The Trump administration has acknowledged in court that it cancelled hundreds of federal energy grants because they benefited states won by former Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election, according to a report by The New York Times. The admission came in a court filing submitted this month as part of a lawsuit brought by several grant recipients challenging the cancellation of billions of dollars in Biden-era funding.According to the filing, the US Department of Energy (DOE) accepted that the decision to terminate 284 grants was based solely on whether the projects were located in states that voted for Harris and were represented by two Democratic-caucusing senators.<h2>Court filing details selection criteria</h2>An Energy Department lawyer wrote in a July 15 court filing that, with one exception, all of the terminated grants were linked to Democratic-leaning states."With one exception, the 284 terminated grants had a recipient location and/or at least one place of performance in a state that awarded its electoral votes to Kamala Harris in the 2024 election and has two Democratic-caucusing senators," the filing said.The lawyer further stated that the grants were not cancelled because of program performance, statutory concerns, cost reductions or other operational factors."DOE accepts that the inclusion of grants in the October notice tranche was based solely on the political identity of the grant recipient's state, i.e., whether the recipient's location and/or place of performance was in a Blue State or a non-Blue State," the filing said.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trust-trump-he-understands-saudi-psychology-stephen-miller-defends-surprise-israel-condition-in-us-saudi-nuclear-deal-1784941502454">'Trust Trump, he understands Saudi psychology': Stephen Miller defends surprise Israel condition in US-Saudi nuclear deal</a><h2>Nearly all cancelled grants were in Democratic states</h2>According to The New York Times, the Energy Department had initially submitted a list of more than 600 Biden-era grants in both Republican- and Democratic-leaning states for review.However, in October, the White House Office of Management and Budget, led by Director Russ Vought, cancelled 284 grants, 283 of which were located in Democratic-leaning states. The cancelled projects reportedly included electrical grid upgrades and clean hydrogen hub initiatives in California.<h2>Democrats accuse administration of political retaliation</h2>California Governor Gavin Newsom, a frequent critic of President Donald Trump, condemned the revelations in a post on X."The corrupt Trump administration has just admitted to withholding taxpayer dollars from states based on how they voted," Newsom wrote. "Last I checked we were a democracy, not a dictatorship. Where the hell is Congress?"Democratic Senator Patty Murray and Representative Marcy Kaptur also criticised the administration, calling the grant cancellations "outright un-American."

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The corrupt Trump administration has just admitted to withholding taxpayer dollars from states based on how they voted. Last I checked we were a democracy, not a dictatorship. Where the hell is Congress?&mdash; Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) <a href="https://x.com/GavinNewsom/status/2080757386667758011?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 24, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"This administration has now admitted in court what has long been obvious: It terminated nearly 300 cost-cutting energy projects for no reason other than the fact that the states they were in did not vote for the president in the 2024 election," the lawmakers said in a joint statement.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-iran-has-evil-intentions-vows-it-will-never-get-nuclear-weapons-rubio-warns-iran-will-continue-to-pay-a-very-heavy-price-1784857820016">Trump warns Iran has 'evil intentions', vows it will 'never' get nuclear weapons</a>They also accused Energy Secretary Chris Wright of contradicting his earlier testimony before Congress. At a House hearing in June, Wright had denied politics played any role in the cancellations, dismissing such allegations as "bull----.""Secretary Wright swore up and down for months that these project terminations had absolutely nothing to do with politics, and now his lawyers are declaring that, in fact, politics was the only consideration," Murray and Kaptur said.<h2>Energy Department rejects criticism</h2>Despite the court filing, the Energy Department denied that its legal position contradicted previous public statements."There is no contradiction, and any suggestion of a contradiction is a misrepresentation of the court filing," Energy Department spokesperson Ben Dietderich told The New York Times. The lawsuits challenging the grant cancellations are ongoing.

The Trump administration has acknowledged in a court filing that hundreds of federal energy grants were cancelled because they benefited states won by Kamala Harris in the 2024 election, according to a report. BIG revelations below.

The Trump administration has acknowledged in court that it cancelled hundreds of federal energy grants because they benefited states won by former Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election, according to a report by The New York Times. The admission came in a court filing submitted this month as part of a lawsuit brought by several grant recipients challenging the cancellation of billions of dollars in Biden-era funding. According to the filing, the US Department of Energy (DOE) accepted that the decision to terminate 284 grants was based solely on whether the projects were located in states that voted for Harris and were represented by two Democratic-caucusing senators. Court filing details selection criteria An Energy Department lawyer wrote in a July 15 court filing that, with one exception, all of the terminated grants were linked to Democratic-leaning states. "With one exception, the 284 terminated grants had a recipient location and/or at least one place of performance in a state that awarded its electoral votes to Kamala Harris in the 2024 election and has two Democratic-caucusing senators," the filing said. The lawyer further stated that the grants were not cancelled because of program performance, statutory concerns, cost reductions or other operational factors. "DOE accepts that the inclusion of grants in the October notice tranche was based solely on the political identity of the grant recipient's state, i.e., whether the recipient's location and/or place of performance was in a Blue State or a non-Blue State," the filing said. Also read | 'Trust Trump, he understands Saudi psychology': Stephen Miller defends surprise Israel condition in US-Saudi nuclear deal Nearly all cancelled grants were in Democratic states According to The New York Times, the Energy Department had initially submitted a list of more than 600 Biden-era grants in both Republican- and Democratic-leaning states for review. However, in October, the White House Office of Management and Budget, led by Director Russ Vought, cancelled 284 grants, 283 of which were located in Democratic-leaning states. The cancelled projects reportedly included electrical grid upgrades and clean hydrogen hub initiatives in California. Democrats accuse administration of political retaliation California Governor Gavin Newsom, a frequent critic of President Donald Trump, condemned the revelations in a post on X. "The corrupt Trump administration has just admitted to withholding taxpayer dollars from states based on how they voted," Newsom wrote. "Last I checked we were a democracy, not a dictatorship. Where the hell is Congress?" Democratic Senator Patty Murray and Representative Marcy Kaptur also criticised the administration, calling the grant cancellations "outright un-American."

The Trump administration has acknowledged in a court filing that hundreds of federal energy grants were cancelled because they benefited states won by Kamala Harris in the 2024 election, according to a report. BIG revelations below.

Trump administration admits in court why it cancelled hundreds of energy grants. The reason? People voted for Kamala Harris

Former US President Joe Biden, in a rally at the Maryland Democrats fundraiser, called Trump a “loser”, attacking all his renovation projects, specifically the reflecting pool. Biden framed Trump as a "narcissistic loser" by targeting what he characterised as self-enrichment and ego-driven “vanity projects”. He said that the reflecting pool reflects the rotten core of the administration.&nbsp;“It’s not just his vanity projects, tearing down the East Wing of the White House, making room for his ballroom, putting his name on the Kennedy Centre, building an arch in his own honour, even hiring his own pool guy to fix the reflecting pool. Woah! What a loser,” Biden told the audience at the Gala.He argued that Trump has generated billions of dollars since returning to the White House, alleging that making money off the presidency is a primary driver for his administration. “What makes me angry is that Trump wants to give taxpayers’ money, your money, to the January 6th insurrectionists. That’s what he wants to do,” Biden told the crowd. “These people don’t deserve to be compensated. They deserve to be put in jail for a long, long, long time.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-attacks-maggie-haberman-regime-change-book-1782647999139">Trump calls Maggie Haberman a ‘third-rate writer’ over ‘Regime Change’</a><h2>Post-presidency troubles of Joe Biden&nbsp;</h2>Biden's 10-minute pitch was the first time he was targetting the US President since leaving office in 2025. He continues to deal with a post-presidency complication within Democrats, as many in his party remain frustrated with his handling of the 2024 election. He is also dealing with a mix of personal, legal, and political family dynamics. He still remains defiant about the pardon of his son Hunter Biden, in gun and tax convictions. It has damaged much of the political legacy. He has also launched a highly active media tour, featuring in podcasts with Gavin Newsom and Candace Owens. The media blitz has fueled internet speculation that he might launch a far-fetched political campaign for 2028. Further, his wife Jill Biden has started a promotional tour for her new White House memoir, "View From the East Wing" offering her own take on the 2024 election controversy between Biden and Harris, which aggravated many Democrats who do not perceive this as a good strategy to open that closed door. Biden himself is fighting a legal battle to protect the tape recordings he made with a ghostwriter back in 2017. A federal judge has ruled against him, saying that public interest outweighs his privacy rights. The content from the tape could cause more damage to Biden and give weapons to conservative groups to target Democrats.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Joe Biden launched his sharpest criticism of Donald Trump since leaving office, calling him a "loser" while attacking his White House renovation projects and accusing him of self-enrichment.

Former US President Joe Biden, in a rally at the Maryland Democrats fundraiser, called Trump a “loser”, attacking all his renovation projects, specifically the reflecting pool. Biden framed Trump as a "narcissistic loser" by targeting what he characterised as self-enrichment and ego-driven “vanity projects”. He said that the reflecting pool reflects the rotten core of the administration. “It’s not just his vanity projects, tearing down the East Wing of the White House, making room for his ballroom, putting his name on the Kennedy Centre, building an arch in his own honour, even hiring his own pool guy to fix the reflecting pool. Woah! What a loser,” Biden told the audience at the Gala. He argued that Trump has generated billions of dollars since returning to the White House, alleging that making money off the presidency is a primary driver for his administration. “What makes me angry is that Trump wants to give taxpayers’ money, your money, to the January 6th insurrectionists. That’s what he wants to do,” Biden told the crowd. “These people don’t deserve to be compensated. They deserve to be put in jail for a long, long, long time.” Also Read: Trump calls Maggie Haberman a ‘third-rate writer’ over ‘Regime Change’ Post-presidency troubles of Joe Biden Biden's 10-minute pitch was the first time he was targetting the US President since leaving office in 2025. He continues to deal with a post-presidency complication within Democrats, as many in his party remain frustrated with his handling of the 2024 election. He is also dealing with a mix of personal, legal, and political family dynamics. He still remains defiant about the pardon of his son Hunter Biden, in gun and tax convictions. It has damaged much of the political legacy. He has also launched a highly active media tour, featuring in podcasts with Gavin Newsom and Candace Owens. The media blitz has fueled internet speculation that he might launch a far-fetched political campaign for 2028. Further, his wife Jill Biden has started a promotional tour for her new White House memoir, "View From the East Wing" offering her own take on the 2024 election controversy between Biden and Harris, which aggravated many Democrats who do not perceive this as a good strategy to open that closed door. Biden himself is fighting a legal battle to protect the tape recordings he made with a ghostwriter back in 2017. A federal judge has ruled against him, saying that public interest outweighs his privacy rights. The content from the tape could cause more damage to Biden and give weapons to conservative groups to target Democrats.

Joe Biden launched his sharpest criticism of Donald Trump since leaving office, calling him a "loser" while attacking his White House renovation projects and accusing him of self-enrichment.

Joe Biden calls Donald Trump a 'loser' in first major attack since leaving office

Former US President Joe Biden was seen boarding an American Airlines flight on June 17, leaving fellow passengers shocked. A video shot by a person on another flight shows the 83-year-old holding a briefcase and moving towards the plane with Secret Service guarding him. It was shared by Nick Touma, a social media influencer, on his Instagram and Facebook. In the video, Touma can be heard exclaiming whether Biden is on his flight. However, he later clarified in the caption that they were not on the same plane. The influencer also shared a photo showing Biden's security convoy of cars at the airport.&nbsp;Another influencer, Edward Krassenstein, also shared the same video of Biden taking the commercial plane. Sharing the video, he wrote, "While Donald Trump uses taxpayer dollars to enrich himself and his family, JoeBiden is literally flying commercial on American Airlines like the rest of us." Notably, Edward had become popular for criticising Trump during his first tenure as president.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">While Donald Trump uses taxpayer dollars to enrich himself and his family, <a href="https://x.com/JoeBiden?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JoeBiden</a> is literally flying commercial on American Airlines like the rest of us. <a href="https://t.co/msUgJ8kNm9">pic.twitter.com/msUgJ8kNm9</a>&mdash; Ed Krassenstein (@EdKrassen) <a href="https://x.com/EdKrassen/status/2067505034099622136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Biden was in Chicago for Barack Obama's opening of Presidential Centre</h2>&nbsp;Biden was flying from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), according to FlightAware data, which cited the visible tail number, N826AW on the plane. Biden was in Chicago to meet Barack Obama, who was celebrating the opening of his Presidential Centre in Chicago. The Jackson Park neighbourhood is near the former home of the Obamas. He hosted a star-studded event, which was also attended by George W Bush and Bill Clinton. The monument is dedicated to Michelle and Barack Obama's eight years at the White House. Current President Donald Trump was not invited.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/from-celebrities-to-presidents-everyone-showed-up-for-obama-s-big-day-except-trump-1781826943749">From celebrities to presidents, everyone showed up for Obama's big day, except Trump</a>&nbsp;Former First Lady Jill Biden, former Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, were also in attendance. The Bidens' primary residence is in Wilmington, Delaware, and the Philadelphia airport was the closest, which would have made it the obvious choice. Biden was seen on a commercial flight in February as well. He was flying from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Columbia, South Carolina.&nbsp;

Joe Biden took a commercial flight to Chicago for Barack Obama's event. Passengers shared videos of the former president on the tarmac holding a briefcase. He flew on an American Airlines flight from Philadelphia. President Donald Trump was not invited.

Former US President Joe Biden was seen boarding an American Airlines flight on June 17, leaving fellow passengers shocked. A video shot by a person on another flight shows the 83-year-old holding a briefcase and moving towards the plane with Secret Service guarding him. It was shared by Nick Touma, a social media influencer, on his Instagram and Facebook. In the video, Touma can be heard exclaiming whether Biden is on his flight. However, he later clarified in the caption that they were not on the same plane. The influencer also shared a photo showing Biden's security convoy of cars at the airport. Another influencer, Edward Krassenstein, also shared the same video of Biden taking the commercial plane. Sharing the video, he wrote, "While Donald Trump uses taxpayer dollars to enrich himself and his family, JoeBiden is literally flying commercial on American Airlines like the rest of us." Notably, Edward had become popular for criticising Trump during his first tenure as president.

Joe Biden took a commercial flight to Chicago for Barack Obama's event. Passengers shared videos of the former president on the tarmac holding a briefcase. He flew on an American Airlines flight from Philadelphia. President Donald Trump was not invited.

Passengers left stunned at seeing Joe Biden fly commercial to Chicago - Watch video

Hunter Biden, the son of former US president Joe Biden, has responded to one of the most persistent conspiracy theories surrounding him, with a dash of sarcasm. On X, Hunter joked that he would never have forgotten a bag of drugs at the White House after a social media user accused him of being behind the cocaine discovery that triggered a political storm in 2023.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/malviya-nagar-hotel-fire-dead-couple-found-locked-in-final-embrace-waiting-for-rescue-that-never-came-1780538165947">Malviya Nagar hotel fire: Dead couple found locked in final embrace, waiting for rescue that never came</a><h2>Seven years sober</h2>Hunter Biden was marking a personal milestone this week when he shared a video celebrating seven years of sobriety. For Hunter Biden, whose struggles with addiction have been extensively documented over the years, the anniversary represented a significant achievement. "Seven years, clean and sober," he said in the video. "I'm more proud of that than anything I've ever done in my life."The post quickly attracted both messages of support and criticism. Among the replies was a user who referenced the small bag of cocaine discovered inside the White House. The incident eventually sparked widespread speculation and a Secret Service investigation. "Bulls***. That was your bag of coke in the White House," the user wrote.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/trump-strikes-again-attacks-another-journalist-with-bizarre-comment-hatred-in-her-eyes-1780554898613">Trump strikes again, attacks another journalist with bizarre comment: 'Hatred in her eyes'</a>Hunter Biden's response was brief but drew attention online. "It most definitely was not. I would never have forgotten my drugs," he replied, poking fun at the accusation rather than engaging with it directly.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">It most definitely was not. I would never have forgotten my drugs.&mdash; Hunter Biden (@HunterBiden) <a href="https://x.com/HunterBiden/status/2061514195292573856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 1, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Cocaine found in the White House</h2>In July 2023, a bag of cocaine was discovered in White House's West Wing. The discovery became a major talking point during Joe Biden's presidency, particularly among conservative commentators who frequently targeted Hunter Biden over his past substance abuse issues. Despite extensive investigations, authorities were unable to determine who left the substance inside the White House.The latest exchange comes nearly two years after Hunter Biden's legal troubles dominated headlines. In 2024, he was convicted on federal firearms charges and later pleaded guilty in a separate tax case. Months later, then-President Joe Biden issued a pardon for his son, arguing that he had been unfairly singled out for prosecution.The topic of addiction has also resurfaced within the Biden family in recent weeks. Former First Lady Jill Biden recently said she wished she had spoken more openly about Hunter's battle with substance abuse while living in the White House.In her memoir, she reflected on the family's struggle to come to terms with his addiction, admitting there were periods when they were partly in denial about the severity of the problem.&nbsp;

Hunter Biden marked 7 years of sobriety with a personal message, but the celebration quickly took an unexpected turn when a netizen revived the White House cocaine conspiracy theory. His response was short, sarcastic and instantly drew attention online. Scroll down to see what he said.

Hunter Biden, the son of former US president Joe Biden, has responded to one of the most persistent conspiracy theories surrounding him, with a dash of sarcasm. On X, Hunter joked that he would never have forgotten a bag of drugs at the White House after a social media user accused him of being behind the cocaine discovery that triggered a political storm in 2023. Also read | Malviya Nagar hotel fire: Dead couple found locked in final embrace, waiting for rescue that never came Seven years sober Hunter Biden was marking a personal milestone this week when he shared a video celebrating seven years of sobriety. For Hunter Biden, whose struggles with addiction have been extensively documented over the years, the anniversary represented a significant achievement. "Seven years, clean and sober," he said in the video. "I'm more proud of that than anything I've ever done in my life." The post quickly attracted both messages of support and criticism. Among the replies was a user who referenced the small bag of cocaine discovered inside the White House. The incident eventually sparked widespread speculation and a Secret Service investigation. "Bulls***. That was your bag of coke in the White House," the user wrote. Also read | Trump strikes again, attacks another journalist with bizarre comment: 'Hatred in her eyes' Hunter Biden's response was brief but drew attention online. "It most definitely was not. I would never have forgotten my drugs," he replied, poking fun at the accusation rather than engaging with it directly.

Hunter Biden marked 7 years of sobriety with a personal message, but the celebration quickly took an unexpected turn when a netizen revived the White House cocaine conspiracy theory. His response was short, sarcastic and instantly drew attention online. Scroll down to see what he said.

Whose cocaine was it? Hunter Biden sarcastic response to White House narcotics accusation goes viral: 'I'd never forget my drugs'

Former US first lady Jill Biden revealed in an upcoming interview that she feared her husband, former president Joe Biden, was suffering a medical emergency during his widely criticised 2024 debate performance against Donald Trump. Speaking to CBS News for CBS News Sunday Morning, Jill Biden described the moment as deeply alarming. "I was frightened, because I had never ever seen Joe like that before or since. Never," she said in a preview clip released on Wednesday (May 27).&nbsp;"I don't know what happened," she added. “As I watched it, I thought, 'Oh, my God, he's having a stroke.' And it scared me to death.” During the 2024 presidential debate, Joe Biden, then 81, struggled repeatedly with his responses, stumbled over words, appeared vacant at times, and lost his train of thought while debating Trump. Despite concerns raised by viewers and political analysts, Jill Biden publicly defended her husband immediately after the debate. Speaking before supporters, she praised him, saying: "Joe, you did such a great job. You answered every question, you knew all the facts."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-iran-war-trump-threatens-to-blow-up-oman-over-strait-of-hormuz-negotiations-1779915458975">US-Iran war: Trump threatens to 'blow up' Oman over Strait of Hormuz negotiations</a>&nbsp;The debate performance triggered intense concern inside the Democratic Party regarding Biden’s age and mental sharpness. The fallout eventually led to his withdrawal from the presidential race, with then-vice president Kamala Harris becoming the Democratic nominee. Harris later lost the election to Trump following a shortened campaign period.&nbsp;In a July 2024 interview with ABC News journalist George Stephanopoulos, Joe Biden said he had been ‘feeling terrible’ on the day of the debate but defended himself against questions about his age and cognitive abilities. When questioned again by CBS about the debate, Jill Biden said she still did not ‘know what happened’.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/north-korea-testing-missiles-again-south-korea-flags-concerns-1779911183368/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/north-korea-testing-missiles-again-south-korea-flags-concerns-1779911183368/embed</a>&nbsp;The interview comes ahead of the June 2 release of her memoir, View From the East Wing. In an earlier interview with Associated Press, Jill Biden described writing the memoir as 'cathartic'. “I wrote about all the, you know, sometimes painful, but other times, most of it really beautiful moments that Joe and I shared during his presidency,” she said.

Jill Biden reveals she feared Joe Biden was 'having a stroke' during his disastrous 2024 debate performance against Donald Trump

Former US first lady Jill Biden revealed in an upcoming interview that she feared her husband, former president Joe Biden, was suffering a medical emergency during his widely criticised 2024 debate performance against Donald Trump. Speaking to CBS News for CBS News Sunday Morning, Jill Biden described the moment as deeply alarming. "I was frightened, because I had never ever seen Joe like that before or since. Never," she said in a preview clip released on Wednesday (May 27). "I don't know what happened," she added. “As I watched it, I thought, 'Oh, my God, he's having a stroke.' And it scared me to death.” During the 2024 presidential debate, Joe Biden, then 81, struggled repeatedly with his responses, stumbled over words, appeared vacant at times, and lost his train of thought while debating Trump. Despite concerns raised by viewers and political analysts, Jill Biden publicly defended her husband immediately after the debate. Speaking before supporters, she praised him, saying: "Joe, you did such a great job. You answered every question, you knew all the facts." Also Read: US-Iran war: Trump threatens to 'blow up' Oman over Strait of Hormuz negotiations The debate performance triggered intense concern inside the Democratic Party regarding Biden’s age and mental sharpness. The fallout eventually led to his withdrawal from the presidential race, with then-vice president Kamala Harris becoming the Democratic nominee. Harris later lost the election to Trump following a shortened campaign period. In a July 2024 interview with ABC News journalist George Stephanopoulos, Joe Biden said he had been ‘feeling terrible’ on the day of the debate but defended himself against questions about his age and cognitive abilities. When questioned again by CBS about the debate, Jill Biden said she still did not ‘know what happened’. https://www.wionews.com/videos/north-korea-testing-missiles-again-south-korea-flags-concerns-1779911183368/embed The interview comes ahead of the June 2 release of her memoir, View From the East Wing. In an earlier interview with Associated Press, Jill Biden described writing the memoir as 'cathartic'. “I wrote about all the, you know, sometimes painful, but other times, most of it really beautiful moments that Joe and I shared during his presidency,” she said.

Jill Biden says Joe Biden’s 2024 debate performance frightened her so much she feared he was ‘having a stroke’ on stage

Jill Biden says she thought Joe Biden was 'having a stroke' during 2024 debate against Donald Trump

The Democratic Party’s long-awaited internal review of the 2024 presidential election defeat offers a strikingly blunt assessment of what went wrong for former Vice President Kamala Harris and the broader Democratic campaign against Donald Trump. The draft report, released on Thursday (May 21) by the Democratic National Committee, argues that Harris failed to make a compelling independent case to voters, remained too politically tied to former President Joe Biden, and struggled to effectively counter Republican attacks that shaped public perception during the race.&nbsp;The report, still incomplete and filled with annotations questioning parts of its methodology, nevertheless paints a picture of a Democratic campaign that relied too heavily on anti-Trump sentiment while failing to give voters a strong enough reason to support Harris herself. “Base voters needed reasons to vote FOR Harris as well as against Trump,” the report said. “Without an effective contrast with a difficult (and unaffordable) status quo, the obvious contrast with Trump was not a sufficient motivator.” That conclusion lies at the center of the DNC’s post-election reckoning.&nbsp;According to the report, Harris entered the race carrying the political burdens of the Biden administration without sufficiently separating herself from unpopular aspects of the White House agenda. While trying to demonstrate loyalty to Biden after becoming the Democratic nominee, Harris missed critical opportunities to signal policy differences that could have reassured skeptical voters. The report says it was ‘necessary to find ways to demonstrate how a Harris-Walz administration would be more effective in addressing American needs’. Instead, Democrats struggled to define Harris outside the framework of the Biden presidency, especially during a compressed 107-day campaign after Biden withdrew from the race.&nbsp;The report also argues that the Harris campaign fundamentally miscalculated how voters viewed Trump. Democratic strategists assumed many Americans had already formed fixed opinions about the former president and believed his legal controversies and political baggage would naturally damage him with voters. But the report says that assumption proved deeply flawed. The Harris campaign’s inability to shape public perception of Trump was described as a ‘major failure’. “Given the ability of right-wing entities to slash and smear the vice president, it was essential to prosecute a more effective case as to why Trump should have been disqualified from ever again taking office,” the report said. “The grounds were there, but the messaging did not make the case.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-to-buy-oil-from-venezuela-rubio-announces-rodriguez-s-visit-next-week-1779384955521">India to buy oil from Venezuela? Rubio announces Rodriguez’s visit next week</a>&nbsp;The document criticises Democrats for failing to consistently remind voters about what it described as Trump’s ‘incompetence’, arguing that the campaign never developed a ‘defined or consistent’ strategy to weaken his standing with the public. The report further says Democrats wrongly believed negative views of Trump were already 'baked in', calling that assumption a ‘major failure of analysis and reality’.&nbsp;Ironically, the report notes that Trump’s favourability ratings have declined since returning to the office for a second term, something Democrats failed to capitalise on during the campaign. Even while criticizing the Harris campaign, the report argues that Biden’s eventual withdrawal from the race ultimately benefited Democrats running in congressional and state-level contests. Although Harris lost the presidency, the report says Democrats in down-ballot races performed better than they likely would have if Biden had remained the nominee.&nbsp;“Having Kamala Harris on the ballot actually helped down-ballot Democrats maintain part of their base support,” the report said. That finding reflects a growing belief inside Democratic circles that Biden’s declining political standing had become a serious electoral liability before he exited the race. Still, the report suggests the transition came too late to rebuild the party’s national campaign infrastructure around Harris fully. One of the report’s most politically sensitive sections focuses on a Trump campaign advertisement that attacked Harris for supporting taxpayer-funded surgeries for transgender inmates.&nbsp;The ad featured Harris discussing the issue and ended with the line: “Kamala is for they/them. President Trump is for you.” According to the report, Democratic pollsters widely agreed that the attack resonated strongly with voters. Pollsters analysing the race all recognized the attack as very effective, and felt the campaign was boxed, the ad was a video of her saying what she said, and it was framed as an attack on her economic priorities.”&nbsp;The report says Harris had little room to effectively counter the attack because changing her position would have created additional political complications during the closing stages of the race. “If the vice president would not change her position, and she did not, then there was nothing that would have worked as a response,” the report said. “The pollsters generally concurred with the opinions shared by campaign leadership, given the stakes and timing, the focus needed to be on attacking Trump.” The report also revisits long-running frustrations inside Democratic circles over how the Biden White House handled Harris during the administration.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/west-bengal-repolling-in-falta-ordered-by-ec-citing-irregularities-1779373856905/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/west-bengal-repolling-in-falta-ordered-by-ec-citing-irregularities-1779373856905/embed</a>&nbsp;According to the document, the administration displayed a ‘significant failure of imagination’ in how it positioned the vice president politically. The report points to internal polling conducted before the 2022 midterm elections that examined how first lady Jill Biden could best help the president politically. But it says no comparable effort was undertaken to strengthen Harris’ standing with voters. “The White House did not position or prepare the vice president,” the document said. “Had the White House explored and evaluated ways to leverage Kamala Harris earlier in the administration, perhaps it would have improved the president’s standing, and it certainly could have helped prepare her to lead the ticket.”&nbsp;The report particularly criticizes the decision to make Harris a leading face of the administration’s immigration strategy at a time when border security had become one of Democrats’ biggest political vulnerabilities. The decision to give Harris a ‘controversial issue brief’ was described as a ‘massive missed opportunity’. At the same time, the report argues that Harris demonstrated political resilience and capability during the extraordinary circumstances surrounding her candidacy. It says any ‘fair critic’ would need to ‘acknowledge the strength and ability she demonstrated as the nominee’.&nbsp;The release of the report has already triggered debate within the Democratic Party, not only because of its conclusions but also because of its unfinished nature. Large sections remain incomplete, and annotations throughout the draft openly challenge aspects of the report’s assumptions and methodology. Even so, the document represents one of the clearest acknowledgments yet from within Democratic leadership that the party’s defeat in 2024 was not caused by a single mistake, but by a series of interconnected strategic failures.&nbsp;The report suggests Democrats struggled to define Harris independently, failed to aggressively reshape voter perceptions of Trump, underestimated the effectiveness of Republican messaging, and entered the campaign transition from Biden too late to fully recover politically. More broadly, the draft autopsy reflects a party still trying to understand how it lost an election it once believed it was structurally positioned to win. For Democrats, the report is more than a review of the past. It is an early warning about the political and strategic questions that could shape the party’s future heading into 2028.

The DNC’s draft 2024 election autopsy says Kamala Harris failed to define herself independently, counter Donald Trump, and separate from Joe Biden during the presidential race

The Democratic Party’s long-awaited internal review of the 2024 presidential election defeat offers a strikingly blunt assessment of what went wrong for former Vice President Kamala Harris and the broader Democratic campaign against Donald Trump. The draft report, released on Thursday (May 21) by the Democratic National Committee, argues that Harris failed to make a compelling independent case to voters, remained too politically tied to former President Joe Biden, and struggled to effectively counter Republican attacks that shaped public perception during the race. The report, still incomplete and filled with annotations questioning parts of its methodology, nevertheless paints a picture of a Democratic campaign that relied too heavily on anti-Trump sentiment while failing to give voters a strong enough reason to support Harris herself. “Base voters needed reasons to vote FOR Harris as well as against Trump,” the report said. “Without an effective contrast with a difficult (and unaffordable) status quo, the obvious contrast with Trump was not a sufficient motivator.” That conclusion lies at the center of the DNC’s post-election reckoning. According to the report, Harris entered the race carrying the political burdens of the Biden administration without sufficiently separating herself from unpopular aspects of the White House agenda. While trying to demonstrate loyalty to Biden after becoming the Democratic nominee, Harris missed critical opportunities to signal policy differences that could have reassured skeptical voters. The report says it was ‘necessary to find ways to demonstrate how a Harris-Walz administration would be more effective in addressing American needs’. Instead, Democrats struggled to define Harris outside the framework of the Biden presidency, especially during a compressed 107-day campaign after Biden withdrew from the race. The report also argues that the Harris campaign fundamentally miscalculated how voters viewed Trump. Democratic strategists assumed many Americans had already formed fixed opinions about the former president and believed his legal controversies and political baggage would naturally damage him with voters. But the report says that assumption proved deeply flawed. The Harris campaign’s inability to shape public perception of Trump was described as a ‘major failure’. “Given the ability of right-wing entities to slash and smear the vice president, it was essential to prosecute a more effective case as to why Trump should have been disqualified from ever again taking office,” the report said. “The grounds were there, but the messaging did not make the case.” Also Read: India to buy oil from Venezuela? Rubio announces Rodriguez’s visit next week The document criticises Democrats for failing to consistently remind voters about what it described as Trump’s ‘incompetence’, arguing that the campaign never developed a ‘defined or consistent’ strategy to weaken his standing with the public. The report further says Democrats wrongly believed negative views of Trump were already 'baked in', calling that assumption a ‘major failure of analysis and reality’. Ironically, the report notes that Trump’s favourability ratings have declined since returning to the office for a second term, something Democrats failed to capitalise on during the campaign. Even while criticizing the Harris campaign, the report argues that Biden’s eventual withdrawal from the race ultimately benefited Democrats running in congressional and state-level contests. Although Harris lost the presidency, the report says Democrats in down-ballot races performed better than they likely would have if Biden had remained the nominee. “Having Kamala Harris on the ballot actually helped down-ballot Democrats maintain part of their base support,” the report said. That finding reflects a growing belief inside Democratic circles that Biden’s declining political standing had become a serious electoral liability before he exited the race. Still, the report suggests the transition came too late to rebuild the party’s national campaign infrastructure around Harris fully. One of the report’s most politically sensitive sections focuses on a Trump campaign advertisement that attacked Harris for supporting taxpayer-funded surgeries for transgender inmates. The ad featured Harris discussing the issue and ended with the line: “Kamala is for they/them. President Trump is for you.” According to the report, Democratic pollsters widely agreed that the attack resonated strongly with voters. Pollsters analysing the race all recognized the attack as very effective, and felt the campaign was boxed, the ad was a video of her saying what she said, and it was framed as an attack on her economic priorities.” The report says Harris had little room to effectively counter the attack because changing her position would have created additional political complications during the closing stages of the race. “If the vice president would not change her position, and she did not, then there was nothing that would have worked as a response,” the report said. “The pollsters generally concurred with the opinions shared by campaign leadership, given the stakes and timing, the focus needed to be on attacking Trump.” The report also revisits long-running frustrations inside Democratic circles over how the Biden White House handled Harris during the administration. https://www.wionews.com/videos/west-bengal-repolling-in-falta-ordered-by-ec-citing-irregularities-1779373856905/embed According to the document, the administration displayed a ‘significant failure of imagination’ in how it positioned the vice president politically. The report points to internal polling conducted before the 2022 midterm elections that examined how first lady Jill Biden could best help the president politically. But it says no comparable effort was undertaken to strengthen Harris’ standing with voters. “The White House did not position or prepare the vice president,” the document said. “Had the White House explored and evaluated ways to leverage Kamala Harris earlier in the administration, perhaps it would have improved the president’s standing, and it certainly could have helped prepare her to lead the ticket.” The report particularly criticizes the decision to make Harris a leading face of the administration’s immigration strategy at a time when border security had become one of Democrats’ biggest political vulnerabilities. The decision to give Harris a ‘controversial issue brief’ was described as a ‘massive missed opportunity’. At the same time, the report argues that Harris demonstrated political resilience and capability during the extraordinary circumstances surrounding her candidacy. It says any ‘fair critic’ would need to ‘acknowledge the strength and ability she demonstrated as the nominee’. The release of the report has already triggered debate within the Democratic Party, not only because of its conclusions but also because of its unfinished nature. Large sections remain incomplete, and annotations throughout the draft openly challenge aspects of the report’s assumptions and methodology. Even so, the document represents one of the clearest acknowledgments yet from within Democratic leadership that the party’s defeat in 2024 was not caused by a single mistake, but by a series of interconnected strategic failures. The report suggests Democrats struggled to define Harris independently, failed to aggressively reshape voter perceptions of Trump, underestimated the effectiveness of Republican messaging, and entered the campaign transition from Biden too late to fully recover politically. More broadly, the draft autopsy reflects a party still trying to understand how it lost an election it once believed it was structurally positioned to win. For Democrats, the report is more than a review of the past. It is an early warning about the political and strategic questions that could shape the party’s future heading into 2028.

Democratic National Committee's draft autopsy says Kamala Harris failed to define herself, counter Donald Trump, and separate from Joe Biden in the 2024 elections

How Democrats lost 2024 elections: DNC draft reveals Kamala Harris failed to define herself against Joe Biden and Donald Trump

Unites States President Donald Trump on Friday (April 17) slammed his predecessor "sleepy" Joe Biden for making America a "laughing stock" for the decisions he took during his tenure as the president. He then went on to call US the “HOTTEST” Country in the World and patted his back for all the work he has done so far.&nbsp;"The U.S.A. is the “HOTTEST” Country in the World right now. Just a short time ago, under Sleepy Joe Biden, IT WAS DEAD, LAUGHED AT ALL OVER THE WORLD!!! But not anymore - Nobody’s laughing!!! President DJT," wrote Trump on Truth Social.&nbsp;The statement by Trump came after a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon officially took effect at 5:00 PM EST on Thursday (Apr 16). The announcement of ceasefire was made by the United States President Donald Trump. He also confirmed that Iran-backed Hezbollah were also included in the cessation of hostilities.&nbsp;ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/military-operation-against-hezbollah-still-not-complete-here-s-what-israeli-defence-minister-said-amid-ceasefire-1776428180642">Military operation against Hezbollah still not complete? Here's what Israeli Defence minister said amid ceasefire</a>&nbsp;Also, Trump took to Truth Social on Friday to announce that the Strait of Hormuz is open for all commercial ships for the remaining period of the ceasefire but the naval blockade would continue in full force and effect until the deal with Iran is 100% complete.&nbsp;“The Strait of Hormuz is completely open and ready for business and full passage, but the naval blockade will remain in full force and effect as it pertains to Iran, only, until such time as our transaction with Iran is 100% complete. This process should go very quickly in that most of the points are already negotiated. Thank you for your attention to this matter!,” Trump wrote.&nbsp;The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints, carrying a significant share of global oil and gas shipments.&nbsp;The opening is likely to provide relief to the global economy that has been hit hard ever since the war between Iran and US began in late February.&nbsp;

Also, Trump took to Truth Social on Friday to announce that the Strait of Hormuz is open for all commercial ships for the remaining period of the ceasefire.

Unites States President Donald Trump on Friday (April 17) slammed his predecessor "sleepy" Joe Biden for making America a "laughing stock" for the decisions he took during his tenure as the president. He then went on to call US the “HOTTEST” Country in the World and patted his back for all the work he has done so far. "The U.S.A. is the “HOTTEST” Country in the World right now. Just a short time ago, under Sleepy Joe Biden, IT WAS DEAD, LAUGHED AT ALL OVER THE WORLD!!! But not anymore - Nobody’s laughing!!! President DJT," wrote Trump on Truth Social. The statement by Trump came after a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon officially took effect at 5:00 PM EST on Thursday (Apr 16). The announcement of ceasefire was made by the United States President Donald Trump. He also confirmed that Iran-backed Hezbollah were also included in the cessation of hostilities. ALSO READ: Military operation against Hezbollah still not complete? Here's what Israeli Defence minister said amid ceasefire Also, Trump took to Truth Social on Friday to announce that the Strait of Hormuz is open for all commercial ships for the remaining period of the ceasefire but the naval blockade would continue in full force and effect until the deal with Iran is 100% complete. “The Strait of Hormuz is completely open and ready for business and full passage, but the naval blockade will remain in full force and effect as it pertains to Iran, only, until such time as our transaction with Iran is 100% complete. This process should go very quickly in that most of the points are already negotiated. Thank you for your attention to this matter!,” Trump wrote. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints, carrying a significant share of global oil and gas shipments. The opening is likely to provide relief to the global economy that has been hit hard ever since the war between Iran and US began in late February.

Also, Trump took to Truth Social on Friday to announce that the Strait of Hormuz is open for all commercial ships for the remaining period of the ceasefire.

'US was dead, a laughing stock under Biden. It is hottest country now': Trump

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Mar 11) resorted to his old technique of name-calling reporters who call out his lies and half-truths. As the POTUS was departing the White House for Cincinnati, Ohio, he slammed a female reporter as "rotten" for calling out Trump's unsubstantiated voter fraud claims. This comes as the United States, which is engaged in a war alongside Israel against Iran, heads towards the midterm elections. Here's what triggered the US president and how the shocking moment panned out.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-nobel-cannibal-khamenei-s-x-account-posts-ghastly-trump-cartoon-after-potus-floats-twisted-tomahawk-theory-on-minab-school-strike-1773194272348">'Nobel Cannibal': Khamenei’s X account posts ghastly Trump cartoon after POTUS floats Tomahawk theory on Iran school strike</a><h2>Why did Trump call a reporter 'rotten'?</h2>Trump was questioned by PBS News Hour White House correspondent Liz Landers about the FBI seizing election records in Arizona. She asked him why the FBI had issued a federal grand jury subpoena for records related to 2020 voter results in Maricopa County, Arizona. To this, Trump replied, "they probably thought the election was rigged, right?". In reply, the reporter said that the elections were not rigged, spurring Trump to exclaim, "Really, how do you know?".The reporter answered that Trump's "own attorney general in 2020 said that there was no measurable voter fraud." This served to antagonise the US president, who then told Lander, "I think it was rigged. And if you say it wasn’t rigged, then you’re a rotten reporter".Watch what happened here:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Reporter: &quot;Why did the FBI seize election records in [Georgia]? Your own attorney general in 2020 said there was not measurable voter fraud to change outcome of the election. Where is the evidence?&quot; Trump: &quot;You&#39;re a rotten reporter.&quot;<a href="https://t.co/oFbVOVr7Qc">pic.twitter.com/oFbVOVr7Qc</a> <a href="https://t.co/3Dn1ahs3qr">pic.twitter.com/3Dn1ahs3qr</a>&mdash; The American Conservative (@amconmag) <a href="https://twitter.com/amconmag/status/2031815713711636877?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 11, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Trump’s war on female journalists: 2025-26</h2>Dec 2025: ABC’s Rachel Scott called “obnoxious” over Pacific boat strike video.Dec 2025: CNN’s Kaitlan Collins labelled “Stupid and Nasty” over ballroom costs.Nov 2025: ABC’s Mary Bruce was told that she is a “terrible person” during MBS visit.Nov 2025: Bloomberg reporter Catherine Lucey told "quiet, piggy” for a question on the release of Epstein-related material.<h2>Trump's repeated salvos against female reporters</h2>This is not the first time Trump has belittled female reporters publicly. In December 2025, he called one "obnoxious" for asking questions about the lethal US strikes on alleged drug boats in the Pacific region. ABC reporter Rachel Scott had asked him about White House's plans to release the full video of the September 2 boat strike that has been dubbed "double tap". The boat strike saw the US hit the vessel a second time, killing two people who had survived a previous hit. Trump, after saying he had "no problem" releasing a video of the strike, had backpedalled, saying, "Whatever (Pete) Hegseth wants to do is OK with me". When pressed further, Trump snapped at the reporter, saying, "You are the most obnoxious reporter in the whole place." Calling her a "terrible reporter", he added, "Let me just tell you, you are an obnoxious, a terrible—actually a terrible—reporter.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/dubai-creek-harbour-strike-drone-hits-luxury-residential-building-sparking-major-fire-and-evacuations-amid-iran-war-watch-1773280236925">Dubai Creek Harbour strike: Drone hits luxury residential building, sparking major fire and evacuations amid Iran war — Watch</a>Earlier in December, he slammed Kaitlan Collins of CNN for questioning the increasing price of his new White House ballroom. In a Truth Social post, he labelled her "always Stupid and Nasty," while ranting, "asked me why the new ballroom was costing more money than originally thought one year ago".November 2025 saw Trump lashing out at female reporters multiple times. In one incident, he berated ABC White House correspondent Mary Bruce for asking about the 2018 killing of Jamal Khashoggi, the Trump family's business ties, and the Epstein case. This happened as Trump was hosting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Admonishing her, Trump said, "You’re a terrible person and a terrible reporter," while telling her not to "embarrass our guest." A separate incident, before this, happened on Nov 14 aboard Air Force One, where, when pressed by Bloomberg reporter Catherine Lucey on why he would not release Epstein-related material, Trump cut her off with "quiet, piggy."&nbsp;

Why did Donald Trump call a reporter a “rotten” at the White House? The tense moment unfolded after a journalist challenged Trump’s repeated claims about the 2020 election being rigged. What exactly was asked and how did the exchange escalate? Scroll down to watch the video.

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Mar 11) resorted to his old technique of name-calling reporters who call out his lies and half-truths. As the POTUS was departing the White House for Cincinnati, Ohio, he slammed a female reporter as "rotten" for calling out Trump's unsubstantiated voter fraud claims. This comes as the United States, which is engaged in a war alongside Israel against Iran, heads towards the midterm elections. Here's what triggered the US president and how the shocking moment panned out. Also read | 'Nobel Cannibal': Khamenei’s X account posts ghastly Trump cartoon after POTUS floats Tomahawk theory on Iran school strike Why did Trump call a reporter 'rotten'? Trump was questioned by PBS News Hour White House correspondent Liz Landers about the FBI seizing election records in Arizona. She asked him why the FBI had issued a federal grand jury subpoena for records related to 2020 voter results in Maricopa County, Arizona. To this, Trump replied, "they probably thought the election was rigged, right?". In reply, the reporter said that the elections were not rigged, spurring Trump to exclaim, "Really, how do you know?". The reporter answered that Trump's "own attorney general in 2020 said that there was no measurable voter fraud." This served to antagonise the US president, who then told Lander, "I think it was rigged. And if you say it wasn’t rigged, then you’re a rotten reporter". Watch what happened here:

Why did Donald Trump call a reporter a “rotten” at the White House? The tense moment unfolded after a journalist challenged Trump’s repeated claims about the 2020 election being rigged. What exactly was asked and how did the exchange escalate? Scroll down to watch the video.

‘You’re a rotten reporter’: Trump revives 2020 rigged election claims in viral clash with reporter as US heads to midterms | Video

The latest tranche of Epstein Files released by the DOJ had references to allegations of US President Joe Biden being shot in 2019 by a “firing squad”. The sender claims that Biden was subsequently replaced by a “body double or clone”, a claim which had been circulated by Right wing online spaces and later shared by the US President Donald Trump in his Truth Social platform. The sender and receiver of the email had been redacted by the FBI, but the content appears to have been originated from a former Estimote associate, who is accusing the recipient of being part of an Epstein-like cabal involved in child abuse and trafficking.

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Several right wing online spaces have circulated such claims referencing to change in Joe Biden's physical stature and jawline before and after 2020. Trump shared one of his followers post on mid 2025 which claimed, &nbsp;“There is no #JoeBiden - executed in 2020. #Biden clones doubles &amp; robotic engineered soulless mindless entities are what you see. Democrats don't know the difference.”&nbsp;Mainstream media platforms on several occasions have branded those claims as political and communication strategy as part of his wider project of deligitimising Joe Biden's presidency. However, critics argue that why Joe Biden didn't release the Epstein Files, Biden administration was sitting on the trope of legal, intelligence, and judicial documents. Democrats as they portray themselves as “tougher” on elites, could have had enormous political mileage, even if there were bipartisan connection within the network of sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.&nbsp;&nbsp;The mail was part of an agressive rant which included claims of paedophilia, elite protection networks and secret military tribunals. The sender appears to have been unfairly fired from his position. References to Epstein arises as the sender accuses his fellow of orchestration of his removal. The sender further claims of secret “quantum” surveillance systems, military-led justice and a supposed global reckoning against elites and the establishment of a new world order. The communication eventhough comes across as an unhinged psychotic rant, it points to the existence of an occult illuminati network independent of Epstein.

Emails released in the Epstein files echo a Joe Biden body double claim amplified by Donald Trump in 2025, alongside allegations of elite abuse and conspiracy narratives.

The latest tranche of Epstein Files released by the DOJ had references to allegations of US President Joe Biden being shot in 2019 by a “firing squad”. The sender claims that Biden was subsequently replaced by a “body double or clone”, a claim which had been circulated by Right wing online spaces and later shared by the US President Donald Trump in his Truth Social platform. The sender and receiver of the email had been redacted by the FBI, but the content appears to have been originated from a former Estimote associate, who is accusing the recipient of being part of an Epstein-like cabal involved in child abuse and trafficking.

Emails released in the Epstein files echo a Joe Biden body double claim amplified by Donald Trump in 2025, alongside allegations of elite abuse and conspiracy narratives.

Epstein files revive Joe Biden body double claim previously shared by Trump

Donald Trump doubled down on his criticism of the former US President Joe Biden over the alleged use of an autopen, claiming "What was done is totally illegal" and declaring that anything signed that way is of “no further force or effect.” He alleged that the person who used the Autopen was not aware "whether or not Biden approved of what he was doing".&nbsp;Trump asserted that these decisions lacked any logical order, and were taken by Radical left Insurrectionists who were in charge of the Biden Administrations adding that these people should be put behind bars.&nbsp;"There was no ORDER in writing, and it was an absolutely illegal act perpetrated by the Radical Left Insurrectionists who illegally ran the Biden Administration," he said in a Truth Social post.&nbsp;"Everyone of them should be arrested for what they have done to our Country. They didn’t win the Presidency, but when you think of it, neither did Joe Biden. The whole thing was RIGGED. There must be a price to pay, and it has got to be a BIG ONE!," he added.&nbsp;The US President has been advancing a narrative that former President Joe Biden was not truly in charge of the country, repeatedly asserting that individuals aligned with left-wing ideologies exercised power during Democratic administrations. He has also claimed that Biden did not personally sign presidential orders, alleging instead that others authorised them using an autopen.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/european-union-calls-urgent-meeting-after-trump-threatens-tariffs-over-greenland-1768734323939">European Union calls emergency meeting after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland</a>&nbsp;On November 28, &nbsp;Trump said that all documents signed by autopen under Joe Biden have been “terminated” and no longer in force or effect, levelling an attack against his predecessor in a legally uncertain move. Trump claimed that approximately 92 per cent of the documents were signed by autopen, without being approved by Biden.Trump further claimed people who operated the autopen under Biden “did so illegally.” He added, “Joe Biden was not involved in the Autopen process and, if he says he was, he will be brought up on charges of perjury.”<h2>What is Autopen?</h2>An autopen is a robotic device, patented in the US in 1803, which can replicate a person’s signature using real ink. It is often used for signing material in bulk or employed by public figures who need to sign documents remotely. The machine has a signature template and can mimic actual pen strokes of the individual in a consistent and secure manner.&nbsp;According to a guidance issued by the Justice Department under President George W. Bush in 2005, a president does not need to sign a bill by hand and can instruct an official “to affix the president’s signature to such a bill, for example, by autopen.”

The US President renewed his claims that former President Joe Biden was not in charge of the presidency, asserting that it remains unclear whether Biden approved orders signed using an autopen, and announced that all such decisions stand cancelled.

Donald Trump doubled down on his criticism of the former US President Joe Biden over the alleged use of an autopen, claiming "What was done is totally illegal" and declaring that anything signed that way is of “no further force or effect.” He alleged that the person who used the Autopen was not aware "whether or not Biden approved of what he was doing". Trump asserted that these decisions lacked any logical order, and were taken by Radical left Insurrectionists who were in charge of the Biden Administrations adding that these people should be put behind bars. "There was no ORDER in writing, and it was an absolutely illegal act perpetrated by the Radical Left Insurrectionists who illegally ran the Biden Administration," he said in a Truth Social post. "Everyone of them should be arrested for what they have done to our Country. They didn’t win the Presidency, but when you think of it, neither did Joe Biden. The whole thing was RIGGED. There must be a price to pay, and it has got to be a BIG ONE!," he added. The US President has been advancing a narrative that former President Joe Biden was not truly in charge of the country, repeatedly asserting that individuals aligned with left-wing ideologies exercised power during Democratic administrations. He has also claimed that Biden did not personally sign presidential orders, alleging instead that others authorised them using an autopen. Also Read: European Union calls emergency meeting after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland On November 28, Trump said that all documents signed by autopen under Joe Biden have been “terminated” and no longer in force or effect, levelling an attack against his predecessor in a legally uncertain move. Trump claimed that approximately 92 per cent of the documents were signed by autopen, without being approved by Biden. Trump further claimed people who operated the autopen under Biden “did so illegally.” He added, “Joe Biden was not involved in the Autopen process and, if he says he was, he will be brought up on charges of perjury.” What is Autopen? An autopen is a robotic device, patented in the US in 1803, which can replicate a person’s signature using real ink. It is often used for signing material in bulk or employed by public figures who need to sign documents remotely. The machine has a signature template and can mimic actual pen strokes of the individual in a consistent and secure manner. According to a guidance issued by the Justice Department under President George W. Bush in 2005, a president does not need to sign a bill by hand and can instruct an official “to affix the president’s signature to such a bill, for example, by autopen.”

The US President renewed his claims that former President Joe Biden was not in charge of the presidency, asserting that it remains unclear whether Biden approved orders signed using an autopen, and announced that all such decisions stand cancelled.

Biden-era decisions have ‘no force or effect’ due to autopen use: Donald Trump

Former US President Joe Biden earns a massive pension of $417,000, which is reportedly the largest amount for any president in US history. This pension reportedly exceeds the salary of US President Donald Trump $400,000 as of 2026. According to the National Taxpayers Union, the amount is “historically unusual”, even bigger than the sum of his Democratic predecessor Barack Obama.&nbsp;<h2>Why is Biden receiving an unusually high pension?</h2>According to the National Taxpayers Union, the large amount of pension is due to Joe Biden's long political career. He had served 44 years in public service, decades in the Senate and two terms as Vice President, before serving as President. Due to his long career in public service, he is eligible for a CSRS pension, which could be approximately $166,000 per year, including a small spousal benefit.&nbsp;He also earns a pension under the Former President Act Pension, which is equivalent to the pay of a Cabinet secretary (Executive Level I), approximately $250,600 annually. In addition to the pension money, he is entitled to taxpayer-funded allowances for office space, staff, equipment and travel. For 2026, this budget for Biden's office and support is reportedly over $1.5 million.&nbsp;<h2>Trump’s wealth vs presidential salary</h2>However, this comparison is futile with the US President Donald Trump's wealth. Trump is the first billionaire to hold the presidential office. His vast net worth is incomparable to his salary amount. In fact, Trump has reportedly donated his annual salary in his first and second terms to the federal agencies. His vast wealth stems from his real estate, cryptocurrencies, the Trump Media and Technology group, licensing and brand deals. Trump's net worth as of January 2026 is $6.6 billion.&nbsp;

Former US President Joe Biden earns a $417,000 pension, higher than Donald Trump’s $400,000 presidential salary. Here’s why

Former US President Joe Biden earns a massive pension of $417,000, which is reportedly the largest amount for any president in US history. This pension reportedly exceeds the salary of US President Donald Trump $400,000 as of 2026. According to the National Taxpayers Union, the amount is “historically unusual”, even bigger than the sum of his Democratic predecessor Barack Obama. Why is Biden receiving an unusually high pension? According to the National Taxpayers Union, the large amount of pension is due to Joe Biden's long political career. He had served 44 years in public service, decades in the Senate and two terms as Vice President, before serving as President. Due to his long career in public service, he is eligible for a CSRS pension, which could be approximately $166,000 per year, including a small spousal benefit. He also earns a pension under the Former President Act Pension, which is equivalent to the pay of a Cabinet secretary (Executive Level I), approximately $250,600 annually. In addition to the pension money, he is entitled to taxpayer-funded allowances for office space, staff, equipment and travel. For 2026, this budget for Biden's office and support is reportedly over $1.5 million. Trump’s wealth vs presidential salary However, this comparison is futile with the US President Donald Trump's wealth. Trump is the first billionaire to hold the presidential office. His vast net worth is incomparable to his salary amount. In fact, Trump has reportedly donated his annual salary in his first and second terms to the federal agencies. His vast wealth stems from his real estate, cryptocurrencies, the Trump Media and Technology group, licensing and brand deals. Trump's net worth as of January 2026 is $6.6 billion.

Former US President Joe Biden earns a $417,000 pension, higher than Donald Trump’s $400,000 presidential salary. Here’s why

How Joe Biden’s pension exceeds Donald Trump’s $400,000 presidential salary

Former US Vice President Kamala Harris, on the Jimmy Kimmel show, discusses the circumstances that led to former President Joe Biden not pushing for the release of Epstein files. Harris admitted that it did damage the reputation of the Biden administration, but still, Joe Biden didn't want to pursue political ambition by pressuring the Department of Justice. However, both President Donald Trump and former President Bill Clinton of the Democratic Party appeared on multiple occasions with the disgraced sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Both of them have claimed their innocence.&nbsp;“To give you an answer that will not satisfy your curiosity, we - perhaps to our damage - but we strongly, and rightly, believed that there should be an absolute separation between what we wanted as an administration and what the Department of Justice did,” said Kamla Harris.&nbsp;<h2>Harris contrasts Biden’s DOJ approach with Trump’s</h2>&nbsp;Kimmel asked Harris if she believed the Trump administration would release the Epstein files. She said that it was imperative for Donald Trump, who ran a campaign on the Epstein files, to deliver on his promise. But she also asserted that Trump was weaponising the Department of Justice and using it for his own vendetta, which the Biden administration never did.&nbsp;“What he has done to treat the Department of Justice as his personal law firm is criminal in proportion to what it’s supposed to be, and that it’s supposed to be an independent body that does justice, blindfolded in terms of for whom but for the country they’re supposed to operate without favour or fear,” Harris replied.&nbsp;“So I don’t know that they are going to do what they’re saying they’re going to do, which is release all of the documents that the American people have a right to see", said Harris.&nbsp;The deadline to release the trove of Epstein files is set for Friday, December 19, under the bill, titled the Epstein Files Transparency Act, passed 427-1, only redacting evidence that reveals victim identity or interferes with the federal investigation. It remains to be seen whether the Trump administration will deliver on its promise.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kamala Harris says Joe Biden avoided pressuring the DOJ to release Epstein files, citing institutional independence, while questioning Trump’s pledge.

Former US Vice President Kamala Harris, on the Jimmy Kimmel show, discusses the circumstances that led to former President Joe Biden not pushing for the release of Epstein files. Harris admitted that it did damage the reputation of the Biden administration, but still, Joe Biden didn't want to pursue political ambition by pressuring the Department of Justice. However, both President Donald Trump and former President Bill Clinton of the Democratic Party appeared on multiple occasions with the disgraced sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Both of them have claimed their innocence. “To give you an answer that will not satisfy your curiosity, we - perhaps to our damage - but we strongly, and rightly, believed that there should be an absolute separation between what we wanted as an administration and what the Department of Justice did,” said Kamla Harris. Harris contrasts Biden’s DOJ approach with Trump’s Kimmel asked Harris if she believed the Trump administration would release the Epstein files. She said that it was imperative for Donald Trump, who ran a campaign on the Epstein files, to deliver on his promise. But she also asserted that Trump was weaponising the Department of Justice and using it for his own vendetta, which the Biden administration never did. “What he has done to treat the Department of Justice as his personal law firm is criminal in proportion to what it’s supposed to be, and that it’s supposed to be an independent body that does justice, blindfolded in terms of for whom but for the country they’re supposed to operate without favour or fear,” Harris replied. “So I don’t know that they are going to do what they’re saying they’re going to do, which is release all of the documents that the American people have a right to see", said Harris. The deadline to release the trove of Epstein files is set for Friday, December 19, under the bill, titled the Epstein Files Transparency Act, passed 427-1, only redacting evidence that reveals victim identity or interferes with the federal investigation. It remains to be seen whether the Trump administration will deliver on its promise.

Kamala Harris says Joe Biden avoided pressuring the DOJ to release Epstein files, citing institutional independence, while questioning Trump’s pledge.

Kamala Harris says Biden took political hit by refusing to push Epstein files release

US President Donald Trump, in a recent address, asserted that he "inherited a mess" from the Biden administration eleven months ago and is now "fixing it." Trump claimed that under his leadership, "zero illegal aliens" have entered the country in the past seven months, contrasting this with an "invasion" of 25 million people under the previous government. 


US President Donald Trump Accuses Joe Biden of Allowing 25 Million 'Illegals' into US 

The Trump administration has installed plaques on the exterior of the White House, mocking the former presidents of the US. From Barack Obama to Joe Biden, the plaques have made fun of the predecessors of Donald Trump and also have promoted disinformation about their respective administrations.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-trump-has-an-alcoholic-s-personality-us-president-s-chief-of-staff-susie-wiles-makes-big-claims-in-disingenuously-framed-interview-1765912672199">‘Trump has an alcoholic's personality’: US president’s chief of staff, Susie Wiles, makes big claims in ‘disingenuously framed’ interview</a>&nbsp;At the place of Joe Biden, there is a portrait of the "Autopen" and refers to him as “Sleepy Joe Biden” and calls him “the worst President in American History.” The plaque has some derisive statements about the former president, referring to Biden’s “severe mental decline,” “the Biden Crime Family”, and his “Radical Left handlers."&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/zohran-mamdani-who-won-nyc-mayor-polls-on-promise-to-make-city-affordable-set-to-move-into-100mn-mansion-with-wife-for-safety-1765296231524">Zohran Mamdani, who won NYC mayor polls on promise to make City ‘affordable’, set to move into $100mn mansion with wife for ‘safety’</a>&nbsp;"Sleepy Joe Biden was, by far, the worst President in American Hisntory. Taking office as a result of the most corrupt Election ever seen in the United States, Biden oversaw a series of unprecedented disasters that brought our Nation to the brink of destruction. His policies caused the highest Inflation ever recorded, leading teh US Dollar to lose more than 20 per cent of its value in 4 years," the plaque said.&nbsp;"His Afghanistan Disaster was among the most humiliating events in American History," the plaque said, noting the deaths of 13 U.S. service members during the 2021 withdrawal. "Seeing Biden’s devastating weakness, Russia invaded Ukraine, and Hamas terrorists launched the heinous October 7th attack on Israel," it said.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-pakistan-pm-crashes-putin-erdogan-meeting-after-waiting-for-russian-prez-for-40-minutes-this-is-what-happened-next-1765555322420">WATCH: Pakistan PM crashes Putin-Erdogan meeting after waiting for Russian prez for 40 minutes. This is what happened next</a>&nbsp;"Nicknamed both "Sleepy" and "Crooked," Joe Biden was dominated by his Radical Left handlers....But depite it all, resident Trump would get Re-Elected in a Landslide, and SAVE AMERCA!" the plaque said.

The plaque has some derisive statements about the former president, referring to Biden severe mental decline, the Biden Crime Family, and his Radical Left handlers.

The Trump administration has installed plaques on the exterior of the White House, mocking the former presidents of the US. From Barack Obama to Joe Biden, the plaques have made fun of the predecessors of Donald Trump and also have promoted disinformation about their respective administrations. Also read: ‘Trump has an alcoholic's personality’: US president’s chief of staff, Susie Wiles, makes big claims in ‘disingenuously framed’ interview At the place of Joe Biden, there is a portrait of the "Autopen" and refers to him as “Sleepy Joe Biden” and calls him “the worst President in American History.” The plaque has some derisive statements about the former president, referring to Biden’s “severe mental decline,” “the Biden Crime Family”, and his “Radical Left handlers." Also read: Zohran Mamdani, who won NYC mayor polls on promise to make City ‘affordable’, set to move into $100mn mansion with wife for ‘safety’ "Sleepy Joe Biden was, by far, the worst President in American Hisntory. Taking office as a result of the most corrupt Election ever seen in the United States, Biden oversaw a series of unprecedented disasters that brought our Nation to the brink of destruction. His policies caused the highest Inflation ever recorded, leading teh US Dollar to lose more than 20 per cent of its value in 4 years," the plaque said. "His Afghanistan Disaster was among the most humiliating events in American History," the plaque said, noting the deaths of 13 U.S. service members during the 2021 withdrawal. "Seeing Biden’s devastating weakness, Russia invaded Ukraine, and Hamas terrorists launched the heinous October 7th attack on Israel," it said. Also read: WATCH: Pakistan PM crashes Putin-Erdogan meeting after waiting for Russian prez for 40 minutes. This is what happened next "Nicknamed both "Sleepy" and "Crooked," Joe Biden was dominated by his Radical Left handlers....But depite it all, resident Trump would get Re-Elected in a Landslide, and SAVE AMERCA!" the plaque said.

The plaque has some derisive statements about the former president, referring to Biden’s “severe mental decline,” “the Biden Crime Family”, and his “Radical Left handlers."&nbsp;&nbsp;

‘Sleepy, crooked Joe’: WH plaque mocks former US president Joe Biden, calls him ‘worst president in American history’

Trump has reshaped the White House history walk with harsh plaques attacking Biden and Obama while praising himself. Biden is labelled the "worst president," Obama "divisive," and Trump credits himself with ending wars, turning the walls into a political manifesto.

Trump has reshaped the White House history walk with harsh plaques attacking Biden and Obama while praising himself. Biden is labelled the "worst president," Obama "divisive," and Trump credits himself with ending wars, turning the walls into a political manifesto.

Trump rewrites White House history with brutal plaques mocking Biden and Obama. See pics HERE

US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on Friday (Dec 12) said that around 2000 Afghan nationals who entered the country after the 2021 United States withdrawal from Afghanistan have suspected connections with terrorist groups. She accused the Biden Administration of giving refuge to 100,000 Afghans in the country without proper vetting.&nbsp;She echoed the statement made by a counterterrorism official on Thursday, who said that about 2000 Afghan nationals living in the United States have been identified for alleged links with extremist organisations.&nbsp;Joe Kent, the director of the US National Counterterrorism Centre (NCTC), testified in front of the House of Representatives Homeland Security Committee that the individuals entered the country under “Operation Allies Welcome” and were under review for suspected ties to terrorist organisations.&nbsp;“We’ve identified 2,000 of that group of 88,000 who have ties to terrorist organisations,” Kent said, referring to Afghans evacuated to the United States after 2021. He said authorities were working with the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI to investigate the cases.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/what-is-pax-silica-initiative-the-us-led-grouping-that-excluded-india-china-us-modi-trump-jinping-trade-war-tariffs-semiconductor-us-hegemony-1765541403919">What is Pax Silica Initiative? The US-led grouping that excluded India</a>&nbsp;Kent stated that United States agencies had identified around 18,000 people with an alleged connection with militant groups who had entered America during former President Joe Biden's administration. He described these people as the most significant terrorism-related threat to the United States at present. However, he does not specify how many individuals were of Afghan origin among them.&nbsp;The NCTC director claimed that terror groups such as Islamic states and Al Qaeda are making a sanctuary in countries including Afghanistan and Syria due to the political instability, and these groups are using online platforms and encrypted apps to grow their influence and plan attacks.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/abrego-garcia-vs-trump-how-migrant-became-symbol-of-resistance-against-trump-administration-s-crackdown-on-immigrants-1765554806980">Abrego Garcia vs Trump: How a migrant became symbol of resistance against Trump administration’s crackdown on immigrants</a>&nbsp;Kent blamed the policy of the Biden Administration for the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., in November. Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the alleged shooter, was an Afghan national and entered the United States in 2021 under Operation Allies Welcome. &nbsp;

United States agencies had identified around 18,000 people with an alleged connection with militant groups who had entered America during former President Joe Biden's administration, a senior counterterrorism official said. 

US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on Friday (Dec 12) said that around 2000 Afghan nationals who entered the country after the 2021 United States withdrawal from Afghanistan have suspected connections with terrorist groups. She accused the Biden Administration of giving refuge to 100,000 Afghans in the country without proper vetting. She echoed the statement made by a counterterrorism official on Thursday, who said that about 2000 Afghan nationals living in the United States have been identified for alleged links with extremist organisations. Joe Kent, the director of the US National Counterterrorism Centre (NCTC), testified in front of the House of Representatives Homeland Security Committee that the individuals entered the country under “Operation Allies Welcome” and were under review for suspected ties to terrorist organisations. “We’ve identified 2,000 of that group of 88,000 who have ties to terrorist organisations,” Kent said, referring to Afghans evacuated to the United States after 2021. He said authorities were working with the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI to investigate the cases. Also Read: What is Pax Silica Initiative? The US-led grouping that excluded India Kent stated that United States agencies had identified around 18,000 people with an alleged connection with militant groups who had entered America during former President Joe Biden's administration. He described these people as the most significant terrorism-related threat to the United States at present. However, he does not specify how many individuals were of Afghan origin among them. The NCTC director claimed that terror groups such as Islamic states and Al Qaeda are making a sanctuary in countries including Afghanistan and Syria due to the political instability, and these groups are using online platforms and encrypted apps to grow their influence and plan attacks. Also Read: Abrego Garcia vs Trump: How a migrant became symbol of resistance against Trump administration’s crackdown on immigrants Kent blamed the policy of the Biden Administration for the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., in November. Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the alleged shooter, was an Afghan national and entered the United States in 2021 under Operation Allies Welcome.

United States agencies had identified around 18,000 people with an alleged connection with militant groups who had entered America during former President Joe Biden's administration, a senior counterterrorism official said.&nbsp;

At least 2,000 Afghans living in US have terror connections: DNI Tulsi Gabbard

Donald Trump has repeatedly blamed Joe Biden for persistently high prices, asserting that the current economic challenges stem from Biden’s administration. Despite Trump’s claims that his own policies have brought down costs, consumers continue to express deep concern over the rising cost of living, which remains the top issue for many voters as the political debate over economic management intensifies.

Trump Blames Biden for High Prices, Cost-of-Living Tops Voter Concerns

US President Donald Trump, while talking to Politico, bragged that NATO calls him “daddy”. He praised Viktor Orbán for his immigration policy and claimed that Orbán sought a US-backed financial shield that is worth up to $20 billion. He claimed that European civilisation is in decay, specifically due to a major influx of migration and support for Ukraine. He called &nbsp;Volodymyr Zelenskyy the greatest salesman, “PT Barnum,” who “crooked” Biden out of $350 billion.<h2>Donald Trump claims Europe is in decline&nbsp;</h2>Trump claims that Europe has lost its global influence over the years, and some leaders are good, but some are “stupid”. He specifically pointed out their immigration policies. Trump argued that soon, some countries will not be viable.“You get some real stupid ones, too. But, uh, they’re not doing a good job. Europe is not doing a good job in many ways. They’re not doing a good job,” said Trump.He said that NATO calls him “daddy”, he raised their contribution from 2 per cent of GDP to 5 per cent of GDP, “the 2 per cent they weren’t paying and the 5 per cent they are paying.”. He said they every time the US sends weapons to Europe, they give it to Ukraine. Even after 4 years of war, they are not involved in production.&nbsp;When asked about the Trump administration's new foreign policy, which intends to reshape Europe's politics, “cultivating resistance to Europe’s current trajectory within European nations,” he responded that Europe is trying to be politically correct, which is going to be terrible for them.He hinted that the US is deeply involved with European politics now. &nbsp;“Well, I’d endorse ... I’ve endorsed people, but I’ve endorsed people that a lot of Europeans don’t like. I’ve endorsed Viktor Orbán… he allows nobody in his country. And Poland has done a very good job in that respect, too. But most European, uh, nations, uh, they’re ... they’re decaying. They’re decaying."&nbsp;Trump went on to attack London's mayor, Sadiq Khan, calling him a terrible person. “He’s got a totally different ideology of what he’s supposed to have. And he gets elected because so many people have come in. They vote for him now because you know, it’s like ... it’s uh, one of those things. But I hate what’s happened to London, and I hate what’s happened to Paris. I hate when I see it.”<h2>Donald Trump calls Volodymyr Zelenskyy the greatest salesman</h2>Donald Trump drew a comparison of the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with the “America's Greatest Showman,” PT Barnum. Trump alleges that Zelenskyy tricked former US President Joe Biden into giving him $350 billion. He said that even before Putin, “it was an understanding that Ukraine would not be going into NATO.” He said that Zelenskyy went in and asked for Crimea back from Putin and wanted to join NATO, which of course triggered Putin, then "crooked Joe Biden to give him $350 billion. And look what it got ... got him. About 25 per cent of his country is missing."Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected a peace plan that involves the recognition of Crimea as Russian territory. Trump claimed that peace is difficult because both Putin and Zelenskyy hate each other. He also suggested that Zelenskyy, in the guise of war, has taken away the democratic rights of the Ukrainian people, many of whom are not happy with Zelenskyy.&nbsp;

Donald Trump claims Europe is in decline due to immigration, praises Viktor Orbán, attacks Sadiq Khan, and says Zelenskyy “tricked Biden” into giving $350B.

US President Donald Trump, while talking to Politico, bragged that NATO calls him “daddy”. He praised Viktor Orbán for his immigration policy and claimed that Orbán sought a US-backed financial shield that is worth up to $20 billion. He claimed that European civilisation is in decay, specifically due to a major influx of migration and support for Ukraine. He called Volodymyr Zelenskyy the greatest salesman, “PT Barnum,” who “crooked” Biden out of $350 billion. Donald Trump claims Europe is in decline Trump claims that Europe has lost its global influence over the years, and some leaders are good, but some are “stupid”. He specifically pointed out their immigration policies. Trump argued that soon, some countries will not be viable. “You get some real stupid ones, too. But, uh, they’re not doing a good job. Europe is not doing a good job in many ways. They’re not doing a good job,” said Trump. He said that NATO calls him “daddy”, he raised their contribution from 2 per cent of GDP to 5 per cent of GDP, “the 2 per cent they weren’t paying and the 5 per cent they are paying.”. He said they every time the US sends weapons to Europe, they give it to Ukraine. Even after 4 years of war, they are not involved in production. When asked about the Trump administration's new foreign policy, which intends to reshape Europe's politics, “cultivating resistance to Europe’s current trajectory within European nations,” he responded that Europe is trying to be politically correct, which is going to be terrible for them. He hinted that the US is deeply involved with European politics now. “Well, I’d endorse ... I’ve endorsed people, but I’ve endorsed people that a lot of Europeans don’t like. I’ve endorsed Viktor Orbán… he allows nobody in his country. And Poland has done a very good job in that respect, too. But most European, uh, nations, uh, they’re ... they’re decaying. They’re decaying." Trump went on to attack London's mayor, Sadiq Khan, calling him a terrible person. “He’s got a totally different ideology of what he’s supposed to have. And he gets elected because so many people have come in. They vote for him now because you know, it’s like ... it’s uh, one of those things. But I hate what’s happened to London, and I hate what’s happened to Paris. I hate when I see it.” Donald Trump calls Volodymyr Zelenskyy the greatest salesman Donald Trump drew a comparison of the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with the “America's Greatest Showman,” PT Barnum. Trump alleges that Zelenskyy tricked former US President Joe Biden into giving him $350 billion. He said that even before Putin, “it was an understanding that Ukraine would not be going into NATO.” He said that Zelenskyy went in and asked for Crimea back from Putin and wanted to join NATO, which of course triggered Putin, then "crooked Joe Biden to give him $350 billion. And look what it got ... got him. About 25 per cent of his country is missing." Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected a peace plan that involves the recognition of Crimea as Russian territory. Trump claimed that peace is difficult because both Putin and Zelenskyy hate each other. He also suggested that Zelenskyy, in the guise of war, has taken away the democratic rights of the Ukrainian people, many of whom are not happy with Zelenskyy.

Donald Trump claims Europe is in decline due to immigration, praises Viktor Orbán, attacks Sadiq Khan, and says Zelenskyy “tricked Biden” into giving $350B.

Donald Trump says NATO calls him 'daddy', calls Volodymyr Zelenskyy 'PT Barnum' who 'tricked Biden'

President Donald Trump continues to criticize President Biden and the democrats for the rising consumer prices. Despite the role his own policies may have played in those increases. As the nation faces inflationary pressures. Both sides of the political spectrum are locked in a heated debate.


Trump Blames Biden for High Prices, Claims Costs Coming Down Fast

President Donald Trump has announced a major reversal of Joe Biden’s fuel-economy rules, a move he says will cut car prices for Americans.


 Trump Rolls Back Biden-era Fuel Standards

President Donald Trump took consistent jabs at Democrats as he announced from the Oval Office on Wednesday that his administration is reversing vehicle fuel efficiency standards that were put into place by former President Joe Biden. 

Trump Rolls Back Biden's Fuel Standards, Critics Say Rollback Raises Emissions, Fuel Bills

President Trump has moved to terminate all pardons and commutations signed by President Biden using an autopen device, declaring them invalid. The White House argues that executive actions signed remotely, rather than in person, do not meet legal requirements for official documents.


Trump Takes Aim at Biden's Pardons, Terminates Autopen Directives

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the termination of several documents previously signed by his predecessor, Joe Biden, claiming they are invalid.

Trump Terminates Docs Signed by Ex-Prez Biden; Says Documents are Invalid

US President Donald Trump decried Wednesday's (Nov 26) shooting of two National Guard soldiers blocks from the White House as an "act of terror" and confirmed the perpetrator was a migrant from Afghanistan. "This heinous assault was an act of evil, an act of hatred and an act of terror," Trump said, as he vowed to have his administration "reexamine every single alien who has entered our country from Afghanistan" during his predecessor Joe Biden's presidency.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/suspect-in-washington-national-guard-shooting-allegedly-an-afghan-migrant-suggest-us-media-reports-1764205229355">Suspect in Washington National Guard shooting is an Afghan migrant, suggest US media reports</a><h2>Trump blames Biden for the shooting</h2>In a brief video message, Trump sought to blame his predecessor, Biden's administration, for the horrific shooting, saying that the suspect came to the US in 2021 "on those infamous flights".Pushing his anti-immigration rhetoric, Trump said, "We must now reexamine every single alien who has entered our country from Afghanistan" under Biden. "We must take all necessary measures to ensure the removal of any alien from any country who does not belong here, or add benefit to our country if they can't love our country, we don't want them," he insisted.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/rare-security-breach-near-white-house-two-us-national-guard-soldiers-shot-in-washington-gunman-in-custody-1764203970731">Gunman responsible for shooting two US National Guard soldiers near White House arrested</a><h2>Who is Rahmanullah Lakanwal? All we know about the US National Guard shooter</h2>Lakanwal, as per a Reuters report citing an anonymous Justice Department official, has been staying in Washington since immigrating to the US on a special visa programme. The special visa programme was for Afghans who assisted the US during the Afghanistan war and were vulnerable to reprisals from the ruling Taliban after the US withdrawal, the official said. However, Federal agencies have not yet publicly identified the alleged shooter.FBI Director Kash Patel said both soldiers, deployed as part of Trump's federal anti-crime mission, remain in "critical condition". West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey initially reported they had died, but later corrected the claim. Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser called the attack a "targeted shooting".&nbsp;

Trump called the shooting of two National Guard soldiers near the White House an act of terror, saying the gunman was an Afghan migrant. He vowed to review all Afghans who entered the US under Biden.

US President Donald Trump decried Wednesday's (Nov 26) shooting of two National Guard soldiers blocks from the White House as an "act of terror" and confirmed the perpetrator was a migrant from Afghanistan. "This heinous assault was an act of evil, an act of hatred and an act of terror," Trump said, as he vowed to have his administration "reexamine every single alien who has entered our country from Afghanistan" during his predecessor Joe Biden's presidency. Also read | Suspect in Washington National Guard shooting is an Afghan migrant, suggest US media reports Trump blames Biden for the shooting In a brief video message, Trump sought to blame his predecessor, Biden's administration, for the horrific shooting, saying that the suspect came to the US in 2021 "on those infamous flights". Pushing his anti-immigration rhetoric, Trump said, "We must now reexamine every single alien who has entered our country from Afghanistan" under Biden. "We must take all necessary measures to ensure the removal of any alien from any country who does not belong here, or add benefit to our country if they can't love our country, we don't want them," he insisted. Also read | Gunman responsible for shooting two US National Guard soldiers near White House arrested Who is Rahmanullah Lakanwal? All we know about the US National Guard shooter Lakanwal, as per a Reuters report citing an anonymous Justice Department official, has been staying in Washington since immigrating to the US on a special visa programme. The special visa programme was for Afghans who assisted the US during the Afghanistan war and were vulnerable to reprisals from the ruling Taliban after the US withdrawal, the official said. However, Federal agencies have not yet publicly identified the alleged shooter. FBI Director Kash Patel said both soldiers, deployed as part of Trump's federal anti-crime mission, remain in "critical condition". West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey initially reported they had died, but later corrected the claim. Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser called the attack a "targeted shooting".

Trump called the shooting of two National Guard soldiers near the White House an act of terror, saying the gunman was an Afghan migrant. He vowed to review all Afghans who entered the US under Biden.

Trump calls US National Guard shooting an 'act of terror', seeks to blame Biden

#Gravitas U.S. President Donald Trump marked the Thanksgiving season with the annual presidential turkey pardon, turning the light-hearted tradition into a political spotlight moment. Trump took a swipe at his predecessor Joe Biden, claiming last year’s pardons were invalid, while continuing the ceremonial tradition with his own signature style. Watch the full coverage of this unusual Thanksgiving event.

Trump Roasts Enemies and Pardons Turkeys in Controversial Thanksgiving Move

Former President Joe Biden is undergoing a new phase of treatment for an aggressive form of cancer that was diagnosed in May, a spokesperson said Saturday.


USA: Joe Biden starts radiation therapy for aggressive form of prostate cancer

US President Donald Trump has once again accused his predecessor, former US president Joe Biden, of secretly planting hundreds of agents in the insurrectionist crowds at the Jan 6, 2021, Capitol riot. On Truth Social, the Republican leader whose incendiary speech is believed to have led to the Capitol riots alleged that "BIDEN FBI PLACED 274 AGENTS INTO THE CROWD ON JANUARY 6". He added that this means that a "lot of very good people will be owed big apologies," while rallying his audience to "DO SOMETHING!!!".<h2>Trump AGAIN claims Biden was behind the Jan 6 violence</h2>In his Truth Social post, Trump wrote, “THE BIDEN FBI PLACED 274 AGENTS INTO THE CROWD ON JANUARY 6. If this is so, which it is, a lot of very good people will be owed big apologies. What a SCAM - DO SOMETHING!!! President DJT.”

This is not the first time Trump has claimed this. Just last month, he made a similar accusation, slammed the Jan 6 Capitol riot as a "hoax" and claimed that the "FBI had secretly placed, against all Rules, Regulations, Protocols, and Standards, 274 FBI Agents into the Crowd just prior to, and during, the January 6th Hoax". He claimed that the FBI agents were "probably acting as Agitators and Insurrectionists, but certainly not as 'Law Enforcement Officials'".Demanding information about the alleged FBI agents turned agitators' information at the time he had, in a similar fashion, claimed that "Many Great American Patriots were made to pay a very big price only for the love of their Country".<h2>Jan 6 riots and Trump indictment</h2>In August 2023, Trump was indicted on felony charges for working to overturn the results of the 2020 elections (which he lost to Biden) in the run-up to the violent riot by his supporters at the US Capitol. However, he escaped conviction as he was elected POTUS for a second term. Earlier this year, former Special Counsel Jack Smith, in a much-awaited report published just days before the beginning of the Republican's second term, insisted that the charges levelled against Trump by his team would have ended in conviction had he not returned to the White House. "

Donald Trump has again accused Joe Biden of planting 274 FBI agents in the crowd during the Jan 6 Capitol riots, calling it a “scam” and urging supporters to “do something.” Read full story.

US President Donald Trump has once again accused his predecessor, former US president Joe Biden, of secretly planting hundreds of agents in the insurrectionist crowds at the Jan 6, 2021, Capitol riot. On Truth Social, the Republican leader whose incendiary speech is believed to have led to the Capitol riots alleged that "BIDEN FBI PLACED 274 AGENTS INTO THE CROWD ON JANUARY 6". He added that this means that a "lot of very good people will be owed big apologies," while rallying his audience to "DO SOMETHING!!!". Trump AGAIN claims Biden was behind the Jan 6 violence In his Truth Social post, Trump wrote, “THE BIDEN FBI PLACED 274 AGENTS INTO THE CROWD ON JANUARY 6. If this is so, which it is, a lot of very good people will be owed big apologies. What a SCAM - DO SOMETHING!!! President DJT.”

Donald Trump has again accused Joe Biden of planting 274 FBI agents in the crowd during the Jan 6 Capitol riots, calling it a “scam” and urging supporters to “do something.” Read full story.

‘Do something!!!’: Trump once again accuses Biden of planting 274 FBI agents at Jan 6 Capitol riot

Former US president Joe Biden has started undergoing a new phase of treatment for an aggressive form of cancer that was diagnosed in May, a spokesperson said Saturday. “As part of a treatment plan for prostate cancer, President Biden is currently undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment,” said an NBC report, citing a spokesperson for the former president.The radiation treatment is expected to span five weeks and marks a new point in his care, the spokesperson said. Biden has already been taking a pill form of hormone medication.&nbsp;Last month, the former president also underwent a skin cancer treatment known as Mohs surgery, and a large bandage on his forehead was visible in public appearances in the following days.&nbsp;&nbsp;Mohs surgery is a procedure in which skin is cut away until no evidence of cancer remains.&nbsp;&nbsp;In 2023, Biden had a cancerous skin lesion removed from his chest during a health screening.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-don-t-test-courage-of-afghans-ask-others-taliban-minister-warns-pakistan-from-india-1760123658539">‘Don’t test courage of Afghans, ask others’: Taliban minister warns Pakistan from India</a>&nbsp;The former president announced in May that he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that had already metastasized to his bones. His office said at the time that he was pursuing several treatment options to ensure “effective management” of the illness.&nbsp;WATCH: India: 2nd year medical college student gang-raped in West Bengal's Durgapur<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-2nd-year-medical-college-student-gang-raped-in-west-bengal-s-durgapur-1760190649783/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-2nd-year-medical-college-student-gang-raped-in-west-bengal-s-durgapur-1760190649783/embed</a>&nbsp;<h2>‘We are strongest in the broken places’</h2>&nbsp;“Cancer touches us all,” Biden wrote on social media at the time. “Like so many of you, Jill and I have learned that we are strongest in the broken places.”&nbsp;Biden also had several non-melanoma skin cancers removed before he became president.The former president, who turns 83 next month, is said to be “doing well”. Biden has largely retreated from the public eye since leaving the White House in January.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/blast-at-tennessee-explosives-plant-leaves-many-dead-several-unaccounted-for-1760117464979">Massive blast at Tennessee explosives plant leaves many dead, several ‘unaccounted for’</a>&nbsp;The Bidens have been strong advocates for fighting and curing cancer since their adult son, Beau, died from brain cancer in 2015.

Biden announced in May that he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that had already metastasized to his bones. His office said at the time that he was pursuing several treatment options to ensure “effective management” of the illness.

Former US president Joe Biden has started undergoing a new phase of treatment for an aggressive form of cancer that was diagnosed in May, a spokesperson said Saturday. “As part of a treatment plan for prostate cancer, President Biden is currently undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment,” said an NBC report, citing a spokesperson for the former president. The radiation treatment is expected to span five weeks and marks a new point in his care, the spokesperson said. Biden has already been taking a pill form of hormone medication. Last month, the former president also underwent a skin cancer treatment known as Mohs surgery, and a large bandage on his forehead was visible in public appearances in the following days. Mohs surgery is a procedure in which skin is cut away until no evidence of cancer remains. In 2023, Biden had a cancerous skin lesion removed from his chest during a health screening. Also Read: ‘Don’t test courage of Afghans, ask others’: Taliban minister warns Pakistan from India The former president announced in May that he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that had already metastasized to his bones. His office said at the time that he was pursuing several treatment options to ensure “effective management” of the illness. WATCH: India: 2nd year medical college student gang-raped in West Bengal's Durgapur https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-2nd-year-medical-college-student-gang-raped-in-west-bengal-s-durgapur-1760190649783/embed ‘We are strongest in the broken places’ “Cancer touches us all,” Biden wrote on social media at the time. “Like so many of you, Jill and I have learned that we are strongest in the broken places.” Biden also had several non-melanoma skin cancers removed before he became president. The former president, who turns 83 next month, is said to be “doing well”. Biden has largely retreated from the public eye since leaving the White House in January. Also Read: Massive blast at Tennessee explosives plant leaves many dead, several ‘unaccounted for’ The Bidens have been strong advocates for fighting and curing cancer since their adult son, Beau, died from brain cancer in 2015.

Biden announced in May that he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that had already metastasized to his bones. His office said at the time that he was pursuing several treatment options to ensure “effective management” of the illness.

Former US president Joe Biden starts undergoing radiation therapy for ‘aggressive’ cancer

Unidentified drones were sighted flying overnight above Denmark’s largest military base, reported AFP, citing officials. Officials believe that the incident is part of a series of similar sightings that they believe could be linked to a “hybrid attack."

Russia-NATO Tensions: Suspicious Drones Spotted Over Norway's Biggest Military Base

Several regions in Russia and parts of Ukraine it controls are reporting gasoline shortages after Ukraine stepped up attacks on Russian oil refineries this month, and amid a seasonal surge in fuel demand. Russia imposed a gasoline exports ban for oil producers on July 28 in a bid to prevent shortages at a time of peak demand because of summer travel and grain harvesting. But some market participants said this will not be enough to avert a fuel crunch.

Russia-Ukraine War: Moscow Extends Ban On Fuel Export Amid Severe Fuel Crisis

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asked President Trump during their meeting on Tuesday to provide Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles, which could give Ukraine the ability to strike as far into Russia as Moscow.


Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky Asked Trump For Tomahawk Missiles To Force Putin To Make Peace

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