Trump didn’t drop his $1.8 billion slush fund because of political backlash. Worshipped by the nation’s lowest IQ foot soldiers and propped up by tax-and-regulation-averse donors no matter his crimes, Trump doesn’t care about the midterms because he doesn’t have to. If his suppression efforts fail, he’ll switch to intimidation. If masked goons don’t work, he’ll claim the results were “rigged.” He may even succeed in manufacturing grounds for declaring martial law and cancelling the midterms entirely.

Every June, corporations across America unveil rainbow logos, Pride-themed merchandise, and carefully crafted statements celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. Some efforts are meaningful. Others feel more like seasonal marketing campaigns than genuine commitments.

Growing up, I loved Disney princess movies. Like many little girls, I was drawn to the magic, the adventure, and the belief that kindness would always win in the end.

Last week my neighbors brought me an envelope with a “MAGA priorities survey” enclosed. A solicitation for money disguised as a survey, it opened with a four-page cover letter from Trump.