As questions accumulate about Epstein’s network and the institutions that failed to stop him, the nature of his ties with Trump remains a central part of the public conversation.

From parties to fallout: Real timeline of Trump and Jeffrey Epstein's relationship

As US President Donald Trump on Friday (November 20) signed the bill required to release Epstein Files, here's a look at what the survivors said about the abuse over the years

Epstein Files: From 'We know their names' to 'Bad things will happen to me' — What survivors said

US President Donald Trump publicly threatened to fire Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, while Bessent was sitting right in front of him, as the whole room burst into laughter. Trump had been pushing for a rate cut for months now. “Interest rates are down despite the Fed. I mean, Scott, you gotta work on this guy. He’s got some real mental problems. He has something wrong with him,” said Trump. Trump also attacked Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for months over the interest rate policy.&nbsp;“I’ll be honest, I’d love to fire his ass. He should be fired. Guy’s grossly incompetent. And he should be sued for spending $4 billion to build a little building. I’m building a ballroom that’s gonna cost a tiny fraction of that," said Trump, referring to Jerome Powell, at the Kennedy Centre on November 19, while addressing the US-Saudi investment forum.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Trump on Jerome Powell: &quot;I&#39;d love to fire his ass. He should be fired. The only thing Scott [Bessent] is blowing it on is the Fed. The rates are too high, Scott. And if you don&#39;t get it fixed fast, I&#39;m going to fire your ass.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/s653VB3MI1">pic.twitter.com/s653VB3MI1</a>&mdash; Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) <a href="https://twitter.com/atrupar/status/1991202124135330094?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>US economy outlook</h2>Trump had been boasting about the US economy, claiming that it's the 'hottest and the best' at the same time, but he is undermining his own staff and pressing for a rate cut. California Governor Gavin Newsom's office posted, “Translation: the economy isn’t bad enough, let’s speedrun a recession!”Fed officials claim that their decisions are guided by economic figures, with dual goals of stable prices and full employment. However, the feds have delivered two rate cuts in two consecutive months in September and October, bringing the benchmark to its lowest in three years. Inflation remains above the 2 per cent target, and tariffs are expected to push it further higher.&nbsp;

Trump publicly threatened to fire Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and attacked Fed Chair Jerome Powell as the US economy sees back-to-back rate cuts and rising inflation.

US President Donald Trump publicly threatened to fire Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, while Bessent was sitting right in front of him, as the whole room burst into laughter. Trump had been pushing for a rate cut for months now. “Interest rates are down despite the Fed. I mean, Scott, you gotta work on this guy. He’s got some real mental problems. He has something wrong with him,” said Trump. Trump also attacked Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for months over the interest rate policy. “I’ll be honest, I’d love to fire his ass. He should be fired. Guy’s grossly incompetent. And he should be sued for spending $4 billion to build a little building. I’m building a ballroom that’s gonna cost a tiny fraction of that," said Trump, referring to Jerome Powell, at the Kennedy Centre on November 19, while addressing the US-Saudi investment forum.

Trump publicly threatened to fire Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and attacked Fed Chair Jerome Powell as the US economy sees back-to-back rate cuts and rising inflation.

'I wanna get him out, Scott!': Trump publicly jokes about firing Scott Bessent and Jerome Powell

The White House pushed back hard on Wednesday (Nov 19) after President Donald Trump's insulting remarks on two female reporters, especially the "quiet, piggy' comment went viral. Defending language that critics called unusually harsh even by Trump standards, the White House said the uproar was "a deliberate deception to wage war on President Trump and the millions of Americans who elected him to multiple terms".Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/gavin-newson-flips-quiet-piggy-insult-on-trump-trolls-potus-with-humiliating-pictures-check-them-out-here-1763526258448">Gavin Newsom flips 'quiet, piggy' insult on Trump, trolls POTUS with humiliating pictures. Check them out HERE</a><h2>"Quit, piggy": What did Trump say?</h2>The tension began on Tuesday in the Oval Office during Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit. ABC News correspondent Mary Bruce asked Trump about the 2018 killing of Jamal Khashoggi, the Trump family's business ties, and the Epstein case. Trump snapped, telling her not to "embarrass our guest," calling her a "terrible reporter," and threatening ABC’s broadcast license. Now, the White House has escalated the issue, dismissing ABC as a "Democrat spin operation masquerading as a broadcast network" and releasing a fact sheet accusing the network of years of bias.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/trump-insults-woman-journalist-calls-her-piggy-as-epstein-questions-hit-nerve-watch-viral-video-1763519933553">Trump insults journalist, calls her 'piggy' as Epstein questions hit nerve. Watch viral video</a>This came on the heels of another confrontation. Earlier, on Nov 14, aboard Air Force One, when pressed by Bloomberg reporter Catherine Lucey on why he would not release Epstein-related material, Trump cut her off with "quiet, piggy." The comment drew sharp reactions online, but the White House showed no sign of backing down. The White House said that "if you're going to give it, you have to be able to take." An official speaking anonymously said Lucey had acted "in an inappropriate and unprofessional way" by talking over colleagues. The official added, "If you're going to give it, you have to be able to take." &nbsp;

The White House has come out in Donald Trump's defence after he called a female reporter ‘piggy’ during tense exchanges over the Epstein files and disrespected another. WH has dismissed the backlash as a political hit job. Here's what they said.

The White House pushed back hard on Wednesday (Nov 19) after President Donald Trump's insulting remarks on two female reporters, especially the "quiet, piggy' comment went viral. Defending language that critics called unusually harsh even by Trump standards, the White House said the uproar was "a deliberate deception to wage war on President Trump and the millions of Americans who elected him to multiple terms". Also read | Gavin Newsom flips 'quiet, piggy' insult on Trump, trolls POTUS with humiliating pictures. Check them out HERE "Quit, piggy": What did Trump say? The tension began on Tuesday in the Oval Office during Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit. ABC News correspondent Mary Bruce asked Trump about the 2018 killing of Jamal Khashoggi, the Trump family's business ties, and the Epstein case. Trump snapped, telling her not to "embarrass our guest," calling her a "terrible reporter," and threatening ABC’s broadcast license. Now, the White House has escalated the issue, dismissing ABC as a "Democrat spin operation masquerading as a broadcast network" and releasing a fact sheet accusing the network of years of bias. Also read | Trump insults journalist, calls her 'piggy' as Epstein questions hit nerve. Watch viral video This came on the heels of another confrontation. Earlier, on Nov 14, aboard Air Force One, when pressed by Bloomberg reporter Catherine Lucey on why he would not release Epstein-related material, Trump cut her off with "quiet, piggy." The comment drew sharp reactions online, but the White House showed no sign of backing down. The White House said that "if you're going to give it, you have to be able to take." An official speaking anonymously said Lucey had acted "in an inappropriate and unprofessional way" by talking over colleagues. The official added, "If you're going to give it, you have to be able to take."

The White House has come out in Donald Trump's defence after he called a female reporter ‘piggy’ during tense exchanges over the Epstein files and disrespected another. WH has dismissed the backlash as a political hit job. Here's what they said.

White House jumps to defend Trump’s 'quiet piggy' insult, says 'you have to be able to take it'

US President Donald Trump wants to add another feather to his "peacemaker" cap. On Wednesday (Nov 19), he promised to throw the weight of the US presidency behind efforts to end Sudan's brutal civil war. But what caused the sudden shift? This apparently came after Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman pressed him to step in, something Trump admitted he had barely thought about until now.<h2>Sudan was not on 'my charts,' admits Trump</h2>Speaking at a business forum with the Saudi prince, a day after hosting him at the White House, Trump said the conflict between Sudan's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) had simply "not been on my charts." But he said the scale of the violence and the importance Riyadh placed on the issue pushed him to act to "stabilise" the conflict with regional powers.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/khashoggi-s-widow-slams-trump-for-defending-mbs-over-journalist-s-murder-demands-apology-from-saudi-prince-1763511363926">Khashoggi’s widow slams Trump for defending MBS over journalist's murder, demands apology from Saudi prince</a>What this really means is that Washington will now tie itself more closely to a war that, as per the United Nations, has already killed tens of thousands and displaced nearly 12 million people since April 2023. "His majesty would like me to do something very powerful having to do with Sudan," Trump said."It was not on my charts to be involved in, I thought it was just something that was crazy and out of control. But I just see how important that is to you, and to a lot of your friends in the room, Sudan. And we're going to start working on Sudan," he added.<h2>'Crazy and out of control' war in Sudan</h2>What Trump called "just something that was crazy and out of control" is actually the fighting between Sudan’s army, led by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the Rapid Support Forces. It has drawn in regional powers and triggered warnings of genocide, crimes against humanity, especially after the RSF captured the strategic Darfur city of El Fasher.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/gavin-newson-flips-quiet-piggy-insult-on-trump-trolls-potus-with-humiliating-pictures-check-them-out-here-1763526258448">Gavin Newsom flips 'quiet, piggy' insult on Trump, trolls POTUS with humiliating pictures. Check them out HERE</a>Sudan's Saudi-backed sovereign council welcomed Trump's remarks, saying it was ready to cooperate with the United States and Saudi Arabia. The United Nations has been calling for this kind of attention for months, describing Sudan as a humanitarian disaster sliding further into chaos.A few hours after his initial statement, Trump sharpened his tone on Truth Social, calling Sudan "the most violent place on Earth" and pledging to use ""influence of the presidency to bring an immediate halt" to the killing. Noting that "tremendous atrocities are taking place in Sudan," he said the US would work with Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, and other regional players to stabilise the country.&nbsp;

Trump says he will push for an end to Sudan’s civil war after Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged him to step in. Admitting the conflict was not on his radar, he now vows to use US influence to halt the violence that has killed tens of thousands and displaced millions.

US President Donald Trump wants to add another feather to his "peacemaker" cap. On Wednesday (Nov 19), he promised to throw the weight of the US presidency behind efforts to end Sudan's brutal civil war. But what caused the sudden shift? This apparently came after Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman pressed him to step in, something Trump admitted he had barely thought about until now. Sudan was not on 'my charts,' admits Trump Speaking at a business forum with the Saudi prince, a day after hosting him at the White House, Trump said the conflict between Sudan's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) had simply "not been on my charts." But he said the scale of the violence and the importance Riyadh placed on the issue pushed him to act to "stabilise" the conflict with regional powers. Also read | Khashoggi’s widow slams Trump for defending MBS over journalist's murder, demands apology from Saudi prince What this really means is that Washington will now tie itself more closely to a war that, as per the United Nations, has already killed tens of thousands and displaced nearly 12 million people since April 2023. "His majesty would like me to do something very powerful having to do with Sudan," Trump said. "It was not on my charts to be involved in, I thought it was just something that was crazy and out of control. But I just see how important that is to you, and to a lot of your friends in the room, Sudan. And we're going to start working on Sudan," he added. 'Crazy and out of control' war in Sudan What Trump called "just something that was crazy and out of control" is actually the fighting between Sudan’s army, led by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the Rapid Support Forces. It has drawn in regional powers and triggered warnings of genocide, crimes against humanity, especially after the RSF captured the strategic Darfur city of El Fasher. Also read | Gavin Newsom flips 'quiet, piggy' insult on Trump, trolls POTUS with humiliating pictures. Check them out HERE Sudan's Saudi-backed sovereign council welcomed Trump's remarks, saying it was ready to cooperate with the United States and Saudi Arabia. The United Nations has been calling for this kind of attention for months, describing Sudan as a humanitarian disaster sliding further into chaos. A few hours after his initial statement, Trump sharpened his tone on Truth Social, calling Sudan "the most violent place on Earth" and pledging to use ""influence of the presidency to bring an immediate halt" to the killing. Noting that "tremendous atrocities are taking place in Sudan," he said the US would work with Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, and other regional players to stabilise the country.

Trump says he will push for an end to Sudan’s civil war after Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged him to step in. Admitting the conflict was not on his radar, he now vows to use US influence to halt the violence that has killed tens of thousands and displaced millions.

'Wasn't on my charts': Trump to help solve Sudan war, but only because Saudi prince told him to act

Cristiano Ronaldo, soccer's one of the biggest stars, now holds a 'key' to one of the world most powerful places - the White House. Ronaldo was one of the guests at the recently-held White House dinner by US President Donald Trump in honour of Saudi Arabia crown prince Mohammed Bin Salman. Ronaldo, among many other esteemed guests, was also present at the high-profile black-tie dinner. The footballer was warmly greeted and introduced by Trump to other guests. Ronaldo's presence is linked to him being a player of Saudi-bases Al Nassr club in the country's football league.<h2>Ronaldo gets the key to White House</h2>After the dinner, Trump invited Ronaldo to the Oval Office next morning and presented him with a special gift - a golden key of the White House. A symbolic gesture by the US president towards the footballer. Ronaldo was also moved by the gesture and thanked the US President for the gift in an Instagram post.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/trump-earns-little-more-respect-from-son-for-introduction-to-ronaldo-at-white-house-dinner-for-saudi-crown-prince-salman-1763536179278">Trump earns 'little more' respect from son for introduction to Ronaldo at White House dinner for Saudi crown prince Salman</a>"Thank you Mr. President for your invitation and for the warm welcome you and the First Lady gave me and my future wife, @georginagio. Each of us has something meaningful to give, and I stand ready to do my part as we inspire new generations to build a future defined by courage, responsibility and lasting peace," read Ronaldo's post.<h2>Ronaldo face of Saudi's new look</h2>Ever since the Portuguese joined Al Nassr in 2023, he has been the face of oil-rich country's new look under the crown prince. Ronaldo's club Al Nassr in Saudi Pro League is owned by the country's Public Investment Fund (PIF) which is chaired by price Salman. Saudi has invested heavily in sports to boost tourism in the country with major sports being football and LIV Golf. The middle-eastern country will also be hosting the 2034 FIFA World Cup as well.

The footballer was warmly greeted and introduced by Trump to other guests. Ronaldo's presence is linked to him being a player of Saudi-bases Al Nassr club in the country's football league.

Cristiano Ronaldo, soccer's one of the biggest stars, now holds a 'key' to one of the world most powerful places - the White House. Ronaldo was one of the guests at the recently-held White House dinner by US President Donald Trump in honour of Saudi Arabia crown prince Mohammed Bin Salman. Ronaldo, among many other esteemed guests, was also present at the high-profile black-tie dinner. The footballer was warmly greeted and introduced by Trump to other guests. Ronaldo's presence is linked to him being a player of Saudi-bases Al Nassr club in the country's football league. Ronaldo gets the key to White House After the dinner, Trump invited Ronaldo to the Oval Office next morning and presented him with a special gift - a golden key of the White House. A symbolic gesture by the US president towards the footballer. Ronaldo was also moved by the gesture and thanked the US President for the gift in an Instagram post. Also Read - Trump earns 'little more' respect from son for introduction to Ronaldo at White House dinner for Saudi crown prince Salman "Thank you Mr. President for your invitation and for the warm welcome you and the First Lady gave me and my future wife, @georginagio. Each of us has something meaningful to give, and I stand ready to do my part as we inspire new generations to build a future defined by courage, responsibility and lasting peace," read Ronaldo's post. Ronaldo face of Saudi's new look Ever since the Portuguese joined Al Nassr in 2023, he has been the face of oil-rich country's new look under the crown prince. Ronaldo's club Al Nassr in Saudi Pro League is owned by the country's Public Investment Fund (PIF) which is chaired by price Salman. Saudi has invested heavily in sports to boost tourism in the country with major sports being football and LIV Golf. The middle-eastern country will also be hosting the 2034 FIFA World Cup as well.

The footballer was warmly greeted and introduced by Trump to other guests. Ronaldo's presence is linked to him being a player of Saudi-bases Al Nassr club in the country's football league.

Cristiano Ronaldo gets 'key to White House' from US President Donald Trump

The federal reserve has laid bare its internal divisions. Even after lowering its benchmark interest rate, many policymakers are sounding cautious, worried that cutting too soon could derail the fight against inflation.


Fed Minutes Reveal Deep Divisions Over Interest Rate Policy

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Nov 19) announced on social media that he has signed a bill requiring the release of Epstein files. "I HAVE JUST SIGNED THE BILL TO RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES!," he said, adding that “Perhaps the truth about these Democrats, and their associations with Jeffrey Epstein” will be “revealed” soon. In a Truth Social post, Trump, who had recently faced massive pressure from his own MAGA (Make America Great Again) movement, once again sought to accuse Democrats of trying to use the much-awaited files about the disgraced financier's murky affairs. He reiterated his claim that the demand for Epstein files release was “to try and distract from our AMAZING Victories” before proceeding to list a spate of apparent achievements, including making the USA the “HOTTEST country anywhere in the World”.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/epstein-files-33-000-pages-released-yet-they-re-heavily-redacted-full-transparency-or-just-a-pacifier-for-maga-1756890944032">Epstein files: 33,000 pages released, yet they're heavily redacted. 'Full transparency' or just a pacifier for MAGA?</a><h2>Who delayed the release of Epstein files, Trump or Democrats?</h2>Trump, a former friend of the late sex offender, in his Truth Social post sought to portray himself as better than his Democratic predecessor, ex-president Joe Biden, saying "The Biden Administration did not turn over a SINGLE file or page related to Democrat Epstein, nor did they ever even speak about him".<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20251120/image-1763602169921.jpg"></figure>

Trump, who for months had been opposed to the Epstein Files Transparency Act, once again called the documents a “Democratic hoax”, insisting that it “will backfire” just like “IMPEACHMENT HOAX #1, IMPEACHMENT HOAX #2, and many other Democrat created Witch Hunts and Scams” did.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/gavin-newson-flips-quiet-piggy-insult-on-trump-trolls-potus-with-humiliating-pictures-check-them-out-here-1763526258448">Gavin Newsom flips 'quiet, piggy' insult on Trump, trolls POTUS with humiliating pictures. Check them out HERE</a><h2>What extent of the Epstein files will truly be made public?</h2>Insiders warn that the Trump administration may use redactions or procedural delays to hide sensitive, explosive information. Top Democrat Chuck Schumer warned in a speech on the Senate floor earlier insisted, "once the president signs the bill, he must apply and execute it faithfully. There must be no funny business from Donald Trump," top Democrat Chuck Schumer warned in a speech on the Senate floor. He added that Trump, who was once Epstein's friend, "must not use the excuse of frivolous investigations to release some Epstein documents, while intentionally hiding others that deserve to be seen by the American public."&nbsp;

Trump says he has signed the bill to release the Epstein files. While claiming that Democrats delayed the documents, he warned that the truth would soon come out.

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Nov 19) announced on social media that he has signed a bill requiring the release of Epstein files. "I HAVE JUST SIGNED THE BILL TO RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES!," he said, adding that “Perhaps the truth about these Democrats, and their associations with Jeffrey Epstein” will be “revealed” soon. In a Truth Social post, Trump, who had recently faced massive pressure from his own MAGA (Make America Great Again) movement, once again sought to accuse Democrats of trying to use the much-awaited files about the disgraced financier's murky affairs. He reiterated his claim that the demand for Epstein files release was “to try and distract from our AMAZING Victories” before proceeding to list a spate of apparent achievements, including making the USA the “HOTTEST country anywhere in the World”. Also read | Epstein files: 33,000 pages released, yet they're heavily redacted. 'Full transparency' or just a pacifier for MAGA? Who delayed the release of Epstein files, Trump or Democrats? Trump, a former friend of the late sex offender, in his Truth Social post sought to portray himself as better than his Democratic predecessor, ex-president Joe Biden, saying "The Biden Administration did not turn over a SINGLE file or page related to Democrat Epstein, nor did they ever even speak about him".

Trump says he has signed the bill to release the Epstein files. While claiming that Democrats delayed the documents, he warned that the truth would soon come out.

Trump signs bill ordering full release of Epstein files, but insists whole thing is a Democrat hoax

Mark Epstein, brother of Jeffrey Epstein, apologised after the viral email which implicated that the US President Donald Trump had an illicit relationship with former US President Bill Clinton. "The only thing I responded to, because people got crazy, was the Bubba reference and they tried to pin it on Clinton," said Mark in a telephonic interview with NewsNation's Chris Cuomo on Tuesday, November 18.&nbsp;He clarified that Trump blowing Bubba is not a reference to Bill Clinton, but did not specify the identity. "I made a public statement that it was not any reference to Bill Clinton, I like Bill Clinton, and I'm sorry for him that he has to go through that," said Mark Epstein.&nbsp;<h2>Trump blowing Bubba</h2>Earlier, after the Congressional disclosure of the emails between Mark Epstein and Jeffrey Epstein, one particular email became viral where he wrote, “Ask him (Steve Bannon) if Putin has the photos of Trump blowing Bubba?” and added, "You and your boy Donnie can make a remake of the movie Get Hard." Since November 15, social media claims have started to circulate referring to Bubba as Bill Clinton. &nbsp;Now, Bubba is a famous nickname of Bill Clinton. It referenced "DONNI TEE," "your boy Donnie," as well as "Trump." Soon, another theory started to circulate on social media, which claims that Bubba was a horse owned by Ghislaine Maxwell. However, Mark denied that it was a horse either. “They were simply part of a humorous private exchange between two brothers and were never meant for public release or to be interpreted as serious remarks,” said Mark.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mark Epstein, brother of Jeffrey Epstein, apologised after a viral email suggested Donald Trump had an illicit connection involving “Bubba”,a nickname linked to Bill Clinton. 

Mark Epstein, brother of Jeffrey Epstein, apologised after the viral email which implicated that the US President Donald Trump had an illicit relationship with former US President Bill Clinton. "The only thing I responded to, because people got crazy, was the Bubba reference and they tried to pin it on Clinton," said Mark in a telephonic interview with NewsNation's Chris Cuomo on Tuesday, November 18. He clarified that Trump blowing Bubba is not a reference to Bill Clinton, but did not specify the identity. "I made a public statement that it was not any reference to Bill Clinton, I like Bill Clinton, and I'm sorry for him that he has to go through that," said Mark Epstein. Trump blowing Bubba Earlier, after the Congressional disclosure of the emails between Mark Epstein and Jeffrey Epstein, one particular email became viral where he wrote, “Ask him (Steve Bannon) if Putin has the photos of Trump blowing Bubba?” and added, "You and your boy Donnie can make a remake of the movie Get Hard." Since November 15, social media claims have started to circulate referring to Bubba as Bill Clinton. Now, Bubba is a famous nickname of Bill Clinton. It referenced "DONNI TEE," "your boy Donnie," as well as "Trump." Soon, another theory started to circulate on social media, which claims that Bubba was a horse owned by Ghislaine Maxwell. However, Mark denied that it was a horse either. “They were simply part of a humorous private exchange between two brothers and were never meant for public release or to be interpreted as serious remarks,” said Mark.

Mark Epstein, brother of Jeffrey Epstein, apologised after a viral email suggested Donald Trump had an illicit connection involving “Bubba”, a nickname linked to Bill Clinton.&nbsp;

Jeffrey Epstein's brother Mark Epstein clarifies after the viral 'blowing bubba' email referencing Bill Clinton

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that he remains committed to ending Russia’s war against Ukraine, but conceded that the war against Ukraine is taking longer than usual, while speaking to reporters at the press conference with the Saudi Prince Mohammad Bin Salman. Trump claimed that he successfully managed to end eight wars and said he was confident about the ninth one, too.“I stopped eight wars. And I need to stop one more with [Russian dictator Vladimir] Putin,” Trump said, “I’m a little surprised by Putin. It’s taking longer than I thought.”During the CBS interview, Trump said that he displayed a list of 8 wars he ended. These included Cambodia and Thailand, Kosovo and Serbia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, India and Pakistan, Israel and Iran, Egypt and Ethiopia, Azerbaijan and Armenia, and Israel and Hamas. On November 11, Atlantic reported that Trump was visibly ‘frustrated’ at his inability to end the Russia-Ukraine war.<h2>Kremlin says its position remains unchanged</h2>Kremlin on Tuesday also said that it has not shifted its stance since the US President Donald Trump met Russian President Vladimir Putin in August at the Alaska Summit. “Talks were held in Anchorage, and so far there’s nothing to add to what was discussed in Anchorage”, said Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. This came as a response when a Russian enquired after an Axios report, which claimed that the US&nbsp;Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff and Putin's envoy Kirill Dmitriev had a meeting in Miami, Florida, where they came up with a 28-point peace proposal.&nbsp;

Speaking alongside Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Trump claimed he ended eight previous wars and expressed confidence about ending the Ukraine conflict. The Kremlin, however, said its stance remains unchanged after the Alaska Summit.

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that he remains committed to ending Russia’s war against Ukraine, but conceded that the war against Ukraine is taking longer than usual, while speaking to reporters at the press conference with the Saudi Prince Mohammad Bin Salman. Trump claimed that he successfully managed to end eight wars and said he was confident about the ninth one, too. “I stopped eight wars. And I need to stop one more with [Russian dictator Vladimir] Putin,” Trump said, “I’m a little surprised by Putin. It’s taking longer than I thought.” During the CBS interview, Trump said that he displayed a list of 8 wars he ended. These included Cambodia and Thailand, Kosovo and Serbia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, India and Pakistan, Israel and Iran, Egypt and Ethiopia, Azerbaijan and Armenia, and Israel and Hamas. On November 11, Atlantic reported that Trump was visibly ‘frustrated’ at his inability to end the Russia-Ukraine war. Kremlin says its position remains unchanged Kremlin on Tuesday also said that it has not shifted its stance since the US President Donald Trump met Russian President Vladimir Putin in August at the Alaska Summit. “Talks were held in Anchorage, and so far there’s nothing to add to what was discussed in Anchorage”, said Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. This came as a response when a Russian enquired after an Axios report, which claimed that the US Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff and Putin's envoy Kirill Dmitriev had a meeting in Miami, Florida, where they came up with a 28-point peace proposal.

Speaking alongside Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Trump claimed he ended eight previous wars and expressed confidence about ending the Ukraine conflict. The Kremlin, however, said its stance remains unchanged after the Alaska Summit.

Trump says ending Russia’s war on Ukraine is taking longer than expected

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has rejected any possibility of US military intervention in the country, saying ready to collaborate but will not accept any intervention by a foreign government. After the United States President Donald Trump said he is willing to do whatever it takes to stop drugs entering the US, suggesting the possibility of Army strikes inside the neighbouring country.&nbsp;“He (Trump) has suggested it on various occasions, or he has said, ‘we offer you a United States military intervention in Mexico, whatever you need to fight the criminal groups,’” she said. “But I have told him on every occasion that we can collaborate, that they can help us with information they have, but that we operate in our territory, that we do not accept any intervention by a foreign government.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mary-bruce-trump-rebukes-epstein-files-khashoggi-questions-1763544172395">Trump lashed out at ABC reporter Mary Bruce for asking tough questions on Epstein and Khashoggi</a>&nbsp;US President Trump on Monday said, “Would I want strikes in Mexico to stop drugs? OK with me, whatever we have to do to stop drugs,” adding that he’s “not happy with Mexico.”&nbsp;Since taking over the presidency in January, Trump has raised the possibility of military intervention on Mexican Soil to contain drug cartels. In one of his presidential decrees, he labelled the drug cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organisations and suggested that the Mexican government cannot tackle the criminal groups.&nbsp;Sheinbaum said that the Trump administration later clarified it would only intervene with Mexico’s permission. She pointed to the 19th-century Mexican-American war as a warning of what could happen if US troops were allowed into Mexico: “The last time the United States came to intervene in Mexico, they took half of the territory.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-upgrades-saudi-arabia-to-major-non-nato-ally-status-as-mbs-gets-red-carpet-welcome-1763514788550">Trump upgrades Saudi Arabia to major non-NATO ally status as MBS gets red carpet welcome</a>&nbsp;However, what looked like an effort to calm tensions, the US Embassy in Mexico shared a video through the social media platform X, which included previous comments from Marco Rubio saying that Washington won't take one-sided action in Mexico.&nbsp;

Since taking over the presidency in January, Trump has raised the possibility of military intervention on Mexican Soil to contain drug cartels. In one of his presidential decrees, he labelled the drug cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organisations.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has rejected any possibility of US military intervention in the country, saying ready to collaborate but will not accept any intervention by a foreign government. After the United States President Donald Trump said he is willing to do whatever it takes to stop drugs entering the US, suggesting the possibility of Army strikes inside the neighbouring country. “He (Trump) has suggested it on various occasions, or he has said, ‘we offer you a United States military intervention in Mexico, whatever you need to fight the criminal groups,’” she said. “But I have told him on every occasion that we can collaborate, that they can help us with information they have, but that we operate in our territory, that we do not accept any intervention by a foreign government.” Also Read: Trump lashed out at ABC reporter Mary Bruce for asking tough questions on Epstein and Khashoggi US President Trump on Monday said, “Would I want strikes in Mexico to stop drugs? OK with me, whatever we have to do to stop drugs,” adding that he’s “not happy with Mexico.” Since taking over the presidency in January, Trump has raised the possibility of military intervention on Mexican Soil to contain drug cartels. In one of his presidential decrees, he labelled the drug cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organisations and suggested that the Mexican government cannot tackle the criminal groups. Sheinbaum said that the Trump administration later clarified it would only intervene with Mexico’s permission. She pointed to the 19th-century Mexican-American war as a warning of what could happen if US troops were allowed into Mexico: “The last time the United States came to intervene in Mexico, they took half of the territory.” Also Read: Trump upgrades Saudi Arabia to major non-NATO ally status as MBS gets red carpet welcome However, what looked like an effort to calm tensions, the US Embassy in Mexico shared a video through the social media platform X, which included previous comments from Marco Rubio saying that Washington won't take one-sided action in Mexico.

Since taking over the presidency in January, Trump has raised the possibility of military intervention on Mexican Soil to contain drug cartels. In one of his presidential decrees, he labelled the drug cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organisations.

Mexico says no to Trump’s plan for military action on cartels within its borders

Mary Bruce, the White House correspondent of ABC News, was rebuked by US President Donald Trump for asking questions related to the Epstein Files and the killing of Jamal Khashoggi on Tuesday. Trump called her a “terrible reporter”, called the broadcaster a "crappy company", and threatened to cancel the license of the broadcaster.&nbsp;&nbsp;Mary Bruce asked three critical questions at the White House. &nbsp;She questioned the President about whether it was appropriate for Mr Trump to have a business relationship with Mohammed bin Salman while he was president, which was followed by the question, “Your Royal Highness, the U.S. intelligence concluded that you orchestrated the brutal murder of a journalist (Jamal Khashoggi). 9/11 families are furious that you are here in the Oval Office. Why should Americans trust you? And the same to you, Mr President." And the last question was related to the White House was waiting for congressional action to release more details about the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, “why not just release now?” Ms Bruce asked.&nbsp;&nbsp;Mr Trump responded to the Saudi Prince, saying that many people didn't like Jamal Khashoggi. However, MBS conceded that the death of Khashoggi was painful and “a huge mistake.” Mr Trump further lashed out at Ms Bruce, saying that it was not the question but the manner in which she asked it.&nbsp;<h2>Who is Mary Bruce?</h2>Mary Bruce has been serving as a White House correspondent for the ABC network for approximately 5 years. She has done some notable coverages, like the 2020 United States presidential election, and &nbsp;Russian interference in the 2016 United States elections. White House reporters had previously also been confrontational with the US President Donald Trump, and Trump, on several occasions, has shut them down horribly. These encounters have been on various occasions, insulting and offensive. Mary Bruce, however, showed tremendous courage in sharply addressing the political and economic controversies around the Saudi Prince's visit to White House, in her questions. An occurrence emblematic of the critical nature of the US media, in stark contrast to other major democracies like India, where journalists parade around the prevailing narrative and interviews of democratically elected leaders fall on the periphery of Page 3 gossip and a PR campaign.&nbsp;&nbsp;

ABC News White House correspondent Mary Bruce was sharply rebuked by President Donald Trump after she questioned him and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on the Epstein Files and Jamal Khashoggi’s murder. Trump called her a “terrible reporter” and attacked ABC News.

Mary Bruce, the White House correspondent of ABC News, was rebuked by US President Donald Trump for asking questions related to the Epstein Files and the killing of Jamal Khashoggi on Tuesday. Trump called her a “terrible reporter”, called the broadcaster a "crappy company", and threatened to cancel the license of the broadcaster. Mary Bruce asked three critical questions at the White House. She questioned the President about whether it was appropriate for Mr Trump to have a business relationship with Mohammed bin Salman while he was president, which was followed by the question, “Your Royal Highness, the U.S. intelligence concluded that you orchestrated the brutal murder of a journalist (Jamal Khashoggi). 9/11 families are furious that you are here in the Oval Office. Why should Americans trust you? And the same to you, Mr President." And the last question was related to the White House was waiting for congressional action to release more details about the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, “why not just release now?” Ms Bruce asked. Mr Trump responded to the Saudi Prince, saying that many people didn't like Jamal Khashoggi. However, MBS conceded that the death of Khashoggi was painful and “a huge mistake.” Mr Trump further lashed out at Ms Bruce, saying that it was not the question but the manner in which she asked it. Who is Mary Bruce? Mary Bruce has been serving as a White House correspondent for the ABC network for approximately 5 years. She has done some notable coverages, like the 2020 United States presidential election, and Russian interference in the 2016 United States elections. White House reporters had previously also been confrontational with the US President Donald Trump, and Trump, on several occasions, has shut them down horribly. These encounters have been on various occasions, insulting and offensive. Mary Bruce, however, showed tremendous courage in sharply addressing the political and economic controversies around the Saudi Prince's visit to White House, in her questions. An occurrence emblematic of the critical nature of the US media, in stark contrast to other major democracies like India, where journalists parade around the prevailing narrative and interviews of democratically elected leaders fall on the periphery of Page 3 gossip and a PR campaign.

ABC News White House correspondent Mary Bruce was sharply rebuked by President Donald Trump after she questioned him and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on the Epstein Files and Jamal Khashoggi’s murder. Trump called her a “terrible reporter” and attacked ABC News.

Trump lashed out at ABC reporter Mary Bruce for asking tough questions on Epstein and Khashoggi

Tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela are rising as reports suggest the CIA is exploring sabotage, cyber, and psychological warfare strategies.

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Reports suggest the Trump team is secretly negotiating a potential peace deal between Ukraine and Russia. Sources claim discussions focus on ending the ongoing conflict while navigating geopolitical challenges. The move could have major implications for U.S. foreign policy, Ukraine’s sovereignty, and regional stability.

Trump Team Secretly Negotiating Ukraine Peace Deal with Russia

After multiple visuals of tech billionaire Elon Musk surfaced showing at the White House alongside the US President and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday, it is being signalled and speculated that the relationship between both is repairing. This marks a second public sighting together since a bitter feud earlier this year.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Trump pats Musk while entering White House dinner with MBS <a href="https://t.co/D0ynq9zoJi">pic.twitter.com/D0ynq9zoJi</a>&mdash; Viory Video (@vioryvideo) <a href="https://twitter.com/vioryvideo/status/1990945893881647553?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The invitation for a candlelit dinner by Trump followed just months after Elon Musk publicly demanded the impeachment of Trump and indicated that the president was linked to the case involving sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Meanwhile, before the fallout, Musk had been one of the biggest supporters of Trump, who supported and funded the presidential election.&nbsp;He also emerged as a significant adviser for the Trump administration, heading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and overseeing cuts to federal funding and jobs as soon as the US president came to power. But soon, the relationship between them quickly soured.&nbsp;Following this, Musk criticised Trump’s expansive tax-and-spending legislation as reckless and announced plans to form a new political party. In response, Trump threatened to withdraw federal subsidies that benefit the companies of Musk.<h3>Elon Musk's handshake at a September memorial for Charlie Kirk</h3>Analysts indicated that the clash, coupled with Musk’s shift toward hard-right political messaging, hurt the brand perception, sales, and stock value of Tesla. Since then, the two have rarely appeared together. Their most recent public encounter was a brief handshake at a September memorial for conservative activist Charlie Kirk.&nbsp;Trump is now hosting Saudi Arabia’s de facto leader as the kingdom works to repair its international reputation and strengthen ties with the US. Also present at the dinner were Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-calls-jeff-bezos-a-copycat-after-amazon-founder-launched-6-2b-ai-startup-prometheus-1763445449642">Elon Musk calls Jeff Bezos a ‘copycat’ after Amazon founder launches $6.2B AI startup ‘Prometheus’</a>

The invitation for a candlelit dinner by Trump followed just months after Elon Musk publicly demanded the impeachment of Trump and indicated that the president was linked to the case involving sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

After multiple visuals of tech billionaire Elon Musk surfaced showing at the White House alongside the US President and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday, it is being signalled and speculated that the relationship between both is repairing. This marks a second public sighting together since a bitter feud earlier this year.

The invitation for a candlelit dinner by Trump followed just months after Elon Musk publicly demanded the impeachment of Trump and indicated that the president was linked to the case involving sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Trump pats Musk while entering White House for dinner with MBS: Is the bromance back? — WATCH

Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo attended the black-tie dinner on Tuesday (Nov 18) night at the White House hosted by US President Donald Trump for Saudi Arabia crown price Mohammed Bin Salman. Ronaldo, one of the best ever to play the game, currently plays for Al Nassr in Saudi Pro League and has become the face of modernaisation in the country - an initiative by the Saudi crown price and de facto leader. This is Ronaldo's first known US visit since 2016.<h2>Trump says son Barron respects him more after meeting Ronaldo</h2>President Trump, told the dinner guests at the White House while turning to Ronaldo: “My son is a big fan of Ronaldo. And Baron (Trump) got to meet him, and I think he respects his father a little bit more now, just the fact that I introduced you.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Football icon and Al-Nassr club&#39;s Cristiano Ronaldo attends White House dinner honouring Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CristianoRonaldo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CristianoRonaldo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DonaldTrump?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DonaldTrump</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SaudiArabia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SaudiArabia</a> <a href="https://t.co/7D6i7xtfQe">pic.twitter.com/7D6i7xtfQe</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1991044447333986382?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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Along with Ronaldo, tech billionaire Elon Musk also attended the event. This was the first time Musk was at White House since quitting his role in Trump admin as the head of Department for Government Efficiency (Doge) in April earlier this year.

Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo attended the black-tie dinner on Tuesday (Nov 18) night at the White House hosted by US President Donald Trump for Saudi Arabia crown price Mohammed Bin Salman. Ronaldo, one of the best ever to play the game, currently plays for Al Nassr in Saudi Pro League and has become the face of modernaisation in the country - an initiative by the Saudi crown price and de facto leader. This is Ronaldo's first known US visit since 2016. Trump says son Barron respects him more after meeting Ronaldo President Trump, told the dinner guests at the White House while turning to Ronaldo: “My son is a big fan of Ronaldo. And Baron (Trump) got to meet him, and I think he respects his father a little bit more now, just the fact that I introduced you.”

Along with Ronaldo, tech billionaire Elon Musk also attended the event. This was the first time Musk was at White House since quitting his role in Trump admin as the head of Department for Government Efficiency (Doge) in April earlier this year.

Trump earns 'little more' respect from son for introduction to Ronaldo at White House dinner for Saudi crown prince Salman

President Donald Trump says the U.S. is negotiating with Saudi Arabia on potential exports of advanced semiconductor chips. The talks signal deepening tech and defense ties between Washington and Riyadh as global competition for chip dominance intensifies.

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President Donald Trump is openly floating replacements for federal reserve chair Jerome Powell. And says he has already made up his mind about who he wants in the job. Trump made the remarks during an oval office meeting, sharply criticising Powell while hinting at 'surprising names' on his shortlist.


Trump Eyes New Leaders for Federal Reserve Chair and Board

California Governor Gavin Newsom wasted no time turning Donald Trump's latest outburst into political ammo. As a video of Trump telling a female reporter "quiet, piggy" after she pressed him on the unreleased Jeffrey Epstein files went viral, the California governor's press office fired back with a series of mocking posts on X. Many of the pictures are AI-generated, each more humiliating than the next.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/trump-insults-woman-journalist-calls-her-piggy-as-epstein-questions-hit-nerve-watch-viral-video-1763519933553">Trump insults woman journalist, calls her 'piggy' as Epstein questions hit nerve. Watch viral video</a><h2>'Quiet, piggy'</h2>The first images poking fun at Trump's weight were posted on Tuesday (Nov 18) afternoon. One showed Trump at the Iowa State Fair in 2015, mid-bite into a pork chop. The caption reused Trump’s own words, 'quiet, piggy', flipping the insult back at him. The next image looked AI-generated, exaggerating Trump’s weight and dressing him in a white Trump-brand polo and red MAGA hat.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark" data-dnt="true" align="center">Quiet, piggy. <a href="https://t.co/6SoDFCEKYA">pic.twitter.com/6SoDFCEKYA</a>&mdash; Governor Newsom Press Office (@GovPressOffice) <a href="https://twitter.com/GovPressOffice/status/1990826557477445634?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 18, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-upgrades-saudi-arabia-to-major-non-nato-ally-status-as-mbs-gets-red-carpet-welcome-1763514788550">Trump upgrades Saudi Arabia to major non-NATO ally status as MBS gets red carpet welcome</a>Then came another edited photo, this one showing Trump shovelling spaghetti into his mouth while King Charles delivered a speech during the president’s second state visit to the UK.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark" data-dnt="true" align="center">Quiet, piggy. <a href="https://t.co/JwQEITStec">pic.twitter.com/JwQEITStec</a>&mdash; Governor Newsom Press Office (@GovPressOffice) <a href="https://twitter.com/GovPressOffice/status/1990836234089082960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 18, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The thread kept going, each image riffing on the same theme. Several doctored photos portrayed Trump with pig-like features or even a pig’s body.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark" data-dnt="true" align="center">Quiet, piggy. <a href="https://t.co/4XjIjBBIXS">https://t.co/4XjIjBBIXS</a>&mdash; Governor Newsom Press Office (@GovPressOffice) <a href="https://twitter.com/GovPressOffice/status/1990945889805021647?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 19, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark" data-dnt="true" align="center"><a href="https://t.co/GjfGBjFoi5">pic.twitter.com/GjfGBjFoi5</a>&mdash; Governor Newsom Press Office (@GovPressOffice) <a href="https://twitter.com/GovPressOffice/status/1990855514549596642?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 18, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark" data-dnt="true" align="center">Quiet, piggy. <a href="https://t.co/U49i1KP21E">pic.twitter.com/U49i1KP21E</a>&mdash; Governor Newsom Press Office (@GovPressOffice) <a href="https://twitter.com/GovPressOffice/status/1990851024354226345?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 18, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark" data-dnt="true" align="center">Quiet, piggy. <a href="https://t.co/NRmQLMtc7U">pic.twitter.com/NRmQLMtc7U</a>&mdash; Governor Newsom Press Office (@GovPressOffice) <a href="https://twitter.com/GovPressOffice/status/1990846936740712666?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 18, 2025</a></blockquote>
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One final post used a real, unedited photo of Trump from 1992, taken at a social event where he and Epstein were seen together. Newsom's office labelled it "piggies".

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark" data-dnt="true" align="center">Piggies <a href="https://t.co/DJ5PRu92EW">pic.twitter.com/DJ5PRu92EW</a>&mdash; Governor Newsom Press Office (@GovPressOffice) <a href="https://twitter.com/GovPressOffice/status/1990862569276657727?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 18, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h2>Why is Newsom calling Trump 'piggy'?</h2>The posts were a direct response to a shocking moment that has gone viral. The exchange happened aboard Air Force One last Friday (Nov 14) but surfaced only after the White House posted a video on Monday. In it, Trump turns toward an off-camera reporter and snaps, "quiet, quiet, piggy," while wagging his finger. Bloomberg reporter Catherine Lucey was later identified as the target of the remark. She had asked why the president would not release the Epstein documents "if there's nothing incriminating in the files." The clip drew immediate outrage for its gendered tone, with CNN anchor Jake Tapper, among others, calling the comment disgusting and completely unacceptable. Watch the video here:&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark" data-dnt="true" align="center">“Quiet. Quiet, Piggy.” Trump completely loses it at a female reporter who asked about the Epstein files. What a disgusting man. <a href="https://t.co/dhS4IJ1KC6">pic.twitter.com/dhS4IJ1KC6</a>&mdash; Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) <a href="https://twitter.com/RpsAgainstTrump/status/1990784782821962127?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 18, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Trump has a long record of this. He once called Rosie O’Donnell a fat pig and publicly mocked Miss Universe winner Alicia Machado as "Miss Piggy" when he co-owned the organisation. Machado later described feeling scared and humiliated by his behaviour, recalling how he would yell at her and comment on her weight.

Gavin Newsom mocked Trump online after the president called a woman reporter "quiet, piggy." Newsom’s team posted real and AI-edited images exaggerating Trump’s weight, flipping the insult back at him. Scroll down for the pictures.

California Governor Gavin Newsom wasted no time turning Donald Trump's latest outburst into political ammo. As a video of Trump telling a female reporter "quiet, piggy" after she pressed him on the unreleased Jeffrey Epstein files went viral, the California governor's press office fired back with a series of mocking posts on X. Many of the pictures are AI-generated, each more humiliating than the next. Also read | Trump insults woman journalist, calls her 'piggy' as Epstein questions hit nerve. Watch viral video 'Quiet, piggy' The first images poking fun at Trump's weight were posted on Tuesday (Nov 18) afternoon. One showed Trump at the Iowa State Fair in 2015, mid-bite into a pork chop. The caption reused Trump’s own words, 'quiet, piggy', flipping the insult back at him. The next image looked AI-generated, exaggerating Trump’s weight and dressing him in a white Trump-brand polo and red MAGA hat.

Gavin Newsom mocked Trump online after the president called a woman reporter "quiet, piggy." Newsom’s team posted real and AI-edited images exaggerating Trump’s weight, flipping the insult back at him. Scroll down for the pictures.

Gavin Newsom flips 'quiet, piggy' insult on Trump, trolls POTUS with humiliating pictures. Check them out HERE

President Donald Trump opened a new front in his long-running feud with the press, as he aimed at women reporters, insulting one by calling her "piggy" and calling another “disrespectful”. A video of the first interaction has gone viral on social media, with people slamming the United States president for his disrespectful behaviour towards women and the press. What set this disturbing interaction off was a subject Trump has been trying to dodge for months, the release of Jeffrey Epstein’s files and the questions around who is named in them.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/khashoggi-s-widow-slams-trump-for-defending-mbs-over-journalist-s-murder-demands-apology-from-saudi-prince-1763511363926">Khashoggi’s widow slams Trump for defending MBS over journalist's murder, demands apology from Saudi prince</a><h2>What happened?</h2>The first exchange happened aboard Air Force One last Friday but surfaced only on Monday after the White House posted a video of the gaggle. In it, Trump turns toward an off-camera reporter and snaps, "quiet, quiet, piggy," while wagging his finger. Bloomberg reporter Catherine Lucey was later identified as the target of the remark. She had asked why the president would not release the Epstein documents "if there's nothing incriminating in the files." The clip drew immediate outrage, with CNN anchor Jake Tapper among others calling the comment disgusting and completely unacceptable.Watch the video here:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark" data-dnt="true" align="center">“Quiet. Quiet, Piggy.” Trump completely loses it at a female reporter who asked about the Epstein files. What a disgusting man. <a href="https://t.co/dhS4IJ1KC6">pic.twitter.com/dhS4IJ1KC6</a>&mdash; Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) <a href="https://twitter.com/RpsAgainstTrump/status/1990784782821962127?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The moment echoed Trump’s history of using gendered insults against women who challenge him. He once called TV personality Rosie O’Donnell a "fat pig", and Miss Universe Alicia Machado has also shared how Trump taunted her with the nickname Miss Piggy when she gained weight after winning her title. She recalled him belittling her looks and shouting at her in public, calling her "Miss Piggy", saying she felt intimidated by his behaviour. During Trump's 2016 presidential campaign, Machado revealed that Trump "was overwhelming, I was so scared of him...He'd yell at me all the time. He'd tell me, 'You look ugly,' or 'You look fat.' Sometimes he'd play with me and say, 'Hello, Miss Piggy'."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/newlyweds-stunned-as-trump-crashes-mar-a-lago-wedding-rants-about-getting-into-heaven-watch-video-1763369281472">Newlyweds stunned as Trump crashes Mar-a-Lago wedding, rants about getting into heaven. Watch video</a><h2>Question about killed journalist 'disrespect'?</h2>On Tuesday (Nov 18), the tension spilled into the Oval Office during a high-profile visit by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. ABC News correspondent Mary Bruce pressed Trump on whether his business ties to Saudi Arabia posed a conflict of interest. She then turned to the crown prince with a pointed question about the killing of Jamal Khashoggi, quoting US intelligence findings that he approved the operation.Trump’s reaction was instant. He interrupted, branded ABC "fake news", and accused the network of being "one of the worst in the business". He also scolded Bruce for embarrassing his guest and repeated his claim that the crown prince knew nothing about the murder, despite the intelligence assessment made public in 2021.The temperature rose again when Bruce circled back to the Epstein files. Congress had just voted to order their release. Trump snapped that he disliked her attitude, declared that "It's not the question that I mind. It's your attitude. I think you are a terrible reporter," before shutting her down completely with a final line, "no more questions from you".

Trump sparked outrage after calling a woman reporter "piggy" when pressed about the Epstein files. Later in the Oval Office, he clashed again with another reporter, accusing her of being disrespectful and shutting down her questions on Jamal Khashoggi and the files. Watch viral video here.

President Donald Trump opened a new front in his long-running feud with the press, as he aimed at women reporters, insulting one by calling her "piggy" and calling another “disrespectful”. A video of the first interaction has gone viral on social media, with people slamming the United States president for his disrespectful behaviour towards women and the press. What set this disturbing interaction off was a subject Trump has been trying to dodge for months, the release of Jeffrey Epstein’s files and the questions around who is named in them. Also read | Khashoggi’s widow slams Trump for defending MBS over journalist's murder, demands apology from Saudi prince What happened? The first exchange happened aboard Air Force One last Friday but surfaced only on Monday after the White House posted a video of the gaggle. In it, Trump turns toward an off-camera reporter and snaps, "quiet, quiet, piggy," while wagging his finger. Bloomberg reporter Catherine Lucey was later identified as the target of the remark. She had asked why the president would not release the Epstein documents "if there's nothing incriminating in the files." The clip drew immediate outrage, with CNN anchor Jake Tapper among others calling the comment disgusting and completely unacceptable. Watch the video here:

Trump sparked outrage after calling a woman reporter "piggy" when pressed about the Epstein files. Later in the Oval Office, he clashed again with another reporter, accusing her of being disrespectful and shutting down her questions on Jamal Khashoggi and the files. Watch viral video here.

Trump insults woman journalist, calls her 'piggy' as Epstein questions hit nerve. Watch viral video

The Saudi Crown Prince’s visit to the White House marks a major moment in U.S.–Saudi relations. From security cooperation to energy strategy and regional diplomacy, this meeting could reshape global politics. In this video, we break down what was discussed, why it matters, and what the visit signals for the Middle East and U.S. foreign policy moving forward. 


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US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Nov 18) announced that he was designating Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally. He made the announcement as he hosted Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for a gala dinner at the White House. "Tonight, I'm pleased to announce that we're taking our military cooperation to even greater heights by formally designating Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally, which is something that is very important to them," Trump said.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/khashoggi-s-widow-slams-trump-for-defending-mbs-over-journalist-s-murder-demands-apology-from-saudi-prince-1763511363926">Khashoggi’s widow slams Trump for defending MBS over journalist's murder, demands apology from Saudi prince</a><h2>A 'secret' revealed?</h2>Speaking to the press, as he hosted MBS for a dinner at the White House, the POTUS added that he was revealing it publicly for the first time. He claimed that "they wanted to keep a little secret for tonight". Only 19 countries currently hold the designation, which grants closer security, intelligence and defence cooperation with the United States. The designation is a symbol of a strong relationship and allows for enhanced military and financial advantages; however, it is not a treaty and can be revoked.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-they-ve-been-a-great-ally-trump-teases-f-35-jet-sale-to-saudi-arabia-a-day-before-mohammed-bin-salman-meeting-1763433097070">'They've been a great ally': Trump teases F-35 jet sale to Saudi Arabia a day before Mohammed bin Salman meeting</a><h2>Trump woos Saudi prince</h2>During what was MBS's first Washington visit in years, Trump pulled out all the stops to impress the Saudi royal, giving Prince Mohammed a flyby featuring the coveted, US-made F-35 stealth fighters, and thundering cannon fire. The flattery continued inside the Oval Office, as Trump called the Saudi a "very good friend" and hailed him as being "incredible, in terms of human rights, and everything else."Washington and Riyadh later signed a host of deals, including a civil nuclear cooperation agreement that the White House said would last decades. Trump also approved a "major defense sale package" which includes "future deliveries" of F-35s. The two nations also agreed to share AI technology “while protecting US technology from foreign influence.”

US President Donald Trump announced that the US will designate Saudi Arabia as a major non NATO ally while hosting Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House.

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Nov 18) announced that he was designating Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally. He made the announcement as he hosted Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for a gala dinner at the White House. "Tonight, I'm pleased to announce that we're taking our military cooperation to even greater heights by formally designating Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally, which is something that is very important to them," Trump said. Also read | Khashoggi’s widow slams Trump for defending MBS over journalist's murder, demands apology from Saudi prince A 'secret' revealed? Speaking to the press, as he hosted MBS for a dinner at the White House, the POTUS added that he was revealing it publicly for the first time. He claimed that "they wanted to keep a little secret for tonight". Only 19 countries currently hold the designation, which grants closer security, intelligence and defence cooperation with the United States. The designation is a symbol of a strong relationship and allows for enhanced military and financial advantages; however, it is not a treaty and can be revoked. Also read | 'They've been a great ally': Trump teases F-35 jet sale to Saudi Arabia a day before Mohammed bin Salman meeting Trump woos Saudi prince During what was MBS's first Washington visit in years, Trump pulled out all the stops to impress the Saudi royal, giving Prince Mohammed a flyby featuring the coveted, US-made F-35 stealth fighters, and thundering cannon fire. The flattery continued inside the Oval Office, as Trump called the Saudi a "very good friend" and hailed him as being "incredible, in terms of human rights, and everything else." Washington and Riyadh later signed a host of deals, including a civil nuclear cooperation agreement that the White House said would last decades. Trump also approved a "major defense sale package" which includes "future deliveries" of F-35s. The two nations also agreed to share AI technology “while protecting US technology from foreign influence.”

US President Donald Trump announced that the US will designate Saudi Arabia as a major non NATO ally while hosting Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House.

Trump upgrades Saudi Arabia to major non-NATO ally status as MBS gets red carpet welcome

Jamal Khashoggi's widow Hanan Elatr Khashoggi on Tuesday (Nov 18) lashed out at US President Donald Trump for defending her late husband's alleged murderer, the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, as the two leaders met at the White House. Khashoggi, a Washington Post opinions journalist, was murdered in 2018 inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. Hanan Elatr Khashoggi, who married him in Virginia months before his killing, on Tuesday, said there was "no justification" for the crime and urged the crown prince to meet her and take responsibility.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-he-knew-nothing-trump-sides-with-mbs-on-journalist-khashoggi-s-murder-saudi-crown-prince-calls-it-huge-mistake-1763489718444">‘He knew nothing’: Trump sides with MBS on journalist Khashoggi’s murder</a><h2>What did the journalist's widow say?</h2>Elatr Khashoggi said the crown prince's expression of regret at the White House rang hollow. "The Crown Prince said he was sorry so he should meet me, apologize and compensate me for the murder of my husband," she wrote. In a statement on X, she wrote that Jamal had been a transparent and brave man whose views on press freedom angered many, but that "there is no justification to murder my husband." She reiterated her demanded that the crown prince apologise in person.&nbsp;<img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20251119/image-1763513112161.png">Hanan had previously sent a letter to Trump and first lady Melania Trump asking for help in securing her husband’s remains and financial redress.This comes as when asked about the murder during the prince’s Oval Office visit, Trump defended Mohammed bin Salman, insisting he "knew nothing about that" and suggesting Khashoggi was "extremely controversial." He added, "a lot of people didn’t like that gentleman".Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-they-ve-been-a-great-ally-trump-teases-f-35-jet-sale-to-saudi-arabia-a-day-before-mohammed-bin-salman-meeting-1763433097070">'They've been a great ally': Trump teases F-35 jet sale to Saudi Arabia a day before Mohammed bin Salman meeting</a><h2>Trump snaps at journalist, defends MBS</h2>During the Saudi prince's White House visit, Trump also snapped at an ABC News reporter who pressed MBS on why Americans should trust him, dismissing the network as "fake news" and scolding the journalist for :embarrassing our guest."The moment marked a stark contrast with the 2021 US intelligence assessment that concluded the crown prince had ordered the operation that killed Khashoggi.&nbsp;

Jamal Khashoggi’s widow slammed Trump for defending Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during his White House visit. She said there was no excuse for the 2018 murder and demanded that MBS must meet her and apologise.

Jamal Khashoggi's widow Hanan Elatr Khashoggi on Tuesday (Nov 18) lashed out at US President Donald Trump for defending her late husband's alleged murderer, the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, as the two leaders met at the White House. Khashoggi, a Washington Post opinions journalist, was murdered in 2018 inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. Hanan Elatr Khashoggi, who married him in Virginia months before his killing, on Tuesday, said there was "no justification" for the crime and urged the crown prince to meet her and take responsibility. Also read | ‘He knew nothing’: Trump sides with MBS on journalist Khashoggi’s murder What did the journalist's widow say? Elatr Khashoggi said the crown prince's expression of regret at the White House rang hollow. "The Crown Prince said he was sorry so he should meet me, apologize and compensate me for the murder of my husband," she wrote. In a statement on X, she wrote that Jamal had been a transparent and brave man whose views on press freedom angered many, but that "there is no justification to murder my husband." She reiterated her demanded that the crown prince apologise in person. Hanan had previously sent a letter to Trump and first lady Melania Trump asking for help in securing her husband’s remains and financial redress. This comes as when asked about the murder during the prince’s Oval Office visit, Trump defended Mohammed bin Salman, insisting he "knew nothing about that" and suggesting Khashoggi was "extremely controversial." He added, "a lot of people didn’t like that gentleman". Also read | 'They've been a great ally': Trump teases F-35 jet sale to Saudi Arabia a day before Mohammed bin Salman meeting Trump snaps at journalist, defends MBS During the Saudi prince's White House visit, Trump also snapped at an ABC News reporter who pressed MBS on why Americans should trust him, dismissing the network as "fake news" and scolding the journalist for :embarrassing our guest." The moment marked a stark contrast with the 2021 US intelligence assessment that concluded the crown prince had ordered the operation that killed Khashoggi.

Jamal Khashoggi’s widow slammed Trump for defending Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during his White House visit. She said there was no excuse for the 2018 murder and demanded that MBS must meet her and apologise.

Khashoggi’s widow slams Trump for defending MBS over journalist's murder, demands apology from Saudi prince

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrives at the White House to meet US President Donald Trump on Tuesday ( 18 Nov), eight years after his 2017 trip to Washington. The agenda for the meeting between the two leaders is likely to be US-Saudi security ties, weapons deals, trade and investment and Trump’s ambition to have Saudi Arabia join the Abraham Accords and normalise relations with Israel.&nbsp;President Donald Trump laid a red carpet for the Saudi Crown Prince, who is on his first visit to the United States since the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/mbs-in-white-house-donald-trump-welcomes-saudi-prince-with-fighter-jets-flying-over-see-pics-1763484317828/1763484317830">MBS in White House: Donald Trump welcomes Saudi Prince with fighter jets flying over | See pics</a> The crown prince was also welcomed with a military flypast featuring an F-35 stealth fighter that Washington will sell to Riyadh. Cannon fire and a parade of horses also greeted the Saudi prince as Trump looked to strengthen an alliance and a personal bond with the key Middle Eastern ally.&nbsp;&nbsp;Cristiano Ronaldo, who plays in Saudi Arabia’s football league, will attend the Gala Day events at the White House, as reported by AFP.&nbsp;Following the meeting between the two leaders, Saudi Arabia announced that it will invest up to $1 trillion in the United States, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told US President Donald Trump during their meeting at the White House on Tuesday.&nbsp;"I believe, Mr President, in today and tomorrow, we can announce that we are going to increase that $600 billion to almost $1 trillion for investment, real investment, and real opportunity," the prince said as he appeared with Trump in front of reporters at the Oval Office.&nbsp;"Now, you're saying to me now that the $600 billion will be $1 trillion?" Trump said, to which the Saudi royal replied: "Definitely."&nbsp;On the subject of normalising relationship with Israel, Trump said, "We've had a very good talk on the Abraham Accords... I think you have a very good feeling toward the Abraham Accords."&nbsp; To which the crown prince replied, "Yes, definitely, Mr President. We want peace for the Israelis, we want peace for the Palestinians."&nbsp;The Saudi de facto leader has built close ties with President Trump and his family over the years. The US president was accorded a grand welcome and $600 billion investment pledges when he chose Saudi Arabia as the first foreign country he visited in his second term in May. Riyadh is also expected to announce a multi-billion-dollar investment in &nbsp;AI infrastructure in the United States on Tuesday.&nbsp;Trump is expected to push the crown prince to normalise relations with Israel as part of the widening scope of the Abraham Accords he signed with Middle Eastern countries during his first term.&nbsp;Also Read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-they-ve-been-a-great-ally-trump-teases-f-35-jet-sale-to-saudi-arabia-a-day-before-mohammed-bin-salman-meeting-1763433097070"> 'They've been a great ally': Trump teases F-35 jet sale to Saudi Arabia a day before Mohammed bin Salman meeting</a>&nbsp;The 40-year-old prince is expected to pursue his own priorities, pressing for stronger US security assurances after Israel’s September strikes on Qatar, a close American ally that unsettled the Gulf region. In addition to F-35 fighter jets, Riyadh aims to secure advanced air and missile-defence systems and will push aggressively for access to cutting-edge chips essential for its AI ambitions, according to experts.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The agenda for the meeting between the two leaders is likely to be US-Saudi security ties, weapons deals, trade and investment and Trump’s ambition to have Saudi Arabia join the Abraham Accords and normalise relations with Israel.

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrives at the White House to meet US President Donald Trump on Tuesday ( 18 Nov), eight years after his 2017 trip to Washington. The agenda for the meeting between the two leaders is likely to be US-Saudi security ties, weapons deals, trade and investment and Trump’s ambition to have Saudi Arabia join the Abraham Accords and normalise relations with Israel. President Donald Trump laid a red carpet for the Saudi Crown Prince, who is on his first visit to the United States since the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Also Read: MBS in White House: Donald Trump welcomes Saudi Prince with fighter jets flying over | See pics The crown prince was also welcomed with a military flypast featuring an F-35 stealth fighter that Washington will sell to Riyadh. Cannon fire and a parade of horses also greeted the Saudi prince as Trump looked to strengthen an alliance and a personal bond with the key Middle Eastern ally. Cristiano Ronaldo, who plays in Saudi Arabia’s football league, will attend the Gala Day events at the White House, as reported by AFP. Following the meeting between the two leaders, Saudi Arabia announced that it will invest up to $1 trillion in the United States, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told US President Donald Trump during their meeting at the White House on Tuesday. "I believe, Mr President, in today and tomorrow, we can announce that we are going to increase that $600 billion to almost $1 trillion for investment, real investment, and real opportunity," the prince said as he appeared with Trump in front of reporters at the Oval Office. "Now, you're saying to me now that the $600 billion will be $1 trillion?" Trump said, to which the Saudi royal replied: "Definitely." On the subject of normalising relationship with Israel, Trump said, "We've had a very good talk on the Abraham Accords... I think you have a very good feeling toward the Abraham Accords." To which the crown prince replied, "Yes, definitely, Mr President. We want peace for the Israelis, we want peace for the Palestinians." The Saudi de facto leader has built close ties with President Trump and his family over the years. The US president was accorded a grand welcome and $600 billion investment pledges when he chose Saudi Arabia as the first foreign country he visited in his second term in May. Riyadh is also expected to announce a multi-billion-dollar investment in AI infrastructure in the United States on Tuesday. Trump is expected to push the crown prince to normalise relations with Israel as part of the widening scope of the Abraham Accords he signed with Middle Eastern countries during his first term. Also Read: 'They've been a great ally': Trump teases F-35 jet sale to Saudi Arabia a day before Mohammed bin Salman meeting The 40-year-old prince is expected to pursue his own priorities, pressing for stronger US security assurances after Israel’s September strikes on Qatar, a close American ally that unsettled the Gulf region. In addition to F-35 fighter jets, Riyadh aims to secure advanced air and missile-defence systems and will push aggressively for access to cutting-edge chips essential for its AI ambitions, according to experts.

The agenda for the meeting between the two leaders is likely to be US-Saudi security ties, weapons deals, trade and investment and Trump’s ambition to have Saudi Arabia join the Abraham Accords and normalise relations with Israel.

Working to normalise relations with Israel: Saudi Crown Prince MBS after White House meeting with Trump

In anticipation of the large numbers of fans coming to the USA for the FIFA World Cup 2026, the Trump administrations has announced a new visa system to expedite the requests of ticket holders. The new system, however, does not guarantee a visa, clarified the admin. The USA is hosting the football world cup for the first time since 1994. Along with the US, Canada and Mexico are also the co-host of the quadrennial tournament. There would be more fans in the upcoming edition as it has been expanded to 48 teams instead of the traditional 32 teams.<h2>US introduces new visa system for World Cup ticket holders</h2>Under the new FIFA prioritized appointment scheduling system announced on Monday (Nov 17), the fans with tickets to the US-hosted game will get priority appointment for the visas at the embassies world wide. The US has deployed more than 400 additional consular staff worldwide which has brought the appointment time from an year to 60 days in some countries.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bangladesh-women-skipper-sultana-unnecessarily-drags-harmanpreet-to-defend-allegations-of-beating-up-juniors-1763440366415">Bangladesh skipper Sultana drags Harman in defence of allegations against her</a>“In places, for example, like Brazil and Argentina, you would have [had] over a year to get an appointment. Now you can get [one] in less than two months,” US Secretary of State Rubio said.<h2>Ticket doesn't guarantee a visa</h2>Rubio, however, made it clear that the new fast-tracker system is only to expedite the appointment process and does not guarantee a visa despite having the ticket.“Your ticket is not a visa. It doesn’t guarantee admission to the US,” Rubio said. “It guarantees you an expedited appointment. You’re still going to go through the same vetting. We’re going to do the same vetting as anybody else would get. The only difference here is we’re moving them up in the queue.”The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be played from June 11 to July 19 in 16 cities across the US, Canada and Mexico with 11 of those 16 venues being in the United States.

Under the new FIFA prioritized appointment scheduling system announced on Monday (Nov 17), the fans with tickets to the US-hosted game will get priority appointment for the visas at the embassies world wide.

In anticipation of the large numbers of fans coming to the USA for the FIFA World Cup 2026, the Trump administrations has announced a new visa system to expedite the requests of ticket holders. The new system, however, does not guarantee a visa, clarified the admin. The USA is hosting the football world cup for the first time since 1994. Along with the US, Canada and Mexico are also the co-host of the quadrennial tournament. There would be more fans in the upcoming edition as it has been expanded to 48 teams instead of the traditional 32 teams. US introduces new visa system for World Cup ticket holders Under the new FIFA prioritized appointment scheduling system announced on Monday (Nov 17), the fans with tickets to the US-hosted game will get priority appointment for the visas at the embassies world wide. The US has deployed more than 400 additional consular staff worldwide which has brought the appointment time from an year to 60 days in some countries. Also Read - Bangladesh skipper Sultana drags Harman in defence of allegations against her “In places, for example, like Brazil and Argentina, you would have [had] over a year to get an appointment. Now you can get [one] in less than two months,” US Secretary of State Rubio said. Ticket doesn't guarantee a visa Rubio, however, made it clear that the new fast-tracker system is only to expedite the appointment process and does not guarantee a visa despite having the ticket. “Your ticket is not a visa. It doesn’t guarantee admission to the US,” Rubio said. “It guarantees you an expedited appointment. You’re still going to go through the same vetting. We’re going to do the same vetting as anybody else would get. The only difference here is we’re moving them up in the queue.” The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be played from June 11 to July 19 in 16 cities across the US, Canada and Mexico with 11 of those 16 venues being in the United States.

Under the new FIFA prioritized appointment scheduling system announced on Monday (Nov 17), the fans with tickets to the US-hosted game will get priority appointment for the visas at the embassies world wide.

US announces new visa system for FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket holders, insists 'no guarantees'

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed openness to talks with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro﻿, signaling a potential shift in the longstanding strained relations between the two countries. 


U.S. President Donald Trump Open to Talks with Venezuelan Leader Maduro 

Thomas Crooks, the man who was arrested for the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, used they/them pronouns and had a “muscle mommy” fetish, according to a report carried by the New York Post, citing sources. He had secret social media accounts where he posted threats of political violence and violent art. According to the report, Crooks had an interest in female bodybuilders and searched for videos of muscular women. The latest revelations were made after new details on his online activity emerged on Monday (Nov 17). The Post reported that Crooks likely had two accounts on DeviantArt, one of which linked to Crooks shared just one post. He reposted an image of a muscular female bodybuilder and a smaller man in his underwear. His YouTube search history showed multiple searches for muscular women and female bodybuilders.&nbsp;The DeviantArt account also mentions the pronouns as They/Them. However, it is unclear whether Crooks identified as transgender. His other social media activity shows a growing interest in violent content, as he posted radical comments and artwork. The publication stated that the sources used publicly available research tools to link multiple email addresses to Crooks. Based on this, they were able to find usernames associated with those emails on YouTube, Snapchat, PayPal, Discord, Chess.com, Quora, and DeviantArt.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thomas-crooks-talked-to-himself-was-mentally-unravelling-in-weeks-before-attempting-to-kill-donald-trump-report-1749528647463">Thomas Crooks 'talked to himself', was 'mentally unravelling', in weeks before attempting to kill Donald Trump: Report</a>&nbsp;According to the report, his early social media posts show he supported Trump. One of his comments under an MSNBC clip from July 2019 reads, “Everyone of the trump hating democrats deserve to have their heads chopped of and put on steaks for the world to see what happens when you f–k with America [sic]." &nbsp;Several of his comments and posts were violently antisemitic and racist, especially targeting Hispanic immigrants.&nbsp;<h2>Crooks turned anti-Trump during Covid pandemic</h2>He also quoted Chinese communist dictator Mao Zedong in several comments, supposedly admitting he would use an assault rifle against political opponents. “The only true political power comes from the barrel of a gun,” he wrote. However, his views on Trump seem to have taken a turn during the COVID-19 pandemic, as he believed the president did not put timely social distancing mandates in place and was reluctant to ban social gatherings. He wrote in YouTube comments in 2020 that Trump was "too slow and everything he’s doing now should have been done."&nbsp;He also started posting violent art around this time. He also searched for how to fire an AR-15 “as fast as possible,” and about how to make a fertiliser bomb and a Molotov cocktail. Crooks tried to kill Trump on July 13, 2024, at an election rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, taking a shot at him from the top of a building. The bullet grazed Trump's ear, leaving him bleeding.

The man who tried to assassinate Donald Trump in 2024 had a fetish for “muscular female bodybuilders” and possibly started harbouring anger for him during the pandemic. His posts are full of violence and searches for fertiliser bombs and Molotov cocktails.

Thomas Crooks, the man who was arrested for the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, used they/them pronouns and had a “muscle mommy” fetish, according to a report carried by the New York Post, citing sources. He had secret social media accounts where he posted threats of political violence and violent art. According to the report, Crooks had an interest in female bodybuilders and searched for videos of muscular women. The latest revelations were made after new details on his online activity emerged on Monday (Nov 17). The Post reported that Crooks likely had two accounts on DeviantArt, one of which linked to Crooks shared just one post. He reposted an image of a muscular female bodybuilder and a smaller man in his underwear. His YouTube search history showed multiple searches for muscular women and female bodybuilders. The DeviantArt account also mentions the pronouns as They/Them. However, it is unclear whether Crooks identified as transgender. His other social media activity shows a growing interest in violent content, as he posted radical comments and artwork. The publication stated that the sources used publicly available research tools to link multiple email addresses to Crooks. Based on this, they were able to find usernames associated with those emails on YouTube, Snapchat, PayPal, Discord, Chess.com, Quora, and DeviantArt. Also Read: Thomas Crooks 'talked to himself', was 'mentally unravelling', in weeks before attempting to kill Donald Trump: Report According to the report, his early social media posts show he supported Trump. One of his comments under an MSNBC clip from July 2019 reads, “Everyone of the trump hating democrats deserve to have their heads chopped of and put on steaks for the world to see what happens when you f–k with America [sic]." Several of his comments and posts were violently antisemitic and racist, especially targeting Hispanic immigrants. Crooks turned anti-Trump during Covid pandemic He also quoted Chinese communist dictator Mao Zedong in several comments, supposedly admitting he would use an assault rifle against political opponents. “The only true political power comes from the barrel of a gun,” he wrote. However, his views on Trump seem to have taken a turn during the COVID-19 pandemic, as he believed the president did not put timely social distancing mandates in place and was reluctant to ban social gatherings. He wrote in YouTube comments in 2020 that Trump was "too slow and everything he’s doing now should have been done." He also started posting violent art around this time. He also searched for how to fire an AR-15 “as fast as possible,” and about how to make a fertiliser bomb and a Molotov cocktail. Crooks tried to kill Trump on July 13, 2024, at an election rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, taking a shot at him from the top of a building. The bullet grazed Trump's ear, leaving him bleeding.

The man who tried to assassinate Donald Trump in 2024 had a fetish for “muscular female bodybuilders” and possibly started harbouring anger for him during the pandemic. His posts are full of violence and searches for fertiliser bombs and Molotov cocktails.

Thomas Crooks has 'muscle mommy' fetish, likely became Trump hater during Covid: Report

Donald Trump on Monday announced that he would be “OK” with the US carrying out strikes inside Mexico if that’s what it took to curb narcotics entering the country. Speaking to reporters at the White House, he argued that drug trafficking has become so destructive that extraordinary steps should be on the table. When asked directly if he would authorise a US counter drug operation on Mexican soil, Trump said, “Would I launch strikes in Mexico to stop drugs? It's OK with me. Whatever we have to do to stop drugs”.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/newlyweds-stunned-as-trump-crashes-mar-a-lago-wedding-rants-about-getting-into-heaven-watch-video-1763369281472">Newlyweds stunned as Trump crashes Mar-a-Lago wedding, rants about getting into heaven. Watch video</a><h2>So, is the US going to strike Mexico?</h2>Even as he said, he was “OK” with striking inside Mexico, Trump insisted he wasn’t announcing anything, but said he would be “proud” to take such action, “because we're going to save millions of lives by doing it.”Pressed on whether he would only act with Mexico’s permission, Trump refused to give a straight answer and said he “wouldn’t answer that question.” However, he insisted that he has been in contact with Mexican officials and that they know “how I stand.”Trump then claimed the US has mapped out cartel networks down to the last detail. “We’ve stopped the waterways, but we know every route. We know every route, we know the addresses of every drug lord,” he said. “We know their address, we know their front door. We know everything about every one of them. They’re killing our people. That’s like a war. Would I do it? I’d be proud to.”Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/un-endorses-trump-s-20-point-gaza-peace-plan-which-hamas-says-ignores-political-and-humanitarian-demands-and-rights-of-palestinians-1763425275999">UN endorses Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan which Hamas says does not meet Palestinians' rights</a>Previously, NBC News reported that the administration has been weighing a new strategy that would involve sending US troops and intelligence teams into Mexico to go after cartel leaders. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, meanwhile, has been firm that no foreign military action will happen without her government’s approval.

Donald Trump said he’d be OK with US strikes inside Mexico to curb drug trafficking, calling cartels a war level threat. He stopped short of announcing action but claimed the US has mapped cartel networks.

Donald Trump on Monday announced that he would be “OK” with the US carrying out strikes inside Mexico if that’s what it took to curb narcotics entering the country. Speaking to reporters at the White House, he argued that drug trafficking has become so destructive that extraordinary steps should be on the table. When asked directly if he would authorise a US counter drug operation on Mexican soil, Trump said, “Would I launch strikes in Mexico to stop drugs? It's OK with me. Whatever we have to do to stop drugs”. Also read | Newlyweds stunned as Trump crashes Mar-a-Lago wedding, rants about getting into heaven. Watch video So, is the US going to strike Mexico? Even as he said, he was “OK” with striking inside Mexico, Trump insisted he wasn’t announcing anything, but said he would be “proud” to take such action, “because we're going to save millions of lives by doing it.” Pressed on whether he would only act with Mexico’s permission, Trump refused to give a straight answer and said he “wouldn’t answer that question.” However, he insisted that he has been in contact with Mexican officials and that they know “how I stand.” Trump then claimed the US has mapped out cartel networks down to the last detail. “We’ve stopped the waterways, but we know every route. We know every route, we know the addresses of every drug lord,” he said. “We know their address, we know their front door. We know everything about every one of them. They’re killing our people. That’s like a war. Would I do it? I’d be proud to.” Also read | UN endorses Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan which Hamas says does not meet Palestinians' rights Previously, NBC News reported that the administration has been weighing a new strategy that would involve sending US troops and intelligence teams into Mexico to go after cartel leaders. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, meanwhile, has been firm that no foreign military action will happen without her government’s approval.

Donald Trump said he’d be OK with US strikes inside Mexico to curb drug trafficking, calling cartels a war level threat. He stopped short of announcing action but claimed the US has mapped cartel networks.

Trump says he’d be 'proud' if US carries out strikes inside Mexico. Here's why

Gaza: The UN Security Council has approved the Trump administration’s comprehensive 20-point Gaza peace plan, authorizing an international stabilization force and establishing a transitional governing board for Gaza until 2027.


Gaza: UN Security Council Approves Trump’s Controversial Gaza Peace Plan  

US President Donald Trump on Monday (Nov 17) said that the US might offer F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia. His statement comes ahead of a key talk with Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House on Tuesday. Pressed on if the US would agree to sell the jets to Saudi Arabia, he said, “We will be doing that. We will be selling F-35s,” adding that “They've been a great ally”.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/newlyweds-stunned-as-trump-crashes-mar-a-lago-wedding-rants-about-getting-into-heaven-watch-video-1763369281472">Newlyweds stunned as Trump crashes Mar-a-Lago wedding, rants about getting into heaven. Watch video</a><h2>Why does this matter?</h2>Right now, Israel is the sole operator of the F-35 in the Middle East, which gives it a big edge. However, Riyadh has long sought to acquire the powerful jets.The US, till now, has only allowed the sale of F-35 jets to its top allies, including some NATO countries and Israel. In 2019, it even kicked Turkey out of the F-35 programme because it purchased a Russian defence system. This was because Washington was worried that Russia could acquire the jet technology through the back door.Meanwhile, behind closed doors, Israeli leaders aren't thrilled about Saudis possibly getting their hands on the same planes, reports AFP. According to the report, Israeli officials have voiced concern despite a push to normalise relations.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/at-least-42-indians-feared-dead-as-umrah-bus-collides-with-diesel-tanker-near-medina-1763355303584">Saudi Arabia bus-tanker collision: At least 42 Indians feared dead as Umrah bus collides with diesel tanker near Medina</a><h2>Trump-Bin Salman trip to include a nuclear treaty?</h2>The trip is expected to bring more than military news. Citing people in the know, AFP reported that Trump and the Saudi royal are also expected to sign a pact on peaceful nuclear cooperation. The kingdom, one of the world’s top producers, insists that it wants to reduce its reliance on crude oil and diversify toward nuclear power, and is looking for advanced US technology available under the "123 agreement". Lawmakers are expected to scrutinise whatever deal comes out. Saudi leaders say nukes aren't the goal. This would be Prince Mohammed's first trip to Washington since 2018, when the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi triggered global outrage and briefly upended ties between the two nations.

US President Donald Trump said the US may sell F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia. This comes ahead of his meeting with Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

US President Donald Trump on Monday (Nov 17) said that the US might offer F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia. His statement comes ahead of a key talk with Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House on Tuesday. Pressed on if the US would agree to sell the jets to Saudi Arabia, he said, “We will be doing that. We will be selling F-35s,” adding that “They've been a great ally”. Also read | Newlyweds stunned as Trump crashes Mar-a-Lago wedding, rants about getting into heaven. Watch video Why does this matter? Right now, Israel is the sole operator of the F-35 in the Middle East, which gives it a big edge. However, Riyadh has long sought to acquire the powerful jets. The US, till now, has only allowed the sale of F-35 jets to its top allies, including some NATO countries and Israel. In 2019, it even kicked Turkey out of the F-35 programme because it purchased a Russian defence system. This was because Washington was worried that Russia could acquire the jet technology through the back door. Meanwhile, behind closed doors, Israeli leaders aren't thrilled about Saudis possibly getting their hands on the same planes, reports AFP. According to the report, Israeli officials have voiced concern despite a push to normalise relations. Also read | Saudi Arabia bus-tanker collision: At least 42 Indians feared dead as Umrah bus collides with diesel tanker near Medina Trump-Bin Salman trip to include a nuclear treaty? The trip is expected to bring more than military news. Citing people in the know, AFP reported that Trump and the Saudi royal are also expected to sign a pact on peaceful nuclear cooperation. The kingdom, one of the world’s top producers, insists that it wants to reduce its reliance on crude oil and diversify toward nuclear power, and is looking for advanced US technology available under the "123 agreement". Lawmakers are expected to scrutinise whatever deal comes out. Saudi leaders say nukes aren't the goal. This would be Prince Mohammed's first trip to Washington since 2018, when the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi triggered global outrage and briefly upended ties between the two nations.

US President Donald Trump said the US may sell F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia. This comes ahead of his meeting with Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

'They've been a great ally': Trump teases F-35 jet sale to Saudi Arabia a day before Mohammed bin Salman meeting

Elon Musk triggered a new controversy on Monday (Nov 17), as the discussion over H‑1B visas captured public attention by claiming that the United States is facing a major shortage of individuals who are capable of undertaking "challenging physical" work. The Billaniore, who himself was once an H1B visa holder, further asserted that America has a shortfall of people who are willing to undergo training for demanding physical work. "America has a major shortage of people who can do challenging physical work or who even wish to train to do so", Musk wrote on X.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">America has a major shortage of people who can do challenging physical work or who even wish to train to do so&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1990125395748802705?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Musk made these remarks in response to Ford CEO's observations in a recent appearance on Office Hours, where he cautioned that the company is facing trouble finding 5,000 mechanic positions, which offer an annual compensation of $120,000, highlighting skill gaps and labour shortages.These comments come at a time when President Donald Trump imposed stricter conditions on the H1B visa programme, making it difficult for job seekers to enter the United States. Beginning September 1, US employers seeking to hire foreign professionals in specialised occupations have to pay $1 lakh supplemental fee for new workers.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/musk-could-become-world-s-first-trillionaire-after-this-move-by-tesla-shareholders-1762486209099">'Super-appreciate it...this is sick': Elon Musk could become world’s first trillionaire after THIS move by Tesla shareholders</a>&nbsp;A congresswoman from Georgia, Marjorie Taylor Greene, is introducing a bill to eliminate the H1-B visa program and take away the pathway it offers to citizenship it offers, forcing individuals to "return home when their visa expires.&nbsp;However, softening his stance since, Trump in an interview said that the United States need specific talents from foreign nations, therefore he is not considering terminating the H1B visa programme completely.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/what-is-amazon-leo-the-e-commerce-platform-to-challenge-elon-musk-s-starlink-in-space-internet-battle-1763279637386">What is Amazon Leo? The e-commerce platform to challenge Elon Musk's Starlink in space-internet battle</a>&nbsp;Elon Musk, on the other hand, had long defended the H-1B visa as "a vital tool for attracting global talent," and advocated that the "H1B makes America strong", he often credited it for helping him and many critical people build companies like Tesla and SpaceX. However, the Tesla CEO called the system broken and voiced the need for reforms.&nbsp;His recent comments triggered a sharp response from social media users, accusing him of underestimating Americans.&nbsp;

As the Trump administration is tightening the H1B process, making it harder for foreign workers to get in, Tesla CEO claimed that the United States is facing a shortage of people who can do demanding physical work.

Elon Musk triggered a new controversy on Monday (Nov 17), as the discussion over H‑1B visas captured public attention by claiming that the United States is facing a major shortage of individuals who are capable of undertaking "challenging physical" work. The Billaniore, who himself was once an H1B visa holder, further asserted that America has a shortfall of people who are willing to undergo training for demanding physical work. "America has a major shortage of people who can do challenging physical work or who even wish to train to do so", Musk wrote on X.

As the Trump administration is tightening the H1B process, making it harder for foreign workers to get in, Tesla CEO claimed that the United States is facing a shortage of people who can do demanding physical work.

America lacks workers for tough jobs, says Elon Musk amid H1B visa row

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