A golden statue of former President Trump Donald Trump Biden to hold virtual bilateral meeting with Mexican president More than 300 charged in connection to Capitol riot Trump Jr.: There are 'plenty' of GOP incumbents who should be challenged MORE was unveiled late Thursday at t he Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Fla., quickly prompting ridicule from social media users, many of whom compared it to the Old Testament account of the Golden Calf. Video showed the statue being rolled out through hallways at the annual right-wing conference. The structure includes a golden figure of Trump wearing a suit jacket and red tie, paired with American-flag shorts and flip flops. Several people stopped to pose with the statue, with one woman saying, “Awesome,” and another person commenting, “That is so cool.” Another person can then be heard in the video starting to chant, “four more years.” ADVERTISEMENT Despite the praise from … [Read more...] about Golden statue of Trump at CPAC ridiculed online
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Timeline of Trump’s activities in the week COVID-19 hit home
WASHINGTON: With just a month to go until the election, President Donald Trump had a busy schedule during the week COVID-19 hit home with him. Trump tweeted early Friday (Oct 2) that he and first lady Melania Trump had tested positive for the coronavirus . READ: US President Trump and wife Melania test positive for COVID-19 after top aide caught virus READ: Trump to carry out duties 'without disruption' while recovering from COVID-19: US president's physician MONDAY - Trump surveys a truck produced by Lordstown Motors on the White House South Lawn at an event attended by two members of Congress and three representatives from the Lordstown, Ohio, manufacturer. - Trump holds a Rose Garden event to announce an administration effort to distribute millions of coronavirus test kits to states. The event is attended by administration officials including Vice President Mike Pence, members of Congress and state officials. TUESDAY - Trump travels to Cleveland for … [Read more...] about Timeline of Trump’s activities in the week COVID-19 hit home
Shock, sympathy, mockery: World reacts to Trump COVID-19 infection
WASHINGTON: News of the infection of US President Donald Trump with COVID-19 drew instant reactions of shock, sympathy, undisguised glee, as well as outrage and curiosity around the world. Trump's announcement, on Twitter, on Friday (Oct 2) that he and first lady Melania Trump tested positive for the coronavirus, and the deep uncertainty that accompanied it, permeated the global news cycle, upending countless plans and sparking comment everywhere from presidential offices to the thousands looking to weigh in on social media. The positive test reading for the leader of the world’s largest economy adds more uncertainty to investors' worries, including how the infection might affect the Nov 3 election between Trump and Democrat Joe Biden. US stock futures and Asian shares fell in the wake of the news. The future contracts for both the S&P 500 and the Dow industrials lost 1.9 per cent. Oil prices also slipped. Stock prices in Japan and Australia tumbled. “To say this … [Read more...] about Shock, sympathy, mockery: World reacts to Trump COVID-19 infection
US President Trump and wife Melania test positive for COVID-19 after top aide caught virus
WASHINGTON: United States President Donald Trump said he and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for COVID-19. Trump made the announcement on his Twitter account on Thursday (Oct 1): "Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!" tested positive for COVID-19 . The president’s physician Sean Conley issued a memo to reporters in which he said that he received confirmation of the positive tests on Thursday evening. “The President and First Lady are both well at this time, and they plan to remain at home within the White House during their convalescence,’ Dr Conley wrote. "The White House medical team and I will maintain a vigilant watch, and I appreciate the support provided by some of our country’s greatest medical professionals and institutions," he added. He also said he expects Mr Trump to continue carrying out his duties as president "without … [Read more...] about US President Trump and wife Melania test positive for COVID-19 after top aide caught virus
Graham: Trump will ‘be helpful’ to all Senate GOP incumbents
Sen. Lindsey Graham Lindsey Olin Graham Overnight Defense: Biden sends message with Syria airstrike | US intel points to Saudi crown prince in Khashoggi killing | Pentagon launches civilian-led sexual assault commission Graham: Trump will 'be helpful' to all Senate GOP incumbents John Boehner tells Cruz to 'go f--- yourself' in unscripted audiobook asides: report MORE (R-S.C.) pledged on Friday that former President Trump Donald Trump Biden to hold virtual bilateral meeting with Mexican president More than 300 charged in connection to Capitol riot Trump Jr.: There are 'plenty' of GOP incumbents who should be challenged MORE will "be helpful" to all Senate GOP incumbents on the ballot in 2022, as Republicans increasingly turn their focus to the midterms. "The president is going to be helpful to all Republican incumbents on the Senate. We've got a great slate of incumbents," Graham said during an interview with Fox News Radio. He added … [Read more...] about Graham: Trump will ‘be helpful’ to all Senate GOP incumbents