Francesca Fiorentini

1 day ago | zeteo.com | Francesca Fiorentini

33-year-old State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani clinched the New York Democratic mayoral primary race in a stunning and resounding defeat of Andrew Cuomo's desperate bid to resuscitate his sinking political career. And while this is a major win for progressives, Mamdani’s victory has truly scared conservatives. Zeteo contributor Francesca Fiorentini breaks down her top 10 favorite crashouts since his big win, including Marjorie Taylor Greene, Charlie Kirk, and of course, Donald Trump.

2 weeks ago | thelefthook.substack.com | Jared Sexton |Francesca Fiorentini

“This isn’t just about protests here in L.A. When Donald Trump sought blanket authority to commandeer the National Guard, he made that order apply to every state in this nation. This is about all of us. California may be first, but it clearly will not end here,” warned California Governor Gavin Newsom in a strong rebuke to Trump’s invasion of the most populous state in the country.

4 weeks ago | prospect.org | Francesca Fiorentini

This article appears in the June 2025 issue of The American Prospect magazine. Subscribe here. For decades, Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer has openly spoken about an imaginary couple named the Baileys who are supposed to be some kind of personal bellwether for middle and moderate America. Yes, somehow this is true. But never have the Baileys spoken for themselves. That is, until now.

1 month ago | franifio.substack.com | Francesca Fiorentini

The week has been rough for some of the most masculine, Alpha, MAGA men who can certainly dish it but can't take it. They apparently crumble under stress, ridicule, and a 9-5 government job. This includes Dan Bongino, Jordan Peterson, Elon Musk, and even Donald Trump. Francesca and I unpack the hypocrisy and cowardice of these pathetic bullies in today's episode of MAGA TEARS. -

1 month ago | thelefthook.substack.com | Francesca Fiorentini

(Getty Images)Donald Trump’s approval ratings are tumbling as the cases of measles and prices of eggs are skyrocketing in America. The trade war is a failure, the kidnapping and deportation of innocent immigrants is increasingly unpopular, and America has now become a cautionary tale for countries around the world of what not to do. Trump’s first 100 days were so terrifying and god-awful that he single-handedly revitalized liberals in Canada and helped Mark Carney surge to victory.