Donald Trump (6do encyclopedia)



Donald J. Trump is an American businessman, television personality, politician, and the 45th President of the United States of America. Born on June 14, 1946, in Queens, New York City, he is the fourth of five children to Frederick and Mary Anne Trump.

As a young man, Trump attended the Kew-Forest School in Forest Hills, Queens. Later, he studied economics at Fordham University and then transferred to the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he received a Bachelor of Science in economics in 1968.

After college, Trump worked for his father’s real estate business, where he learned the ins-and-outs of real estate development and management. In 1971, he became the president of Trump Organization, which encompasses hotels, casinos, and golf courses. Under his leadership, the company expanded to become one of the largest and most successful in the United States.

Trump became a household name in the 1980s and 90s with his catchphrase “You’re fired!” as the host of the reality TV show, “The Apprentice”. The show became a huge success and helped solidify Trump’s public image as a savvy businessman and tough leader.

In 2016, Trump announced his candidacy for President of the United States as a Republican. His campaign was highly controversial, with many of his policies and statements causing outrage among voters and politicians alike. Nevertheless, he won the Republican nomination and went on to face Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton in the general election.

Despite the odds against him, Trump was able to secure a victory in the election, winning the electoral college with 304 votes to Clinton’s 227. However, Clinton won the popular vote by nearly 3 million votes.

As President, Trump has been the subject of much scrutiny and criticism. His policies have been heavily criticized by many, particularly in the areas of immigration, healthcare, and foreign relations. He has also been accused of numerous ethical violations, including conflicts of interest between his businesses and his role as President.

One of Trump’s most controversial policies has been his stance on immigration. He has repeatedly called for a wall to be built along the U.S.-Mexico border to combat illegal immigration, and has pushed for stricter immigration policies overall. Many have accused him of being anti-immigrant, and his policies have sparked widespread protests and opposition.

Trump’s healthcare policies have also been heavily criticized, particularly his efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare. Despite his promises to provide a better and more affordable healthcare system, many believe his policies would leave millions without coverage and raise healthcare costs overall.

In the realm of foreign relations, Trump has also faced criticism for his controversial comments and actions. He has been accused of being too friendly with Russian President Vladimir Putin, and has made divisive comments about various foreign leaders and groups, including North Korea.

Trump’s presidency has also been marked by numerous controversies and scandals related to his personal and professional life. He has been accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women, and has faced backlash for his involvement in the Stormy Daniels scandal.

Despite the numerous challenges and controversies he has faced, Trump remains a popular and polarizing figure in American politics. His supporters praise his leadership, economic policies, and dedication to America’s interests. However, his critics argue that his policies, statements, and actions threaten democracy, human rights, and the country’s image on the global stage.

Overall, Donald Trump’s presidency has been a tumultuous and divisive time in American politics. Whether his policies and legacy will be remembered positively or negatively remains to be seen.


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Trump’s weird answer on DeSantis and abortion

Washington Post

23-05-15 20:47


Former US President Donald Trump has expressed tentative opposition to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis banning abortion after the sixth week of pregnancy, calling the decision "too harsh". The six-week ban is popular within the Republican Party; a recent Fox News poll showed 62% of Republicans in favor of the restrictions, while a Wall Street Journal poll indicated 68% of Republican primary voters in favor compared to 27% against. Trump’s comments suggest a party-wide fear of using the abortion issue to secure votes.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/05/15/trump-desantis-abortion-restrictions/
FBI lacked evidence for Trump-Russia probe - report

BBC

23-05-15 20:40


The FBI was criticised in a 300-page report by special counsel John Durham, appointed by former Attorney General William Barr in 2019, for its handling of an investigation into ties between Russia and the 2016 Trump campaign. Durham accused the FBI of acting on “raw, uncorroborated intelligence” in launching the investigation, which lacked “analytical rigor”. The agency said it had addressed the issues raised. Durham’s four-year investigation has resulted in three prosecutions to date, including that of an FBI attorney who pleaded guilty to altering evidence while applying for permission to eavesdrop on a former Trump campaign official.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-65602909
Susan Delacourt: How much will Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives borrow from Donald Trump? Here’s a taste

The Toronto Star

23-05-15 20:19


“Let’s Go Brandon,” an almost ubiquitous American political code speak for “f*** Joe Biden,” may be taking root in Canada, with its appearance in a federal byelection candidate’s campaign logo. Formerly used as a cover-up of obscene chants against the US president at a NASCAR rally, the phrase soon caught on as an easy curse for Republicans who dislike Biden. The byelection is taking place on June 19 in Portage-Lisgar riding, where People’s Party of Canada leader Maxime Bernier is challenging the Conservative Party of Canada’s Branden Leslie. Observers are watching how the hard-right, red-meat base of the conservative movement in Canada will play out.

https://www.thestar.com/politics/political-opinion/2023/05/15/how-much-will-pierre-poilievres-conservatives-borrow-from-donald-trump-heres-a-taste.html
Trump says AOC ‘went crazy’ over CNN town hall

The Independent

23-05-15 20:06


Former US President Donald Trump has criticised Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in a Truth Social post following a CNN town hall meeting, calling her boyfriend "bad-looking" and describing her as a "neurotic little AOC". Ocasio-Cortez had earlier labelled the town hall an "egregious" disservice to democracy and criticised the network for allowing sexual assault to be "treated like a joke". Ocasio-Cortez has long accused the Republican Party of obsessively pursuing her, referring to them as "creepy weirdos".

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/donald-trump-aoc-kaitlan-collins-b2339355.html
Probe into Trump-Russia investigation finally ends

The Independent

23-05-15 20:06


Special Counsel John Durham's four-year investigation into the FBI's probe into alleged links between former President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign and the Russian government has concluded with just one criminal conviction. Durham was hand-picked by the Trump administration to delegitimise the FBI's efforts to establish whether Trump's campaign coordinated with Russian efforts to improve his candidacy. Durham accused the FBI of suffering from "confirmation bias" and of opening a probe into the campaign based on "raw, unanalyzed and uncorroborated intelligence."

Durham only brought a handful of cases against criminal defendants in his attempt to discredit the department’s investigation, including an FBI lawyer who pleaded guilty to doctoring an email that was used to secure a surveillance warrant against an ex-Trump campaign adviser, plus two other figures associated with the Trump-Russia probe who were acquitted at trial. Durham’s criticism of the FBI differs from Michael Horowitz’s investigation into the origins of the Trump-Russia probe. In his report, Horowitz stated that the FBI had enough cause to start a probe into the alleged ties between Trump’s campaign and the Russian government. The FBI received a tip-off from an Australian diplomat, who claimed that George Papadopoulos, a Trump campaign aide, had bragged about the Russians’ acquisition of and readiness to release damaging information about former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Trump’s Democratic opponent.

The investigation by Special Counsel John Durham has been repeatedly criticised by both supporters and opponents of Trump as a politically motivated attempt to undermine the credibility of the FBI. Critics claim that Durham’s investigation was launched with the intention of generating favourable headlines for Trump, who consistently sought to delegitimise the conclusion that Russia had interfered in the 2016 election. The investigation is now being seen as one of the most difficult periods in the history of the FBI.


https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-russia-investigation-durham-report-b2339381.html

Woman sues Giuliani, saying he coerced her into sex, owes her US$2 million

South China Morning Post

23-05-15 23:45


Noelle Dunphy, a former employee of Rudy Giuliani, has alleged in court papers that the former New York mayor raped her and owes her roughly $2 million in unpaid wages. As part of her lawsuit, Dunphy claims to have audio recordings of Giuliani making sexual comments, demanding sex, and making sexist, racist, and antisemitic remarks. Giuliani’s spokesperson has strongly denied the allegations and called the filing “frivolous”.

https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3220667/woman-sues-rudy-giuliani-saying-he-coerced-her-sex-and-owes-her-us2-million-wages
US special counsel slams FBI probe of Trump-Russia collusion

South China Morning Post

23-05-15 23:19


An independent US prosecutor has criticised the FBI investigation into alleged collusion between Russia and Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign, calling it based on “flimsy evidence and seriously flawed”. Special Counsel John Durham was appointed in 2019 to address allegations that the investigation was a political “witch hunt”, a claim repeated by Trump himself. Durham accused “senior FBI personnel” of lacking “analytical rigour towards the information that they received” and said a “double standard” was shown in the way Trump and 2016 presidential rival Hillary Clinton were investigated.

https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3220666/us-special-counsel-john-durham-slams-fbi-investigation-trump-russia-collusion
Report faults FBI’s handling of probe into alleged Trump-Russia collusion

Financial Times

23-05-15 23:19


The FBI's investigation into the links between the Trump administration and the Russian government during the 2016 presidential election lacked analytical rigour and was biased, according to a report by John Durham, a special counsel appointed by the Trump administration. Durham's report found that both US intelligence and law enforcement had no evidence of collusion when the FBI launched the probe five years ago. However, the report didn't recommend further legal action. Durham's office has already laid three criminal cases in connection with the investigation, resulting in one guilty plea and two acquittals.

https://www.ft.com/content/913f769f-29ef-4506-a120-d0163af351ea
Trump claimed the Durham probe would uncover the ‘crime of the century.’ Here’s what it really found

The Toronto Star

23-05-15 22:59


An investigation looking into the origins of the FBI's probe into ties between Russia and Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign has concluded, finding major flaws. The inquiry, the culmination of a four-year investigation into possible misconduct by US government officials, contained withering criticism for the FBI but few significant revelations. Nonetheless, it is seen as giving fodder to both Trump supporters who have long denounced the Russia investigation, as well as Trump opponents who say the Durham team's meager court record shows their probe was a politically motivated farce. The report found that the FBI acted too hastily and relied on raw and unconfirmed intelligence when it opened the Trump-Russia investigation, and that FBI investigators fell prone to “confirmation bias,” ignoring or rationalising away information that could have undercut the premise of their investigation. Durham said it is possible more reform could be needed, and that providing additional scrutiny of politically sensitive investigations by identifying an official who would be responsible for challenging the steps taken in a probe would be ideal.

https://www.thestar.com/news/world/us/2023/05/15/trump-claimed-the-durham-probe-would-uncover-the-crime-of-the-century-heres-what-it-really-found.html
Trump claimed the Durham probe would uncover the 'crime of the century.' Here's what it really found

The Independent

23-05-15 22:57


A report investigating the origins of the FBI’s probe into allegations of Russian links to Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign has criticised the bureau, but contains few significant or new revelations. The long-awaited report was submitted by a special prosecutor appointed by the Justice Department, John Durham, and comes after a four-year inquiry into potential misconduct by US government officials. Durham, who has served for decades as a Justice Department prosecutor, led investigations into the CIA’s destruction of videotapes, and the FBI’s links with mobsters in Boston. Durham’s report criticised the FBI for using flawed information and acting with “confirmation bias” when opening the Trump-Russia investigation, and suggested that it did not have credible grounds for doing so. Although he did not recommend steps to curtail the FBI’s investigative authorities, Durham did suggest additional scrutiny for politically sensitive investigations, including the assignment of an official to challenge decisions made during such cases.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/fbi-ap-donald-trump-durham-william-barr-b2339449.html
Races for 4 court seats, including 1 on Supreme Court, lead statewide Pennsylvania primary ballots

The Toronto Star

23-05-16 05:14


Pennsylvania’s primary election will decide on nominees for four statewide judicial posts, including one on the Supreme Court. Democrats hold a 4-2 majority on the state’s highest court, which has weighed in on voting rights, abortion rights and gun rights. Running on the Democratic ticket are Dan McCaffery of Philadelphia and Deborah Kunselman of Beaver County, with Republicans fielding Carolyn Carluccio, a Montgomery County judge, and Patricia McCullough, a judge on the Commonwealth Court.

https://www.thestar.com/news/world/us/2023/05/16/races-for-4-court-seats-including-1-on-supreme-court-lead-statewide-pennsylvania-primary-ballots.html
Musk documents subpoenaed in Epstein lawsuit

BBC

23-05-16 04:50


Elon Musk has been subpoenaed by the US Virgin Islands in relation to a lawsuit accusing JP Morgan Chase of enabling Jeffrey Epstein to sex traffic women. The Tesla boss is being called upon to hand over any documents that reveal communication between him, JP Morgan Chase and Epstein. The Virgin Islands is suing JP Morgan Chase for allegedly enabling Epstein's alleged crimes of trafficking women who were sexually abused by Epstein and others on his private island, Little St. James. Epstein died in jail in New York in 2019 while facing trial on sex trafficking charges.

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-65606194
Village People tell Trump to stop using their music after he fakes gig

The Independent

23-05-16 04:47


1970s disco band Village People has sent a cease-and-desist letter to former US President Donald Trump regarding his use of the songs YMCA and Macho Man at his events. The letter was sent by Karen Willis, the band's manager and wife of Victor Willis, who is its lead singer. Trump had used the songs for years as the band also tolerated it in the past, but a performance of a lookalike band at his Mar-a-Lago estate led fans to believe the original band was endorsing him. Village People has now asked him to stop hiring impersonators to perform their songs.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/village-people-donald-trump-ymca-maralago-b2339494.html
Rudy Giuliani accused of coercing ex-employee into 'oral sex' while on the phone to Trump

Telegraph

23-05-16 04:35


A former employee of Rudy Giuliani, the personal attorney of former US President Donald Trump, is suing him for $10m in damages and unpaid wages. Noelle Dunphy, 43, claimed in a 70-page complaint filed in a New York state court that Giuliani subjected her to sexual assault and harassment, including making her perform oral sex on him while he was on the phone with Trump. She also accused Giuliani of racist, sexist, and anti-Semitic comments and having made her work environment "unbearable," often under the influence of alcohol. Giuliani, 78, denies all allegations.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/05/16/rudy-giuliani-lawsuit-noelle-dunphy/
The demographic makeup of the country’s voters continues to shift. That creates headwinds for Republicans

CNN

23-05-16 04:12


The Republican Party’s electoral coalition is facing continued demographic change, as white voters without a four-year degree declined in 2022 as a share of both actual and eligible voters, according to Census data analysed by Michael McDonald, a University of Florida political scientist who specialises in electoral turnout. The long-term trend has seen a sustained fall in the share of votes cast by these working-class white voters, once a core of the Democratic coalition, but now the foundation of Republican votes. However, non-white adults and whites with at least a four-year college degree have steadily increased their influence. This trend is likely to accelerate over the next 10 years, says McDonald, and it is being felt most acutely in key states such as Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. McDonald’s analysis of the 2022 results shows that the combined share of non-whites and whites with a college degree is virtually certain to increase, whilst the non-college white share of the total vote is highly likely to decline again in 2024. The political impact of this decline is analogous to turning up the resistance on a treadmill: as their best group shrinks, Republicans must run a little faster just to stay in place. Minorities struggled to maintain voter turnout in 2022, and although blue-collar white voter turnout was relatively strong, the non-college white share of the total vote still slightly declined. This has to be a cause for concern for Republicans; if more of the growing pool of eligible minority voters now turn out in 2024, it is not unreasonable to expect that the non-college white voters so critical to GOP fortunes could experience an even steeper decline in their share of the vote.

https://edition.cnn.com/2023/05/16/politics/demographic-changes-voters-fault-lines/index.html
Giuliani accused of coercing ex-employee into sex act while on the phone to Trump

The Sydney Morning Herald

23-05-16 09:05


Noelle Dunphy has filed a lawsuit seeking $10m in damages and unpaid wages alleging that Rudy Giuliani subjected her to "wide-ranging sexual assault and harassment" and made her work environment "unbearable". Dunphy claimed that as soon as she joined his team in January 2019 Giuliani began subjecting her to abuse, including demanding her to perform oral sex while he was on phone calls with then-President Donald Trump, as well as alcohol-fuelled sexist, racist, and antisemitic remarks. A representative for the former New York mayor dismissed the allegations as "pure harassment and an attempt at extortion", adding Giuliani plans to "thoroughly defend against these allegations".

https://www.smh.com.au/world/north-america/giuliani-accused-of-coercing-ex-employee-into-sex-act-while-on-the-phone-to-trump-20230516-p5d8sd.html
Biden launches Asia trip aimed at taking on China

Washington Post

23-05-16 09:00


President Biden is to travel to Japan, Australia, and Papua New Guinea as part of a vast trip that aims to counter China's growing military, political and economic power. The trip seeks to build support for Ukraine, tackle global inflation, combat climate change and shore up allies in the face of China's aggression. The visit comes amid rising tension between the US and China, which analysts warn could be dangerous. While the president doesn't want a new Cold War with China, he has made it clear that other countries' support is essential in dealing with Beijing's aggressiveness.

Biden’s visit will begin with a summit of the Group of Seven in Hiroshima in Japan. Officials will meet survivors of the 1945 atomic bombing. Biden will also visit Papua New Guinea to address the 18-member Pacific Islands Forum aimed at creating a global alliance against China’s expanding military operations in the South Pacific. He will sign a defence pact to create security infrastructure within Papua New Guinea and facilitate more joint training exercises with the US military. Biden will also push in Australia to counter China’s military expansion in the Indo-Pacific region.

Biden’s visit is in keeping with his administration’s more assertive posture towards the region, including efforts to wrap in smaller countries which had long felt neglected. The president’s trip could be overshadowed by Congress’s concerns about a potentially catastrophic US government default, while Republicans challenging the US’s long-standing foreign policy pillars argue for less US engagement with the world and confrontation with authoritarian states.


https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/05/16/biden-trip-japan-australia-china/

Rudy Giuliani said he and Trump were selling pardons, ex-aide claims

The Independent

23-05-16 08:53


Donald Trump and Rudy Giuliani allegedly offered to sell presidential pardons for $2m each while they were in office, according to court documents filed by Noelle Dunphy, a former aide to Giuliani. The papers allege that Dunphy was subject to sexual assault, harassment, wage theft and other misconduct by Giuliani, while also claiming that Giuliani told Dunphy of the pardoning scheme. No existing evidence suggests Trump and Giuliani took payments for pardons granted during Trump’s presidency, with a separate former CIA officer previously reporting he was told by an associate of Giuliani that he could receive a pardon for $2m.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/rudy-giuliani-selling-pardons-b2339652.html
It’s not NIMBYism: Premier right on need to build up, but good design is critical

The Sydney Morning Herald

23-05-16 08:00


Letters to the editor in response to a variety of issues were published in the Sydney Morning Herald, including opinions on infilling the city center with apartments rather than expanding onto farmland, the factors that need to be considered when building higher density housing, the harm caused by attempts to prevent exposure to porn, the gutless move by the ACT Brumbies to urge Rugby Australia to take a neutral stance on the Voice, and the suggestions that GST should be increased to 15% and the idea of carbon capture and storage. Some readers support the idea of infilling Sydney with apartments, but others say that design is everything if developers want public agreement to more development. Councils need to factor in sunshine, privacy and parking when approving new housing developments. In response to understanding the potential harm caused by porn, readers suggest that young boys and girls should be taught age-appropriate sex education, and relationships could be ruined by excessive porn use. In response to Rugby Australia's reluctance to support the "Yes" campaign for the voice, letters say that no professional rugby player will be harmed by standing up for the voice but it will make a huge difference to so many Indigenous people and communities now and into the future. Additionally, readers suggest that GST should not be increased to 15% as it hits those on lower incomes the most while carbon capture and storage is unproven technology and wouldn't it make better sense to not create the emissions in the first place.

https://www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw/it-s-not-nimbyism-premier-right-on-need-to-build-up-but-good-design-is-critical-20230516-p5d8o2.html