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Michael McKenna

Michael McKenna

Michael McKenna, a columnist for The Washington Times, is the president of MWR Strategies. He was most recently a deputy assistant to the president and deputy director of the Office of Legislative Affairs at the White House. He can be reached at mike@mwrstrat.com.

Columns by Michael McKenna

Illustration on the problem of Social Security and Medicare entitlements by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

Federal government encouraging dependence is a terrible policy

The Economic Innovation Group recently issued a report that makes a pretty conclusive case that a large and growing percentage of the population gets a significant portion of its income from government transfers. Published October 2, 2024

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris greets members of the U.S. Border Patrol as she visits the U.S. border with Mexico in Douglas, Ariz., Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Politicians think we’re stupid

A friend has contended for several years that politicians think we are stupid. I have routinely resisted that, but recent events are causing me to reassess my resistance. Published September 28, 2024

In this combination of photos taken in Pennsylvania, Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a campaign event, Aug. 18, 2024, in Rochester, left, and Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event, Aug. 19, 2024, in York. (AP Photo)

Can Harris or Trump stop the killing in Ukraine and Middle East?

I was recently part of a conversation about the election with a crew from finance land, and the question arose, what Donald Trump's plan is to "solve" the war between Ukraine and Russia should he return to the White House. Published September 25, 2024

Trump and Harris making commitments illustration by Greg Groesch / The Washington Times

Trump, Harris now need specific commitments

After months of twists and turns, the presidential campaign has been reduced to its essentials. In nine weeks, about 500,000 voters in seven swing states will decide who will be the next president. Published September 1, 2024

President Donald Trump displays the $1.5 trillion tax overhaul package he had just signed, Friday, Dec. 22, 2017, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. Trump touted the size of the tax cut, declaring to reporters in the Oval Office before he signed it Friday that "the numbers will speak." (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) **FILE**

Tax cuts lead to more growth, more tax revenue

Last weekend, as part of his renewed emphasis on policy, former President Donald Trump said that tax cuts in general and the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in particular lead and have led to economic growth and (as a result of that growth) to increased federal tax revenue. In making that correct assertion, Mr. Trump placed himself squarely on the side of the right thinkers concerning tax issues. Published August 28, 2024

Democrats against democracy illustration by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Trump-obsessed Democrats against self-rule and democracy

On the first night of the Democratic National Convention, speakers mentioned the word "Trump" 147 times. They mentioned "inflation" - the issue identified by voters as their most important issue - three times. Published August 21, 2024

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks to reporters during a news conference at his Mar-a-Lago estate Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

The week Trump finally started focusing on policy

There has been a rising sense of concern among some supporters of former President Donald Trump about the need for him and his campaign to engage more energetically on issues that voters care about. Published August 14, 2024

Change voters' hearts and minds illustration by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

No, this is not the most important election of your lifetime

Every election cycle, some jokers try to sell the public on the idea that this is the most important election in history to boost television ratings or (now) clicks. Every cycle, they turn out to be wrong. Published August 7, 2024