Bess Kalb

1 week ago | besskalb.substack.com | Bess Kalb

The following is a copy of the rejection letter sent to Barron Trump in the spring of 2024, which has been independently verified by editors at The Grudge Report. Dear Barron Trump,Thank you for your interest in Harvard University. The Committee on Admissions has completed its meetings, and we regret to inform you that we cannot offer you admission to the Class of 2028.

2 weeks ago | besskalb.substack.com | Bess Kalb

The Grudge Report: Thank you for speaking with me. I think the question many of my readers have is: Why are you here? White Afrikaner Refugee: As a racist, there was no place we felt more comfortable than America. Stepping off the plane and knowing we were on land where we could live freely and racistly, felt like a long, white hug. TGR: Tell me about the persecution you faced in South Africa.

2 weeks ago | besskalb.substack.com | Bess Kalb

Vancing With the Stars! Dust off your performative boots and get in line for the Hillbilly Two Step with America’s favorite Appalachian Yale Graduate! But be careful not to get too close when you do-si-do! Touch his skin, and you have 24 hours to live! Wheel of Abortion! In this high-stakes spin on a game show classic, four lucky contestants take their reproductive fate into their own hands — literally! — when they spin a giant wheel that will decide whether or not they have the right to...

3 weeks ago | besskalb.substack.com | Bess Kalb

Happy Friday, Baby!Hope you’re doing amazing. We all had a chance to connect about the weekend nap plan and the short of it is, it’s looking like laying in your crib for the entire two hours while singing to yourself is genius, it’s just not what anyone is looking for at the moment. Ugh.

3 weeks ago | besskalb.substack.com | Bess Kalb

Hi, it’s Bess Kalb of Brooklyn, New York, and most of you — especially if you are a White House operative keeping some kind of list — know me as a lifelong, loyal Trump supporter. He is good and smart and understands what is happening in a given situation. Which is why I am absolutely APPALLED to see how many of you have sooooo much to say about Trump accepting literally ONE gift from honestly a good friend.