“It’s Going to Be Super F--king Interesting”: Can Democrat Jon Tester Win Again in Trump Country?

Melania + Ivanka • “People Who Are Rich and Have Hot Wives” • Bannon in the Can [View in your browser]( | [Update your preferences](newsletter=vf) [Vanity Fair Hive logo image]( “It’s Going to Be Super F--king Interesting”: Can Democrat Jon Tester Win Again in Trump Country? Good morning. As a Democrat in a deeply red state where Joe Biden is unpopular, Senator Jon Tester is a highly endangered species. But, as Chris Smith [writes](, his stark contrast with his Republican opponent, a 38-year-old multimillionaire who co-owns a 20,000-acre ranch that is part “lifestyle brand experience,” might be the key his party needs to retain control of the chamber in November. Elsewhere, Steven Brill, the cofounder of NewsGuard, joins Brian Stelter on the latest [episode]( of Inside the Hive to discuss how social media giants have amplified fake news despite promising to curtail it and why regaining public trust online is paramount for the 2024 election. Plus, Bess Levin has [the latest]( on Melania and Ivanka Trump’s relationship, which has reportedly improved since the ex-president was found guilty. Thanks for reading. [Image may contain: Jon Tester, Accessories, Formal Wear, Tie, Blazer, Clothing, Coat, Jacket, Adult, Person, and Electronics]( [“It’s Going to Be Super F--king Interesting”: Can Democrat Jon Tester Win Again in Trump Country?]( By [Chris Smith]( [Montana is gentrifying. Joe Biden is unpopular. But Tester’s folksy charm may be the key to his party keeping a Senate majority.]( [Read more button](   [Tech Titans Have Talked a Big Game About Misinformation. It Hasn’t Gone Anywhere]( By [Brian Stelter]( [Steven Brill, the cofounder of NewsGuard, discusses how social media giants like Facebook and X have aided and abetted in the death of truth, and provides a legislative road map for holding them accountable.]( [Read more button](   [Melania and Ivanka Trump Are Reportedly Bonding Over the Ex-President’s Criminal Conviction]( By [Bess Levin]( [The relationship between stepmom and stepdaughter has apparently improved since Trump was found guilty.]( [Read more button](   [Donald Trump’s Veepstakes: Rich Guys and Loyalty Tests]( By [Eric Lutz]( [The former president is said to be vetting Doug Burgum, Tim Scott, Marco Rubio, and a handful of others for the worst job in politics.]( [Read more button](   [Trump Adviser Stephen Bannon Has Till July 1 to Surrender for 4-Month Prison Sentence]( By [Bess Levin]( [Bannon is the eighth (8th!) Trump ally to receive prison time.]( [Read more button](   Get on the list Subscribe to our Hollywood newsletter for your essential industry and awards-season news, every day. [Sign Up Now](   [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn](   This e-mail was sent to you by The Hive. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, vanityfair@newsletter.vf.com, to your address book. View our [Privacy Policy]( [Unsubscribe]( Sent from Condé Nast, 1 World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007 Copyright © 2024 Condé Nast