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Political Downfalls: A Spectator Sport
#fired
Political Downfalls: A Spectator Sport
Watching politicians get fired—sorry, “resign to spend more time with family”—is like watching a reality show finale. One minute, they’re making grand speeches about their “dedication to the people,” and the next, they’re awkwardly packing up their office plants while pretending it was totally their idea to leave. Some go down with a defiant rant, others vanish like they were never there, and a few reappear six months later as “political analysts” on TV. It’s a cycle as predictable as election promises—big talk, big fall, and a suspiciously cushy job waiting at a lobbying firm.
Amber Ruffin Fired from White House Dinner After Calling Trump Admin 'Murderers'
- Tuesday, 01 April 2025
Amber Ruffin was fired from performing at the White House Correspondents Association dinner after calling the Trump administration "murderers". Despite her firing, Ruffin doubled down on her criticism, comparing the Trump administration to "the Nazis" in The Sound of Music. She appeared on Seth Meyers' show, where she defended her comments and said that when bad people do bad things, they should be treated fairly and respectfully.
New Zealand Fires UK Envoy Phil Goff Over Trump History Comments
- Friday, 07 March 2025
New Zealand has fired its High Commissioner to the UK, Phil Goff, over comments that questioned US President Donald Trump's understanding of history. Goff made the remarks at an event in London, comparing Trump's actions to those of Nazi Germany during the Munich Agreement. The comments were deemed "deeply disappointing" and made his position "untenable", according to Foreign Minister Winston Peters, who said Goff's views did not represent the government's policies.
