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Int'l Business Times
13-05-2025
- Business
- Int'l Business Times
'Presidency Is Literally For Sale To Highest Bidder': Backlash Mounts As Trump Defends Qatari Jet Gift
US President Donald Trump waves as he boards Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on April 29, 2025 as he departs for a rally in Michigan to mark his 100th day in office. AFP The Trump family struck a deal late last month to build a luxury golf resort in Qatar There are suggestions Trump has sold the presidency "to the highest bidder" Others say Trump will even sell sensitive information to US adversaries President Donald Trump and his administration have been facing heightened pressure from critics, as they slam the former's decision to accept the private jet given as a "gift" by the Qatari royal family to the Republican frontman. Backlash mounted over the weekend as Trump insisted that he shouldn't refuse gifts and should be grateful to Qatar for their gift. He also claimed that the 747-8 jumbo jet was actually a donation to the Defense Department, and not to him personally. However, there have been questions on the royal gift potentially having constitutional conflicts. Trump's "price is right" moment in question As the president continues to insist that it would be "stupid" to reject a "generous" donation from the Qatari royals, people are using Elon Musk-owned X to express their concerns. Attorney Tristan Snell said there may be a connection between the Trump Organization's multi-billion-dollar golf resort project in Qatar and the gifted jet. Last week — Trump announces he's building a $5.5 billion golf resort in QatarToday — Qatar announces it's giving Trump a $400 million private jet The American presidency is literally for sale to the highest bidder — Tristan Snell (@TristanSnell) May 11, 2025 The Trump family struck a deal late last month to build a luxury golf resort in Qatar despite the potential conflicts of interest that many have raised in recent weeks over his foreign business dealings. "The American presidency is literally for sale to the highest bidder," Snell wrote of the potential link between the two developments. Prominent podcaster Tyler Cohen called it "likely the most blatant example of bribery in modern presidential history." Trump is accepting a luxury jumbo jet as a gift from Qatar that will be transferred for his personal use. It is likely the most blatant example of bribery in modern presidential history. — No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen (@NoLieWithBTC) May 11, 2025 Former GOP House member Joe Walsh also weighed in on the matter, saying the president "is who he is," wherein he will sell even the nation's "most sensitive intelligence to our enemies if he could personally profit from it." Walsh added that the more disturbing part of the problem was that Republicans will not say anything about his questionable actions. Trump is who he is. He'd sell our most sensitive intelligence to our enemies if he could personally profit from it. Of course Trump will accept a $400 million luxury jet from Qatar. Trump is a traitor. But here's what's worse. No Republican will say a thing. None of them will.👇 — Joe Walsh (@WalshFreedom) May 12, 2025 Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts took advantage of the backlash, calling out Trump for his "corrupt and unconstitutional" acceptance of the gift. "He's making deals for himself while making life less affordable for you," she wrote Monday. The official X handle of the Republicans Against Trump nonprofit posted an old video of Trump calling on Qatar to end its funding of terrorism and extremist groups. "Turns out terrorism's not a problem if the price is right," the group wrote. Donald Trump in 2017: Qatar has been a funder of terrorism at a very high level. Today: Accepts a $400 million jet from Qatar, praises its leadership, and is set to visit it as one of the first countries in his second term while his family builds a luxury golf resort there.… — Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) May 13, 2025 The U.S. president has been receiving constant criticism in recent weeks due to his actions around various issues, including his foreign policies, trade-relation orders, and his federal downsizing. © Copyright IBTimes 2024. All rights reserved.
Int'l Business Times
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Int'l Business Times
Critics Slam Trump's 100% Tariffs On All Foreign Movies Over 'Dying' Hollywood
Hollywood PixabayPatrickBlaise Trump said the incentive offers from other countries were 'a national security threat' He said other countries were stealing American 'movie making capabilities' Some X users criticized the new tariffs, saying they will only be a burden to American moviegoers President Donald Trump on Sunday announced 100% tariffs on all foreign movies coming into the United States as he attempts to save what he said was a "dying" American movie industry. For Trump, the supposed incentive offer of some countries to draw out American filmmakers and studios out of home turf was "a concerted effort" and therefore is "a national security threat," as per his Sunday post on Truth Social. Trump Wants 'Movies Made in America' The Republican strongman went on to accuse nations recruiting American film talent of engaging in "messaging and propaganda," which is leading Hollywood and the broader American movie industry toward "a very fast death." He then authorized the Department of Commerce and the U.S. Trade Representative to immediately begin processing the institution of 100% tariffs on "any and all movies coming into our country that are produced in foreign lands." Speaking with reporters outside the White House later in the day, Trump explained that other nations "have been stealing" the country's "movie making abilities," reiterating that he did "very strong research" to come to such a strong conclusion that the U.S. is now producing very few films. "Hollywood is being destroyed. You have a grossly incompetent governor that allowed that to happen... Other nations have stolen our movie should have a tariff on movies that come sort of a threat to our country in a sense" - Pres. Trump on movie tariffs — Howard Mortman (@HowardMortman) May 5, 2025 Critics Call Out New Tariffs Many X users criticized Trump's plan to levy new duties on movies produced outside the country, with most reiterating that the costs will be on the American taxpayer once more. "This will significantly raise the price of movie tickets and help put movie theaters out of business," wrote podcaster Brian Tyler Cohen. Trump just announced he is imposing a 100% tariff on 'all movies that are produced in foreign lands.' This will significantly raise the price of movie tickets and help put movie theaters out of business. — No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen (@NoLieWithBTC) May 5, 2025 American journalist James Surowiecki said no law gives the president the power or authority to impose tariffs on films made overseas, and more importantly, the local film industry's situation is "not an economic emergency." He urged studios to "immediately sue" if Trump carries on with his plan to impose duties on foreign movies. There is no law that gives Trump the power to impose tariffs on movies made abroad. It's not an economic emergency. It doesn't constitute a plausible threat to national security. I have no idea if he's really going to do this, but if he does, every studio should immediately sue. — James Surowiecki (@JamesSurowiecki) May 5, 2025 Yashar Ali, another U.S. journalist, noted how many American films are actually filmed in other countries such as Canada and eastern Europe "due to tax incentives and product costs overall." One user questioned why Trump needed to be "punitive" instead of making counteroffers or better incentives for filmmakers, given how making movies is already expensive as it is. Trump has yet to address concerns over the impact his tariffs will have on moviegoers and the broader American film industry. © Copyright IBTimes 2024. All rights reserved.
Wales Online
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Global music star Sean Paul visits Cardiff restaurant for lamb chops
Global music star Sean Paul visits Cardiff restaurant for lamb chops The Jamaican star dined at the traditional Turkish grill restaurant, Saray, alongside his tour crew and Welsh DJ Mista Bibs Sean Paul and his crew enjoy traditional Turkish food at Saray restaurant in Cardiff (Image: Saray Restaurant / Instagram ) Global music star Sean Paul was spotted at one of Cardiff's beloved restaurants. The No Lie and Temperature singer, who will be performing in the Welsh capital on Tuesday evening, April 22, decided to pop into Saray restaurant on City Road in Roath on Monday evening. The Jamaican star dined at the traditional Turkish grill restaurant alongside his tour crew and Welsh DJ Mista Bibs, and was seen tucking into some lamb chops before he took the time to talk and take photos with the restaurant staff and customers. Saray's manager, Goktug Ozer, said he had the pleasure of meeting the superstar on Monday evening. Never miss a Cardiff story by signing up to our daily newsletter here. "They called a couple of days ago to say that Sean Paul was thinking of coming," Mr Ozer explained. "They then called again around 6-7pm on Monday to confirm that he was coming with his crew at around 8.30pm. "They came along, around 20 of them, and they had all kinds of dishes. Sean really loved the lamb chops, they all did, and the crew absolutely loved the seafood. Article continues below "They tried Turkish tea and had dessert. He then took pictures with the other customers who were there and couldn't believe he was there too." Manager Goktug Ozer said the singer enjoyed his lamb chops (Image: Saray Restaurant / Instagram ) Mr Ozer continued: "I got to meet him, we talked a bit, I told him I was glad he was there and he said he loved the food and loved the hospitality. He said this would be the only meal out he was having in Cardiff. "For him to come to Cardiff, to come here for a meal, it was such a good experience. Don't get me wrong, it was really busy, but it was such an absolute pleasure." To mark the occasion, Saray has shared photos and a video clip of the singer's visit to the restaurant on Instagram. Content cannot be displayed without consent The caption reads: "Big vibes at Saray Restaurant! We had the absolute pleasure of welcoming Sean Paul and his crew last night! It was an honour to have such a legend dine with us, big respect! "They absolutely loved our lamb chops, Seabass, calamari , king prawns, and a full spread of mezzes —clean plates all round! "Huge thanks to Sean Paul and the team for choosing Saray. You're welcome back anytime!" Sean Paul [far left] is currently on tour in the UK and will be performing in Cardiff on Tuesday evening, April 22 (Image: Saray Restaurant / Instagram ) In response, Welsh DJ Mista Bibs replied to the Instagram post and said: "Food was incredible as always". Sean Paul is currently on tour with American singer Ashanti. Article continues below The duo will be performing at the Utilita Arena in Cardiff at 6.30pm on Tuesday evening, April 22 before heading to Brighton and Bournemouth later in the month.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
影/佛州機場驚魂！達美航空起飛前「引擎突起火」 294人軟腳急逃
美國又發生飛安意外！當地時間21日上午，佛州奧蘭多機場一架達美航空客機，起飛前引擎突然著火，全機共294人透過充氣滑梯緊急疏散，這也是達美航空今年以來第3起飛安事故。 據外媒綜合報導，聯邦航空總署（FAA）發聲明指出，這架原定前往喬治亞州亞特蘭大的達美航空班機，於東部時間21日上午11點15分左右離開登機門後，其中一個引擎突然起火。 社群媒體上流傳的影片顯示，飛機後半部引擎冒出火焰與濃煙。隨後的影片中可見，跑道上的工作人員協助乘客撤離飛機。 該架客機機型為空中巴士A330，機上包括282名乘客、10名空服員與2名飛行員全數撤離，並被帶往機場航廈。 FAA證實，火勢已被控制並撲滅，無人受傷。 達美航空隨即發聲明表示，「當空姐發現其中一具引擎尾部有火焰時，依照標準程序進行了客艙疏散」，達美航空也將派維修人員檢查飛機，以釐清起火原因。 近期美國重大飛安事故不斷。今年1月，一架美國航空客機在雷根華盛頓國家機場（Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport）降落時，與一架軍用直升機發生碰撞，造成67人喪生。 Delta Airlines plane caught on fire in Orlando on on the plane had to be still practices DEI.(No sound) — Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) April 21, 2025 A Delta flight just caught on fire in Orlando, Florida.(Video: @dylangwall) — No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen (@NoLieWithBTC) April 21, 2025 延伸閱讀家寧全家涉高額逃漏稅 律師：最重恐關7年影/家寧一家四口疑逃漏稅遭約談！ 晚間家寧3萬交保影/直擊！家寧表情木然現身新北檢 家寧媽上樓梯險跌倒
Buzz Feed
20-03-2025
- Politics
- Buzz Feed
Here's Why Donald Trump Is Going To Pave The White House Rose Garden
Last month, the New York Times reported that Donald Trump was considering paving over the grass of the White House Rose Garden and replacing it with a patio similar to something he has in Mar-a-Lago. For what it's worth, here's a look at Mar-a-Lago: New York Daily News Archive / NY Daily News via Getty Images I assume this is the patio area: Well, apparently this patch of grass is too much! Trump has had enough! He explained on Fox why he was going to pave over the grass: Trump just announced he is going to 'pave over' Jackie Kennedy's White House Rose Garden to look like the patio at Mar-a-Lago. — No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen (@NoLieWithBTC) March 19, 2025 Fox/ Twitter: @NoLieWithBTC "What was happening is that that's supposed to have events. Every event you have is soaking wet. It's soaking wet," he said. "The women with the high heels. It's just too much." "The grass it just doesn't work," he continued. "We use it for press conferences and it just doesn't work because people fall into the wet." So, there you go! Say bye bye to the grass. It just doesn't work!
