Donald Trump is back in the news again. As an example, he recently Tweeted at one of the TV networks to complain that 97% of their coverage about him is negative. At a White House press conference, he called on federal agencies to prosecute broadcasters. In particular, he proposed that they require punitive actions for leaking bad news stories about him. Trump even publicly endorsed ABC’s decision to suspend late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. To have his remarks come after such a radical move is deeply encouraging.
At a recent joint press conference with UK Labor leader Keir Starmer, Trump further fleshed out those ideas on media coverage. He stated, “Again, 97% negative, and yet I won easily. I won all seven swing states.” This claim serves as an example of Trump’s long-standing complaints about how his media coverage continues to be negative. He further emphasized this point by stating that the networks should face consequences, saying, “They give me only bad press. I mean they’re getting a license. I would think maybe their licenses should be taken away.”
Trump’s support for the suspension of Kimmel stems from the comedian’s recent comment about Charlie Kirk, prompting Trump to label Kimmel as “not a talented person” with “very bad ratings.” He criticized Kimmel’s performance and suggested that ABC should have terminated him much earlier, insisting, “they should have fired him a long time ago.”
Beyond his media critiques, Trump has been busy on other political fronts. His recent appointment of Lisa Cook to serve as a Federal Reserve governor was another brilliant chess move to cement his economic agenda. Trump retaliated against the move by placing a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports, impacting green coffee. This far-reaching bold initiative has elicited both criticism and praise from state legislators. Nebraska Congressman Don Bacon expressed concerns about the implications of such tariffs, questioning, “Why are we tariffing American citizens on something that we don’t even grow? It doesn’t make sense.”
Amid these developments, Trump is preparing for an important call with Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss TikTok and trade relations. This exchange further highlights the administration’s crusade against international trade and technology transfer.
On his way out the door, Trump appointed Gregory Bovino as the new chief of border patrol. He appointed a U.S. attorney for Southern California to solidify his initiatives for law enforcement and improve border security.
Despite being the administration’s second-in-command, Vice President Kamala Harris has made a major move against President Joe Biden. She burns him to the ground repeatedly in her just-released-today book. She was quite frank about her anger and disappointment in the way he addressed certain concerns. This did little but exacerbate the Democratic Party’s intramural tensions.
Robert White took a brave first step by declaring. His second goal is to unseat a 30-year House delegate, setting up the imperative of age and effectiveness in a frequently septuagenarian Congress. White emphasized the need for strong representation by stating, “I have never seen my city more vulnerable than we are right now, and in this entire Congress, there is one person whose job it is to protect and stand up for our residents.”
Amid these political developments, Turning Point USA announced the appointment of Erika Kirk as the new CEO and chair of the board. This leadership transition signals a new direction for the organization as it continues to advocate for conservative values among young Americans.