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South China Morning Post
a day ago
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
Trump's team is waking up to the reality of rivalry with Russia
Advertisement This may surprise some observers, especially critics of Trump who consider him supportive of Putin's aims. The view that Trump sympathises with Russia, or is perhaps compromised by it, has never gone out of style, even though there have always been problems with the theory. For one, Trump's first administration was far more at odds with Putin's government – over the Korean peninsula, Syria, Iran and over sanctions – than it was aligned. The first Trump administration included Republican politicians who were more opposed to Putin's government than the US president himself, including then vice-president Mike Pence, Central Intelligence Agency director-turned-US secretary of state Mike Pompeo, UN ambassador Nikki Haley and defence secretary James Mattis – the latter of whom declared Russia a 'strategic competitor'. However, Trump has publicly expressed admiration for Putin , more than he did for liberal democratic politicians such as former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau or former German chancellor Angela Merkel. But admiration and alignment are not the same. For example, Trump has been consistently complimentary of Chinese President Xi Jinping , even as he hammers China with tariffs and other penalties Advertisement That said, isn't Trump's second administration different in temperament from his first? Instead of Pence, Trump now has the avowed 'post-liberal' J.D. Vance as vice-president, who has declared his indifference to how the Ukraine conflict ends and stated his sympathy for far-right figures such as Curtis Yarvin, who are rooting for Russia's success.
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
SC GOP picks speaker for annual Silver Elephant gala. Here's who it is
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, a Republican who flipped that state red in 2021 and has been as seen a potential presidential candidate, will be the keynote speaker at this year's Silver Elephant Gala. 'His bold, conservative leadership in Virginia has inspired Republicans across the country,' SCGOP Chairman Drew McKissick said in a statement. He's shown that strong principles and smart policy win elections — and more importantly, deliver results.' The black-tie optional event is one of the premier speaking slots in South Carolina, a state that holds the First in the South Republican presidential primary. It's an opportunity for a potential presidential hopeful to test their message in front of Republican donors and activists. Previous speakers have included President Donald Trump in 2023, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in 2021 and former Vice President Mike Pence in 2008. The gala is scheduled for Aug. 9 at the Columbia Convention Center.
Washington Post
27-06-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
Tracking Trump: Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctions; Trump calls off Canada trade talks; Gavin Newsom sues Fox; and more
The Supreme Court limited nationwide injunctions from lower courts. Trump called off trade talks with Canada. The defense secretary ordered the renaming of the USNS Harvey Milk. California's Democratic governor sued Fox News. The Trump administration is accepting more White Afrikaner refugees. A university president announced his resignation amid Justice Department pressure. A mysterious anti-Trump statue appeared on the National Mall. Before you go … Iran almost assassinated former secretary of state Mike Pompeo and plotted against other Trump allies and the president himself, a forthcoming book by current and former Post reporters reveals. Those threats dramatically changed the Trump team's worldview. Want to stay on top of President Trump's second term? Sign up for the newsletter to get the top stories every weeknight.
Fox News
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
The real crisis behind America's unrest, Trump 'defanged' Iran, and more from Fox News Opinion
Print Close By Fox News Staff Published June 24, 2025 Welcome to the Fox News Opinion Newsletter. HANNITY – Fox News host gives his take on how President Donald Trump 'defanged' Iran and 'obliterated' its nuclear program. Continue watching… HUGH HEWITT – Trump's signature quote on Iran cements a decisive success. Continue reading… MAJOR DIFFERENCE – Trump's Iran strikes clean up Biden's mess in one big way. Continue reading… MIKE POMPEO – Trump's Iran strikes show world what 'America First' foreign policy looks like. Continue reading… MIDNIGHT HAMMER – 'Mission accomplished' but there's one big red flag. Continue reading… RAYMOND ARROYO – Fox News contributor discusses musical methods of protest against the Trump administration. Continue watching… RILEY GAINES – Title IX was meant to protect women, not erase us. Continue reading… CLASSROOM REVOLUTION – The real crisis behind America's unrest. Continue reading… JOHN THUNE – A generational opportunity for strength, prosperity. Continue reading… CARTOON OF THE DAY – Check out all of our political cartoons… Print Close URL
Fox News
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
America's Iran dilemma, why left's 'No Kings' protests are a Trojan horse and more
Print Close By Fox News Staff Published June 20, 2025 Welcome to the Fox News Opinion Newsletter. JESSE WATTERS – Fox News host discusses how President Donald Trump is weighing his options regarding Iran… Continue watching… HUGH HEWITT – There is a lot of news, but only one 'story' history will focus on… Continue reading… DON'T BE FOOLED – 'No Kings' rallies are a Trojan Horse for radical, violent Leftists… Continue reading… REP. RO KHANNA – A commonsense, bipartisan plan for immigration… Continue reading… MIKE POMPEO – Fox News contributor and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo suggests 'the world will be safer' after Israel targeted Iranian nukes… Continue watching… WORDS MATTER – The Left's dehumanization of Trump is pushing people over the edge – with disastrous consequences… Continue reading… SEEN AND UNSEEN – Fox News contributor Raymond Arroyo calls out the 'ultimate threat to democracy' in Los Angeles and dissects a musical glorifying accused United Healthcare CEO killer Luigi Mangione on 'The Ingraham Angle.' Continue watching… ART OF THE DEAL – Trump's Middle East moves actually follow a brilliant master plan… Continue reading… STEVE MOORE – The good, the bad and the ugly in the Senate's 'big beautiful' tax bill… Continue reading… AMERICA'S IRAN DILEMMA – How to strike Fordow without losing sight of China threat… Continue reading… CARTOON OF THE DAY – Check out all of our political cartoons… Print Close URL
