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Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Drudge mocks Trump with ‘TACO' page
Matt Drudge mocked President Trump on Thursday with a headline on his aggregation page, making fun of a new trade on Wall Street in reaction to the president's economic policies. 'TACO,' as the trade has become known among investors and traders, stands for 'Trump always chickens out' and looks to capitalize on the major fluctuations in the market resulting from the president's on-again, off-again tariff policies. On Thursday afternoon, the Drudge Report featured the lead headline 'TACO' with a photo illustration of Trump dressed in a suit made of tacos and wearing a taco crown. Trump was asked about the trade during a press conference with reporters Wednesday and scoffed at the trend. 'I've never heard that. You mean because I reduced China from 145 percent that I set down to 100, and then down to another number, and I said you have to open up your whole country?' Trump responded. 'And because I gave the European Union a 50 percent tariff and they called up and said, 'Please let's meet right now.'' The Drudge Report has for years been a widely read aggregation site known for its tabloid headlines and oddball angles, particularly among conservatives. Drudge has turned on Trump in recent years, however, attacking the president over his policies and some of his more controversial comments. The White House recently launched a Drudge lookalike site, featuring a similar style of aggregation directing visitors to pro-Trump stories and articles. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
29-05-2025
- Business
- The Hill
Drudge mocks Trump with ‘TACO' page
Matt Drudge mocked President Trump on Thursday with a headline on his aggregation page, making fun of a new trade on Wall Street in reaction to the president's economic policies. 'TACO,' as the trade has become known among investors and traders, stands for 'Trump Always Chickens Out,' and looks to capitalize on the major fluctuations in the market resulting from the president's on-again, off-again tariff policies. On Thursday afternoon, the Drudge Report featured the lead headline 'TACO' with a photo illustration of Trump dressed in a suit made of tacos and wearing a taco crown. Trump was asked about the trade during a press conference with reporters on Wednesday and scoffed at the trend. 'I've never heard that. You mean because I reduced China from 145 percent that I set down to 100, and then down to another number, and I said you have to open up your whole country?' Trump responded. 'And because I gave the European Union a 50 percent tariff and they called up and said, 'Please let's meet right now.'' The Drudge Report has for years been a widely read aggregation site known for its tabloid headlines and oddball angles, particularly among conservatives. Drudge has turned on Trump in recent years, however, attacking the president over his policies and some of his more controversial comments. The White House recently launched a Drudge lookalike site, featuring a similar style of aggregation directing visitors to pro-Trump stories and articles.
Int'l Business Times
02-05-2025
- Business
- Int'l Business Times
Drudge Report Creator Threatens $1 Trillion Lawsuit Against Trump Over Look-Alike Site
Matt Drudge, founder of the influential conservative website Drudge Report, has threatened to file a $1 trillion lawsuit against Donald Trump's team, accusing the US President of copying his site's design for a new government-backed news website called The White House Wire. Launched this week, the Trump site features stories supporting Trump's political agenda and image. However, what's interesting is not just the political bias —it's the layout. The site has a striking resemblance to the Drudge Report, from the minimalist black-and-white interface to the uncanny, bold, all-caps headlines. 'I'm considering a $1 trillion lawsuit!' Drudge told Status News—a comment some interpreted as ironic, especially given Trump's own history of exaggerated legal threats. Still, the resemblance between the two sites has stirred genuine criticism and renewed a years-old rivalry between Trump and one of his earliest media allies. The White House Defends the Site Speaking anonymously to Axios, a White House official defended The White House Wire, calling it 'a place for supporters of the president's agenda to get the real news all in one place.' The official added that the project was 'part of the Trump administration's effort to provide transparency' and push 'America First' policies. However, critics, including Drudge himself, have observed a very similar perspective: a taxpayer-funded effort to replicate a once-loyal platform that has since turned against Trump. Hitting back with its signature flair, by posting its own headlines mocking the new site, The Drudge Report said, 'TRUMP LAUNCHING HIS OWN DRUDGE REPORT USING TAXPAYER DOLLARS! IT TAKES AN ENTIRE WEST WING TO COMPETE WITH DRUDGE.' Although in defence of Drudge, it's fair to say that the resemblance is quite visible. A screenshot of the homepage of The Drudge Report website. Similar to the landing page of the Drudge Report, The White House Wire also uses a bulletin board to promote its pieces and its links. Both sites have a very similar typography with a minimalist visual design and all caps headlines. A screenshot of The White House Wire's website. Another very obvious similarity between both websites is the continuous ticker and it's placement. Trump's new site displays 'WHWIRE,' mimicking Drudge's flashing 'Drudge Report.' Drudge's Complicated History With Trump Previously, Drudge and Trump weren't always at odds. In 2016, as Trump surged in popularity during his first campaign, Drudge was one of his most vocal supporters. Trump even hosted him at the White House and called him 'a great gentleman.' However, their terms began to get loose during Trump's presidency. The Drudge Report increasingly ran stories critical of the administration, highlighting internal turmoil, controversial policies, and mounting legal troubles. And by 2020, Trump publicly declared he had 'given up on Drudge,' while the site's headlines veered sharply against him, at one point in 2024 even dubbing him 'American Psycho.' In the vacuum left by Drudge's shift, other pro-Trump news aggregators emerged. Among them was The Bongino Report, founded by conservative commentator Dan Bongino. It promised to remain '100% pro-Trump,' with Bongino declaring, 'Drudge has abandoned you. We never will.' Trump And American Media: A Tale As Old As Time The complicated relationship between Trump and the American media is a tale as old as time for the world. The President has been very candid with his opinions on certain media houses. From ABC to the Associated Press, he has gone after many legacy news organisations. In a very recent event, Trump took a shot at The New York Times on Wednesday, indicating that the publication could be his next target. On his Truth Social, he posted 'The Times should also be on the hook for their likely unlawful behaviour.' In response to Donald Trump, NYT' spokesperson said, 'President Trump's post today follows a long list of legal threats aimed at discouraging or penalising independent reporting about the administration.' The US President sued ABC in a defamation case and secured a $15 million payment from the media house. He is also eyeing the gigantic amount of $20 billion in a lawsuit against Paramount Global and CBS. He has also launched probes into NBC, PBS, and NPR, while punishing mainstream outlets like the Associated Press by excluding its journalists from the White House press pool. Much to his dismay, the tables have turned, and this time, 'the sue gun' is pointing at the President himself. However, it's important to note that no official lawsuit has been filed yet against Trump, and it's unclear if Drudge genuinely intends to pursue one. Originally published on IBTimes UK
Daily Mail
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Trump unveils his own news website
By Published: Updated: The White House has launched its own news aggregation site to spotlight positive stories about President Donald Trump, as the commander-in-chief continues his barrage of attacks on mainstream media. The White House Wire, which was unveiled Wednesday, features a collection of headlines about the president and his administration, including articles from the White House itself and right-leaning outlets like Fox News and Daily Caller. 'The White House has its own wire now. Read what we're reading,' read a social media post from the White House to mark the site's launch. 'It's a place for supporters of the president's agenda to get the real news all in one place,' a White House official anonymously told Axios. The site is 'part of the Trump administration's effort to provide transparency and institute policies that put America first,' the official added. The site represents Trump's latest attempt to circumvent mainstream media, after going after legacy new organizations ranging from ABC News to the Associated Press. White House Wire has a similar look to the conservative news-aggregation site Drudge Report - featuring large, all-caps headlines at the top of the page. 'TRUMP LAUNCHING HIS OWN DRUDGE REPORT USING TAXPAYER DOLLARS! ' blared a recent Drudge Report headline in response to the launch. 'IT TAKES AN ENTIRE WEST WING TO COMPETE WITH DRUDGE' read another headline. Drudge Report founder Matt Drudge joked in a statement to Status News that he's already mulling a $1 trillion lawsuit. The Drudge Report, which launched in 1995, saw its traffic surpass that of The New York Times by 2018. Following Trump's first win in 2016, the president referred to Drudge as a 'great gentleman' and even hosted him at the White House. However, the Drudge Report became increasingly critical of Trump, growing more oppositional through the years. Fox News contributor Dan Bongino launched his own Drudge ripoff, The Bongino Report, in retaliation to the shift. Want more stories like this from the Daily Mail? Visit our profile page and hit the follow button above for more of the news you need.
Daily Mail
01-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Trump unveils his own NEWS website after blasting liberal outlets and suing them
The White House has launched its own news aggregation site to spotlight positive stories about President Donald Trump, as the commander-in-chief continues his barrage of attacks on mainstream media. The White House Wire, which was unveiled Wednesday, features a collection of headlines about the president and his administration, including articles from the White House itself and right-leaning outlets like Fox News and Daily Caller. 'The White House has its own wire now. Read what we're reading,' read a social media post from the White House to mark the site's launch. 'It's a place for supporters of the president's agenda to get the real news all in one place,' a White House official anonymously told Axios. The site is 'part of the Trump administration's effort to provide transparency and institute policies that put America first,' the official added. The site represents Trump's latest attempt to circumvent mainstream media, after going after legacy new organizations ranging from ABC News to the Associated Press. On Wednesday, Trump hinted that The New York Times could be his next target, after suing CBS and ABC, from which he scored a $16 million settlement. He has also launched probes into NBC, PBS, and NPR, while punishing mainstream outlets like the Associated Press by excluding its journalists from the White House press pool. White House Wire has a similar look to the conservative news-aggregation site Drudge Report - featuring large, all-caps headlines at the top of the page. 'TRUMP LAUNCHING HIS OWN DRUDGE REPORT USING TAXPAYER DOLLARS!' blared a recent Drudge Report headline in response to the launch. 'IT TAKES AN ENTIRE WEST WING TO COMPETE WITH DRUDGE' read another headline. Drudge Report founder Matt Drudge joked in a statement to Status News that he's already mulling a $1 trillion lawsuit. The Drudge Report, which launched in 1995, saw its traffic surpass that of The New York Times by 2018. Following Trump's first win in 2016, the president referred to Drudge as a 'great gentleman' and even hosted him at the White House. However, the Drudge Report became increasingly critical of Trump, growing more oppositional through the years. Fox News contributor Dan Bongino launched his own Drudge ripoff, The Bongino Report, in retaliation to the shift. The site insistsed it would be 100 percent pro-Trump. 'Drudge has abandoned you,' Bongino tweeted at the time
