Greetings! Rigged elections. I originally thought that Trump lost control when he erupted in anger after being challenged by NBC’s Kristen Welker who asked for proof of voting fraud in California’s recent elections (watch video). Now I believe Trump’s temper tantrum was intentional and a calculated piece of political theater.  The portly POTUS got the headlines and the attention to the issue he was seeking.  And that could help him set the stage for declaring the midterm elections rigged in November.  Just look at the collection of “rigged election” stories I’ve spotlighted in this morning’s newsfeed. The topic dominates the discussion in right-wing media. Worth noting: The NY Times says that Trump’s “baseless claims of California vote fraud” offers a preview of his midterm election strategy should his preferred candidates fail to win....President Buzzkill: The Donald  attended last night’s NY Knick’s NBA championship home game against the San Antonio Spurs and witnessed the Knicks’ stunning streak of 13 wins come crashing down. Fans are blaming Trump for the loss, per Mediaite.  As much as I’d like to pin the blame on POTUS, the Spurs’ smothering defense was the decisive factor in my expert opinion as a mediocre backyard basketball player....Bookmark This: Be sure to visit the Diversity Style Guide, a compilation of more than 700 terms relating to sexuality, ethnicity, immigration and disability.  Thanks to San Francisco State University for publishing this essential resource. It’s designed for anyone who’s ever said something tactless, inappropriate or embarrassing that may have offended someone else. In other words, it’s for all of us...Sex pest: That’s how the Washington Free Beacon refers to Graham Platner, the Maine Democrat running for Senate, whose insurgent campaign has been riddled with controversy over past behavior ...If you keep reading, I’ll keep Righting. Howard

Greetings! Hissy fit: Trump blew his stack during Kristen Welker’s “Meet the Press” interview over the weekend and wound up cutting the sitdown short. Here’s the explosive video of the interview’s last minute. He disliked her questions about election integrity and just steamrolled her with his lies and insults. It's no wonder that I'm no longer a fan of mainstream media interviews with Trump because they mostly serve no purpose other than provide a megaphone for him to vent....The “60 Minutes” Watch: Fired correspondent Scott Pelley is still talking. The NY Times published a long Q&A with him over the weekend in which he teared up several times. He accused CBS News honcho Bari Weiss of trying to inject Trump’s warped POV into a piece on the two Minneapolis protestors who were shot and killed by federal immigration agents this winter. But it’s time for Pelley to step out of the spotlight before he overextends his welcome...Another thing to worry about: The Ebola outbreak currently ravaging the Congo and neighboring countries is now the third worst ever.  One of the reasons for the poor medical response to the crisis, according to The Hill, is the Trump administration’s decision to kill the U.S. Agency for International Development....The circus is coming to town. I’ll be outside Madison Square Garden tonight for the Game 3 in the NBA finals featuring the Knicks and the Spurs. Trump plans to attend, which is a major buzzkill. Even without Trump, pandemonium was guaranteed with Knick fans eager for their first title since 1973.  The Wall Street Journal observes that Trump and Mayor Mamdani will be rooting for the same team tonight....If you keep reading, I’ll keep Righting. Howard