Latest news with #CALLTO
Extra.ie
23-07-2025
- Politics
- Extra.ie
Watch: CNN reveal unseen footage of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein
Colum Motherway 23/07/2025 CNN have unearthed and released new footage that sheds a fresh light on Donald Trump's past relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Photos from 1993 have confirmed that Epstein attended the now-US President's wedding to Marla Maples, which was not widely known to the public. As well as this, footage from a 1999 Victoria's Secret fashion event in New York shows the pair laughing and chatting together before the runway event. 🚨TRUMP EXPLODES AT CNN AFTER THEY REVEAL EPSTEIN WAS AT HIS WEDDING: In a brief call with CNN today, Trump was asked about a photo of Epstein at his wedding. Trump said 'you've got to be kidding me,' before repeatedly calling CNN 'fake news' and hanging up. He's terrified. — CALL TO ACTIVISM (@CalltoActivism) July 23, 2025 CNN's KFile uncovered the raw footage during a review of archival videos of Trump at events in the 1990s and 2000s. In a 30-second call with CNN on Tuesday, the US President was asked about the wedding photos, to which he responded: 'You've got to be kidding me,' before repeatedly calling them 'fake news' and hanging up. The 79-year-old has been under increasing pressure in recent months to release the 'Epstein Files', but is determined to sweep them under the rug and seemingly hope that they are just forgotten about. Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump in 1997. Pic:His relationship with Epstein has been questioned for a long time in the US, with plenty of photos of the pair – and some also including convicted sex offender Ghislaine Maxwell – circulating in the media for decades. Allegations that Epstein sexually abused underage girls first surfaced in 2005, leading to his arrest a year later. He was arrested again in 2019 on federal sex trafficking charges and later died in jail, fueling numerous conspiracy theories. Trump and Epstein's relationship dates back to the 1980s, with the pair regularly spotted together at social events in Palm Beach and New York. In 1993, photographer Dafydd Jones took photos at the opening of the Harley Davidson Café in New York, capturing the two together with Trump's arms around his two young children. Two months after this, Jones was assigned to photograph Trump and Marla Maples' wedding, where he snapped Epstein entering the ceremony. Jones told CNN: 'I wish now I took more of him with Trump. I had the job of photographing the Trump wedding, so I stood with the press and photographed him. The image you have is from the contact sheet – the negatives were lost.' In 2002, Trump was quoted in New York Magazine profile of Epstein, calling him 'a terrific guy' and adding that he had known him for about 15 years. He also stated: 'It is even said that he likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on the younger side.' Donald Trump and his now wife Melania with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell in February 2000. Pic:Recently, The Wall Street Journal reported on a 50th birthday greeting to Jeffrey Epstein that Trump allegedly sent in 2003 which included a sexually suggestive drawing and a reference to secrets they shared. According to the newspaper, the letter contained the outline of a naked woman, apparently drawn with a marker pen, and had Trump's signature. It reportedly ends with 'Happy Birthday – and may every day be another wonderful secret'. Trump has since filed a lawsuit against Dow Jones, News Corp, Rupert Murdoch and two Wall Street Journal reporters, raising claims under federal libel law. He vehemently denied the Journal report warning Murdoch, the founder of News Corp, the paper's parent company, that he planned to sue. Donald Trump has even faced backlash from some of his MAGA troops. Pic: Somodevilla/Getty Images Now, the US Justice Department has asked lawyers for Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell if she would be willing to speak with prosecutors, while Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said that he expects to meet with her in the coming days. Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence for crimes including child sex trafficking. Trump is facing a rare backlash from sections of his MAGA fanbase after they were led to believe that he would release an 'Epstein list' of clients upon his return to the White House. It then came as a surprise to them when Attorney General Pam Bondi issued an official memo in July declaring that there was no such list.
&w=3840&q=100)
First Post
10-07-2025
- Politics
- First Post
‘Where did you learn English?': Trump's gaffe leaves president of English-speaking Liberia bemused
US President Donald Trump made a goof after he praised the Liberian President for his English-speaking skills. Netizens were left in splits since English is the official language of Liberia read more US President Donald Trump indulged in yet another gaffe after he lauded the English of the president of Liberia, a country where English is the official language. On Wednesday, Trump was basking in the praise of a group of African leaders, right when Liberian President Joseph Boakai took the microphone. 'Liberia is a longtime friend of the United States, and we believe in your policy of making America great again,' President Joseph Boakai said in English at a White House meeting before advocating for US investment in his country. 'We just want to thank you so much for this opportunity," he added. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Trump looked impressed by the Liberian president as he inquired where Boakai learned English from. 'Such good English, such beautiful …' Trump said. 'Where did you learn to speak so beautifully? Where were you educated?' Boakai was left amused by the assertion and chuckled since English is the official language of Liberia. 🚨BREAKING: In a completely embarrassing moment, Donald Trump told the Liberian President 'you speak such beautiful English…where did you learn to speak so beautifully' - even though English is the NATIONAL LANGUAGE OF LIBERIA. The world is watching America humiliate itself. 🤡 — CALL TO ACTIVISM (@CalltoActivism) July 9, 2025 When Trump pressed on his query, 'In Liberia?', Boakai simply answered: 'Yes, sir'. 'That's very interesting, that's beautiful English', Trump said. 'I have people at this table who can't speak nearly as well.' The video of the whole exchange went viral online, with people trolling Trump. Liberia, a colony for Black Americans It is pertinent to note that Liberia was founded back in 1822 as a colony for free Black Americans. At that time, it was seen as the brainchild of white Americans trying to address what they saw as a problem – the future for Black people in the US once slavery ended. While English is Liberia's first language, multiple Indigenous languages are spoken there as well. On Wednesday, Trump hosted the leaders from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania and Senegal at the White House, insisting that he is shifting the American approach to the continent. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD During the meeting, Trump emphasised to the African leaders that the United States is a better partner to Africa than China. During the meeting at the White House, many of the African leaders spoke their own languages through interpreters. Trump maintained that his administration was committed to strengthening friendships in Africa, which he hoped to visit at some point. 'We're shifting from aid to trade,' he said at the start of a White House meeting. 'There's great economic potential in Africa, like few other places. In many ways, in the long run, this will be far more effective and sustainable and beneficial than anything else that we can be doing together.' Meanwhile, African leaders lauded Trump for brokering peace deals around the world and expressed support for his receiving a Nobel Peace Prize. 'We are not poor countries. We are rich countries when it comes to raw materials. But we need partners to support us and help us develop those resources,' said Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, president of Gabon. 'You are welcome to come and invest. Otherwise, other countries might come instead of you," he added. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD With inputs from Reuters.
NDTV
09-07-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Watch: Trump Praises Liberian President For His English-Speaking Skills
Washington: President Donald Trump was basking in the praise of a group of African leaders on Wednesday, many of them speaking a different language, when the Liberian president took to his microphone and spoke in English - his country's official language. "Liberia is a longtime friend of the United States and we believe in your policy of making America great again," President Joseph Boakai said at a White House meeting before advocating for U.S. investment in his country. "We just want to thank you so much for this opportunity." Trump was impressed and inquired where Boakai got his language skills. "Such good English," Trump said. "Where did you learn to speak so beautifully?" Boakai seemed to chuckle. "In Liberia?" Trump asked. "Yes sir," Boakai said. "That's very interesting," Trump said. "I have people at this table who can't speak nearly as well." 🚨BREAKING: In a completely embarrassing moment, Donald Trump told the Liberian President 'you speak such beautiful English…where did you learn to speak so beautifully' - even though English is the NATIONAL LANGUAGE OF LIBERIA. The world is watching America humiliate itself. 🤡 — CALL TO ACTIVISM (@CalltoActivism) July 9, 2025 Liberia was founded in 1822 as a colony for free Black Americans, the brainchild of white Americans trying to address what they saw as a problem - the future for Black people in the United States once slavery ended. English is Liberia's official language, though multiple Indigenous languages are spoken there as well.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
People Think This Elon Musk Tweet Could Signal The End Of His Bromance With Trump
Elon Musk ended his 130-day stunt with DOGE last week. He gave an interview with CBS Sunday Morning, and he really, really didn't want to talk about politics. Musk's interview went great: Reporter: What is your thought on the ban of foreign students, you were one of those kids, right? Musk: 'I think we want to stick to talking about spaceships.' Reporter: I was told that any topic is good. Musk: 'Well no.' — CALL TO ACTIVISM (@CalltoActivism) June 1, 2025 CalltoActivism/sTwitter: @CalltoActivism "I'm wondering what your thought is on the ban of foreign students — I mean, you were one of those kids, right?" the reporter asked. "Yeah, I think we want to stick to the subject of the day, which is spaceships, as opposed to presidential policy," Elon replied. "Well, I was told anything was good," the reporter said back. "Well, uh, no," Elon replied. Soooo, the man who only wants to talk about spaceships couldn't help himself and tweeted out his feelings about Trump's "big beautiful" bill. For those who don't know, the "Big Beautiful Bill" is basically a huge law that keeps the Trump tax cuts going, raises how much people can deduct for state and local taxes, cuts back on Medicaid and food stamps, increases military/defense spending, gives families (temporarily) a bigger child tax credit, rolls back a bunch of clean energy incentives, and blocks states from making their own AI rules for ten years. It also adds A LOT to the national debt. Rand Paul said it could increase the debt ceiling by $5 trillion. Related: 15 Times Someone Bravely Took A Photo Of The Very Worst Design This World Has Ever Seen Elon Musk hates it. He tweeted this: Related: People In HR Revealed Truly Unhinged Reasons Employees Got Fired, And My Jaw Is On The Floor The replies are gold. "I think this officially signals the end of the trump-elon bromance," one person said. Another person said this "feels like a moment." And this person welcomed Elon to "the resistance." We have people saying there's "trouble in paradise." A bunch of people are saying this is the most Elon has made sense in years. And a bunch of Democratic politicians are like "Yep." Let's see what happens next! Also in Internet Finds: 23 People Who Tried Their Best, But Crapped The Bed So Bad Also in Internet Finds: Tattoo Artists Are Sharing The Tattoos They Felt REALLY Uncomfortable Doing, And I Have No Words Also in Internet Finds: "I've Worked In Various Prisons. I Will Take A Men's Over Women's Any Day Of The Week. Shit Is Scary": Former Female Inmates Are Sharing Their Most Disturbing Prison Experiences, And My Jaw Is Literally On The Floor
Newsweek
30-05-2025
- Health
- Newsweek
Republican Senator to Medicaid Cuts Protesters — 'We're All Going to Die'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. During a tense exchange with protesters at a town hall, Republican Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa responded to concerns over potential Medicaid cuts by declaring, "Well, we are all going to die." The remark came as demonstrators pressed her on the impact that proposed reductions could have on vulnerable populations, particularly the elderly and disabled. The comment quickly drew attention, with critics calling it dismissive and insensitive given the stakes of the health care debate. Ernst's office later clarified to news outlets that the senator was attempting to make a broader philosophical point about mortality, not the specifics of Medicaid policy. MAJOR BREAKING: In a shocking moment, Republican Senator Joni Ernst had the worst possible response when warned that cutting Medicaid would cause people to die: 'Well, we all are going to die.' The GOP health care plan is simple: suffer and die — CALL TO ACTIVISM (@CalltoActivism) May 30, 2025 This is developing news and will be updated as more information is available.
