Hey @moderation.bsky.app -- how do I convince you I'm, well, me, and not an impersonator?
@ezraklein.bsky.socialEzra Klein
@ezraklein.bsky.social
Columnist at The New York Times, host of "The Ezra Klein Show" podcast.
@ezraklein.bsky.social@ezraklein.bsky.socialI got an email from Faiz Shakir saying he'd like to come on the podcast for a friendly debate about whether Bernie — or at least, Bernie-ism — would've won.
It was a great conversation. www.nytimes.com/2024/11/26/o...
@ezraklein.bsky.socialEvery organization takes on the character of its founder. The corruption and grifting we're going to see in this administration will be astonishing.
@ezraklein.bsky.social"According to the review, Mr. Epshteyn met with Mr. Bessent in February, at a time when it was widely known that he was interested in the Treasury post, and proposed $30,000 to $40,000 a month to 'promote' Mr. Bessent around Mar-a-Lago, Mr. Trump’s estate in Florida." www.nytimes.com/2024/11/25/u...
nytimes.comTop Trump Aide Accused of Asking for Money to ‘Promote’ Potential AppointeesPresident-elect Donald J. Trump ordered the investigation by his legal team into Boris Epshteyn, a powerful figure in the transition. Mr. Epshteyn denies the allegations.