Last week, I stood on a Chicago street corner in a blinding snowstorm and watched a homeless man crawl inside a big wooden box on wheels. A bright orange tarp, meant to serve as a tent, kept ripping loose in the wind. Every few seconds, he curled up inside, then climbed back out to wrestle with the flapping tarp. Eventually, he surrendered to the wind, and the tarp became a half-torn sail — his flag.

In the Age of Trump, it’s almost as if the American people are contestants on a dystopian gameshow, competing for prizes. As the host, Donald Trump puts his arm around the contestant’s shoulder, points to a box on the stage and bellows, “Show me the money!” Here is a hint: You most certainly do not want what is in that box.

The newest prize Trump is dangling before the American people is a $

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