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India Today
19 hours ago
- Automotive
- India Today
Watch: Putin pulls a face at journalist's question in viral Alaska summit moment
The much-anticipated meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin was shrouded in mystery, with many left wondering after the summit whether the latter could speak or understand particularly caught attention were Putin's unusual facial expressions — a mix of bewildered and confused looks, quizzical stares, and tightened brows — in response to questions in English, which he ultimately did not a journalist, seated across from Putin and Trump, asked him, "Will you stop killing civilians?", the Russian President pulled a strange expression and pointed to his ears — signalling that he either hadn't heard the question or couldn't understand it. The moment quickly turned into a meme fest on Twitter, with one user posting, "Confused when asked real questions," and another joking, "Me pretending not to hear my coworker asking for help setting up the Teams meeting.""Putin speaks English, by the way," an anti-Trump group, The Lincoln Project, were quick to point were mixed signals from the moment Putin landed in Alaska for what the Trump administration labelled the 'Pursuing Peace' Summit, held amid Russia's ongoing war with were several moments when both leaders interacted without interpreters, leaving many surprised, as Putin has mostly been seen speaking to foreign journalists and leaders in Russian, at least in example, Putin and Trump exchanged pleasantries on the red carpet laid out by the US President and even shared a few jokes, with no interpreters in drew the most attention, however, was Putin stepping into Trump's limousine on their way to the meeting — giving the two leaders a rare one-on-one conversation without interpreters or any aides present, apart from security personnel and the what the two leaders discussed during the short drive to the meeting room remains unknown, adding to the air of of what the two leaders might have discussed, commentators and experts were quick to address the elephant in the room — that Putin has a firm command of the English language."I am a firm believer that whatever was said between Trump and Putin (whose English is good enough) privately in The Beast for several minutes without witnesses is the real reason for this whole last minute summit," Democratic commentator Julie Roginsky pointed out on X. "And I am not so sure it was just about Ukraine."Weighing in on Putin's grasp over English, former US ambassador to Russia, John Sullivan, cleared the air, while talking to CBS and said: "He's not as fluent in English as he is in German, he can converse with the German chancellor in flawless German. His English isn't quite as good, but he could have a conversation with the president in English that President Trump would understand."advertisementHowever, Putin dispelled any doubts about his grasp of English toward the end of their joint press conference. In a rare public display of the language, he invited Trump to Russia, saying, "Next time in Moscow?" The high-stakes Alaska summit between the two presidents ended without any agreement to halt the war in Ukraine — Europe's deadliest conflict since 1945, now in its fourth said that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin made "very productive" progress but reached no final agreement after a nearly three-hour summit in Anchorage, Alaska, focused on the war in Ukraine.- EndsTune InMust Watch
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
People Are Suggesting Nicknames For Donald Trump To Call Elon Musk, And Some Of These Are REALLY Good
Donald Trump has been known to give nicknames to the people he hates. There's Cocaine Mitch. Who could forget Tiny D? I wish he stuck with Meatball Ron, TBH. And my personal favorite, Mini Mike Bloomberg. Considering their breakup, it's fair to assume Trump will give Elon a nickname of his own, and The Lincoln Project asked people to suggest some possible nicknames. Here are some of the best ones: 1."Musk-Rat" 2."Space Baby" 3."Wee-lon" Related: This Senator's Clap Back Fully Gagged An MSNBC Anchor, And The Clip Is Going Viral 4."Eloon" 5."Space Karen" 6."Crazy Elon" 7."Elon Dust" 8."Squealing Elon" Related: This Republican Lawmaker's Embarrassing Lack Of Knowledge Of The Term "Intersex" Went Viral After He Proposed An Amendment To Cut LGBTQ+ Funding 9."Egomaniac Elon" 10."Crybaby Elon" 11."Tesla Twerp" 12."Musky Musk and the Funky Nuts" 13."Elon Bust" 14."The Martian" 15."Rocket Boy" 16."Sleaz-on" 17."Testicla" 18."Medicore Musk" 19."Elien" 20."Erratic Elon" lastly, "Manic Musk" Thoughts? Feelings? Suggestions of your own? Also in In the News: People Can't Believe This "Disgusting" Donald Trump Jr. Post About Joe Biden's Cancer Diagnosis Is Real Also in In the News: Republicans Are Calling Tim Walz "Tampon Tim," And The Backlash From Women Is Too Good Not To Share Also in In the News: "We Don't Import Food": 31 Americans Who Are Just So, So Confused About Tariffs And US Trade
Buzz Feed
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
21 Hilarious Nicknames Donald Trump Should Call Elon Musk
Donald Trump has been known to give nicknames to the people he hates. There's Cocaine Mitch. Who could forget Tiny D? I wish he stuck with Meatball Ron, TBH. And my personal favorite, Mini Mike Bloomberg. Considering their breakup, it's fair to assume Trump will give Elon a nickname of his own, and The Lincoln Project asked people to suggest some possible nicknames. Here are some of the best ones: "Musk-Rat" "Space Baby" "Wee-lon" "Eloon" "Space Karen" "Crazy Elon" "Elon Dust" "Squealing Elon" "Egomaniac Elon" "Crybaby Elon" "Tesla Twerp" "Musky Musk and the Funky Nuts" "Elon Bust" "The Martian" "Rocket Boy" "Sleaz-on" "Testicla" "Medicore Musk" "Elien" "Erratic Elon" And lastly, "Manic Musk" Thoughts? Feelings? Suggestions of your own?
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘White With Fear' Documentary Sets June On-Demand Release Date (EXCLUSIVE)
Director Andrew Goldberg's political documentary 'White With Fear,' featuring interviews with Hillary Clinton, Steve Bannon and more has set an on-demand release date of June 3, Variety can exclusively reveal. Providing rare first-person access to notable figures like Clinton and former Fox News reporter Carl Cameron, the documentary explores the decades-long strategy employed by conservative politicians 'to amplify racial divisions and white victimization narratives for power and profit,' according to an official synopsis. The documentary also explores how these tactics aim to hurt immigrants and spread Islamophobia around the world. More from Variety Sheffield Doc/Fest Announces Full Lineup, Including Mstyslav Chernov's Frontline Doc '2000 Meters To Andriivka' At Chicago's Doc10, Filmmakers Say the Streaming Boom Is Over, and Governor Pritzker Talks Politics: 'We Are Seeing Autocrats Exploit Those Who Struggle to Make Ends Meet' Margaret Mead Film Festival Offers New Yorkers a Chance to See Acclaimed Docs Without Distribution Additional interviews feature former Trump campaign strategist Rick Gates, former Trump campaign CEO and chief strategist Bannon, The Lincoln Project co-founder Stuart Stevens, New York Times opinion writer Jean Guerrero, 'Dog Whistle Politics' author Ian Haney López and former Jeb Bush campaign communications director Tim Miller. Through this collection of voices, 'White With Fear' takes on the tradition of classic documentary exposés like 2010's 'Inside Job' and 2005's 'Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room.' Goldberg is an Emmy Award-winning investigative producer who has directed long and short-form segments for 'CBS News Sunday Morning,' 'Live From Lincoln Center,' ABC News and NPR. The documentary is produced and edited by Diana Robinson and co-produced by Eric Ward. Archival producers include Natalie Shmuel, Jessica Dankers and Ray Segal. The film is being distributed by Area 23A, which recently released 'Common Ground' featuring Laura Dern, Donald Glover, Woody Harrelson and Jason Momoa. Other releases include 'Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me,' 'There Is Another Way,' 'Music for Mushrooms' and 'Anxious Nation.' Best of Variety Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Republican appears to refer to Trump as ‘President C***' at NRCC dinner
Minnesota Congressman Tom Emmer appeared to make a Freudian slip as he seemed to refer to Donald Trump as 'President C***' before the commander-in-chief took to the podium at a key fundraising dinner. Emmer made remarks at the National Republican Congressional Committee's annual gala in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday evening before making the slip-up. 'President C***,' he appeared to say before quickly correcting himself. 'President Donald Trump is counting on us. The American people are counting on us, and our friends in this room and grassroots supporters across the country are counting on us.' Social media users were quick to pounce on Emmer's flub, with the anti-Trump PAC, The Lincoln Project, tweeting that he 'had it right the first time.' 'Freud just chuckled in his grave,' another X user added. Emmer, the House Majority Whip, made the gaffe in front of GOP benefactors who paid upwards of $300,000 to attend the dinner. House Republicans Campaign Chair Richard Hudson said the committee raised $35.2 million ahead of the event, a source told The Hill. Trump later confirmed the figure on stage and said he hopes to raise $50 million at next year's event. Moments before the blunder, Emmer stumbled his way through his opening speech as he greeted the GOP guests. 'Hello, fellow Republicans,' he said. 'No! Hello, feb... feh... fellow Republicans! Where are ya?' he continued, speaking more loudly after adjusting his microphone. 'I know this is the uh, this is the cheap time. You get to hear from me. Then, you're gonna get energy out of, Steve Scalise. And you're gonna get some energy out of our Speaker, Mike Johnson. But guess what? The show is Donald J. Trump. So get ready.' Emmer then heaped praise on the president's first few months in office, failing to address global markets, which continued their sell-off Tuesday. The sell-off began when Trump announced the duties against every nation—bar Russia—in his 'Liberation Day' last week. 'In just 100 days, President Trump has delivered endless wins for the American people,' Emmer said. 'Whether it is ending the invasion at our southern border or rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse – one thing is clear: America is back!' Later in the evening, the president boasted that world leaders panicked by his gargantuan global tariffs are 'kissing my a**' in desperate bids to reduce the levies. 'Please, Sir, make a deal. I'll do anything. I'll do anything, Sir,' he said mockingly in a simpering voice. Trump also touted his efforts for what he called America's 'most successful 100 days in this country's history.' He then resurfaced one of his more unusual remarks from the 2024 campaign trail: pining over the 'late, great Hannibal Lecter.' 'They used to go crazy when I talked about... The late, great Hannibal Lecter. Right?' he said. 'Why does he talk about that? He's a fictional character.' He's not. We have many of them that came across the border. He's actually not.'
