Tag: Donald Trump
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Trump lies pass 10,000. (And his fans don’t care)
President Trump has been described as “the most extravagant, reckless, inexhaustible fibber of our era”, sometimes clocking up 100 false claims in a day. Why is he still so popular?
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Trump declares retribution on ‘evil’ enemies
President Trump has whipped up anger by saying opponents did “treasonous things” after he was absolved of colluding with Russia. And many now predict a backlash against the liberal press.
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Bernie Sanders launches White House bid
In a stirring speech that opened his bid to be the Democratic nominee, Sanders attacked the “billionaire class” and called Donald Trump “the most dangerous president in US history”.
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‘He is a racist. He is a conman. He is a cheat’
These were the words of Donald Trump’s ex-lawyer Michael Cohen about his former boss this week when he testified in front of US lawmakers in Congress. Here are the five key points...
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Trump rallies supporters amid wall deadlock
As another government shutdown looms, Trump used a rally in El Paso, Texas, to insist that his wall is being built. But the city’s mayor says there is no crisis at the border.
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War of the wall threatens to cripple America
The richest, most powerful country in the world wakes up today with its government barely functioning. Many public buildings are shut. Rubbish is heaping up in parks. And Americans are angry.
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Leaders clash over nationalism v patriotism
Is nationalism always bad? Emmanuel Macron has launched a very thinly-veiled attack on self-proclaimed nationalist Donald Trump, describing the ideology as a “betrayal of patriotism”.
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Calls for impeachment as Trump loses Congress
Is it the beginning of the end for Trump? The Democrats won the House of Representatives last night, shackling his power. Exit polls by CNN show that 40% of voters now want him impeached.
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The vote that could paralyse Trump’s presidency
Who will win tomorrow’s midterm elections in America? The vote will not stop Donald Trump being president. But if Democrats win control of Congress, they could seriously restrict his power.
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America’s new civil war over Kavanaugh vote
Can the US ever be united again? Brett Kavanaugh has been sworn onto the Supreme Court, despite serious sexual assault allegations. Some say the row has pushed America to breaking point.
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United Nations braces for fiery Trump speech
Do we still need a United Nations? As the UN General Assembly begins in New York City today, some are saying that the organisation is outdated, confusing and irrelevant.
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Treason says Trump as aide declares resistance
Patriotism or treason? A mystery White House official has written a shock article claiming they are part of a “resistance” working to frustrate the president’s “reckless decisions”.
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Lies, fraud and scandal leave Trump exposed
Can anything bring Trump down? The president’s lawyer has pleaded guilty to paying hush money to two women during the election campaign. He says Trump told him to do it. Is this the end?
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Trump, Putin and Russian leaders in the US
Should Putin go to the White House? After a controversial summit, Trump shocked the world again by inviting the Russian leader to Washington. But the visit is far from unprecedented.
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The Trump-Putin bromance reshaping the world
Was the summit a good sign? Donald Trump’s meeting with Vladimir Putin symbolised a new form of competitive, personality-led diplomacy that could upend the established world order.