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CNN
16-05-2025
- Politics
- CNN
Trump visits largest US base in Middle East
Trump visits largest US base in Middle East CNN's Chief National Affairs Correspondent, Jeff Zeleny, reports from Qatar as President Trump visits Al Udeid, the largest US military base in the Middle East. 01:32 - Source: CNN Vertical World News 14 videos Trump visits largest US base in Middle East CNN's Chief National Affairs Correspondent, Jeff Zeleny, reports from Qatar as President Trump visits Al Udeid, the largest US military base in the Middle East. 01:32 - Source: CNN Qatari PM defends offering plane to President Trump In an interview with CNN's Becky Anderson, Qatari Prime Minister and minister of foreign affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani downplayed the significance of the luxury jet gifted to President Donald Trump, saying it was a "very simple government to government dealing." 01:07 - Source: CNN Zelensky warns 'no time for playing games' Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he will head to Turkey and wait for Russian President Vladimir Putin for potential ceasefire talks; but he set some minimal goals for the meeting. CNN's Nick Paton Walsh reports. 01:26 - Source: CNN Trump meets Syria's new leader In a historic meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, President Trump met with Syrian jihadist-turned-president Ahmed al-Sharaa and announced plans to lift sanctions on Syria. CNN's Becky Anderson breaks down who the Syrian leader is and why this meeting was so significant. 01:27 - Source: CNN Will Trump attend possible Putin-Zelensky meeting? President Donald Trump continued to express interest in traveling to Turkey for a possible high-stakes meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump is currently scheduled to be Doha and Abu Dhabi on Thursday. 01:06 - Source: CNN Trump addresses Qatari jet gift In an interview with Fox News' Sean Hannity, President Donald Trump addressed his plan to accept a jet worth hundreds of millions of dollars as a gift from the Qatari royal family. 00:53 - Source: CNN Syrians react after Trump says he plans to lift sanctions President Donald Trump announced he plans to lift sanctions on Syria during a speech in Saudi Arabia citing the fall of the Assad regime as grounds for the release of pressure on the country. Syrians spared little time before celebrating. 00:51 - Source: CNN Influencers showing Russia's view of Mariupol Three years after it seized control of Mariupol following a brutal 86-day siege, Russia is using a more subtle power to keep its grip on the Ukranian port city: social media influencers. CNN's investigation found that residents of the occupied city, including school children, are being trained in new media programs and 'blogger schools' ties to the Russian state. 02:10 - Source: CNN Is Qatar gifting President Trump the plane he always wanted? President Trump said he'd accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 from the Qatari Royal Family to use as Air Force One. For years, he'd complain that the presidential plane is "very old" and tried to make upgrades to the fleet. 01:21 - Source: CNN Trump meets with Saudi crown prince President Donald Trump is in Riyadh visiting with the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on his first international trip of his second term. CNN's Kaitlan Collins explains what Trump is hoping to accomplish. 01:07 - Source: CNN Trump makes Middle East a priority with Gulf trip President Trump has arrived in the Gulf for a three-day trip that will see him visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. Choosing the region as his first major trip as president sends a strong message about not only his priorities but also his foreign policy. CNN's Becky Anderson looks at three reasons why the region is important to him. 01:42 - Source: CNN See Edan Alexander's reunion with family after release Edan Alexander, the last known living American hostage in Gaza, was released by Hamas and reunited with his family on Monday, ending an 18-month ordeal that began with the militant group's October 7 attack. 00:40 - Source: CNN Trump defends plan to accept jet from Qatar President Trump defended a plan to accept a luxury jet from the Qatari royal family that will be retrofitted and used as Air Force One during the president's second term. Ethics experts have raised concerns about the potential move and questioned whether accepting the plane will violate the Constitution's Emoluments Clause. 01:02 - Source: CNN
CNN
16-05-2025
- Politics
- CNN
Trump visits largest US base in Middle East
Trump visits largest US base in Middle East CNN's Chief National Affairs Correspondent, Jeff Zeleny, reports from Qatar as President Trump visits Al Udeid, the largest US military base in the Middle East. 01:32 - Source: CNN Vertical World News 14 videos Trump visits largest US base in Middle East CNN's Chief National Affairs Correspondent, Jeff Zeleny, reports from Qatar as President Trump visits Al Udeid, the largest US military base in the Middle East. 01:32 - Source: CNN Qatari PM defends offering plane to President Trump In an interview with CNN's Becky Anderson, Qatari Prime Minister and minister of foreign affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani downplayed the significance of the luxury jet gifted to President Donald Trump, saying it was a "very simple government to government dealing." 01:07 - Source: CNN Zelensky warns 'no time for playing games' Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he will head to Turkey and wait for Russian President Vladimir Putin for potential ceasefire talks; but he set some minimal goals for the meeting. CNN's Nick Paton Walsh reports. 01:26 - Source: CNN Trump meets Syria's new leader In a historic meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, President Trump met with Syrian jihadist-turned-president Ahmed al-Sharaa and announced plans to lift sanctions on Syria. CNN's Becky Anderson breaks down who the Syrian leader is and why this meeting was so significant. 01:27 - Source: CNN Will Trump attend possible Putin-Zelensky meeting? President Donald Trump continued to express interest in traveling to Turkey for a possible high-stakes meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump is currently scheduled to be Doha and Abu Dhabi on Thursday. 01:06 - Source: CNN Trump addresses Qatari jet gift In an interview with Fox News' Sean Hannity, President Donald Trump addressed his plan to accept a jet worth hundreds of millions of dollars as a gift from the Qatari royal family. 00:53 - Source: CNN Syrians react after Trump says he plans to lift sanctions President Donald Trump announced he plans to lift sanctions on Syria during a speech in Saudi Arabia citing the fall of the Assad regime as grounds for the release of pressure on the country. Syrians spared little time before celebrating. 00:51 - Source: CNN Influencers showing Russia's view of Mariupol Three years after it seized control of Mariupol following a brutal 86-day siege, Russia is using a more subtle power to keep its grip on the Ukranian port city: social media influencers. CNN's investigation found that residents of the occupied city, including school children, are being trained in new media programs and 'blogger schools' ties to the Russian state. 02:10 - Source: CNN Is Qatar gifting President Trump the plane he always wanted? President Trump said he'd accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 from the Qatari Royal Family to use as Air Force One. For years, he'd complain that the presidential plane is "very old" and tried to make upgrades to the fleet. 01:21 - Source: CNN Trump meets with Saudi crown prince President Donald Trump is in Riyadh visiting with the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on his first international trip of his second term. CNN's Kaitlan Collins explains what Trump is hoping to accomplish. 01:07 - Source: CNN Trump makes Middle East a priority with Gulf trip President Trump has arrived in the Gulf for a three-day trip that will see him visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. Choosing the region as his first major trip as president sends a strong message about not only his priorities but also his foreign policy. CNN's Becky Anderson looks at three reasons why the region is important to him. 01:42 - Source: CNN See Edan Alexander's reunion with family after release Edan Alexander, the last known living American hostage in Gaza, was released by Hamas and reunited with his family on Monday, ending an 18-month ordeal that began with the militant group's October 7 attack. 00:40 - Source: CNN Trump defends plan to accept jet from Qatar President Trump defended a plan to accept a luxury jet from the Qatari royal family that will be retrofitted and used as Air Force One during the president's second term. Ethics experts have raised concerns about the potential move and questioned whether accepting the plane will violate the Constitution's Emoluments Clause. 01:02 - Source: CNN
Wall Street Journal
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Wall Street Journal
Trump Addresses Troops at U.S. Base That Undergirds Qatar Ties
AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar—President Trump used a stop at this U.S. base to highlight his role as commander in chief, spotlighting rising military recruitment back home and a $1 trillion defense-budget request, without articulating substantial policy on confronting Iran or ending the wars in Gaza and Ukraine. The venue for the remarks was his main prop: Al Udeid Air Base, the biggest U.S. military site in the Middle East. It houses around 10,000 troops at the regional headquarters of U.S. Central Command, Special Operations Command, the Air Force's 379th Air Expeditionary Wing and airmen of the Space Force that Trump created during his first term.
Washington Post
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
Who is Theo Von? The 'manosphere' podcaster with Trump in Qatar
Podcaster Theo Von performed a set for U.S. troops in Qatar on Thursday where he joked about doing drugs on a mixed-race baby and the sexuality of men in the U.S. Navy, and compared the Qatari hosts' attire to Klansman robes. His appearance preceded President Donald Trump's visit to the Al-Udeid Air Base.
The Independent
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Who is Theo Von? The 'manosphere' podcaster with Trump in Qatar
Podcaster Theo Von performed a set for U.S. troops in Qatar on Thursday where he joked about doing drugs on a mixed-race baby and the sexuality of men in the U.S. Navy, and compared the Qatari hosts' attire to Klansman robes. His appearance preceded President Donald Trump's visit to the Al-Udeid Air Base. The comedian's remarks drew laughter and some groans from the service members in attendance and also some questions about why he was there. ' Dad, you've got to do an interview with a guy named Theo Von,' Trump said in his own remarks Thursday, recalling his son Barron's urging to do Von's podcast last year. 'I said, 'Who the hell is Theo Von?'' Here's what you need to know about Von. Who is Theo Von? Theo Von, born Theodor Capitani von Kurnatowski III, is a 45-year-old stand-up comedian and podcaster who did an extended one-on-one podcast interview with Trump during the presidential campaign in which they discussed addiction and the opioid crisis. Born and largely raised in what he describes as the 'stray animal belt' of Louisiana, and legally emancipated at 14, Von's first taste of the spotlight was on MTV reality shows, including the 'Road Rules: Maximum Velocity Tour' and 'The Challenge.' He also competed in 'Last Comic Standing,' and won the Comedy Central show 'Reality Bites Back' over comedians like Amy Schumer and Tiffany Haddish. He has hosted the hidden camera show 'Deal With It' and has had various acting roles, including in 'Inside Amy Schumer' and the Chris Pratt movie 'The Tomorrow War.' Why is he famous? Things really took off for Von when the self-described 'white trash' creator found podcasting. In 2016, he started a longform video podcast called 'This Past Weekend,' which, as of 2024, was the fourth-biggest podcast on Spotify globally with nearly 54,000 monthly listeners. A frequent guest on another popular podcast, 'The Joe Rogan Experience,' Von speaks candidly about addiction and recovery and has over 7.6 million followers on TikTok. He has comedy specials on Netflix and is currently touring around the U.S. and Canada. Von, often described as 'the next Joe Rogan,' is part of the so-called manosphere, a rising online community of hypermasculine influencers and comedians who rebuff 'cancel culture' and offer crudeness in its place Von was also one of the founders of 'King and The Sting,' a podcast that ran from 2018 to 2022, and featured Brendan Schaub and comedian Chris D'Elia, who has denied sexual misconduct allegations. Why is he in Qatar? That was the question of the day on social media, but Von has a lot of experience performing for the troops. He's been part of five USO tours. Where does he sit politically? Von seems loath to pin himself down to a certain side, and he tries to balance his guests accordingly, although it's tempting to make assumptions based on association. Over the weekend, he was photographed having dinner with Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner in Miami. The pair attended his 'Return of the Rat' show alongside Trump media adviser Alex Bruesewitz. New York Times pop music critic Jon Caramanica watched over 60 hours of Von's podcast and saw various standup sets in an attempt to answer the question: 'Is Theo Von podcasting from the right or the left?' 'That depends from where you're looking,' Caramanica wrote. Who goes on his podcast? It seems like everybody makes a point to chat with Von these days, including politicians, Oscar-nominated actors, titans of business, athletes, comedians, documentarians and investigative journalists. Recent guests have included Mark Zuckerberg, Ben Affleck, Morgan Wallen, Chelsea Handler, popular left-wing Twitch streamer Hasan Piker and David Spade. Last year, he hosted Rogan, Timothée Chalamet, JD Vance (when he was campaigning for vice president), Sen. Bernie Sanders and Ed Sheeran. He told Tom Green that he tried to host Kamala Harris and Tim Walz as well.
