ethics & StandardsInclusionTerms & ConditionsCopyright & TrademarkPrivacy

© 2026 The Daily Beast Company LLC