"This is Donald Trump’s America. What you read on this

New Post Public Reply Private Reply Replies (2) Message Board

Apr 10, 2016 at 2:48 PM

Quote:

"This is Donald Trump’s America. What you read on this page is what might happen if the GOP frontrunner can put his ideas into practice, his words into action.

Boston Globe to publish fake front page on Trump presidency
By Hadas Gold

04/09/16 06:49 PM EDT

The Boston Globe on Sunday will publish a satirical front page predicting headlines about a Donald Trump presidency alongside a “Stop Trump” editorial.

The fake front page will be the lead of the Globe’s Sunday Ideas section and "is a work of political satire and commentary produced by the Globe's Editorial Board, not the newsroom,” Globe Editorial Page Editor Ellen Clegg wrote in an email. A PDF of the front page was published on Saturday afternoon.

The banner headline on the fake page, dated a year from Sunday, reads: “Deportations to begin, President Trump calls for tripling of ICE force; riots continue.” The page includes full, realistic articles about Trump’s actions as president.

The main story includes mentions of an Attorney General Chris Christie, and Fox News’ Megyn Kelly tweeting from a bar because she’s been placed on a White House black list.

Other stories on the fake front page include “U.S. soldiers refuse orders to kill ISIS families” and details such as new libel laws targeting “absolute scum” in the press.

Another story is about how Trump had offended the Chinese first lady by naming his new dog after her.

An editor’s note at the bottom of the page explains why the paper chose to create it.

"This is Donald Trump’s America. What you read on this page is what might happen if the GOP frontrunner can put his ideas into practice, his words into action. Many Americans might find this vision appealing, but the Globe’s editorial board finds it deeply troubling,” the editor’s note reads.

An editorial on the following page urges the GOP to stop Trump.

"The satirical front page of this section attempts to do just that, to envision what America looks like with Trump in the White House,” the editorial states. "It is an exercise in taking a man at his word. And his vision of America promises to be as appalling in real life as it is in black and white on the page.

It is a vision that demands an active and engaged opposition. It requires an opposition as focused on denying Trump the White House as the candidate is flippant and reckless about securing it."

The editorial goes on to note the controversy surrounding Trump, including his “winks and nods” to violence at his rallies.

"If Trump were a politician running such a campaign in a foreign country right now, the US State Department would probably be condemning him,” the editorial states.

The editorial ends with a warning that Sen. Ted Cruz, who is currently rallying Republicans behind him as the only candidate who could stop Trump from securing the GOP nomination, could be even more dangerous.

"If the party can muster the courage to reject its first-place finisher, rejecting the runner-up should be even easier,” the editorial states. "The Republican Party’s standard deserves to be hoisted by an honorable and decent man, like Romney or Ryan, elected on the convention floor. It is better to lose with principle than to accept a dangerous deal from a demagogue."

In an email, the Globe's Sunday Ideas Editor Katie Kingsbury said the goal was to start a conversation and get voters who haven't voted yet to have a clear view of the future.

"This is an exercise in taking Donald Trump at his word. We decided to report out the policy positions he's pledged, to fill in the details, and to play out his vision to its natural consequences.

Our goal is to create a conversation about what a Donald Trump presidency could look like and the vision he has for America's future," Kingsbury said in an email, noting that the popular sense of a Trump campaign unraveling is "wishful thinking."

"There is almost no way Ted Cruz arrives at the convention this summer with a majority of delegates. And there are still several major primaries on the horizon — New York, for one — where Trump has solid momentum. We want Americans still considering candidates going into the voting booths with a clear view of the presidency they are choosing," she said.

Read more: http://www.politico.com/blogs/on-media/2016/0...z45RzjlcH6

Newer

Older

Scroll down for more posts ▼

Top 10 Most Recent News Articles

China's Manufacturing: Squeeze or Opportunity?

Analyzing China's Impact on Global Markets Think of China's manufacturing clout and you're likely to picture booming factories, relentless steel, and smoke-churning industries reshaping the global chessboard. But here's the kicker: are they swallowing up room for others, or paving the way for their growth? It’s this debate that took the spotlight at the Asia-Pacific...

EyePoint Stumbles: Legal Eagles Circle Post-Trial Flop

EyePoint Slips on Clinical Banana Peel Well, if EyePoint was aiming for a splash, they sure got it—just not the kind they were hoping for. News dropped like a lead balloon when EyePoint announced their Phase 3 DURAVYU trial results for wet age-related macular degeneration, revealing they missed their primary endpoint. And what did that mean for their stock? A death...

ATTACK SHARK Partners with Cloud9 League Team

Shaking Hands with Cloud9 ATTACK SHARK is jumping headfirst into the esports game, teaming up with Cloud9's League of Legends team. Now, before you roll your eyes at another corporate matchmaking play, consider the magic at play here. League of Legends isn't just any game; it's a titan in the esports universe, and partnering with Cloud9 offers a serious boost. It's not...

Mermaid Folklore Meets Revolution in New Short Film

A Sea Haunting Like No Other Ever feel like history's forgotten tales deserve a fresh spin? Well, this one's shaking it up! Hoyt Dwyer, an Atlanta filmmaker, flips the script on a lesser-known bit from the American Revolution. Yeah, we're talking about Hessian soldiers and sirens here. Just hang on to your hats because this ain't your typical historical retelling. A...

Zendure, SolarFlow Pro Win Big at IFA 2026 Tech Awards

Trophy Time for Zendure in Berlin The Berlin Chronicles of 2026 tell an interesting tale for Zendure—a tale where top honors and glowing recognition highlight its efforts in the sustainable energy arena. At the Global Product Technology Innovation Awards, Zendure's SolarFlow 4000 Mix Pro snagged the Gold for Sustainable Home Energy Storage System. Not only that, but...

Pudu D7 Robot Shines at IFA, Setting New Robotics Bar

Breaking New Ground in Robotics at IFA Well, here's a nugget for robotics buffs and investors alike: Pudu Robotics, a heavyweight in commercial service robotics, is carving out a fresh chapter with its PUDU D7. Making waves as an honoree at the IFA Innovation Awards, the D7 presents a mash-up of brains and brawn—exemplifying the future path for robotics. The PUDU D7...

Changhong's IFA 2026 Showcase: AI, Culture & Localization

Changhong's Game Plan: From Global Reach to Local Touch Well, Changhong's not sitting back at IFA 2026, let me tell you that. This isn't your run-of-the-mill showcase; it's a full-on reveal of what happens when a company takes AI tech and tunes it to the heartbeat of daily life. TVs, fridges, air conditioners—you name it, they've got an AI twist on it. But is this just...

MERACH Unveils W60 Plus: A Game Changer for Home Fitness

MERACH's Ambitious Leap into European Markets Walking is one of life's simple pleasures, but it's not always convenient in our work-from-home driven world. That's where MERACH's UltraWalk W60 Plus comes in, dropping anchor in Europe like a brand new ship with all the bells and whistles. What makes this walking pad different, you ask? It's designed to become a natural...

Global Movement Urges Dr. Hak Ja Han's Release

Under the shadows of Manhattan's skyline, something more than a regular service took shape. The New Yorker Hotel hosted an impassioned gathering of the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification. These folks weren't just saying their prayers; they were making a call—loud and resonant—for the release of Dr. Hak Ja Han. The Power of Collective Voices Gathering in...

Midea's VitaBreeze: Revolutionizing Personalized Climate

A Fresh Breeze in Climate Control Here's something that'll shake up your household. Midea just announced their latest gizmo, called VitaBreeze, and they’re not messing around. They introduced it at IFA 2026, promising it's not just for cooling off in the summer or heating in the winter. Oh no, my friends, they've packed this unit with enough cutting-edge tech that...