Krugman begins his article by explaining the recent scandal that serves as the jumping off point for his critique of the Trump administration. He refers to it as “the latest big buzz” which trivializes the event to emphasise that it is just one of many scandals (1). Krugman then contrasts Sessions lie withe the phrase “in fact” (1). This phrase brings attention to Sessions lie while painting Krugman as being truthful. The phrase also acts to transition Krugman’s argument to the larger implications of Sessions lie: if he had not been caught he would be investigating “Russian election meddling, possibly in collusion with the Trump campaign” (2). Krugman …show more content…
He still believes that Trump is dishonest: going as far as calling him the “liar in cheif” (16). However, he also mentions that reporters are beginning to adjust to Trump’s behavior, journalists are beginning to call him “presidential” (16). As the American people warm to Trump, his behavior will become the norm. The norm will become corruption. This is a future that Krugman and his audience would not like to live in, but he feels that they may be “doomed” to (17). Krugman has lost all faith in the government, and all hope that things will get