Donald Trump

October 4, 2017

Tillerson dismisses report that he considered resigning from Trump’s cabinet

Contrary to an earlier report by NBC news that Secretary of State Rex Tillerson called President Trump a moron in July and had to be persuaded to continue with his duties, the Secretary of State has said on Wednesday that he has never considered resigning his position. Tillerson said in a statement delivered from the... Read More

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October 4, 2017

Rex Tillerson called Trump a “moron” a few months ago – Report

U.S. Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson according to NBC news described President Donald Trump as a “moron” after the President compared the strategic aspects of deciding on troop levels to opening a restaurant in New York City. Tillerson’s grievances Tillerson was said to have been so displeased with the president’s statement which was delivered during a... Read More

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October 4, 2017

Trump to request $29bn from Congress to help Puerto Rico

After receiving a briefing on the situation in Puerto Rico, followed by his personal visit to view the level of damage, President Trump upon his return to Washington is taking concerted efforts to salvage the devastation. The US President plans to ask Congress for $29 bn in emergency relief for Puerto Rico in the wake of... Read More

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October 4, 2017

Trump attacks media as he commends Puerto Rico relief operations

Reeling from his visit to Puerto Rico yesterday, where he had a briefing on the level of disaster on the island following the wrath of Hurricane Maria, President Trump has slammed the media for what described as “fake” news coverage of the event. The President in another tweet also blamed the media for a poor... Read More

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October 4, 2017

Pentagon fully supports Tillerson’s diplomatic talks with North Korea – Mattis

During a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Tuesday, Defense Secretary James Mattis was pressed to explain President Donald Trump’s recent flurries of tweets that appeared to reject a diplomatic solution on North Korea. In his opening remarks, Mattis posited that the Pentagon “supports fully” Secretary of State Rex Tillerson’s ongoing “efforts to find a... Read More

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October 4, 2017

To save Puerto Rico, its debt must be wiped out – Trump

Shortly after returning to Washington from Puerto Rico where he went to access level of Hurricane damage and offer support, President granted an interview with Fox News, where he emphasised the need to wipe out the island’s debt in order to ensure a restoration of the city of about 3.5million people. Trump said during the... Read More

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October 4, 2017

Death toll in Puerto Rico doubles after Trump’s visit

In a shocking development, the number of death recorded as a result of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico has risen to 34 , Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossello announced Tuesday evening. Prior to his announcement and even during the briefing with President Trump yesterday in Puerto Rico, the number of fatalities was said to be... Read More

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October 3, 2017

U.S. Justice Department releases memos barring Presidents from appointing family members

The Justice Department has released several legal memos issued to White Houses run by former Presidents Nixon, Carter, Reagan and Obama, that found it is unlawful for presidents to appoint family members to White House positions or commissions. But the dictates of the memos were overruled in January by Deputy Assistant Attorney General Daniel Koffsky,... Read More

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October 3, 2017

Trump’s Defense Secretary backs Iran deal, despite President’s criticism

Amidst the uncertainty facing the Iran nuclear deal ahead of an Oct. 15 deadline, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, who testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday said the United States should remain in the Iran nuclear deal. Mattis testimony was also shared by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph Dunford... Read More

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October 3, 2017

San Juan Mayor, Yulin accepts Trump’s invitation to meet in Puerto Rico

Despite a past week of spats and war of words with one another, President Donald Trump has sent an invitation to San Juan Mayor, Carmen Yulin Cruz to join him in a briefing while he is in Puerto Rico today. Trump had called Yulin an “ingrate”, and a puppet to the opposition, Democrats and, also... Read More

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October 3, 2017

Donald Trump compares Puerto Rico disaster to Hurricane Katrina

U.S. President Donald Trump has lamented the horrifying level of devastation caused by the category 4 Hurricane Maria which recorded 16 casualties and, compared its effect to Hurricane Katrina, which is adjudged the costliest and one of the deadliest Hurricane in U.S. history. Hurricane Katrina struck the U.S. gulf coast in 2005. In reaction, a... Read More

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October 3, 2017

Trump says Las Vegas shooter is “sick and demented”

President Trump says Stephen Paddock, the man responsible for the mass shooting in Las Vegas is sick and demented. Trump made the assertion on Tuesday in a brief chat with reporters on the White House South Lawn ahead of his trip to Puerto Rico. Trump, who praised the efforts of the Vegas police, said they... Read More

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October 3, 2017

Another private mail used by Kushner, Ivanka for White House activities revealed

First daughter, Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner have used at least three separate personal e-mail accounts for White House business, Politico reports. Towards late last month, reports emerged that both senior aides had previously used their respective personal accounts for official information which had drawn stiff criticism from critics owing to Trump’s brutal... Read More

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October 2, 2017

Trump’s cabinet could go down as worst in history – Former presidential adviser

Citing the several upheavals within the White House barely nine months into President Trump’s presidency and the recent allegations against cabinet members, critics and prominent political figures are wondering whether the administration could be the worst in history. Singling out Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos and recently-resigned Secretary of Health and Human Services Tom Price,... Read More

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October 2, 2017

“An act of pure evil” | President Trump addresses Americans following Las Vegas shooting (READ)

Shortly after his earlier tweet condemning the mass shooting, carried out by 64-year-old Stephen Paddock from his hotel room in the 32nd floor or the Mandalay Bay Hotel while Jason Aldean was performing during the third night of the Route 91 Country music festival in Las Vegas, President Trump has given a Presidential speech to... Read More

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October 2, 2017

President Trump issues proclamation in honour of Las Vegas victims

In honour of the victims of the Las Vegas shooting, US President Donald Trump has issued a Presidential proclamation to be carried out across all US public institutions in the country and overseas. The President had earlier expressed shock and great displeasure at the mass shooting which was carried out by Stephen Paddock from his... Read More

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October 2, 2017

Trump sends condolence message to Las Vegas shooting victims

Following a shooting which occurred outside the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip during a music festival on Sunday evening which left about 50 people dead and 200 injured, President Trump has sent his warm condolences to the victims. Trump wrote in a tweet, My warmest condolences and sympathies to the... Read More

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October 1, 2017

Stop wasting time negotiating with North Korea | Trump tells Rex Tillerson

President Trump said he has told Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to stop negotiating with Kim Jong Un of North Korea. “I told Rex Tillerson, our wonderful Secretary of State, that he is wasting his time trying to negotiate with Little Rocket Man,” Trump tweeted Sunday. “Save your energy Rex, we’ll do what has to... Read More

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September 30, 2017

“Such poor leadership ability” | Donald Trump attacks Puerto Rico mayor

U.S. President Donald Trump Saturday defended his administration’s hurricane recovery effort in Puerto Rico blasting San Juan Mayor, Carmen Yulin Cruz who is criticising the president’s effort to get supplies, electricity and other relief to the U.S. Island. “Such poor leadership ability by the Mayor of San Juan, and others in Puerto Rico, who are... Read More

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September 30, 2017

Donald Trump’s health secretary, Tom Price resigns

U.S. President Donald Trump‘s scandal-hit health secretary, Tom Price had to leave the President’s administration Friday, amid a scandal over his use of expensive private jets for government travel. Price is the latest top official to leave the administration – others who also left as a result of one scandal or self-inflicted wound since Mr Trump... Read More

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September 29, 2017

Hurricane: Trump to visit Puerto Rico on Tuesday

Following the severe damage suffered by Puerto Rico after the island was battered by category 4 Hurricane Maria, President Trump has expressed his sadness at the ugly incident and ensured military officers are on ground to facilitate the relief efforts. Trump equally promised to visit the island on Tuesday and urged the media to present... Read More

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September 29, 2017

Puerto Rico’s Governor confirms Trump has responded to aid request

Contrary to circulating grievances over President Trump so-called poor handling of the Puerto Rico Hurricane disaster, Gov. Ricardo Rossello said Friday that the Trump administration has been responsive to his requests for aid. Rosello said: “I have to say that the administration has responded to our petitions. FEMA, Brock Long, has been on the phone... Read More

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September 29, 2017

Trump’s inauguration committee donates $3 million to Hurricane relief

Following criticism for not donating the outstanding funds sooner, President Trump’s inaugural committee announced it intends to donate $3 million to several organizations assisting with hurricane relief. Just like many other donations, chairman of the private Presidential Inaugural Committee Thomas Barrack Jr said the money will be divided equally between three organizations which have been... Read More

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September 29, 2017

We have just begun! | Trump boasts about GDP increase

President Trump is basking in the feeling arising from the growth in GDP for the last quarter. Trump attributes the upward revise to the excellent performance of his administration. The real estate mogul use the opportunity to slam every doubters of his ability to transform the American economy and promised increased development throughout his time... Read More

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September 28, 2017

Trump boasts about ‘great’ reviews for tax cut bill

After suffering another defeat on effort to repeal the Obama signature healthcare policy as GOP Senators couldn’t muster the needed support and votes to pass the adjusted healthcare bill called the Graham-Cassidy Bill, President Trump is turning his attention back to one of his core agendas “Tax Cuts and reform”. Trump who had used the... Read More

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September 28, 2017

Puerto Rico experiences improved relief aids after Hurricane Maria

As against earlier difficulties experienced in delivering relief aids to the hurricane battered Puerto Rico due to the damage suffered by the island, smile has begin to roll on the faces of Puerto Ricans as relief packages founds their way gradually to the island. Puerto Rico was left severely damaged by Hurricane Maria last week... Read More

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September 28, 2017

Hurricane Maria: Facebook donates $1.5million to Puerto Rico among other relief efforts

In its bid to contribute its own effort at relieving Puerto Ricans of the suffered damage as a result of Hurricane Maria, Facebook is sending employees to help restore communications in Puerto Rico. CEO of the tech giant, Mark Zuckerberg in a post announcing the company’s effort said: “We’re working to get Puerto Rico back... Read More

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September 28, 2017

Embattled health secretary Price boasts of Trump’s support

Embattled Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price on Thursday bragged about his sustained support of President Trump amid an uproar over his use of charter aircraft for personal issues. Speaking to reporters while taking his leave from an event to promote flu vaccine at the National Press Club, Price said: “We’re going to work... Read More

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September 28, 2017

Republicans accused of hypocrisy after Kushner’s private email scandal

Republicans who lambasted former Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton over her use of a private email server are fighting a hard battle to contain the recent accusation leveled on President Trump’s son-in-law and senior adviser Jared Kushner and other white House staff over the use of private email for official business. In slamming her then-accusers,... Read More

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September 28, 2017

What Michelle Obama thinks of the women who voted for Trump

Former US first lady Michelle Obama on Wednesday slammed women who voted for President Trump in the 2016 election, suggesting they voted against their own interests. Obama made the statement during Inbound, a sales and marketing conference in Boston. According to her, “any woman who voted against Hillary Clinton voted against their own voice” by... Read More

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