Opinion: Your summer politics quiz

File photo/Christopher Lee/The New York Times / The House of Representatives at the U.S. Capitol building shown in Washington, on Nov. 1, 2022. “Hey, guys — were heading into summer! The years almost half over, so lets see if youre caught up on current affairs,” writes New York Times columnist Gail Collins, who offered up her summertime politics quiz. File photo/Christopher Lee/The New York Times / The House of Representatives at the U.S. Capitol building shown in Washington, on Nov. 1, 2022. “Hey, guys — were heading into summer! The years almost half over, so lets see if youre caught up on current affairs,” writes New York Times columnist Gail Collins, who offered up her summertime politics quiz.

By Gail Collins June 15, 2023 4 min read

Hey, guys — we’re heading into summer! The year’s almost half over, so let’s see if you’re caught up on current affairs.

Anyhow, here’s your checkup. We’ll start with — well, you know.

1. Donald Trump said the 37-count criminal indictment against him shows …

A. “Our country is going to hell.” B. “No one is above the law.” C. “My upcoming reality series, ‘Bathrooms of the Rich and Famous,’ is going to be a smash.”