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Coldplay fan Grace Springer, who was there at the concert in Boston on Wednesday night, did not know that a video shot by her in a fun manner would go viral on social media, turning the lives of Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and the company’s Chief People Officer, Kristin Cabot, upside down in just a night.&nbsp;Springer, 28, caught the Astronomer CEO with the company’s HR in a compromising moment as the two were seen “cuddling” at the Coldplay concert. She posted the video on her social media, without realising that the video would reach over 50 million views.<h2>Who is Grace Springer?</h2>Springer, a Coldplay fan who is located in New Jersey, talked about the viral video with The Sun, stressed that Byron has received a blunt lesson, saying, “Those who play stupid games...win stupid prizes.”&nbsp;Springer travelled to Boston with her friends to attend the Coldplay concert at Gillette Stadium. “It was definitely a hot topic, but no one knew who they were,” she said.&nbsp;She stated that she never planned on creating a controversy; however, they ended up in one. Springer added that she had no clue who the couple was, and she shot the video as she caught an interesting reaction to the kiss cam.&nbsp;Besides defending the video she filmed, Springer said that a part of her feels sorry for turning the lives of the two people upside down. “A part of me feels sorry for these people, but in the end, you play stupid games, you win stupid prizes.”&nbsp;She further felt pity for their partners, saying that she hopes “they heal from this and get a second chance at the happiness they deserve.” “I hope, for them, my video was a blessing in disguise.”<h2>The ColdplayGate explained</h2>On Wednesday night, an amazing Coldplay night turned into something unimaginable for Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and the company’s Chief People Officer, Kristin Cabot. Chris Martin, the frontman of Coldplay, was at the centre stage when the kiss cam game was played on the Gillette Stadium.&nbsp;In seconds, the camera tilted and was right on Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot. The two are married, but not to each other, which created further chaos and controversy at midnight.&nbsp;As he realised, Byron immediately dipped from the spot, following which, Cabot also left the frame as they panicked. Martin got the hint and said, “Oh, look at these two. Either they’re having an affair or they’re very shy!&nbsp;Following this, the internet was flooded with memes on the ColdplayGate. According to reports, Andy Byron’s wife, Megan Kerrigan, dropped the surname from her Facebook amid the ongoing controversy.&nbsp;

Springer, 28, caught the Astronomer CEO with the company’s HR in a compromising moment as the two were seen “cuddling” at the Coldplay concert. She posted the video on her social media, without realising that the video would reach over 50 million views.

Coldplay fan Grace Springer, who was there at the concert in Boston on Wednesday night, did not know that a video shot by her in a fun manner would go viral on social media, turning the lives of Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and the company’s Chief People Officer, Kristin Cabot, upside down in just a night. Springer, 28, caught the Astronomer CEO with the company’s HR in a compromising moment as the two were seen “cuddling” at the Coldplay concert. She posted the video on her social media, without realising that the video would reach over 50 million views. Who is Grace Springer? Springer, a Coldplay fan who is located in New Jersey, talked about the viral video with The Sun, stressed that Byron has received a blunt lesson, saying, “Those who play stupid games...win stupid prizes.” Springer travelled to Boston with her friends to attend the Coldplay concert at Gillette Stadium. “It was definitely a hot topic, but no one knew who they were,” she said. She stated that she never planned on creating a controversy; however, they ended up in one. Springer added that she had no clue who the couple was, and she shot the video as she caught an interesting reaction to the kiss cam. Besides defending the video she filmed, Springer said that a part of her feels sorry for turning the lives of the two people upside down. “A part of me feels sorry for these people, but in the end, you play stupid games, you win stupid prizes.” She further felt pity for their partners, saying that she hopes “they heal from this and get a second chance at the happiness they deserve.” “I hope, for them, my video was a blessing in disguise.” The ColdplayGate explained On Wednesday night, an amazing Coldplay night turned into something unimaginable for Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and the company’s Chief People Officer, Kristin Cabot. Chris Martin, the frontman of Coldplay, was at the centre stage when the kiss cam game was played on the Gillette Stadium. In seconds, the camera tilted and was right on Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot. The two are married, but not to each other, which created further chaos and controversy at midnight. As he realised, Byron immediately dipped from the spot, following which, Cabot also left the frame as they panicked. Martin got the hint and said, “Oh, look at these two. Either they’re having an affair or they’re very shy! Following this, the internet was flooded with memes on the ColdplayGate. According to reports, Andy Byron’s wife, Megan Kerrigan, dropped the surname from her Facebook amid the ongoing controversy.

Springer, 28, caught the Astronomer CEO with the company’s HR in a compromising moment as the two were seen “cuddling” at the Coldplay concert. She posted the video on her social media, without realising that the video would reach over 50 million views.

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Since the start of the Israel-Iran war, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been making bold remarks against the US and President Donald Trump as America joined Israel in attacking Iranian nuclear facilities, including Fordow, Isfahan and Natanz, with an aim to destroy Iran's capability of building nuclear weapons.In the first week of the war, Iranian Leader Khamenei issued a grave warning to the US on June 18, telling them that the country would suffer "irreparable damage" if it engaged in any military actions against Iran.<h2>'Irreparable damage'</h2>“The Americans should know that any U.S. military intervention will undoubtedly be accompanied by irreparable damage,” Khamenei said in a televised address.He added that the damage it will face will be "far greater" than any harm that Iran may encounter. He further said that the Iranian nation is not frightened by Trump's threats."The US President threatens us. With his absurd rhetoric, he demands that the Iranian people surrender to him. They should make threats against those who are afraid of being threatened," he said.<h2>Four-word reply to Trump's warning</h2>On the same day, Khamenei issued a strong response to the threats from the US. Trump demanded "unconditional surrender" from Iran, but Khamenei responded with four words - "Iran will not surrender".“Intelligent people who know Iran, the Iranian nation, and its history will never speak to this nation in threatening language because the Iranian nation will not surrender,” Khamenei said in a message read aloud on national TV.After the US attacked Iran's nuclear sites, Khamenei vowed punishment for Israel, saying that the punishment would continue. "The Zionist enemy has made a big mistake, committed a big crime; it must be punished and it is being punished; it is being punished right now.”On Tuesday, Khamenei issued another remark against the US after its attack on Iranian nuclear facilities. He said, "We didn't harm anyone. And we will not accept any harassment from anyone under any circumstances.” Sharing an image of a burning US flag amid a war-like situation, “…we will not submit to anyone's harassment; This is the logic of the Iranian nation,” he added.<h2>'US will pay a heavy price'</h2>Today (Thursday), after the two countries agreed to a ceasefire after Trump's announcement, Khamenei again warned the US that an attack similar to what happened to Al-Udeid Air Base can be repeated in the future too.He said that Iran attacked and inflicted damage on the Al-Udeid Air Base, which is one of the key US bases in the region. Such an action "can be repeated in the future too, and America will definitely pay a heavy price, he said."The fact that the Islamic Republic has access to key US centers in the region and can take action whenever it deems necessary is a significant matter. Such an action can be repeated in the future too. Should any aggression occur, the enemy will definitely pay a heavy price," Khamenei said.<h2>'Heavy slap to US's face'</h2>The Iranian leader said that Iran delivered a "heavy slap to the US's face", adding that America gained no achievement from this war."The Islamic Republic delivered a heavy slap to the US’s face. It attacked and inflicted damage on the Al-Udeid Air Base, which is one of the key US bases in the region," Khamenei wrote on X after his televised message was released in minutes.Not just the US, Khamenei issued three threatening messages to Israel after it attacked Iran's nuclear facilities, and killed military officials as well as nuclear scientists.Moreover, before the Israel-Iran war started, Khamenei had been warning US President Trump as the two nations engaged in a conflict regarding the nuclear programme. When Trump threatened to bomb Iran, the Iranian leader warned that the US would face a "strong blow" if it followed through on its military threat.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In the first week of the war, Iranian Leader Khamenei issued a grave warning to the US on June 18, telling them that the country would suffer "irreparable damage" if it engaged in any military actions against Iran.

Since the start of the Israel-Iran war, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been making bold remarks against the US and President Donald Trump as America joined Israel in attacking Iranian nuclear facilities, including Fordow, Isfahan and Natanz, with an aim to destroy Iran's capability of building nuclear weapons. In the first week of the war, Iranian Leader Khamenei issued a grave warning to the US on June 18, telling them that the country would suffer "irreparable damage" if it engaged in any military actions against Iran. 'Irreparable damage' “The Americans should know that any U.S. military intervention will undoubtedly be accompanied by irreparable damage,” Khamenei said in a televised address. He added that the damage it will face will be "far greater" than any harm that Iran may encounter. He further said that the Iranian nation is not frightened by Trump's threats. "The US President threatens us. With his absurd rhetoric, he demands that the Iranian people surrender to him. They should make threats against those who are afraid of being threatened," he said. Four-word reply to Trump's warning On the same day, Khamenei issued a strong response to the threats from the US. Trump demanded "unconditional surrender" from Iran, but Khamenei responded with four words - "Iran will not surrender". “Intelligent people who know Iran, the Iranian nation, and its history will never speak to this nation in threatening language because the Iranian nation will not surrender,” Khamenei said in a message read aloud on national TV. After the US attacked Iran's nuclear sites, Khamenei vowed punishment for Israel, saying that the punishment would continue. "The Zionist enemy has made a big mistake, committed a big crime; it must be punished and it is being punished; it is being punished right now.” On Tuesday, Khamenei issued another remark against the US after its attack on Iranian nuclear facilities. He said, "We didn't harm anyone. And we will not accept any harassment from anyone under any circumstances.” Sharing an image of a burning US flag amid a war-like situation, “…we will not submit to anyone's harassment; This is the logic of the Iranian nation,” he added. 'US will pay a heavy price' Today (Thursday), after the two countries agreed to a ceasefire after Trump's announcement, Khamenei again warned the US that an attack similar to what happened to Al-Udeid Air Base can be repeated in the future too. He said that Iran attacked and inflicted damage on the Al-Udeid Air Base, which is one of the key US bases in the region. Such an action "can be repeated in the future too, and America will definitely pay a heavy price, he said. "The fact that the Islamic Republic has access to key US centers in the region and can take action whenever it deems necessary is a significant matter. Such an action can be repeated in the future too. Should any aggression occur, the enemy will definitely pay a heavy price," Khamenei said. 'Heavy slap to US's face' The Iranian leader said that Iran delivered a "heavy slap to the US's face", adding that America gained no achievement from this war. "The Islamic Republic delivered a heavy slap to the US’s face. It attacked and inflicted damage on the Al-Udeid Air Base, which is one of the key US bases in the region," Khamenei wrote on X after his televised message was released in minutes. Not just the US, Khamenei issued three threatening messages to Israel after it attacked Iran's nuclear facilities, and killed military officials as well as nuclear scientists. Moreover, before the Israel-Iran war started, Khamenei had been warning US President Trump as the two nations engaged in a conflict regarding the nuclear programme. When Trump threatened to bomb Iran, the Iranian leader warned that the US would face a "strong blow" if it followed through on its military threat.

In the first week of the war, Iranian Leader Khamenei issued a grave warning to the US on June 18, telling them that the country would suffer "irreparable damage" if it engaged in any military actions against Iran.

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US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (June 24) stressed that Iran will never rebuild their nuclear program, adding that their nuclear capacities are gone after the US attacked its nuke facilities two days ago.While speaking to reporters before leaving for the Nato Summit in The Hague, Trump said Iran would never rebuild its nuclear programme."The country’s nuclear capacities are gone and it would never rebuild its nuclear programme," the US president said when asked about Iran's nuke program.Meanwhile, in a post on Truth Social, Trump said, "IRAN WILL NEVER REBUILD THEIR NUCLEAR FACILITIES!" He posted this right after he posted that the ceasefire was in effect, even after both countries violated it.On Saturday (Jun 21) the United States entered the Israel-Iran war, striking three nuclear sites in Iran -Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. This comes just a day after US President Donald Trump on Friday (Jun 20) warned that Iran had a "maximum" of two weeks to avoid possible American air strikes.Moreover, as Trump expressed that he is "unhappy" with Israel for breaking the ceasefire, he asked Israel to turn around all planes, stressing that Israel is not going to attack Iran further."ISRAEL is not going to attack Iran. All planes will turn around and head home while doing a friendly “Plane Wave” to Iran. Nobody will be hurt, the Ceasefire is in effect! Thank you for your attention to this matter! DONALD J. TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES," he wrote.Right before these posts, Trump warned Israel to not drop the bombs. " IF YOU DO IT IS A MAJOR VIOLATION. BRING YOUR PILOTS HOME, NOW!," he wrote.Speaking to reporters before leaving for the Nato summit in The Hague, Trump said Israel “unloaded” right after agreeing to the deal. He said that both Israel and Iran violated a ceasefire, hours after he made the announcement.The US president said that he is "unhappy" with both countries but especially Israel. "I don't think they did it intentionally, but I don't like it what Israel did today."Trump repeatedly said that he is not happy with Israel, while also saying that he is not happy with Iran too.

While speaking to reporters before leaving for the Nato Summit in The Hague, Trump said Iran would never rebuild its nuclear programme.

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (June 24) stressed that Iran will never rebuild their nuclear program, adding that their nuclear capacities are gone after the US attacked its nuke facilities two days ago. While speaking to reporters before leaving for the Nato Summit in The Hague, Trump said Iran would never rebuild its nuclear programme. "The country’s nuclear capacities are gone and it would never rebuild its nuclear programme," the US president said when asked about Iran's nuke program. Meanwhile, in a post on Truth Social, Trump said, "IRAN WILL NEVER REBUILD THEIR NUCLEAR FACILITIES!" He posted this right after he posted that the ceasefire was in effect, even after both countries violated it. On Saturday (Jun 21) the United States entered the Israel-Iran war, striking three nuclear sites in Iran -Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. This comes just a day after US President Donald Trump on Friday (Jun 20) warned that Iran had a "maximum" of two weeks to avoid possible American air strikes. Moreover, as Trump expressed that he is "unhappy" with Israel for breaking the ceasefire, he asked Israel to turn around all planes, stressing that Israel is not going to attack Iran further. "ISRAEL is not going to attack Iran. All planes will turn around and head home while doing a friendly “Plane Wave” to Iran. Nobody will be hurt, the Ceasefire is in effect! Thank you for your attention to this matter! DONALD J. TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES," he wrote. Right before these posts, Trump warned Israel to not drop the bombs. " IF YOU DO IT IS A MAJOR VIOLATION. BRING YOUR PILOTS HOME, NOW!," he wrote. Speaking to reporters before leaving for the Nato summit in The Hague, Trump said Israel “unloaded” right after agreeing to the deal. He said that both Israel and Iran violated a ceasefire, hours after he made the announcement. The US president said that he is "unhappy" with both countries but especially Israel. "I don't think they did it intentionally, but I don't like it what Israel did today." Trump repeatedly said that he is not happy with Israel, while also saying that he is not happy with Iran too.

While speaking to reporters before leaving for the Nato Summit in The Hague, Trump said Iran would never rebuild its nuclear programme.

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In the White House press briefing room, as tensions between Israel and Iran boiled over, current White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stepped to the podium with her voice rising with rehearsed conviction. It was vintage Trumpian spin—and the latest chapter in an era where the White House press secretary have become more marionette than messenger.&nbsp;The string of White House press secretaries in Donald Trump's first and second terms—Karoline Leavitt, Sean Spicer, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Stephanie Grisham, and Kayleigh McEnany—seemed less like independent communicators and more like synchronised marionettes, dangling from the same orange-tinted strings.&nbsp;&nbsp;In what should have been the most trusted voice between the presidency and the press, we instead saw a rotating cast of characters who were less about transparency and more about total fealty to one man’s narrative, no matter how bizarre or provably false. The role of the press secretary, traditionally one of poise, policy, and accountability, became under Trump a mouthpiece of performance—one that demanded absolute loyalty, shameless spin, and, above all, showmanship.<h2>Body language that screams ‘submission’</h2>Watch any footage—seriously, any—and you'll notice it: the stiff posture, the forced smiles, the furrowed brows, the clenched fists at the podium. Each secretary embodied their own physical version of damage control.&nbsp;Sean Spicer burst into the job like a man late to a meeting he didn’t understand. His now-iconic lie—“This was the largest audience to ever witness an inauguration—period”—was delivered with the sweaty anxiety of someone trying to bluff through a lie detector test on live TV. His voice cracked, his eyes darted, and his knuckles whitened on the podium like he was holding onto credibility by a thread.&nbsp;Sarah Huckabee Sanders adopted a stoic wall-of-steel approach. Her eyes narrowed, her arms folded—a classic self-protective gesture—as she fielded questions with a half-smile and an expression that said: “I could not care less.” It wasn't confidence. It was deflection masked as deadpan.&nbsp;Kayleigh McEnany turned the job into a Harvard-polished performance. Her plastic smiles and over-rehearsed hand gestures gave off the polished sheen of a game show host crossed with a Sunday School teacher. Yet beneath the surface was relentless aggression, particularly in her habit of ending briefings mid-question with, “And with that, I’ll leave it there”—like a magician vanishing in a puff of evasion.&nbsp;Stephanie Grisham skipped the performance entirely. She held no press briefings during her entire tenure. That’s not a metaphor. She simply didn’t show up. She once justified it by saying: “I felt like the media was not good to us, so why give them a platform?”Which is like a firefighter refusing to fight fire because it’s “too hot.”&nbsp;And then there’s Karoline Leavitt, the newest inheritor of the Trumpian throne. She channels her boss’s sneer with youthful gusto, waving off journalistic scrutiny with the arrogance of a Twitter troll at a campaign rally. Her body language—tight, fidgety hands and a forward-thrust jaw—exudes aggression over poise, confrontation over clarity.<h2>Language that mirrors a master’s voice</h2>From day One, their linguistic loyalty was unmistakable. These weren’t spokespeople—they were translators of Trump. The vocabulary was predictable: “Fake news.” “Radical left.” “Witch hunt.” “Tremendous success.” Spicer lied loud. Sanders lied stone-faced. McEnany lied with legalese. Grisham lied by vanishing. Leavitt lies with snark and sarcasm.&nbsp;They weren't delivering facts; they were delivering feelings—Trump’s feelings. Journalists asking factual questions were treated as antagonists, not interlocutors. There was no longer an effort to explain the administration’s decisions; only to defend them, blindly and aggressively.&nbsp;Each press secretary channelled Trump’s grievances like tuning forks vibrating in MAGA frequency. Policy became secondary to personality, and press briefings transformed into ideological theatre—complete with props, binders, and moral grandstanding.<h2>A cult of personality on display</h2>More than anything, the Trump-era press secretaries were/are emblematic of a government that prized loyalty over truth. These individuals didn’t speak for the presidency. They spoke for Trump—the man, not the office he holds.&nbsp;Rather than serving as intermediaries between the public and the president, they became palace guards, protecting their king from uncomfortable facts. They weren’t trying to sell you on policy—they were trying to convince you that your eyes were lying. Their function wasn’t communication. It was containment.&nbsp;They were expected not just to control the narrative, but to mirror the mood. Angry Trump? Angry press secretary. Vindicated Trump? Triumphant press secretary. Cornered Trump? Defensive, sneering, combative press secretary. And through it all, they contorted themselves—physically and rhetorically—into whatever shape was needed to shield the man behind the curtain.<h2>The legacy: A podium of puppets</h2>What remains is a blueprint for what not to do. This isn’t just about individual failures. It’s about the institutional rot that occurs when the role of press secretary is weaponised as a propaganda tool. When truth becomes optional and performance becomes policy, the public suffers.&nbsp;From Spicer’s flop-sweat lies to Leavitt’s gleeful contempt, each of these figures proved that under Trump, the White House podium wasn’t a symbol of government transparency. It was a stage for submission, a megaphone for madness, and a place where truth went to die—draped in flags, buzzwords, and bad faith.&nbsp;And with that… we’ll leave it there.&nbsp;Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.

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In the White House press briefing room, as tensions between Israel and Iran boiled over, current White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stepped to the podium with her voice rising with rehearsed conviction. It was vintage Trumpian spin—and the latest chapter in an era where the White House press secretary have become more marionette than messenger. The string of White House press secretaries in Donald Trump's first and second terms—Karoline Leavitt, Sean Spicer, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Stephanie Grisham, and Kayleigh McEnany—seemed less like independent communicators and more like synchronised marionettes, dangling from the same orange-tinted strings. In what should have been the most trusted voice between the presidency and the press, we instead saw a rotating cast of characters who were less about transparency and more about total fealty to one man’s narrative, no matter how bizarre or provably false. The role of the press secretary, traditionally one of poise, policy, and accountability, became under Trump a mouthpiece of performance—one that demanded absolute loyalty, shameless spin, and, above all, showmanship. Body language that screams ‘submission’ Watch any footage—seriously, any—and you'll notice it: the stiff posture, the forced smiles, the furrowed brows, the clenched fists at the podium. Each secretary embodied their own physical version of damage control. Sean Spicer burst into the job like a man late to a meeting he didn’t understand. His now-iconic lie—“This was the largest audience to ever witness an inauguration—period”—was delivered with the sweaty anxiety of someone trying to bluff through a lie detector test on live TV. His voice cracked, his eyes darted, and his knuckles whitened on the podium like he was holding onto credibility by a thread. Sarah Huckabee Sanders adopted a stoic wall-of-steel approach. Her eyes narrowed, her arms folded—a classic self-protective gesture—as she fielded questions with a half-smile and an expression that said: “I could not care less.” It wasn't confidence. It was deflection masked as deadpan. Kayleigh McEnany turned the job into a Harvard-polished performance. Her plastic smiles and over-rehearsed hand gestures gave off the polished sheen of a game show host crossed with a Sunday School teacher. Yet beneath the surface was relentless aggression, particularly in her habit of ending briefings mid-question with, “And with that, I’ll leave it there”—like a magician vanishing in a puff of evasion. Stephanie Grisham skipped the performance entirely. She held no press briefings during her entire tenure. That’s not a metaphor. She simply didn’t show up. She once justified it by saying: “I felt like the media was not good to us, so why give them a platform?” Which is like a firefighter refusing to fight fire because it’s “too hot.” And then there’s Karoline Leavitt, the newest inheritor of the Trumpian throne. She channels her boss’s sneer with youthful gusto, waving off journalistic scrutiny with the arrogance of a Twitter troll at a campaign rally. Her body language—tight, fidgety hands and a forward-thrust jaw—exudes aggression over poise, confrontation over clarity. Language that mirrors a master’s voice From day One, their linguistic loyalty was unmistakable. These weren’t spokespeople—they were translators of Trump. The vocabulary was predictable: “Fake news.” “Radical left.” “Witch hunt.” “Tremendous success.” Spicer lied loud. Sanders lied stone-faced. McEnany lied with legalese. Grisham lied by vanishing. Leavitt lies with snark and sarcasm. They weren't delivering facts; they were delivering feelings—Trump’s feelings. Journalists asking factual questions were treated as antagonists, not interlocutors. There was no longer an effort to explain the administration’s decisions; only to defend them, blindly and aggressively. Each press secretary channelled Trump’s grievances like tuning forks vibrating in MAGA frequency. Policy became secondary to personality, and press briefings transformed into ideological theatre—complete with props, binders, and moral grandstanding. A cult of personality on display More than anything, the Trump-era press secretaries were/are emblematic of a government that prized loyalty over truth. These individuals didn’t speak for the presidency. They spoke for Trump—the man, not the office he holds. Rather than serving as intermediaries between the public and the president, they became palace guards, protecting their king from uncomfortable facts. They weren’t trying to sell you on policy—they were trying to convince you that your eyes were lying. Their function wasn’t communication. It was containment. They were expected not just to control the narrative, but to mirror the mood. Angry Trump? Angry press secretary. Vindicated Trump? Triumphant press secretary. Cornered Trump? Defensive, sneering, combative press secretary. And through it all, they contorted themselves—physically and rhetorically—into whatever shape was needed to shield the man behind the curtain. The legacy: A podium of puppets What remains is a blueprint for what not to do. This isn’t just about individual failures. It’s about the institutional rot that occurs when the role of press secretary is weaponised as a propaganda tool. When truth becomes optional and performance becomes policy, the public suffers. From Spicer’s flop-sweat lies to Leavitt’s gleeful contempt, each of these figures proved that under Trump, the White House podium wasn’t a symbol of government transparency. It was a stage for submission, a megaphone for madness, and a place where truth went to die—draped in flags, buzzwords, and bad faith. And with that… we’ll leave it there. Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.

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Russia Recaptures Sudzha As Ukraine Loses 'Kursk Negotiation Card'

Paramilitary RSF storm Sudan's largest displacement camp

& Biggest Italian operation against Cosa Nostra in four decades

Mohammed Saleh gets you an in-depth analysis of the world's biggest warzones of the week.

M23 rebels capture Bukavu, 2nd major city of eastern DR Congo

Why ceasefire between the Congolese army & M23 rebels broke down?

Sudanese National Amry pushes back the RSF and inches closer to Khartoum

& 11 killed in a deadly terror attack in Sweden 

Mohammed Saleh gets you an in-depth analysis of the world's biggest warzones of the week in #WorldAtWar

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Israel's large-scale operation in occupied West Bank

At least 80 people killed in fighting between armed leftist groups in Colombia

M23 rebels encircle Goma, the capital of the North Kivu province

& Sudanese army claims to recapture main oil refinery from paramilitary RSF

Rahesha Sehgal gets you an in-depth analysis of the world's biggest warzones of the week.

Israel-Hamas War: Israel's Large-scale Operation In Occupied West Bank

Arakan Army ousts Myanmar Junta from key town in the Rakhine State

North Korea tests new Hypersonic Ballistic Missile designed to strike targets in the Pacific

& the Wazalendu militia accuses the Congolese army of being infiltrated as the Congolese soldiers desert their positions against M23

Mohammed Saleh gets you an in-depth analysis of the world's biggest warzones of the week in World at War.

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What wars defined 2024? 

The Forgotten Wars of the year gone by

How drones have changed modern warfare?

Mohammed Saleh gets you an in-depth analysis of the year's biggest warzones in #worldatwar

Russia's hypersonic missiles push back NATO | Israel bombs Yemen's airport

What wars defined 2024? The Forgotten Wars of the year gone by How drones have changed modern warfare? Mohammed Saleh gets you an in-depth analysis of the year's biggest warzones in #worldatwar

- Protesters storm the parliament building in Georgia - Iran launches its heaviest-ever space payload using an indigenously developed rocket - Mexico cracks down on drug cartels trafficking fentanyl into United States Mohammed Saleh gets you an in-depth analysis of the world's biggest warzones of the week in World at War.

Syrian Rebels Capture Damascus Forcing Assad to Flee in a Big Blow to Russia & Iran

Moscow threatens to bomb 'decision making centres' in Kyiv as Biden pumps in more military aid into Ukraine & Colombia captures the world's biggest haul of illicit drugs that were being trafficked through the Pacific route using crude submarines. Mohammed Saleh gets you an in-depth analysis of the world's biggest warzones of the week in # WorldAtWar

Russia & Syria bomb rebel positions as anti-Assad rebel forces storm Aleppo in Syria

Can Donald Trump end Israel's wars on Gaza & Lebanon & the Russia-Ukraine war? North Korean soldiers get killed in combat in Ukraine 40 soldiers killed in an attack on a military garrison in Chad & 3 military bases overrun by supporters of Evo Morales in Bolivia Mohammed Saleh gets you an in-depth analysis of the world's biggest warzones of the week in #WorldAtWar

Can Donald Trump end Israel's wars on Gaza & Lebanon & the Russia-Ukraine war? | World at War

China slams Pakistan for repeated attacks on Chinese nationals in Balochistan North Korea test fires ICBM with the longest flight time Mohammed Saleh gets you an in-depth analysis of the world's biggest warzones of the week in #WorldAtWar

Russia Captures Territory At The Fastest Pace As Ukraine's Backer US Heads to Polls

India launches its 4th Nuclear powered attack submarine codenamed S4* North Korean soldiers get trained in Russia to be deployed in Ukraine Mohammed Saleh gets you an in-depth analysis of the world's biggest warzones of the week in #WorldAtWar

Has Israel's attack on Iran with a 100 fighter jets failed to create deterrence? | World at War

Israel's target number 1, Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, killed in a chance ambush but no end to war in Gaza Is Zelensky's victory plan a sensible, practical strategy or is the Ukrainian president self-delusional? North Korea amends Constitution, designates South Korea as a hostile state And in Myanmar, the Ta'ang national Liberation army captures the strategic town of Hsipaw. Johan Castell gets you an in-depth analysis of the world's biggest warzones of the week.

Israel's Number 1 Enemy, Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar Killed In Chance Encounter

French Caribbean island of Martinique erupts in deadly protests over a cost of living crisis At least 6 killed in an explosion blamed on Al-Shabab in Mogadishu Mohammed Saleh gets you an in-depth analysis of the world's biggest warzones of the week in #WorldAtWar

Has Iran built a Secret Nuclear Bomb like Israel's Nuclear 'Bomb in the Basement'?

China's latest nuclear powered attack submarine sinks at its dock in Wuhan Russia changes its Nuclear Doctrine in the middle of the Ukraine war & the Sudanese army strikes Khartoum with intense artillery & airstrikes Mohammed Saleh gets you an in-depth analysis of the world's biggest warzones of the week in #WorldAtWar

Israel drops 85 tonnes of GBU-31 JDAMs & Spice 2000 bombs to kill Hassan Nasrallah

U.S. develops 'QUICKSINK' weapons to fight a naval war against China Russia threatens to vapourize Strasbourg if European capitals green signal the use of long range missiles by Ukraine Mohammed Saleh gets you an in-depth analysis of the world's biggest warzones of the week in World At War.

Israel unleashes 400 air & missile strikes on Lebanon in 'New Phase' of war

Over 100 killed in deadly attacks by Balochistan Liberation Army insurgents in Pakistan & India commissions its 2nd nuclear-powered submarine INS Arighaat to guard the high seas. Mohammed Saleh gets you an in-depth analysis of the world's biggest warzones of the week in World At War.

Did the US' Patriot Missile shoot down the F-16 Fighter Jet fielded against Russia?

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