A secret security operation involving U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked questions over the safety and transparency of journalists travelling with the president.

According to a Washington Post report, journalists accompanying Trump from Turkey to Britain were allegedly kept unaware when the president was quietly moved from Air Force One to another aircraft.

Trump was reportedly transported using a catering truck, with the operation linked to a perceived security threat from Iran. The secret plane switch was first reported by The Washington Post and later confirmed by Trump.

Journalists travelling with the president said they noticed unusual activity around Air Force One, including a catering truck positioned unusually close to the aircraft. They also said they were instructed to keep their window blinds closed after takeoff without receiving a clear explanation.

Around a dozen journalists were reportedly travelling with Trump, with several expressing disappointment over not being informed about the security operation. Some questioned whether the White House adequately considered the safety of members of the presidential press pool.

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U.S. President Donald Trump is once again at the center of online speculation after videos appearing to show him nodding off during official meetings went viral. Critics have questioned the president’s alertness, while the White House and Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed the claims, insisting the clips are being misinterpreted. The renewed debate comes as Trump’s fitness and stamina continue to draw public attention.

Trump dozing videos go viral again as White House rejects claims about President’s alertness

The United States has launched its eighth consecutive night of airstrikes on Iran, targeting IRGC coastal surveillance systems, missile depots, air defense facilities, and military infrastructure. The strikes come after two American service members were killed in Jordan during an Iranian missile and drone attack. CENTCOM confirmed that the operation aimed to weaken Iran's military capabilities, while Iranian media reported attacks near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has responded by claiming strikes on US military bases in Kuwait, warning that further American attacks will be met with a "devastating response."

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U.S. President Donald Trump has defended the newly announced 14-point Memorandum of Understanding with Iran amid criticism from political opponents and foreign policy experts. The agreement aims to reduce tensions, reopen key trade routes and establish a framework for future negotiations. Trump's comments come as debate intensifies over the deal's long-term impact on regional security, missile development and America's Middle East strategy.

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US President Donald Trump has confirmed that Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has requested a presidential pardon after being sentenced to more than four years of prison in a federal criminal case. The disgraced music mogul was sentenced to jail on Friday for his conviction on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.&nbsp;&nbsp;President Donald Trump has confirmed that Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has requested a presidential pardon in connection with his federal criminal case.<h2>‘I call him Puff Daddy’</h2>While speaking to reporters at the Oval Office on Monday, Trump was asked whether he would pardon &nbsp;Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell. Trump responded saying that a lot of people have asked for a presidential pardon, including Combs“A lot of people have asked me for pardons," said the US President and added, “I call him Puff Daddy, [he] has asked me for a pardon."&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/the-rise-and-fall-of-sean-diddy-combs-once-worth-800-million-now-behind-bars-1759576801742">The rise and fall of Sean 'Diddy' Combs: Once worth $800 million, now behind bars</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">“I have had a lot of people ask me for pardons. I call him Puff Daddy. He has asked me for a pardon.” —President Trump reveals Diddy asked him for a presedential pardon. <a href="https://t.co/kYRAoLsKBU">pic.twitter.com/kYRAoLsKBU</a>&mdash; Complex Music (@ComplexMusic) <a href="https://twitter.com/ComplexMusic/status/1975327106474385586?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;In August, a member of Combs’ legal team had revealed to CNN that the music mogul’s camp had reached out to the Trump administration about a potential pardon.“It’s my understanding that we’ve reached out and had conversations in reference to a pardon,” attorney Nicole Westmoreland had said.&nbsp;Also see: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/sean-diddy-combs-timeline-everything-about-his-career-crimes-and-punishment-1759580926552">Sean 'Diddy' Combs Timeline: Career, crimes and punishment</a><h2>Will Trump pardon Combs?</h2>Earlier in an interview with Newsmax, Trump had indicated that he was unlikely to pardon the music mogul.&nbsp;“I was very friendly with him, I got along with him great and he seemed like a nice guy. I didn’t know him well. But when I ran for office, he was very hostile.”&nbsp;Trump added at the time that this made pardoning Combs “more difficult to do.”&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sean-diddy-combs-sentenced-to-50-months-in-prison-apologises-to-ex-girlfriends-in-court-1759537420601">'I'll never put my hands on...': Sean 'Diddy' Combs sentenced to 50 months in prison, apologises to ex-girlfriends in court</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, on Monday, Combs’ lawyers asked judge Arun Subramanian- who sentenced the music mogul on Friday- to place him at a low security federal correctional facility in Fort Dix, New Jersey, where he can “address drug abuse issues” and “maximize family visitation and rehabilitative efforts.”

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was sentenced to more than four years of prison on Friday on charges of prostitution. On Monday, US President Donald Trump confirmed that Diddy has appealed for a presidential pardon. 

US President Donald Trump has confirmed that Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has requested a presidential pardon after being sentenced to more than four years of prison in a federal criminal case. The disgraced music mogul was sentenced to jail on Friday for his conviction on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. President Donald Trump has confirmed that Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has requested a presidential pardon in connection with his federal criminal case. ‘I call him Puff Daddy’ While speaking to reporters at the Oval Office on Monday, Trump was asked whether he would pardon Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell. Trump responded saying that a lot of people have asked for a presidential pardon, including Combs “A lot of people have asked me for pardons," said the US President and added, “I call him Puff Daddy, [he] has asked me for a pardon." Also read: The rise and fall of Sean 'Diddy' Combs: Once worth $800 million, now behind bars

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was sentenced to more than four years of prison on Friday on charges of prostitution. On Monday, US President Donald Trump confirmed that Diddy has appealed for a presidential pardon.&nbsp;

Donald Trump confirms Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has appealed for pardon: ‘I call him Puff Daddy’

United States President Donald Trump speaking at the U.S. Navy’s 250th anniversary celebration in Norfolk, Virginia on Sunday (Oct 5) predicted that he will “one day” fall down stairs. But he also claimed that he was declared a better “physical specimen” than Barack Obama and George W. Bush.&nbsp;The 79-year-old president began his address by honouring Navy members for their service but soon switched to talking about his health and that how fit he was.&nbsp;He claimed that Rep. Ronny Jackson, who was the White House physician during his first term and before that for Obama, now 64, and Bush, now 79, had termed him the “healthiest” of the three presidents.&nbsp;“At a press conference, they asked [Jackson], ‘Who’s in the best shape? Who’s the healthiest? Who’s the strongest? Who’s the best physical specimen of the three?’ He said, ‘That’s easy: President Donald Trump,” Trump said during his address to the 10,000 sailors in their dress-white uniforms.&nbsp;Jackson is a retired Navy one-star admiral who faced allegations of inappropriate sexual comments and violating alcohol policies. He was demoted in 2022 in view of the allegation but was reinstated last month.&nbsp;Trump also slammed his predecessor, Joe Biden, 82, before acknowledging his own advancing age, in a surprise move.&nbsp;“We had a horrible, horrible president who had no clue what the hell was happening. The chances of him walking down those stairs successfully were not good,” he said.&nbsp;&nbsp;“And I have to be careful because one day I’m gonna probably fall," he added.&nbsp;Trump attacks opponents for Shutdown&nbsp;Trump also took the opportunity to lash out at his political opponents as the shutdown entered its fifth day.&nbsp;“I want you to know that despite the current Democrat induced shutdown, we will get our service members every last penny. Don’t worry about it,” Trump said amid loud cheers.&nbsp;The government shutdown that began Wednesday has led to the furlough of thousands of federal employees, while key infrastructure and energy projects in Democratic-run areas have been put on hold.&nbsp;Among those who joined the festivities were first lady Melania Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Navy Secretary John Phelan.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The 79-year-old president began his address by honouring Navy members for their service but soon switched to talking about his health and that how fit he was.

United States President Donald Trump speaking at the U.S. Navy’s 250th anniversary celebration in Norfolk, Virginia on Sunday (Oct 5) predicted that he will “one day” fall down stairs. But he also claimed that he was declared a better “physical specimen” than Barack Obama and George W. Bush. The 79-year-old president began his address by honouring Navy members for their service but soon switched to talking about his health and that how fit he was. He claimed that Rep. Ronny Jackson, who was the White House physician during his first term and before that for Obama, now 64, and Bush, now 79, had termed him the “healthiest” of the three presidents. “At a press conference, they asked [Jackson], ‘Who’s in the best shape? Who’s the healthiest? Who’s the strongest? Who’s the best physical specimen of the three?’ He said, ‘That’s easy: President Donald Trump,” Trump said during his address to the 10,000 sailors in their dress-white uniforms. Jackson is a retired Navy one-star admiral who faced allegations of inappropriate sexual comments and violating alcohol policies. He was demoted in 2022 in view of the allegation but was reinstated last month. Trump also slammed his predecessor, Joe Biden, 82, before acknowledging his own advancing age, in a surprise move. “We had a horrible, horrible president who had no clue what the hell was happening. The chances of him walking down those stairs successfully were not good,” he said. “And I have to be careful because one day I’m gonna probably fall," he added. Trump attacks opponents for Shutdown Trump also took the opportunity to lash out at his political opponents as the shutdown entered its fifth day. “I want you to know that despite the current Democrat induced shutdown, we will get our service members every last penny. Don’t worry about it,” Trump said amid loud cheers. The government shutdown that began Wednesday has led to the furlough of thousands of federal employees, while key infrastructure and energy projects in Democratic-run areas have been put on hold. Among those who joined the festivities were first lady Melania Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Navy Secretary John Phelan.

The 79-year-old president began his address by honouring Navy members for their service but soon switched to talking about his health and that how fit he was.

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Experts have predicted that Donald Trump's H-1B visa crackdown will force US firms to shift critical&nbsp;work to India. Earlier this month, in a move to secure tech jobs for locals in the US, Trump imposed a hefty H-1B visa fee of $100,000. Trump's move will turbocharge the growth of global capability centres (GCCs) that handle operations from finance to research and development.&nbsp;Amid the pressure of the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence and the US administration's curbs on visas, GCCs in India have emerged as a resilient option for American companies.&nbsp;Rohan Lobo, partner and GCC industry leader at Deloitte India, told Reuters that these centres can serve as a ready in-house engine.&nbsp;For the shift of US companies, he said, plans are in place, especially in areas like financial services and tech, and particularly among firms with exposure to US federal contracts.&nbsp;Trump's move has made hiring talent from countries like India less cost-effective. For instance, the visa fee used to be between $2,000 and $5,000. By making the fee $100,000, the administration has made hiring local talent more tenable than importing talent from abroad.&nbsp;However, this strategy can also make the talent gap wider.&nbsp;On Monday, US senators reintroduced a bill to tighten rules on the H-1B and L-1 worker visa programmes, targeting what they called loopholes and abuse by major employers.&nbsp;If Trump's visa curbs are unchallenged in courts, US firms may be forced to shift high-end work tied to AI, product development, cybersecurity, and analytics to their GCCs in India.&nbsp;Ramkumar Ramamoorthy, a former managing director of Cognizant India, said that the move could result in what he described as "extreme offshoring".&nbsp;A head of the GCC said that either the roles will be shifted to India or they will have to rely on countries like Mexico, Colombia, and Canada.&nbsp;However, a lurking danger for these firms is that if the HIRE Act is passed, they may have to pay 25 per cent tax on outsourcing work.&nbsp;India's $283-billion IT industry is being strained by Trump's visa move. However, the demand for GCC services can cushion the blow.

Experts have predicted that Donald Trump's H-1B visa crackdown will force US firms to shift critical work to India. 

Experts have predicted that Donald Trump's H-1B visa crackdown will force US firms to shift critical work to India. Earlier this month, in a move to secure tech jobs for locals in the US, Trump imposed a hefty H-1B visa fee of $100,000. Trump's move will turbocharge the growth of global capability centres (GCCs) that handle operations from finance to research and development. Amid the pressure of the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence and the US administration's curbs on visas, GCCs in India have emerged as a resilient option for American companies. Rohan Lobo, partner and GCC industry leader at Deloitte India, told Reuters that these centres can serve as a ready in-house engine. For the shift of US companies, he said, plans are in place, especially in areas like financial services and tech, and particularly among firms with exposure to US federal contracts. Trump's move has made hiring talent from countries like India less cost-effective. For instance, the visa fee used to be between $2,000 and $5,000. By making the fee $100,000, the administration has made hiring local talent more tenable than importing talent from abroad. However, this strategy can also make the talent gap wider. On Monday, US senators reintroduced a bill to tighten rules on the H-1B and L-1 worker visa programmes, targeting what they called loopholes and abuse by major employers. If Trump's visa curbs are unchallenged in courts, US firms may be forced to shift high-end work tied to AI, product development, cybersecurity, and analytics to their GCCs in India. Ramkumar Ramamoorthy, a former managing director of Cognizant India, said that the move could result in what he described as "extreme offshoring". A head of the GCC said that either the roles will be shifted to India or they will have to rely on countries like Mexico, Colombia, and Canada. However, a lurking danger for these firms is that if the HIRE Act is passed, they may have to pay 25 per cent tax on outsourcing work. India's $283-billion IT industry is being strained by Trump's visa move. However, the demand for GCC services can cushion the blow.

Donald Trump's H-1B visa rule: Amid the pressure of the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence and the US administration's curbs on visas, GCCs in India have emerged as a resilient option for American companies.

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U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that all films produced outside the United States will face a 100% tariff, a drastic policy shift that could reshape global cinema and unsettle Hollywood’s international ties.&nbsp;The announcement was made on Trump’s Truth Social account on Monday, where he accused other nations of stripping America of its once-thriving movie industry. "Our movie-making business has been stolen from the United States of America, by other countries, just like stealing candy from a baby," he wrote.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/bruce-willis-250m-estate-spark-dispute-between-wife-and-demi-moore-s-daughters-1759146855543">Bruce Willis’ $250M estate spark dispute between wife and Demi Moore’s daughters</a><h2>A blow to global film trade</h2>The move is unprecedented in scope. For decades, U.S. studios have relied on foreign markets for box-office success, co-productions, and lower-cost filming locations. Industry reports warn that the tariffs could disrupt not only imports of foreign films but also joint projects where production and post-production work is spread across multiple countries.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/dolly-parton-postpones-las-vegas-concert-what-happened-to-the-country-music-icon-1759140270055">Dolly Parton postpones Las Vegas concert; What happened to the country legend?</a>&nbsp;Shares of Netflix dropped 1.4% in premarket trading, while Warner Bros Discovery fell 0.6%, reflecting investor concern over potential fallout.&nbsp;<h2>Unclear legal path</h2>What remains murky is how such tariffs would be legally enforced. Trade experts point out that films are typically considered intellectual property and fall under services trade, an area where the U.S. usually runs a surplus. Analysts suggest the tariffs could face legal challenges both domestically and internationally.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/baywatch-reboot-carmen-electra-aka-lani-to-be-back-in-the-action-series-here-s-the-truth-1759134429756">Baywatch reboot: Carmen Electra aka Lani to be back in the action series?</a>&nbsp;Hollywood executives, meanwhile, are uncertain about the scope. Would the tariffs apply to streaming platforms, foreign-financed American films, or co-productions with international studios? The lack of clarity has left entertainment companies scrambling for answers.&nbsp;<h2>Part of wider protectionist agenda</h2>&nbsp;Trump has been gradually expanding tariffs beyond manufacturing into cultural and consumer industries. Alongside films, he also announced fresh levies on imported furniture, citing economic losses in states like North Carolina. The move continues his broader “America First” trade agenda, which has seen tariffs imposed on pharmaceuticals, heavy trucks, and household goods in recent weeks.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/d4vd-case-was-celeste-rivas-dead-weeks-before-she-was-discovered-in-singer-s-registered-tesla-1759127077973">D4vd case: Was Celeste Rivas dead weeks before she was discovered in Tesla?</a><h2>Industry reaction</h2>Many in Hollywood fear that the new policy could backfire. Studios like Disney, Paramount, and Warner Bros often shoot abroad to reduce costs, and international markets, particularly China make up a significant share of their revenue. Restricting access to foreign productions could hinder growth at a time when studios are still recovering from the pandemic and adjusting to changing streaming dynamics.&nbsp;Despite skepticism, Trump doubled down in his post, stressing that the tariffs are meant to “level the playing field” and bring film production back to U.S. soil. “We want movies made in America again,” he said.&nbsp;

Donald Trump announces to impose 100% tariffs on foreign films, stating the movie-making business of America has been stolen by other countries. 


U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that all films produced outside the United States will face a 100% tariff, a drastic policy shift that could reshape global cinema and unsettle Hollywood’s international ties. The announcement was made on Trump’s Truth Social account on Monday, where he accused other nations of stripping America of its once-thriving movie industry. "Our movie-making business has been stolen from the United States of America, by other countries, just like stealing candy from a baby," he wrote. Also Read: Bruce Willis’ $250M estate spark dispute between wife and Demi Moore’s daughters A blow to global film trade The move is unprecedented in scope. For decades, U.S. studios have relied on foreign markets for box-office success, co-productions, and lower-cost filming locations. Industry reports warn that the tariffs could disrupt not only imports of foreign films but also joint projects where production and post-production work is spread across multiple countries. Also Read: Dolly Parton postpones Las Vegas concert; What happened to the country legend? Shares of Netflix dropped 1.4% in premarket trading, while Warner Bros Discovery fell 0.6%, reflecting investor concern over potential fallout. Unclear legal path What remains murky is how such tariffs would be legally enforced. Trade experts point out that films are typically considered intellectual property and fall under services trade, an area where the U.S. usually runs a surplus. Analysts suggest the tariffs could face legal challenges both domestically and internationally. Also Read: Baywatch reboot: Carmen Electra aka Lani to be back in the action series? Hollywood executives, meanwhile, are uncertain about the scope. Would the tariffs apply to streaming platforms, foreign-financed American films, or co-productions with international studios? The lack of clarity has left entertainment companies scrambling for answers. Part of wider protectionist agenda Trump has been gradually expanding tariffs beyond manufacturing into cultural and consumer industries. Alongside films, he also announced fresh levies on imported furniture, citing economic losses in states like North Carolina. The move continues his broader “America First” trade agenda, which has seen tariffs imposed on pharmaceuticals, heavy trucks, and household goods in recent weeks. Also Read: D4vd case: Was Celeste Rivas dead weeks before she was discovered in Tesla? Industry reaction Many in Hollywood fear that the new policy could backfire. Studios like Disney, Paramount, and Warner Bros often shoot abroad to reduce costs, and international markets, particularly China make up a significant share of their revenue. Restricting access to foreign productions could hinder growth at a time when studios are still recovering from the pandemic and adjusting to changing streaming dynamics. Despite skepticism, Trump doubled down in his post, stressing that the tariffs are meant to “level the playing field” and bring film production back to U.S. soil. “We want movies made in America again,” he said.

Donald Trump announces to impose 100% tariffs on foreign films, stating the movie-making business of America has been stolen by other countries.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Trump declares 100% tariffs on all foreign movies; What it means for Hollywood

The Donald Trump administration's move to impose a hefty $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications will likely cut 5,500 jobs every month. Even though it is a small figure compared to the US job market, Indian workers may be the worst-hit, said a report.&nbsp;The US is the biggest market for the Indian IT industry. These companies send several employees&nbsp;every year for on-site projects. This new rule will make sending Indian workers abroad less cost-effective than hiring locals, eliminating the need to secure H-1B approvals.&nbsp;JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co.'s economists said that computer-linked job roles constituted&nbsp;two-thirds of H-1B approvals in FY24. Around 71 percent of the applications that were approved were of Indians.&nbsp;65,000 H-1B applications last year were processed abroad. These are the most vulnerable jobs.&nbsp;This rule will reduce work authorization for immigrants by up to 5,500 per month. They can, however, try getting employment through other visa categories.<h2>Donald Trump's $100,000 rule</h2>Loujaina Abdelwahed, senior economist at Revelio Labs, told Business Standard that the fee hike is tantamount to dismantling the H-1B system, which can potentially eliminate around 140,000 new jobs in the long run.&nbsp;The new rule comes amid a downturn in the US job market, with just 29,000 jobs added monthly over the past three months.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Donald Trump's policy also came under criticism in the United States.&nbsp;California Attorney General Rob Bonta told Bloomberg that the move would hurt the US state, which depends on the H-1B programme.&nbsp;He said the state might challenge the rule if it finds it illegal.&nbsp;He said his office is examining whether the visa fee violates the Administrative Procedure Act.

The Donald Trump administration's move to impose a hefty $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications will likely cut 5,500 jobs every month. 

The Donald Trump administration's move to impose a hefty $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications will likely cut 5,500 jobs every month. Even though it is a small figure compared to the US job market, Indian workers may be the worst-hit, said a report. The US is the biggest market for the Indian IT industry. These companies send several employees every year for on-site projects. This new rule will make sending Indian workers abroad less cost-effective than hiring locals, eliminating the need to secure H-1B approvals. JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s economists said that computer-linked job roles constituted two-thirds of H-1B approvals in FY24. Around 71 percent of the applications that were approved were of Indians. 65,000 H-1B applications last year were processed abroad. These are the most vulnerable jobs. This rule will reduce work authorization for immigrants by up to 5,500 per month. They can, however, try getting employment through other visa categories. Donald Trump's $100,000 rule Loujaina Abdelwahed, senior economist at Revelio Labs, told Business Standard that the fee hike is tantamount to dismantling the H-1B system, which can potentially eliminate around 140,000 new jobs in the long run. The new rule comes amid a downturn in the US job market, with just 29,000 jobs added monthly over the past three months. Meanwhile, Donald Trump's policy also came under criticism in the United States. California Attorney General Rob Bonta told Bloomberg that the move would hurt the US state, which depends on the H-1B programme. He said the state might challenge the rule if it finds it illegal. He said his office is examining whether the visa fee violates the Administrative Procedure Act.

Donald Trump H-1B fee rule: The new rule comes amid a downturn in the US job market, with just 29,000 jobs added monthly over the past three months.&nbsp;

Donald Trump H-1B fee rule: How many jobs will be impacted per month? Report reveals

US President Donald Trump will hit out at the “globalist institutions” in a speech on Tuesday to the UN General Assembly, the White House shared on Monday. At the media briefing on Monday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump will “touch upon how globalist institutions have significantly decayed the world order, and he will articulate his straightforward and constructive vision for the world.” Leavitt also shared details of the meetings Trump plans to hold on Tuesday as world leaders head to the US for the United Nations General Assembly.Leavitt said the president would hold bilateral meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Argentinian President Javier Milei, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/murdochs-dell-ellison-to-have-a-role-in-tiktok-after-deal-says-trump-1758476539209">Murdochs, Dell, Ellison to have a role in TikTok after deal, says Trump</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">.<a href="https://twitter.com/PressSec?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PressSec</a> says <a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a> will attend the 80th session of the UN General Assembly tomorrow, where he will speak, in part, about how &quot;globalist institutions have significantly decayed the world order&quot; and &quot;articulate his straightforward and constructive vision for the world.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/gJWAnVuSnr">pic.twitter.com/gJWAnVuSnr</a>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1970175784242311401?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 22, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;<h2>Trump to meet leaders of key Muslim nations</h2>&nbsp;US President Donald Trump will meet leaders of key Muslim countries while attending the UN General Assembly, amid heavy focus at the forum on Israel’s war in Gaza, the White House said.&nbsp;Trump will hold a "multilateral meeting" with Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Turkey, Pakistan, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan, Leavitt said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-afraid-of-our-talent-says-piyush-goyal-after-us-h-1b-visa-fee-hike-urges-indians-to-return-innovate-in-india-1758458036830">‘Afraid of our talent,’ says Piyush Goyal after US H-1B visa fee hike, urges Indians to return, innovate in India</a>&nbsp;Trump will also deliver a “major speech touting the renewal of American strength around the world” Tuesday morning and attend a reception with world leaders in the evening, she said.&nbsp;Trump will also meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Argentinian President Javier Milei at the United Nations General Assembly.The details of Trump’s expected meeting with Zelensky are still being worked out. Zelensky is urging Ukraine’s allies to take tough actions against Russia for its continued attacks on the country.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-do-not-live-in-fear-make-the-bold-move-zoho-founder-urges-indians-on-h1b-visas-to-return-home-1758464534936">‘Do not live in fear. Make the bold move’: Zoho founder urges Indians on H1B visas to return home</a>&nbsp;Trump’s meeting with Milei will take place in Manhattan, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a post on X.“Argentina is a systemically important U.S. ally in Latin America, and the @USTreasury stands ready to do what is needed within its mandate to support Argentina,” Bessent said. “All options for stabilisation are on the table.”&nbsp;<h2>White House rejects letter from Venezuela's Maduro</h2> The White House has dismissed a letter from Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro seeking dialogue with President Donald Trump, saying that it was full of “lies”. “There were a lot of lies that were repeated by Maduro in that letter, and the administration’s position on Venezuela has not changed,” said Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.&nbsp;&nbsp;“We view the Maduro regime as illegitimate, and the president has clearly shown that he’s willing to use any and all means necessary to stop the illegal trafficking of deadly drugs from the Venezuelan regime into the United States of America,” Leavitt added.&nbsp;<h2>Trump to sign TikTok deal later this week; Oracle to play key role</h2> White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirms Oracle will receive a copy of TikTok's algorithm to operate for U.S. users. The decision addresses US national security concerns over the China-based social media platform. The deal will bring the popular Chinese short-form video app TikTok under US control.Leavitt said that under the terms of the deal, “TikTok will be owned by a majority of American investors and controlled by a board of directors with extensive national security and cybersecurity credentials.”&nbsp;

Trump will meet leaders of key Muslim countries attending the UN General Assembly, amid heavy focus at the forum on Israel’s war in Gaza, the White House said. Trump will hold a "multilateral meeting" with Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Turkey, Pakistan, Egypt, the UAE, and Jordan.

US President Donald Trump will hit out at the “globalist institutions” in a speech on Tuesday to the UN General Assembly, the White House shared on Monday. At the media briefing on Monday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump will “touch upon how globalist institutions have significantly decayed the world order, and he will articulate his straightforward and constructive vision for the world.” Leavitt also shared details of the meetings Trump plans to hold on Tuesday as world leaders head to the US for the United Nations General Assembly. Leavitt said the president would hold bilateral meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Argentinian President Javier Milei, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Also Read: Murdochs, Dell, Ellison to have a role in TikTok after deal, says Trump

Trump will meet leaders of key Muslim countries attending the UN General Assembly, amid heavy focus at the forum on Israel’s war in Gaza, the White House said. Trump will hold a "multilateral meeting" with Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Turkey, Pakistan, Egypt, the UAE, and Jordan.

Trump to slam ‘globalist institutions, decaying world order’ in UN speech: White House

US President Donald Trump, who recently visited the UK, opened up about his royal visit and the welcome he received from King Charles. The American president claimed he ate “whatever the hell they served us” during a banquet held at Windsor Castle in his honor.&nbsp;On the other hand, Trump praised the Royal family and called them "wonderful". But when asked what he ate at the banquet held in his honor at Windsor Castle, the POTUS said, “Whatever the hell they served us,” stressing that he viewed more artwork and paintings “than any human being has ever saw,” The UK Independent reported.&nbsp;'Ignorance personified'&nbsp;Trump's statement received immense backlash on social media people on X deemed as “demeaning”, with one writing: “Imagine Charles hearing these remarks after all he did to receive Trump- Trump is always playing to his base- horrible man.”&nbsp;“Ignorance personified,” another person wrote.&nbsp;US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Sep 18) addressed a lavish banquet hosted by King Charles III and called his second UK state visit “one of the highest honours” of his life. King Charles III praised Trump's "personal commitment" to seeking peace at the start of a sumptuous state banquet. Standing next to King Charles III, Trump praised the royal family and thanked them for the invitation. Highlighting the “special relationship” the US and UK, Trump said that words “does not begin to do it justice" to the bonds.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-s-uk-visit-could-be-ukraine-s-best-hope-will-king-charles-succeed-where-europe-failed-in-influencing-trump-1758110558713">Trump's UK visit could be Ukraine's best hope: Will King Charles succeed where Europe failed in influencing Trump?</a>&nbsp;"It’s a singular privilege…This is truly one of the highest honours of my life," Trump told the 160 guests at Windsor Castle. "As tyranny once again threatens Europe, we and our allies stand together in support of Ukraine to deter aggression and secure peace…Our countries are working together in support of crucial diplomatic efforts, not least of which, Mr. President, is your own personal commitment to finding solutions to some of the world's most intractable conflicts, in order to secure peace,” King Charles said, without mentioning Russia’s war in Ukraine.

The American president claimed he ate whatever the hell they served us during a banquet held at Windsor Castle in his honor.

US President Donald Trump, who recently visited the UK, opened up about his royal visit and the welcome he received from King Charles. The American president claimed he ate “whatever the hell they served us” during a banquet held at Windsor Castle in his honor. On the other hand, Trump praised the Royal family and called them "wonderful". But when asked what he ate at the banquet held in his honor at Windsor Castle, the POTUS said, “Whatever the hell they served us,” stressing that he viewed more artwork and paintings “than any human being has ever saw,” The UK Independent reported. 'Ignorance personified' Trump's statement received immense backlash on social media people on X deemed as “demeaning”, with one writing: “Imagine Charles hearing these remarks after all he did to receive Trump- Trump is always playing to his base- horrible man.” “Ignorance personified,” another person wrote. US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Sep 18) addressed a lavish banquet hosted by King Charles III and called his second UK state visit “one of the highest honours” of his life. King Charles III praised Trump's "personal commitment" to seeking peace at the start of a sumptuous state banquet. Standing next to King Charles III, Trump praised the royal family and thanked them for the invitation. Highlighting the “special relationship” the US and UK, Trump said that words “does not begin to do it justice" to the bonds. Read More | Trump's UK visit could be Ukraine's best hope: Will King Charles succeed where Europe failed in influencing Trump? "It’s a singular privilege…This is truly one of the highest honours of my life," Trump told the 160 guests at Windsor Castle. "As tyranny once again threatens Europe, we and our allies stand together in support of Ukraine to deter aggression and secure peace…Our countries are working together in support of crucial diplomatic efforts, not least of which, Mr. President, is your own personal commitment to finding solutions to some of the world's most intractable conflicts, in order to secure peace,” King Charles said, without mentioning Russia’s war in Ukraine.

The American president claimed he ate “whatever the hell they served us” during a banquet held at Windsor Castle in his honor.

‘Ate whatever the hell they served us’: Trump on Windsor Castle banquet hosted by King Charles

US President Donald Trump on Friday (Sep 19)announced that US forces had destroyed another suspected drug trafficking vessel in international waters, killing three people on board. This is the third US strike in international waters in recent days. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the strike took place somewhere in the US Southern Command's area of operations, which spans Central and South America and the Caribbean. He did not specify the exact location, though past attacks in recent weeks have been carried out off the Venezuelan coast.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-we-are-hunting-you-trump-shares-shocking-video-of-fresh-strike-on-venezuelan-boat-reveals-3-narcoterrorists-killed-watch-1757992478375">'We are hunting you': Trump shares shocking video of fresh strike on Venezuelan boat; reveals 3 ‘narcoterrorists’ killed. Watch!</a><h2>Traffickers en route "to poison Americans"</h2>According to Trump, intelligence confirmed the “lethal kinetic strike” was carried out on his orders and claimed that the boat was transporting narcotics "along a known narcotrafficking passage en route to poison Americans." He shared a video clip showing a speedboat locked in crosshairs before being hit by ordnance and bursting into flames.

He claimed that the boat belonged to a “Designated Terrorist Organization,” but failed to mention which. “No U.S. Forces were harmed in this strike,” he said, adding, &nbsp;“STOP SELLING FENTANYL, NARCOTICS, AND ILLEGAL DRUGS IN AMERICA, AND COMMITTING VIOLENCE AND TERRORISM AGAINST AMERICANS!!!”Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/after-trump-blames-left-for-radicalising-charlie-kirk-killer-damning-study-on-how-domestic-terrorists-are-mostly-right-wing-vanishes-from-doj-website-1758086933683">DOJ quietly deletes study on how most domestic terrorists are right-wing after Trump blames left for Kirk's death</a><h2>How legal are the US strikes in international waters?</h2>Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth have earlier defended the initial strike, insisting the targets were known cartel operatives. However, questions over legality and evidence are mounting. Amid reports that the US violated international law, the Daily Mail, citing a source familiar with the operation, previously alleged that the US "did not even know if there were drugs on the boat," suggesting the strike was meant to "illicit a response from (President Nicolás) Maduro and provoke him" into retaliating, "show his true colours". The Trump administration has not yet provided proof that any of the vessels were carrying narcotics.However, Venezuela's leftist President Nicolas Maduro has accused the United States of pursuing regime change in his country under the guise of an operation to combat drug trafficking.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

For the third time this month, US President Donald Trump has announced that American forces have destroyed a suspected drug trafficking vessel in international waters, killing three people on board.

US President Donald Trump on Friday (Sep 19)announced that US forces had destroyed another suspected drug trafficking vessel in international waters, killing three people on board. This is the third US strike in international waters in recent days. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the strike took place somewhere in the US Southern Command's area of operations, which spans Central and South America and the Caribbean. He did not specify the exact location, though past attacks in recent weeks have been carried out off the Venezuelan coast. Also read | 'We are hunting you': Trump shares shocking video of fresh strike on Venezuelan boat; reveals 3 ‘narcoterrorists’ killed. Watch! Traffickers en route "to poison Americans" According to Trump, intelligence confirmed the “lethal kinetic strike” was carried out on his orders and claimed that the boat was transporting narcotics "along a known narcotrafficking passage en route to poison Americans." He shared a video clip showing a speedboat locked in crosshairs before being hit by ordnance and bursting into flames.

For the third time this month, US President Donald Trump has announced that American forces have destroyed a suspected drug trafficking vessel in international waters, killing three people on board.

Trump boasts US blasted another boat in international waters, says three drug traffickers ‘en route to poison Americans,’ killed. Watch

As US President Donald Trump signs the memorandum to establish a Memphis Safe Task Force, Stephen Miller, White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Homeland Security, lauded the former for his efforts to make the anti-crime initiative in Washington DC. He said, "President Trump's initiative here in Washington, DC, is the most successful anti-crime initiative in American history... now, the President is going to take that same model to Memphis."&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-us-trade-india-us-trade-talks-resume-in-new-delhi-after-tariffs-tirade-1758006336457/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-us-trade-india-us-trade-talks-resume-in-new-delhi-after-tariffs-tirade-1758006336457/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Miller said that in just 30 days, the president put together a team that worked to curb violent crime. He even went on to say people were unable to so do in four decades and called it Trump’s ‘momentous achievement’.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">.<a href="https://twitter.com/StephenM?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@StephenM</a>: &quot;President Trump&#39;s initiative here in Washington, D.C. is the most successful anti-crime initiative in American history... now, the President is going to take that same model to Memphis.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/qDZIUWXBbH">pic.twitter.com/qDZIUWXBbH</a>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1967699483032248658?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Even the president said, “There is virtually no crime in DC, right now.” And the DC plan is what the administration envisages to take to other cities in America. Talking about crime in Memphis, Trump noted that one is four times more likely to be murdered on the streets in&nbsp;Memphis than in Mexico.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-presses-15-billion-defamation-lawsuit-on-new-york-times-days-after-epstein-link-article-1758000090875">Donald Trump presses $15 billion defamation lawsuit on New York Times days after Epstein-link article</a><h2>Crime in Memphis presented by the White House</h2>&nbsp;<ul><li>In 2024, Memphis had the&nbsp;highest violent crime rate,&nbsp;highest property crime rate, and the&nbsp;third-highest murder rate&nbsp;in the U.S.&nbsp;</li><li>Violent crime in Memphis increased in 2024 — 344% higher than the national average.&nbsp;</li><li>&nbsp;In 2024, Memphis’s murder rate was four times higher than Mexico City, 27 times higher than Havana, and 37 times higher than London.</li></ul>While cleaning DC, earlier this month, Trump administration ordered to dismantle the longest-standing peace vigil on a street across the White House. It was done under the pretext of “beautification” of Washington, DC. It was also a part of the cleanup drive, which aimed to remove encampments by the homeless. But the peace vigil was a protest against wars.

US President Donald Trump signs the memorandum to establish a Memphis Safe Task Force. He aims to make all American cities like DC - crime-free.

As US President Donald Trump signs the memorandum to establish a Memphis Safe Task Force, Stephen Miller, White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Homeland Security, lauded the former for his efforts to make the anti-crime initiative in Washington DC. He said, "President Trump's initiative here in Washington, DC, is the most successful anti-crime initiative in American history... now, the President is going to take that same model to Memphis." https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-us-trade-india-us-trade-talks-resume-in-new-delhi-after-tariffs-tirade-1758006336457/embed Miller said that in just 30 days, the president put together a team that worked to curb violent crime. He even went on to say people were unable to so do in four decades and called it Trump’s ‘momentous achievement’.

US President Donald Trump signs the memorandum to establish a Memphis Safe Task Force. He aims to make all American cities like DC - crime-free.

'Virtually no crime in Washington DC', says Trump, his team lauds him for a feat nobody could achieve in 40 years

President Donald Trump said on Monday that he thinks US companies should not report their earnings quarterly and should do it every six months instead, proposing a change that would disrupt a longstanding practice and would require an approval from the nation’s securities regulator. “Subject to SEC Approval, Companies and Corporations should no longer be forced to “Report” on a quarterly basis (Quarterly Reporting!), but rather to Report on a “Six (6) Month Basis,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.&nbsp;“This will save money, and allow managers to focus on properly running their companies. Did you ever hear the statement that, “China has a 50 to 100 year view on management of a company, whereas we run our companies on a quarterly basis???” Not good!!!”China, in fact, does require quarterly reports, while in the UK and Europe, companies publish financial results every six months. The US shifted to the quarterly model in 1970.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Trump had asked for the change in the US during his first term as well. It is hard for companies and executives to share numbers every three months, and the practice is also criticised for leading to short-term thinking and planning. However, it is defended by some who say it provides higher transparency and is crucial for investors. WATCH: U.S.-Japan War Drills Showcase Lethal Missile Power<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/u-s-japan-war-drills-showcase-lethal-missile-power-1757946115458/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/u-s-japan-war-drills-showcase-lethal-missile-power-1757946115458/embed</a> Under the US Securities Exchange Act of 1934, public companies must file quarterly reports disclosing information, including unaudited financial statements, to provide “a continuing view of the company’s financial position during the year.” Quarterly reports have to be filed for each of the first three fiscal quarters of the company’s fiscal year, with an annual report summarising full-year results. “The underlying basis of the reporting requirements is to keep shareholders and the markets informed on a regular basis in a transparent manner,” the SEC says on its investor.gov website. In a policy research brief, the CFA Institute’s Research and Policy Center says that timely and accurate financial information is the lifeblood of financial markets. Quarterly reporting of financial information creates a more level playing field for access to financial information between insiders and outside investors and shareholders and ultimately promotes greater investor confidence and improved capital allocation, it added.

Trump has called for US companies to stop reporting quarterly results, adding that a shift to publishing figures twice a year will save them cash and allow executives to focus on their businesses and long-term growth and management.

President Donald Trump said on Monday that he thinks US companies should not report their earnings quarterly and should do it every six months instead, proposing a change that would disrupt a longstanding practice and would require an approval from the nation’s securities regulator. “Subject to SEC Approval, Companies and Corporations should no longer be forced to “Report” on a quarterly basis (Quarterly Reporting!), but rather to Report on a “Six (6) Month Basis,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “This will save money, and allow managers to focus on properly running their companies. Did you ever hear the statement that, “China has a 50 to 100 year view on management of a company, whereas we run our companies on a quarterly basis???” Not good!!!” China, in fact, does require quarterly reports, while in the UK and Europe, companies publish financial results every six months. The US shifted to the quarterly model in 1970.

Trump has called for US companies to stop reporting quarterly results, adding that a shift to publishing figures twice a year will save them cash and allow executives to focus on their businesses and long-term growth and management.

Trump wants US companies to stop reporting quarterly results

US President Donald Trump downplayed domestic violence as a "lesser thing" and "a little fight with the wife", claiming such offences are skewing crime statistics. His remarks contrast sharply with data from the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Here's what you need to know.

'Little fights with wife': Trump downplays domestic violence — data shows it's a national epidemic | In Pics

&nbsp;In a bid to celebrate US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, the White House posted a video of him, but was taken down as the data posted wasn’t factual. The video showed that Hegseth had received ‘the Bronze Star Medal for valor’, which a journalist pointed out was incorrect, and the video disappeared from the social media platform. It further lauded the defence secretary as ‘an officer in the United States Army National Guard. A veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan. Recipient of the Bronze Star medal for valor. A warrior. A leader. And a patriot.’&nbsp;Hegseth has received two Bronze Star medals during his service; not for valor, but for meritorious service.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/survey-trump-s-intervention-weighs-on-fed-s-independence-wion-1757308972701/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/survey-trump-s-intervention-weighs-on-fed-s-independence-wion-1757308972701/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;The video was posted after the US President Donald gave the Department of Defence a new title ‘ Department of War’.&nbsp; And just after that, his video was posted and was later removed. But the internet is unsparing and keeps a log of everything that happens. Department of War for a president, who is promoting peace, is quite a contrast as well.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">The White House deleted this video that falsely claimed Pete Hegseth was awarded “the Bronze Star Medal for valor.” Hegseth was awarded two Bronze Star Medals for *meritorious service* NOT acts of heroism in combat. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/StolenValor?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#StolenValor</a> <a href="https://t.co/9QtVmRLhG9">pic.twitter.com/9QtVmRLhG9</a>&mdash; PatriotTakes 🇺🇸 (@patriottakes) <a href="https://twitter.com/patriottakes/status/1964334636177211729?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

That is not it, the Trump administration has also ordered to dismantle the longest-standing peace vigil on a street across the White House. It was done under the pretext of “beautification” of Washington, DC. It was also a part of the cleanup drive, which aimed to remove encampments by the homeless. But the peace vigil was a protest against wars. During a meeting in the Oval Office, Donald Trump said, “Take it down today, right now.” The US president also mentioned that he has been aware of these tents near the White House.&nbsp;Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-ended-india-pakistan-war-trump-s-big-achievement-mentions-it-yet-again-during-meeting-with-zelensky-1755571247623"> 'Ended India-Pakistan war': Trump's 'big' achievement, mentions it yet again during meeting with Zelensky</a>&nbsp;Trump has on multiple occasions claimed that he has ended wars. “End six wars in six months,” he has mentioned conflicts from across the globe and posed as a peacemaker. Many of his allies have also nominated him for the Nobel Peace Prize after these claims. Even his team says he spends of his day planning how to end wars and that world peace is his priority.

White House posts video for Pete Hegseth, but with factual errors. The video was later deleted after being flagged.

In a bid to celebrate US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, the White House posted a video of him, but was taken down as the data posted wasn’t factual. The video showed that Hegseth had received ‘the Bronze Star Medal for valor’, which a journalist pointed out was incorrect, and the video disappeared from the social media platform. It further lauded the defence secretary as ‘an officer in the United States Army National Guard. A veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan. Recipient of the Bronze Star medal for valor. A warrior. A leader. And a patriot.’ Hegseth has received two Bronze Star medals during his service; not for valor, but for meritorious service. https://www.wionews.com/videos/survey-trump-s-intervention-weighs-on-fed-s-independence-wion-1757308972701/embed The video was posted after the US President Donald gave the Department of Defence a new title ‘ Department of War’. And just after that, his video was posted and was later removed. But the internet is unsparing and keeps a log of everything that happens. Department of War for a president, who is promoting peace, is quite a contrast as well.

White House posts video for Pete Hegseth, but with factual errors. The video was later deleted after being flagged.

'Bronze Star medal for valor': White House posts incorrect facts about Pete Hegseth, deletes video

The Trump administration ordered to dismantle the longest-standing peace vigil on a street across the White House. It was done under the pretext of “beautification” of Washington, DC. It was also a part of the cleanup drive, which aimed to remove encampments by the homeless. But the peace vigil was a protest against wars. During a meeting in the Oval Office, Donald Trump said, “Take it down today, right now.” The&nbsp;US president also mentioned that he has been aware of these tents near the White House.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/israel-gaza-war-trump-hints-at-gaza-truce-deal-gives-ultimatum-to-hamas-wion-1757302691054/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/israel-gaza-war-trump-hints-at-gaza-truce-deal-gives-ultimatum-to-hamas-wion-1757302691054/embed</a>&nbsp;<h2>What is the vigil about?</h2>&nbsp;The peace vigil started in 1981 to promote nuclear disarmament; it was a voice to end war across the globe. It was started by an activist named William Thomas. After he died in 2009, other protesters took over the cause and continued to stay camped in DC, it also believed to be the longest anti-war protest in American history. After Thomas passed away, Melaku-Bello took over. He lives in a small tent with a banner which reads: ‘Live by the bomb, die by the bomb’, as reported by news agency Associated Press.&nbsp;Aslo read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-putin-summit-eu-not-hungary-welcomes-trump-s-effort-to-end-russia-s-war-of-aggression-against-ukraine-1754988829763">EU sans Hungary welcomes Trump's effort to end 'Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine'</a>&nbsp;“They’re choosing to call a place that is not an encampment an encampment just to fit what is in Trump’s agenda of removing the encampments,” Melaku-Bello said.&nbsp;<h2>Trump roots for world peace</h2>&nbsp;The US president has on multiple occasions claimed that he has ended wars. “End six wars in six months,” he has mentioned conflicts from across the globe and posed as a peacemaker. Many of his allies have also nominated him for the Nobel Peace Prize after these claims. Even his team says he spends of his day planning how to end wars and that world peace is his priority.&nbsp;The dismantling of the peace vigil is contrary to his agenda of bringing about world peace. As the activists are only working for world peace and hoping to do so without any violence or any loud action. But they are being razed by the Trump administration.

US President Donald Trump ordered the removal of the longest-standing peace vigil. It started in 1981 and is believed to be the longest in US history. 

The Trump administration ordered to dismantle the longest-standing peace vigil on a street across the White House. It was done under the pretext of “beautification” of Washington, DC. It was also a part of the cleanup drive, which aimed to remove encampments by the homeless. But the peace vigil was a protest against wars. During a meeting in the Oval Office, Donald Trump said, “Take it down today, right now.” The US president also mentioned that he has been aware of these tents near the White House. https://www.wionews.com/videos/israel-gaza-war-trump-hints-at-gaza-truce-deal-gives-ultimatum-to-hamas-wion-1757302691054/embed What is the vigil about? The peace vigil started in 1981 to promote nuclear disarmament; it was a voice to end war across the globe. It was started by an activist named William Thomas. After he died in 2009, other protesters took over the cause and continued to stay camped in DC, it also believed to be the longest anti-war protest in American history. After Thomas passed away, Melaku-Bello took over. He lives in a small tent with a banner which reads: ‘Live by the bomb, die by the bomb’, as reported by news agency Associated Press. Aslo read: EU sans Hungary welcomes Trump's effort to end 'Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine' “They’re choosing to call a place that is not an encampment an encampment just to fit what is in Trump’s agenda of removing the encampments,” Melaku-Bello said. Trump roots for world peace The US president has on multiple occasions claimed that he has ended wars. “End six wars in six months,” he has mentioned conflicts from across the globe and posed as a peacemaker. Many of his allies have also nominated him for the Nobel Peace Prize after these claims. Even his team says he spends of his day planning how to end wars and that world peace is his priority. The dismantling of the peace vigil is contrary to his agenda of bringing about world peace. As the activists are only working for world peace and hoping to do so without any violence or any loud action. But they are being razed by the Trump administration.

US President Donald Trump ordered the removal of the longest-standing peace vigil. It started in 1981 and is believed to be the longest in US history.&nbsp;

'Peace maker' Trump orders to dismantle longest-standing peace vigil in US history

A meeting between US President Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping is likely to happen in South Korea in October this year. Trump and his top advisers are silently preparing to travel to South Korea for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), where Trump is expected to meet Xi, reported CNN, citing Trump administration officials.&nbsp;Though &nbsp;a serious discussions about a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of APEC is taking place, there are no firm plans for the meeting yet, reported the media outlet.&nbsp;"A visit to South Korea is being discussed, which would focus on economic collaboration," a White House official told CNN.&nbsp;Notably, Xi through a phone call had invited Trump and his wife to visit China which was formally accepted by the US President but a date for the meet has to be decided.&nbsp;Whether Trump will stop in other countries as well before concluding his foreign trip is not yet clear. The trip is also being seen by experts as an opportunity to pull in investment for the US, similar to what Trump did during his visits to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.&nbsp;Trump, Kim Jong Un meeting also on cards?&nbsp;Trump’s attendance at the Summit &nbsp;may also provide an opportunity for Trump to have a meeting with North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un, though there is no clarification on Kim's visit.&nbsp;South Korean President Lee Jae Myung while inviting Trump to attend the APEC summit in a meeting with him last week hinted at the opportunity of setting up a meeting between Trump and Kim.&nbsp;Trump, in fact showed willingness to meet Kim after Lee extended the invitation for the APEC.“I will do that, and we’ll have talks. He’d like to meet with me. We look forward to meeting with him, and we’ll make relations better," Trump said.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Notably, Xi through a phone call had invited Trump and his wife to visit China which was formally accepted by the US President but a date for the meet has to be decided.

A meeting between US President Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping is likely to happen in South Korea in October this year. Trump and his top advisers are silently preparing to travel to South Korea for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), where Trump is expected to meet Xi, reported CNN, citing Trump administration officials. Though a serious discussions about a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of APEC is taking place, there are no firm plans for the meeting yet, reported the media outlet. "A visit to South Korea is being discussed, which would focus on economic collaboration," a White House official told CNN. Notably, Xi through a phone call had invited Trump and his wife to visit China which was formally accepted by the US President but a date for the meet has to be decided. Whether Trump will stop in other countries as well before concluding his foreign trip is not yet clear. The trip is also being seen by experts as an opportunity to pull in investment for the US, similar to what Trump did during his visits to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. Trump, Kim Jong Un meeting also on cards? Trump’s attendance at the Summit may also provide an opportunity for Trump to have a meeting with North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un, though there is no clarification on Kim's visit. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung while inviting Trump to attend the APEC summit in a meeting with him last week hinted at the opportunity of setting up a meeting between Trump and Kim. Trump, in fact showed willingness to meet Kim after Lee extended the invitation for the APEC. “I will do that, and we’ll have talks. He’d like to meet with me. We look forward to meeting with him, and we’ll make relations better," Trump said.

Notably, Xi through a phone call had invited Trump and his wife to visit China which was formally accepted by the US President but a date for the meet has to be decided.

Trump to meet China's Xi Jinping amid tariff war? 'Quiet' preparations on for South Korea trip: Report

US President Donald Trump has reportedly signed an executive order offering tariff exemptions to trading partners who strike trade deals on exports like nickel, gold, and other metals. These offers are extended for 45 categories to "aligned partners" who finalised a framework&nbsp;agreement with the US to cut Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs and duties imposed since he became the president for the second time in a row.<h2>All you need to know about Donald Trump's tariff exemption</h2>The exemptions for countries with US trade deals are set to begin at 12:01 a.m. EDT/0401 GMT on Monday, the order said. Donald Trump said in the tariff order that he is willing to reduce tariffs based on "scope and economic value of a trading partner’s commitments to the United States in its agreement on reciprocal trade".&nbsp;The tariff cuts are offered on items that can't be grown, mined, or produced in the United States. Items that are not abundant in the US are also covered under the order.&nbsp;Items like agricultural products, aircraft, and parts, and non-patented articles for pharmaceutical use are also covered in the order, according to Reuters.&nbsp;Countries that have signed reciprocal trade deals with the United States will benefit under the order, as the US Trade Representative, the Commerce Department, and the customs can now waive tariffs on covered imports without a new executive order.&nbsp;Graphite and nickel, key ingredients in stainless steel manufacturing and electric vehicle batteries, are covered by the order.&nbsp;Donald Trump has been levying tariffs on countries not strategically aligned&nbsp;with the US. He has also used tariffs to bridge trade deficits with other nations.&nbsp;The Donald Trump administration recently imposed 50 percent tariffs on India for continually buying Russian oil and weapons.

US President Donald Trump has reportedly signed an executive order offering tariff exemptions to trading partners who strike trade deals on exports like nickel, gold, and other metals.

US President Donald Trump has reportedly signed an executive order offering tariff exemptions to trading partners who strike trade deals on exports like nickel, gold, and other metals. These offers are extended for 45 categories to "aligned partners" who finalised a framework agreement with the US to cut Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs and duties imposed since he became the president for the second time in a row. All you need to know about Donald Trump's tariff exemption The exemptions for countries with US trade deals are set to begin at 12:01 a.m. EDT/0401 GMT on Monday, the order said. Donald Trump said in the tariff order that he is willing to reduce tariffs based on "scope and economic value of a trading partner’s commitments to the United States in its agreement on reciprocal trade". The tariff cuts are offered on items that can't be grown, mined, or produced in the United States. Items that are not abundant in the US are also covered under the order. Items like agricultural products, aircraft, and parts, and non-patented articles for pharmaceutical use are also covered in the order, according to Reuters. Countries that have signed reciprocal trade deals with the United States will benefit under the order, as the US Trade Representative, the Commerce Department, and the customs can now waive tariffs on covered imports without a new executive order. Graphite and nickel, key ingredients in stainless steel manufacturing and electric vehicle batteries, are covered by the order. Donald Trump has been levying tariffs on countries not strategically aligned with the US. He has also used tariffs to bridge trade deficits with other nations. The Donald Trump administration recently imposed 50 percent tariffs on India for continually buying Russian oil and weapons.

Donald Trump has been levying tariffs on countries not strategically aligned&nbsp;with the US.

Donald Trump offers tariff exemptions to nations with US trade deals | Details

As the Punjab region in both India and Pakistan is inundated with water due to persistent rain, there is a video of US President Donald Trump blaming India for the floods. Trump can be seen sitting in his office, addressing reporters, where he says, ‘it's not just climate, it’s not just rain, but it’s India.’ The video is revealed to be AI-generated, and PIB has confirmed this. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/pakistan-floods-pakistan-reels-under-worst-floods-in-decades-drones-used-to-find-stranded-people-1756865669896/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/pakistan-floods-pakistan-reels-under-worst-floods-in-decades-drones-used-to-find-stranded-people-1756865669896/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;In the altered video, Trump can be seen saying, “Let me tell you the truth, and nobody tells the truth like I do. The horrible floods in Pakistan, the destruction, the tragedy, it’s not just climate, it’s not just rain, but it’s India. Believe me, India opened their dams in Kashmir, very unfair, very dangerous. They opened the gate and millions of tons of water came gushing into Pakistan through Ravi, through Chenab, through Sutlej.”&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/floating-garbage-ankle-deep-water-pakistani-soldiers-seen-at-wagah-border-during-beating-retreat-ceremony-watch-1756359294902">Floating garbage, ankle-deep water: Pakistani soldiers at Wagah border during Beating Retreat ceremony - Watch</a>&nbsp;PIB cautioned users about the AI-generated video, “Beware of such AI-generated videos shared with the intent to cause confusion &amp; panic. In case you come across any such videos.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">🚨 DEEPFAKE VIDEO ALERT! In an AI-generated deepfake video circulating online, the US President <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@realDonaldTrump</a> claims that the floods in Pakistan are a result of India opening its dams in Kashmir.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PIBFactCheck?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PIBFactCheck</a> 🚨The US President has made NO such statement! ✅ The original… <a href="https://t.co/p0GDXvDk6F">pic.twitter.com/p0GDXvDk6F</a>&mdash; PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) <a href="https://twitter.com/PIBFactCheck/status/1961700453663854749?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

It was later revealed that the US president was talking about something very different. In the original video, Trump was heard talking about the Iran-Israel ceasefire. He had announced, “It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be a complete and total ceasefire in approximately 6 hours from now, when Israel and Iran have wound down and completed their in progress, final missions!”&nbsp;It is one of the conflicts in the world that Trump takes credit for. He had announced a ceasefire between the two countries, but Iran says it was an informal as there is no agreement.&nbsp;

Trump can be seen sitting in his office, addressing reporters, where he says, ‘it's not just climate, it’s not just rain, but it’s India.’ The video is revealed to be AI-generated, and PIB has confirmed this.

As the Punjab region in both India and Pakistan is inundated with water due to persistent rain, there is a video of US President Donald Trump blaming India for the floods. Trump can be seen sitting in his office, addressing reporters, where he says, ‘it's not just climate, it’s not just rain, but it’s India.’ The video is revealed to be AI-generated, and PIB has confirmed this. https://www.wionews.com/videos/pakistan-floods-pakistan-reels-under-worst-floods-in-decades-drones-used-to-find-stranded-people-1756865669896/embed In the altered video, Trump can be seen saying, “Let me tell you the truth, and nobody tells the truth like I do. The horrible floods in Pakistan, the destruction, the tragedy, it’s not just climate, it’s not just rain, but it’s India. Believe me, India opened their dams in Kashmir, very unfair, very dangerous. They opened the gate and millions of tons of water came gushing into Pakistan through Ravi, through Chenab, through Sutlej.” Also read: Floating garbage, ankle-deep water: Pakistani soldiers at Wagah border during Beating Retreat ceremony - Watch PIB cautioned users about the AI-generated video, “Beware of such AI-generated videos shared with the intent to cause confusion & panic. In case you come across any such videos.”

Trump can be seen sitting in his office, addressing reporters, where he says, ‘it's not just climate, it’s not just rain, but it’s India.’ The video is revealed to be AI-generated, and PIB has confirmed this.

'Not just rain, it’s India': Video of Trump blaming New Delhi for Pakistan floods turns out to be  AI generated

What will Donald Trump do next? The answer is, reopen Arkham Asylum-like (Yes! The one Batman's arch foe Joker was locked up in) mental institutions and stuff people he believes have "serious mental illnesses" into them. On Monday (Sep 1), during an interview, the US president was asked if he was "open to the government reopening insane asylums for people with serious mental illness?". To this, he said, "Yeah, I would," before going on one of his signature rants and peddling half-lies.<h2>What did Trump say?</h2>Trump said that he was open to reopening previously shuttered "insane asylums" as part of his now infamous crime crackdown. He then went on a rant about the alleged lawlessness in California and New York. He claimed — wrongly — that states like New York and California used to have "a lot" of insane asylums which were shut down, and the mentally ill people were released into society. "They released them all into society because they couldn’t afford it, you know, it’s massively expensive," said Trump.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/i-asked-elon-musk-s-ai-grok-why-it-called-trump-most-notorious-criminal-in-washington-it-doubled-down-and-gave-me-these-reasons-1754985406949">I asked Grok why it called Trump 'most notorious criminal'. It said THIS</a>Calling it a "rough situation," he added, "They were all over New York...They had a place, Creedmoor, they had a lot of them, Bellevue, and they were closed by a certain governor. And I remember when they did, it was a long time ago, and I said, ‘They didn't release these people?’ And they did. They released them into society, and that's what you have. It's a rough, it's a rough situation."Contrary to Trump's claims, both the Creedmoor Psychiatric Centre and the Bellevue Hospital in New York are still operational.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-satanic-trump-white-house-portrait-sets-internet-on-fire-netizens-call-it-his-most-honest-image-yet-compare-potus-to-hitler-1755752441076">‘Satanic’ Trump White House portrait sets internet on fire—netizens call it his most honest image yet, compare POTUS to Hitler</a><h2>Was there any truth in Trump's claims?</h2>Yes. According to the Daily Beast, since the 1950s, the federal and New York state governments began defunding mental health services and shuttering mental hospitals. The decades-long process of deinstitutionalisation was ramped up in the 1970s amid the financial crisis brought about by stagflation.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/did-modi-s-snub-over-trump-s-nobel-peace-prize-push-lead-to-50-tariffs-for-india-shocking-report-claims-this-1756605189312">Modi rejected Trump's Nobel prize fantasy during call, reveals shocking report — 50% tariff the price of POTUS' bruised ego?</a>However, not all people were released into society. A lot of the people held in these asylums were there under court orders and were transferred to other facilities. Many were also moved to prisons.In his recent crackdown on crime, Trump has sought to blame the homeless population. Recently, he even issued a call to the homeless in Washington, DC to "move out IMMEDIATELY" or face eviction. He also demanded that they must be relocated "far from the Capital." &nbsp;

US President Donald Trump says he wants to reopen "insane asylums," falsely claiming states like New York and California shut them down and released patients into society. Here's what he said and what's wrong with his claims.

What will Donald Trump do next? The answer is, reopen Arkham Asylum-like (Yes! The one Batman's arch foe Joker was locked up in) mental institutions and stuff people he believes have "serious mental illnesses" into them. On Monday (Sep 1), during an interview, the US president was asked if he was "open to the government reopening insane asylums for people with serious mental illness?". To this, he said, "Yeah, I would," before going on one of his signature rants and peddling half-lies. What did Trump say? Trump said that he was open to reopening previously shuttered "insane asylums" as part of his now infamous crime crackdown. He then went on a rant about the alleged lawlessness in California and New York. He claimed — wrongly — that states like New York and California used to have "a lot" of insane asylums which were shut down, and the mentally ill people were released into society. "They released them all into society because they couldn’t afford it, you know, it’s massively expensive," said Trump. Also read | I asked Grok why it called Trump 'most notorious criminal'. It said THIS Calling it a "rough situation," he added, "They were all over New York...They had a place, Creedmoor, they had a lot of them, Bellevue, and they were closed by a certain governor. And I remember when they did, it was a long time ago, and I said, ‘They didn't release these people?’ And they did. They released them into society, and that's what you have. It's a rough, it's a rough situation." Contrary to Trump's claims, both the Creedmoor Psychiatric Centre and the Bellevue Hospital in New York are still operational. Also read | ‘Satanic’ Trump White House portrait sets internet on fire—netizens call it his most honest image yet, compare POTUS to Hitler Was there any truth in Trump's claims? Yes. According to the Daily Beast, since the 1950s, the federal and New York state governments began defunding mental health services and shuttering mental hospitals. The decades-long process of deinstitutionalisation was ramped up in the 1970s amid the financial crisis brought about by stagflation. Also read | Modi rejected Trump's Nobel prize fantasy during call, reveals shocking report — 50% tariff the price of POTUS' bruised ego? However, not all people were released into society. A lot of the people held in these asylums were there under court orders and were transferred to other facilities. Many were also moved to prisons. In his recent crackdown on crime, Trump has sought to blame the homeless population. Recently, he even issued a call to the homeless in Washington, DC to "move out IMMEDIATELY" or face eviction. He also demanded that they must be relocated "far from the Capital."

US President Donald Trump says he wants to reopen "insane asylums," falsely claiming states like New York and California shut them down and released patients into society. Here's what he said and what's wrong with his claims.

Trump's latest wild plan: Reopen 'insane asylums' like Joker's Arkham amid his crime crackdown. Here's what he said

The internet went into a frenzy on Aug 30 over US President Donald Trump's alleged death. Wild theories floated to substantiate the 'Trump is dead' trend. Claims ranged from Trump's disappearance from the public eye to a half-mast flag at the White House to a video clip from the iconic TV show The Simpsons. &nbsp;However, all the rumours were quashed when Trump was pictured on August 30 at about 8:45 a.m. in a white polo shirt, black pants, and a red "MAGA" hat, along with his granddaughter, Kai Trump, and grandson, Spencer Frederick Trump, as they headed to his golf club in Sterling, Virginia. Ideally, the rumour mill should have been silent after his picture surfaced, except that it was not. Now, a new ‘body-double’ theory is taking over the internet.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/when-was-trump-last-seen-know-us-president-s-whereabouts-as-trump-dead-rumours-swirl-online-1756562354331">When was Trump last seen? Know US president's whereabouts as ‘Trump dead’ rumours swirl online</a><h2>Body double theory and Trump</h2>After Trump's reappearance, X users claimed that it was his body double who was pictured, and the real US president might be dead. Taking their claims further, X users pointed out that Trump's hand, which usually is bruised or shows incoherent make-up, has no such signs. Another user claimed that the mark on the ear of Trump after he was attacked in July last year was not visible. After Trump's reappearance, X users claimed that it was his body double who was pictured and the real US president might be dead. Taking their claims further, X users pointed out that Trump's hand, which usually is bruised or shows incoherent make-up, has no such signs. Another user claimed that the mark on the ear of Trump after he was attacked in July last year was not visible. A post on X also claimed that Trump has at least seven body doubles. The 'body-double' theory also floated when Trump met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska earlier this month.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250831/image-1756610762167.png"></figure>&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250831/image-1756610790202.png"></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250831/image-1756610724633.png"></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250831/image-1756610737738.png"></figure>Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-trump-is-dead-trends-on-musk-s-x-netizens-ask-about-us-president-s-whereabouts-donald-trump-terrible-tragedy-jd-vance-1756534455315">'Trump is dead' trends on Musk's X, netizens ask about US President's whereabouts</a>&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/did-the-simpsons-predict-us-president-s-death-in-2025-clip-resurfaces-amid-trump-is-dead-trend-donald-trump-news-1756547362127">Did The Simpsons predict US president's death in 2025? Clip resurfaces amid 'Trump is dead' trend</a>&nbsp;

Rumours of Donald Trump's death went viral on Aug 30, fueled by online theories and a resurfaced Simpsons clip. Despite being seen in Virginia with his grandkids, some X users claim it was a body double, citing missing marks on his hand and ear. 

The internet went into a frenzy on Aug 30 over US President Donald Trump's alleged death. Wild theories floated to substantiate the 'Trump is dead' trend. Claims ranged from Trump's disappearance from the public eye to a half-mast flag at the White House to a video clip from the iconic TV show The Simpsons. However, all the rumours were quashed when Trump was pictured on August 30 at about 8:45 a.m. in a white polo shirt, black pants, and a red "MAGA" hat, along with his granddaughter, Kai Trump, and grandson, Spencer Frederick Trump, as they headed to his golf club in Sterling, Virginia. Ideally, the rumour mill should have been silent after his picture surfaced, except that it was not. Now, a new ‘body-double’ theory is taking over the internet. Read More | When was Trump last seen? Know US president's whereabouts as ‘Trump dead’ rumours swirl online Body double theory and Trump After Trump's reappearance, X users claimed that it was his body double who was pictured, and the real US president might be dead. Taking their claims further, X users pointed out that Trump's hand, which usually is bruised or shows incoherent make-up, has no such signs. Another user claimed that the mark on the ear of Trump after he was attacked in July last year was not visible. After Trump's reappearance, X users claimed that it was his body double who was pictured and the real US president might be dead. Taking their claims further, X users pointed out that Trump's hand, which usually is bruised or shows incoherent make-up, has no such signs. Another user claimed that the mark on the ear of Trump after he was attacked in July last year was not visible. A post on X also claimed that Trump has at least seven body doubles. The 'body-double' theory also floated when Trump met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska earlier this month. Read More | 'Trump is dead' trends on Musk's X, netizens ask about US President's whereabouts Read More | Did The Simpsons predict US president's death in 2025? Clip resurfaces amid 'Trump is dead' trend

Rumours of Donald Trump's death went viral on Aug 30, fueled by online theories and a resurfaced Simpsons clip. Despite being seen in Virginia with his grandkids, some X users claim it was a body double, citing missing marks on his hand and ear.&nbsp;

Internet refuses to believe 'Trump is dead' trend was fake, floats 'body-double' theory citing ear mark, hand bruise

Elon Musk's X is filled with posts about US President Donald Trump's alleged death, with users claiming that ambulances were seen near the White House. However, Grok, X's free AI assistant, dismissed the rumours and stated that Trump is fine. However, a section of netizens claimed that the iconic TV show The Simpsons predicted that the US president would pass away in 2025. Across its three-decade-long run, the show provided instances and scenes from around the world that are now proven to be eerily prophetic. While Grok quashed the rumours about Trump's alleged absence and probable death, rumour mills went into a frenzy with conspiracy theories running wild. So, what is the connection between The Simpsons and Donald Trump?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">The Simpsons predicted Donald Trump’s death would happened in August over 15 years ago… 👁️ <a href="https://t.co/IKH1DUGjYD">pic.twitter.com/IKH1DUGjYD</a>&mdash; Space Ark TV 🌑📡 Truther // Neurodivergent 🐸 (@spacearktv) <a href="https://twitter.com/spacearktv/status/1961736790752088347?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-trump-is-dead-trends-on-musk-s-x-netizens-ask-about-us-president-s-whereabouts-donald-trump-terrible-tragedy-jd-vance-1756534455315">'Trump is dead' trends on Musk's X, netizens ask about US President's whereabouts - What's happening</a><h2>The Simpsons and Donald Trump</h2>A clip purportedly from The Simpsons resurfaced. It claimed that the President is expected to die in August 2025 after a severe chest illness. According to the narrator of the clip footage, the footage comes from a long-forgotten episode that aired over 15 years ago but has since been removed from syndication and streaming platforms due to its disturbing similarities with real-life events. In the animated sequence, a character resembling Donald Trump—depicted with golden hair, an orange complexion, and a fiery temper—is shown walking alone through the White House halls. During a live national broadcast, the character suddenly clutches his chest and collapses, sparking panic among staff and the medical team. A medic is heard shouting, “This wasn’t just stress, this was a sign,” adding to the dramatic tension of the scene. The episode is said to span from the character’s fictional presidential victory in 2000 to a re-election storyline aired in 2015. While many online believe the scene eerily mirrors real events, there is no confirmed record of such an episode existing in The Simpsons' catalogue, reported The Times of India. Nevertheless, the clip has added to the conspiracy theories about the show's alleged ability to "predict the future." &nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/us-flag-at-white-house-flown-at-half-mast-amid-trump-is-dead-trend-here-s-why-donald-trump-news-1756541043450">US flag at White House flown at half-mast amid 'Trump is dead' trend: Here's why</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/jd-vance-reiterates-trump-is-in-great-health-trump-s-frailing-health-causes-concerns-1756464270620/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/jd-vance-reiterates-trump-is-in-great-health-trump-s-frailing-health-causes-concerns-1756464270620/embed</a><h2>Trump's health and Vance's ‘terrible tragedy' remark</h2>Donald Trump's health has been the topic of discussion since he became the oldest president to take over the White House at the age of 78. Concerns about his health were raised after his swollen ankles were visible during numerous appearances. The White House, later, revealed that the US president is suffering from chronic venous insufficiency. Bruise on his right hand also made headlines, with the White House first issuing a bizarre explanation that he 'meets a lot of people and shakes hands with them' to saying that it may be because of ‘minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshaking and the use of aspirin.’ The Trump administration has emphasized time and again that the president is in ‘excellent health.’ On Trump's heart health, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that he underwent an echocardiogram as part of the evaluation and his heart function was normal. Trump underwent his first annual medical test as the president of United States in April this year in which it was revealed that he is in “excellent cognitive and physical health.”&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/white-house-repeats-bizarre-shakes-hands-with-people-theory-over-trump-s-left-hand-bruise-what-his-doctor-said-1756109983770">What's behind Trump's left-hand bruise? White House repeats bizarre 'shakes hands with people' theory</a>

Rumours of Trump's alleged death flooded X, fueled by a resurfaced clip allegedly from The Simpsons predicting his 2025 death. Grok, X's AI, dismissed the claims, but conspiracy theories spread rapidly. No official record of the episode exists

Elon Musk's X is filled with posts about US President Donald Trump's alleged death, with users claiming that ambulances were seen near the White House. However, Grok, X's free AI assistant, dismissed the rumours and stated that Trump is fine. However, a section of netizens claimed that the iconic TV show The Simpsons predicted that the US president would pass away in 2025. Across its three-decade-long run, the show provided instances and scenes from around the world that are now proven to be eerily prophetic. While Grok quashed the rumours about Trump's alleged absence and probable death, rumour mills went into a frenzy with conspiracy theories running wild. So, what is the connection between The Simpsons and Donald Trump?

Rumours of Trump's alleged death flooded X, fueled by a resurfaced clip allegedly from The Simpsons predicting his 2025 death. Grok, X's AI, dismissed the claims, but conspiracy theories spread rapidly. No official record of the episode exists

Did The Simpsons predict US president's death in 2025? Clip resurfaces amid 'Trump is dead' trend

The United States flags flying at half-mast at the White House, and White House websute stating that it will be ‘LIVE shortly’ has added to the rumours of US President Donald Trump's alleged death. However, the reason for the half-mast flags is an announcement made by Trump himself.

US flag at White House flown at half-mast amid 'Trump is dead' trend: Here's why