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Alexis Coe

@alexiscoe.bsky.social

Presidential historian. American History Columnist @NYTBR. Senior Fellow @NewAmerica. NYT bestselling author of (almost!) 3 books.

9,132 Followers  |  107 Following  |  374 Posts  |  Joined: 01.05.2023  |  2.113

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Holy shit

21.11.2025 16:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

As I testified in the spring, releasing the SSN of living Americans was egregious--and they did it anyway. Now Bondi will redact parts Epstein records that "contain personally identifiable information" and would "constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy."

20.11.2025 20:39 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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This is going to be the gift that keeps on giving

20.11.2025 19:57 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Factional excommunication: the old guard using ritual as its last veto.

20.11.2025 19:47 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I couldn't help but wonder, had hate chuckling at Post headlines helped me come up with the best line I've ever written:

"Gloria Swanson slept with the patriarch so Olivia Nuzzi could sext the scion."

open.substack.com/pub/alexisco...

20.11.2025 19:44 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

$1500 doesn't seem like nearly enough

19.11.2025 16:19 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

We don't have to be ruled by the size matters club

19.11.2025 14:30 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

@mikeduncan.bsky.social Blame this guy for me changing your contact name to Parson Weems

19.11.2025 14:27 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Lies We Learned: The Pilgrims Fled Tolerance, Not Tyranny Contribute thy mite.

Over the summer, I asked about your favorite American history myths. Thanks for supplying today's, @arrscott.bsky.social, which I break down in my newsletter.

alexiscoe.substack.com/p/lies-we-le...

19.11.2025 13:41 β€” πŸ‘ 36    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2

Still can't believe this happened

18.11.2025 18:04 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Me, 50x a day: "I would have to get out the machete."

18.11.2025 18:04 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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I had a great time this morning on @alexiscoe.bsky.social’s β€œStudy Marry Kill” Substack Live! We talked a lot about the new @netflix.com James A. Garfield series β€œDeath by Lightning.” Here’s a clip. More to follow the next day or two.

Thanks to Alexis for having me on!

17.11.2025 02:18 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Aaron Sorkin on Writing Presidents and America's 'Cult-Like Devotion' to Trump On the 30th anniversary of The American President, Aaron Sorkin talks about the coarsening of politics and why the movie now seems "quaint"

I pregamed the 30th anniversary of "The American President" by asking Aaron Sorkin (!!!) why he set me up for a lifetime of civic heartbreak.

We also talked about horny/Sisyphean presidents, and he dropped some good goss on Redford v Reiner!

www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv...

16.11.2025 18:17 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Happening now!

16.11.2025 15:33 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Okay now we're getting somewhere. Mama wants a coffee!

15.11.2025 18:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Late stage capitalism

15.11.2025 18:48 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If I had a dollar for every time a presidency hung on Bill Clinton’s zipper, I’d have two dollars. Not a great return on investment, but that’s the market for you.

15.11.2025 18:45 β€” πŸ‘ 48    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

TikTok is really owning this Bubba game

15.11.2025 18:39 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Me: Sets an alarm so I don't spend four hours on the first paragraph.

Also me: Ignores alarm and spends five hours on the first paragraph.

15.11.2025 16:14 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I'm still in my Garfield era!

Here's my third piece on @netflix.com's Death by Lightning: A Q&A with @candicemillard.bsky.social.

www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts...

14.11.2025 17:01 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

And I'm somehow not done!

Join me and the great Todd Arrington on Sunday, 10am EST on Study, Marry, Kill.

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bsky.app/profile/btar...

14.11.2025 17:03 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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I'm still in my Garfield era!

Here's my third piece on @netflix.com's Death by Lightning: A Q&A with @candicemillard.bsky.social.

www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts...

14.11.2025 17:01 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mark your calendars for 10 am (Eastern) this Sunday, Nov. 16! I’ll be appearing on my friend Alexis Coe’s Substack Live to discuss the new James A. Garfield Netflix series β€œDeath by Lightning!”

My thanks to @alexiscoe.bsky.social for this kind invitation. This should be fun!

14.11.2025 12:50 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Today's Live, 12pm: Genteel Denial & the East Wing Demolition The Live is open to all, with a couple of advantages for paid subscribers:

Join me for a Substack Live today at noon with Zara Anishanslin: alexiscoe.substack.com/p/todays-liv...

12.11.2025 12:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Calm, surgical strike (not to say there isn't deserved outrage coursing through) from @alexiscoe.bsky.social.

I particularly appreciated the part about enslaved people underwriting Mr. Washington's success...

12.11.2025 13:10 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

As someone who listened to the first half of that interview and then turned it off in disgust, this was pretty satisfying.

12.11.2025 12:29 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today's Live, 12pm: Genteel Denial & the East Wing Demolition The Live is open to all, with a couple of advantages for paid subscribers:

Join me for a Substack Live today at noon with Zara Anishanslin: alexiscoe.substack.com/p/todays-liv...

12.11.2025 12:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That ending though, β€œWe’re dangerous because we do the work. They’re loud because they don’t.” I might frame that. #keepupthegoodwork #ruiningtheworkplace

11.11.2025 18:20 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Presidential historian foresees β€œdisastrous end” for Donald Trump β€” LGBTQ Nation She said Grover Cleveland's second term should be a cautionary tale. Sunday, November 09, 2025 President Donald Trump's inauguration at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025....

Presidential historian @alexiscoe.bsky.social:

β€œ[T]riumphs [can] contain the seeds of their own destruction. Cleveland’s presidency imploded…. So, too, might Trump’s β€” and with it, the future of a party that has hitched its wagon to a reality star that may well be a supernova in disguise.”

10.11.2025 01:02 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cheney Worried About Trump Abusing Power. He Had Himself to Blame Dick Cheney worried Donald Trump would abuse the power of the presidency. The former vice president is largely responsible for his ability to do so.

The former vice president did everything he could to expand presidential power. The current president is taking advantage.
By ALEXIS COE
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

09.11.2025 10:57 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

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