Deep Dive - Trump Edition

Donald Trump is reportedly launching a Monopoly-style mobile game in April, developed by an associate and featuring in-game currency, though it is not affiliated with Hasbro's Monopoly. This venture expands Trump's digital portfolio, which includes past games, NFT collections, and the significantly devalued TRUMP memecoin. Despite criticism and concerns about conflicts of interest, the Trump family defends their involvement in...

President Trump's address at the White House for the Commander-in-Chief Trophy presentation to the victorious 2024 Navy Midshipmen football team. The President congratulates the team, highlighting their impressive season, key players, and their victories over rivals, including the Army. He also acknowledges coaching staff, athletic director Chad Gladuk, and newly appointed members of the Naval Academy's Board of Visitors. Furthermo...

Fox News reported that during an upcoming interview on Fox Noticias, host Rachel Campos-Duffy taught President Donald Trump how to say his iconic slogan, "Make America Great Again," in Spanish, which is "Vamos a hacer America grande otra vez." Trump attempted the phrase, saying "America grande otra vez!", which translates to "America great again!". The article highlights this language lesson as part of...

Karoline Leavitt, the White House Press Secretary, addressed the media, outlining several presidential initiatives. These included the establishment of a White House faith office and upcoming Holy Week events. The briefing also highlighted economic developments, such as Nvidia's plans to manufacture AI supercomputers in the US, alongside broader efforts to bolster American manufacturing and investments. Furthermore,&...

Amidst tariff discussions, a report from US Customs and Border Protection indicates a significant reduction in illegal border crossings in March under the Trump administration compared to early 2024 under Biden. This decline is attributed to increased border patrols, with the agency highlighting record low apprehension numbers and suggesting operational control is nearing reality. Concurrently, while border cros...

In an excerpt from a CNBC interview, Donald Trump discusses his approach to trade, particularly concerning China and Canada. He highlights the trade deficit with China and their alleged role in the fentanyl crisis, stating a desire for reciprocal tariffs and suggesting potential flexibility on exemptions. Trump also accuses Canada of unfair trade practices with high tariffs on US dairy and implies thei...

A CNN news segment discusses the Trump administration's proposal for a nationwide missile defence system, dubbed the "Golden Dome", similar in concept to Israel's Iron Dome but on a vastly larger scale. Military analyst Cedric Leighton highlights the geographic challenges of such a system for the United States compared to the much smaller Israel, noting the focus would likely be on protecting key infrastructure ...

The Trump administration initiated a process to end temporary legal status for over 530,000 individuals who had arrived from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela through Biden-era parole programmes. This decision aims to fulfil a directive from Trump's first day in office to terminate such parole programmes, which the current administration argues do not serve a significant public benefit or align with US foreign po...

The provided transcript features Donald Trump discussing his recent phone call with Vladimir Putin, where they purportedly talked about achieving peace in the conflict zone with "a lot of guns pointing at each other". Trump claims aid to Ukraine was not a topic of their conversation, despite reports suggesting otherwise. He also touches upon the possibility of improved US-Russia bilateral relations&nbs...

This Fox News YouTube transcript features Mike Waltz, identified as a National Security Advisor, discussing the perceived impact of Donald Trump's leadership on American national security compared to the previous administration. Waltz argues that Trump's approach demonstrates "peace through strength," citing actions against ISIS and Iran. He suggests that under Trump, America's adversaries have a renewed respect and fear,...

Donald Trump claimed to have sent a letter to Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, advocating nuclear negotiations while simultaneously threatening military action. Trump expressed a preference for a deal over military intervention, emphasising the urgency of the situation. The letter reportedly suggests that Iran should negotiate to avoid military consequences, as Trump aims to prevent Iran from obtaining nucle...

This news report covers Donald Trump's recent statements regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Trump has suggested Putin would be "generous" in peace talks, whilst describing Ukraine as "difficult" to negotiate with. Despite Russia's ongoing attacks, Trump claims to believe Putin genuinely desires peace. He also threatened Russia with increased sanctions and tariffs to force a ceasefire and a peace agreement. T...

CNN Politics reported on several actions and statements by President Trump's administration. These include potential tariffs on Canada regarding lumber and dairy, and a threat of new sanctions on Russia related to the war in Ukraine. Furthermore, the administration is planning staffing cuts at the Department of Veterans Affairs and reviewing visa programs, possibly leading to a new travel ban. The...

President Trump's recent week was marked by significant diplomatic and economic activity. He faced strained relations with Ukraine, pausing military aid and intelligence sharing while Ukraine sought to repair ties. Trump imposed and then partially eased tariffs on Mexico and Canada, leading to market fluctuations and mixed reactions. Simultaneously, the US engaged in direct talks with Hamas regarding hostages, a move...

The provided transcript captures a meeting between then-President Trump, Vice President Vance, and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. The discussion centres around a potential agreement to end the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, with Trump positioning himself as a mediator. Key topics include a proposed deal involving Ukrainian rare earth minerals, security guarantees for Ukraine, and Trump's assertion that he can secure...

This news report details Donald Trump's comments on ongoing ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas. The existing three-phase ceasefire, initiated on January 19, is nearing the end of its initial six-week phase. Israel is sending negotiators to Cairo to discuss extending the first phase, though Trump offered limited specifics, expressing cautious optimism. The ceasefire has involved the release of Israeli hos...

We dive into the 2025 US cabinet meeting led by President Trump. The discussion covers a wide array of topics, including a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, championed by the current administration. Emphasis is placed on reducing government spending through the "Doge" project led by Elon Musk, which aims to identify and eliminate government fraud and waste. Border security and immigration are discussed, with pla...

President Trump is pursuing a deal with Ukraine focused on American access to the country's mineral resources, estimated to be worth hundreds of billions of dollars. However, this agreement apparently lacks US security guarantees for Ukraine, with Trump suggesting Europe should bear that responsibility. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is scheduled to visit Washington to discuss the deal and seek assurances regarding future ...

The Sky News segment discusses a controversial AI-generated video shared by Donald Trump on Truth Social. The video depicts Trump's vision for the future of Gaza as a Mediterranean Riviera, involving resettlement of Palestinians and complete redevelopment. Analysts on Sky News critique the video's detachment from international law and existing US foreign policy regarding a two-state solution. The video features caric...