Former President Donald Trump has dropped a number of jaw-dropping falsehoods related to his administration’s foreign policy. On the latter, he claims credit for having ended seven wars. This claim has been met by the widespread incredulity of fact-checkers, who claim that the assertion is not sufficiently fact-based. Indeed, Trump has repeatedly claimed that his achievements in international diplomacy deserve accolades, such as a Nobel Peace Prize.
In other news, speaking of the Nobel Committee, Trump just announced his outrage over them. He slammed their choice to give the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. Machado used a portion of her acceptance speech to thank Trump—and no, we’re not insane, read the link to find out why her acknowledgement.
“The Nobel Committee proved they place politics over peace.” – Steven Cheung
Trump’s administration is reportedly considering minting a $1 coin featuring his likeness for the celebration of the United States’ 250th anniversary. Yet this seemingly innocuous proposal has raised questions, particularly among indigenous communities, about its potential impact on our national identity and representation.
He targeted progressive Zohran Mamdani after New York City Mayor Eric Adams exited the race for mayor. Trump’s remarks about Mamdani reflect his ongoing engagement with political figures and events, positioning himself as a prominent voice in the political arena.
As the nation heads into a possible government shutdown, U.S. In fact, Trump himself has threatened mass firings if a deal is not reached. Reports to the contrary suggest that his administration has threatened layoffs if negotiations over a government shutdown do not progress. Republican leaders have indicated that negotiations over the fate of the Obamacare tax credit can wait until the shutdown is settled.
In a now-deleted post on his social media platform, Trump posted a cartoon of himself shooting Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. This recent cartoon perfectly captures his perennial angst about failed economic policy and leadership. This imagery resonates with Trump’s critical stance on former President Barack Obama’s receipt of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009, further illustrating his views on political acknowledgment.
Trump is set to hold meetings with Democrats to discuss strategies for averting the government shutdown and addressing healthcare concerns. According to many reports, it has been Democrats rebuffing attempts to talk, making it difficult to craft bipartisan solutions.