Rumpus Exclusive: Excerpts from Execute the Office
I am standing at the entrance to American History.
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Posts Tagged: White House
Readers Report: The Emperor’s New Clothes
A collection of short pieces written by Rumpus readers pertaining to the subject of “The Emperor’s New Clothes.”
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Merry Christmas, Mr. #TrumpOwnsAmerica
He said, “You’ve got to understand I would have burned down anything just to get somebody to listen to me.”
...morePresident Obama’s Block Party
The President and First Lady hosted BET’s Love And Happiness: A Musical Experience on the White House’s South Lawn this weekend, adding to the long list of musical moments rounding out Obama’s final term. At one point the President spotted in the audience and joked, “Dave, you have your own block party! This is my block party.” Watch a […]
...moreA Chance the Rapper Christmas
The White House has really been stepping up its music game these days, organizing festivals and now inviting Chance the Rapper to perform at the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Because if you’re on your way out and can’t do much, you might as well use holidays you’re forced to celebrate as opportunities to invite your favorite artists to […]
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