Source: bbc.com, May 07, 2020 Trump points the finger at China, and has said the COVID-19 pandemic is the “worst attack” ever on the United States. Mr Trump said the pandemic had hit the US harder than the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor in World War Two, or the 9/11 attacks two decades ago. His… Continue reading Trump says COVID-19 is worse than attack on Pearl Harbor
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Trump falsely claims he has ‘total authority’ during White House briefing
Source: Kevin Liptak and Jason Hoffman, cnn.com, April 14, 2020 Trump claimed, “When somebody is president of the United States, your authority is total,” which, according to the constitution, isn’t true. (CNN) President Donald Trump lashed out at criticism of his handling of the coronavirus crisis during a grievance-fueled appearance from the White House that… Continue reading Trump falsely claims he has ‘total authority’ during White House briefing
Oil prices spike as Trumps tweets Saudi Arabia and Russia agree deal.
Source: Matt Egan, cnn.com April 3, 2020 After Trump tweeted that he hopes and expects Saudi Arabia and Russia will slash output, US oil prices jumped to $27.39 a barrel. New York (CNN Business)–Hopes are building for a truce in the brutal oil price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia, setting off a record spike… Continue reading Oil prices spike as Trumps tweets Saudi Arabia and Russia agree deal.
Trump unveils new military counternarcotics mission during coronavirus briefing
Source: Nicole Gaouette and Ryan Browne, April 2, 2020 The day before his announcement, Trump gave the starkest estimate of the pandemic’s toll in the US, saying up to 240,000 Americans could die. Washington (CNN)On a day when more than 800 Americans died of the coronavirus, President Donald Trump used his daily briefing on the… Continue reading Trump unveils new military counternarcotics mission during coronavirus briefing
Donald Trump's National Lead Dips After Controversial Week
Source: Hannah Hartig, John Lapinski and Stephanie Psyllos, NBC News, April 5, 2016 Donald Trump remains the national frontrunner ahead of the Wisconsin primary, but his support among Republicans and Republican-leaners has dropped three points to 45 percent, down from 48 percent last week. Ted Cruz is behind him with 28 percent support and John… Continue reading Donald Trump's National Lead Dips After Controversial Week