Donald Trump news and discussions

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Trump rejects concerns about prices and economic uncertainty as he defends his agenda

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/trump- ... rcna203512

Overall this interview seems to be attempted damage control over fears of fascism.

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Trump names MAGA reality TV star to one of the nation’s most solemn commissions

https://www.nj.com/politics/2025/05/tru ... sions.html

Trump revives, then discards, then revives again the idea of taxing the rich in big GOP bill

https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireSto ... -121644452

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Trump to sign executive order to cut prices of medicine to match other countries

https://www.reuters.com/business/health ... 025-05-11/

why is bro doing socialism

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Fox Reporter Pushes Back Against Claim That Trump 'Won' Tariff War: He Was 'Forced to Back Off'

https://www.latintimes.com/fox-reporter ... off-582846

You know it's bad when a Fox reporter says Trump didn't win

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Dems privately rage over "utterly selfish" Trump impeachment vote

https://www.axios.com/2025/05/13/donald ... rats-react

These mfs out of touch. Over half of people in the US support impeachment. Can't wait to see which Dems are spineless.

https://www.filesforprogress.org/datase ... plines.pdf

[Cyber_Rebel]

I can actually understand the sentiment, because impeachment requires a large share of the GOP voting for it which isn't happening. A large portion of the public also "supposedly" supported Roe v. Wade and the Dems banked on its overturning destroying Trump's chances of being reelected.

Lo and behold, the public supposedly supporting Roe v. Wade meant nothing as it proceeded to reelect Trump anyways.

They are correct in their assessment that it's a waste of time just as it was the last times this happened. It's political theater that accomplishes nothing and, in each instance, actually helped Trump when he inevitably defeats it.

[firestar464]

I guess you may have a point, but if I were a representative, I'd still vote "yes," even if I may not have supported the introduction of the articles.

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Qatari prime minister dismisses controversy surrounding Trump plan to accept gifted jet

https://www.cnn.com/2025/05/14/politics ... -one-cnntv

You see, Congress has to vote on gifts

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Police investigate disappearance of Melania Trump's statue in her native Slovenia

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/world/po ... r-AA1ETPaN

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‘Very Disturbing’: Experts Warn Trump Receipt of Overseas Gifts Unprecedented
by Andrew Roth
May 17, 2025

Introduction:

(The Guardian) Former White House lawyers, diplomatic protocol officers and foreign affairs experts have told the Guardian that Donald Trump’s receipt of overseas gifts and targeted investments are “unprecedented”, as the White House remakes US foreign policy under a pay-for-access code that eclipses past administrations with characteristic Trumpian excess.

The openness to foreign largesse was on full display this week as the US president was feted in the Gulf states during his first major diplomatic trip abroad this term, inking deals he claimed were worth trillions of dollars and pumping local leaders for investments as he says he remakes US foreign policy to prioritise “America first” – putting aside concerns of human rights or international law for the bottom line of American businesses and taxpayers.

But quite often, the bottom line also has benefited Trump himself. His family’s wealth has ballooned by more than $3bn, according to press estimates, and the reported benefits from cryptocurrencies and other investment deals such as plans for new Trump-branded family properties may be far larger. Deals for billions more have been inked by business associates close to Trump, meaning that their political support for the White House can translate into lucrative contracts abroad.

“When we’re negotiating with other countries, the concern is that our negotiating position will change if someone does a favor or delivers a gift to the president of the United States,” Richard Painter, the chief White House ethics lawyer in the administration of George W Bush, said.

“Whether it’s trying to resolve the Russia-Ukraine war, or the Middle East or anything else. You know the the impression is given that the position of the United States can be swayed and even bought.”

Read more here: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politic ... 9&ei=85

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Trump Demands ‘Major Investigation’ Into Springsteen, Beyoncé, Oprah for Backing Kamala Harris: ‘CORRUPT & UNLAWFUL!’

https://www.mediaite.com/news/trump-dem ... -unlawful/

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Trump Demands ‘Major Investigation’ Into Springsteen, Beyoncé, Oprah for Backing Kamala Harris: ‘CORRUPT & UNLAWFUL!’

https://www.mediaite.com/news/trump-dem ... -unlawful/

When are they going to 25th him?

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70% of the DOJ's Civil Rights Division lawyers are leaving because of Trump's reshaping

https://www.npr.org/2025/05/19/g-s1-669 ... ice-exodus

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Can't find the og poll sorry

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Trump Demands ‘Major Investigation’ Into Springsteen, Beyoncé, Oprah for Backing Kamala Harris: ‘CORRUPT & UNLAWFUL!’

https://www.mediaite.com/news/trump-dem ... -unlawful/

When are they going to 25th him?

MAGA Supporter: Too early, the bones haven't turned to dust yet.

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'This Dinner Is Corruption Embodied': Protest Planned as Trump Dines With Crypto Investors
by Jake Johnson
May 22, 2025

Introduction:

(Common Dreams) Protesters are planning to gather outside U.S. President Donald Trump's Virginia golf club Thursday night as the Republican leader dines inside with the top 220 investors in his meme coin, an event that watchdogs and ethics experts have described as astonishingly corrupt.

The investors, including Chinese crypto billionaire Justin Sun and other moguls, spent nearly $400 million combined to obtain access to the president, who has openly solicited purchases of the crypto token $TRUMP. The top 25 investors in Trump's meme coin, most of whom are anonymous, are slated to receive a VIP White House tour on Friday.

Bitcoin, which Trump once derided as a "scam," surged to a new all-time high ahead of the dinner.

"This dinner is corruption embodied," progressive organizers said ahead of the protests. "Offering special access to the president in exchange for a scheme that enriches the president borders on bribery. America is not for sale!"

Christina Harvey, executive director of Stand Up America, said that "while millions of Americans brace for cuts to Medicaid and food assistance, Donald Trump is toasting the ultra-wealthy investors in his cryptocurrency."

Read more here: https://www.commondreams.org/news/trum ... -dinner