Peter Wehner

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Contributing Writer at The New York Times

Senior Fellow, @trinityforum. Writing for @nytimes & @TheAtlantic. Worked in Reagan/Bush41 administrations and Bush43 White House. Bluesky: Peter-Wehner

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Articles

Jesus Has 'More to Say Than Any Human Language Can Carry': A Q&A With Rowan Williams

18 hours ago | nytimes.com | Peter Wehner

Rowan Williams is among the most important religious thinkers in the world. A theologian, poet, playwright and literary critic, he served as the archbishop of Canterbury from 2002 to 2012. I spoke to Dr. Williams about his journey of faith and doubt, why God allows the innocent to suffer and how to interpret the Bible (and how not to).
The Unconstitutional Conservatives

1 week ago | theatlantic.com | Peter Wehner

Not too long ago, many Republicans proudly referred to themselves as “constitutional conservatives.” They believed in the rule of law; in limiting the power of government, especially the federal government; in protecting individual liberty; and in checks and balances and the separation of powers.
Employment Law Aspects Of The Coalition Agreement At A Glance

1 month ago | mondaq.com | Markulf Behrendt |Sebastian Wolfgang Schultz |Peter Wehner

AO A&O Shearman More A&O Shearman was formed in 2024 via the merger of two historic firms, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling. With nearly 4,000 lawyers globally, we are equally fluent in English law, U.S. law and the laws of the world’s most dynamic markets. This combination creates a new kind of law firm, one built to achieve unparalleled outcomes for our clients on their most complex, multijurisdictional matters – everywhere in the world.
Germany: employment law aspects of the coalition agreement at a glance | JD Supra

1 month ago | jdsupra.com | Markulf Behrendt |Sebastian R. Schulz |Peter Wehner

The coalition agreement between the CDU/CSU and the SPD, titled “Responsibility for Germany,” was announced on April 9, 2025. It outlines the future political strategy for Germany, addressing several aspects of employment law. While the agreement does not include any major breakthroughs or groundbreaking reforms, it initiates several “small-step” changes.
America’s Mad King

1 month ago | theatlantic.com | Peter Wehner

Last Monday, Donald Trump, seeking to fortify public support for his massive, across-the-board tariffs, posted: “The United States has a chance to do something that should have been done DECADES AGO. Don’t be Weak! Don’t be Stupid! Don’t be a PANICAN (A new party based on Weak and Stupid people!).”By Wednesday, Trump had caved.
America’s Mad King

1 month ago | rsn.org | Peter Wehner

The president has grown more impulsive, more vindictive, and more anarchic. Last monday, Donald Trump, seeking to fortify public support for his massive, across-the-board tariffs, posted: “The United States has a chance to do something that should have been done DECADES AGO. Don’t be Weak! Don’t be Stupid! Don’t be a PANICAN (A new party based on Weak and Stupid people!).” By Wednesday, Trump had caved.
Trump Is Gaslighting Us

2 months ago | theatlantic.com | Peter Wehner

The first Trump administration began with a lie. On January 21, 2017, President Donald Trump’s then–press secretary, Sean Spicer, claimed that Trump had drawn the largest audience to ever witness a presidential inauguration. Photographs clearly showed that the assertion was false; Trump’s predecessor, Barack Obama, had drawn a much larger crowd at his first inauguration. But it didn’t matter. “These attempts to lessen the enthusiasm of the inauguration are shameful and wrong,” Spicer said.
Trump Is Gaslighting Us

2 months ago | flipboard.com | Peter Wehner

12 hours agoOn a day where global markets were plunging, the president somehow thought a cryptic five-word all caps post on his Truth Social platform would ease minds. President Donald Trump apparently thought going all-caps was the best response to the negative effects of his big raise in tariffs. The markets …
Trump Is Gaslighting Us

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Peter Wehner

The first Trump administration began with a lie. On January 21, 2017, President Donald Trump’s then–press secretary, Sean Spicer, claimed that Trump had drawn the largest audience to ever witness a presidential inauguration. Photographs clearly showed that the assertion was false; Trump’s predecessor, Barack Obama, had drawn a much larger crowd at his first inauguration. But it didn’t matter. “These attempts to lessen the enthusiasm of the inauguration are shameful and wrong,” Spicer said.
Trump’s Appetite for Revenge Is Insatiable

2 months ago | theatlantic.com | Peter Wehner

No one can say they didn’t know. During his first official campaign rally for the 2024 Republican nomination, held in Waco, Texas, Donald Trump vowed retribution against those he perceives as his enemies. “I am your warrior,” he said to his supporters. “I am your justice. For those who have been wronged and betrayed, I am your retribution.”Sixty days into Trump’s second term, we have begun to see what that looks like.