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AFP
13 hours ago
- Politics
- AFP
Fabricated Trump Truth Social post seized upon by ousted S. Korean president's supporters
"Martial law is a rebellion? A comedy sound. Martial law and rebellion mean the opposite," reads the purported Truth Social post by US President Donald Trump, which was shared as a screenshot on Facebook on June 22, 2025. The Korean-language Facebook post says this was the first time the US leader had mentioned ousted South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol's imposition of martial law on December link). Then-US deputy secretary of state Kurt Campbell said at the time -- weeks before Trump was sworn in for a second term in office -- that Washington was "deeply surprised" and Yoon had "badly misjudged" the decision (archived link). Yoon's suspension of civilian rule, which was lifted hours later after a unanimous vote in the National Assembly, saw him impeached and then removed from office by the Constitutional Court on April 3. "Indeed Yoon Suk Yeol was right and Yoon Again continues!" adds the Facebook post, which appears to reflect the views of the former president's supporters and uses a slogan adopted by those who believe his removal was illegitimate (archived link). Image Screenshot of the false Facebook post captured on June 23, 2025, with a red X added by AFP The same purported Truth Social post was shared in similar Korean-language Facebook, Threads and X posts as well as on South Korean forum Ilbe. Yoon's supporters have sought Trump's support in hopes that he would legitimise Yoon's martial law declaration, as both leaders have employed similar rhetoric about election fraud and alleged communist infiltration (archived here and here). "Finally President Trump is coming to the rescue of President Yoon! We always knew he would," read a comment on one of the posts. Another said: "Trump understands that the martial law declaration was a necessity." The Truth Social post, however, is fabricated. There have also been no official reports about Trump commenting on South Korea's domestic political situation or the December 3 declaration of martial law. Fabricated post A search for the purported post on Trump's Truth Social feed and archives of his account, captured regularly by the Internet Archive, returns no matching results. Moreover, a visual analysis of the purported post reveals inconsistencies with genuine posts on the Truth Social platform. The fabricated post lacks a timestamp and date, which normally appear in the bottom right corner of Truth Social posts. The text in the purported post also fails to align with the figure for "ReTruths" as it should in genuine posts on the platform. Image Comparison between the falsely shared image (left) and a Truth Social post from Trump's account on June 22 (right), with its alignment and timestamp highlighted in blue by AFP A visual comparison of used in the false post is also different from the font "Inter", which is used on the platform and can be previewed on Google (here and here). Image Screenshot showing differences between the text used in the fabricated post and the "Inter" font used on Truth Social The US in the days before and after June 22 -- when the fabricated post started to circulate in Korean-language social media posts -- are about the Iran-Israel conflict and US domestic politics (archived here, here and here). AFP previously debunked multiple doctored images suggesting Trump had extended support to Yoon following his botched declaration of martial law.
Newsweek
26-05-2025
- Business
- Newsweek
Trump Says Iran Deal Close to Avoid "A Lot of People Dead"
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. U.S. President Donald Trump expressed optimism about ongoing nuclear negotiations with Iran, stating, "We've had some very, very good talks with Iran," and suggesting that "something good" might be announced in the coming days. In the same briefing, he sharply criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin amid Moscow's intensified aerial assaults on Ukraine, describing Putin as "absolutely crazy." These contrasting remarks underscore Trump's complex and divided stance on two of America's most pressing foreign policy challenges. Newsweek has reached out to the State Department and the foreign ministries of Iran and Russia for comment. Why It Matters Progress in Iran's nuclear talks marks a key step in curbing Tehran's atomic ambitions, a long-standing concern for the U.S. and its allies. A deal could ease Middle East tensions, lower proliferation risks, and allow limited economic engagement. But uranium enrichment remains the main obstacle—Iran calls it a matter of sovereignty, while the U.S. sees it as a route to weaponization. A diplomatic resolution with Iran could let the U.S. shift focus to other threats, including Russia's escalating war in Ukraine, where Trump's tougher rhetoric highlights America's foreign policy balancing act. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before boarding Air Force One at Morristown Municipal Airport in Morristown, N.J., Sunday, May 25, 2025. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before boarding Air Force One at Morristown Municipal Airport in Morristown, N.J., Sunday, May 25, 2025. Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP Photo What to Know After the fifth round of nuclear talks mediated by Oman in Rome, Trump said there had been "very, very good talks" and suggested news could come soon: "I don't know if I'll be telling you anything good or bad over the next two days, but I have a feeling I might be telling you something good." He added, "I'd love that to happen because I'd love to see no bombs dropped and a lot of people dead," but warned that military options remain if diplomacy fails. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called it "one of the most professional rounds" and said Tehran had "firmly stated" its position. The key obstacle remains uranium enrichment: Iran insists it will continue, "with or without a deal," while the U.S. demands a full halt. Trump Rebukes Putin Trump struck a starkly different tone when shifting from Iran to Russia, sharply criticizing Vladimir Putin following Moscow's largest aerial assault on Ukraine since 2022. "What the hell happened to him? He's killing a lot of people," he said, later posting on Truth Social that Putin "has gone absolutely crazy." He added that new sanctions were "absolutely" on the table, though none have yet been imposed. Donald Trump Truth Social 05.25.25 08:46 PM EST I've always had a very good relationship with Vladimir Putin of Russia, but something has happened to him. He has gone absolutely CRAZY! He is needlessly killing a lot of people, and I'm not just talking about soldiers. Missiles… — Commentary Donald J. Trump Posts From Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) May 26, 2025 What People Are Saying U.S. President Donald Trump: "We've had some very, very good talks with Iran... I think we could have some good news on the Iran front." Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi: "The fact that we are now on a reasonable path... is itself a sign of progress." Negar Mortazavi, Senior Fellow at the Center for International Policy, editor and host of The Iran Podcast told Newsweek: "U.S. and Iran as well as Oman have all signaled an overall positive sense after the talks. Iran has publicly reiterated that zero enrichment can be a dealbreaker for them. And the fact that talks have not yet collapsed is an indication that the U.S. may be considering this red line. So I am hopeful that they can bridge the gap with the help of mediators." What Happens Next President Trump has promised an update on the Iran talks within days, which could signal either a breakthrough or a setback on the nuclear issue. Meanwhile, the U.S. faces pressure to respond firmly to Russia's intensified attacks in Ukraine, with new sanctions likely under serious consideration. How Washington manages these parallel crises will be critical for its global standing and security strategy.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Jared Isaacman could be confirmed as NASA's next head. How the astronaut became a billionaire
NASA could be one step closer to having its next leader if congressional leaders vote to advance the nomination of billionaire Jared Isaacman, a private astronaut who has financed and led two commercial expeditions to outer space. If confirmed, Isaacman, 42, would oversee a space agency undergoing potential critical cuts while on the cusp of pivotal crewed missions in the years ahead to the moon and Mars. The Senate Commerce Committee is scheduled Wednesday, April 30, to vote whether to send the New Jersey native's confirmation to the full Senate. Here are six things to know about Jared Isaacman, President Donald Trump's pick to head NASA. On the eve of Isaacman's confirmation hearing, news came to light that he once faced some legal trouble when he failed to pay casino debts. Isaacman was arrested on fraud charges in 2010 and faced lawsuits in two states for writing $2 million in bad checks to casinos, Reuters reported, citing government records and court filings. U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced in a February 2010 press release titled, "Nevada Fugitive Captured at Canadian Border," that agents arrested Isaacman on a warrant for alleged fraud at the Washington state line. Isaacman, who was 27 at the time, was released from jail the next day, which he has since said in a questionnaire in connection with his nomination to head NASA was because the matter was resolved and the charges dismissed. Isaacman was also sued four times between 2008 and 2010 in connection with casino debts and allegations of fraudulent checks. One case in 2009 was settled in 2011, while a complaint in 2010 was eventually resolved and withdrawn, Reuters reported. Information on the other two cases from 2008 was not immediately available, according to Reuters. Isaacman faced plenty of questions about NASA's priorities under his potential leadership during an April 9 hearing with the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation. Since Trump took office in January, uncertainty has abounded about the U.S. space agency's future – including its years-long plan of sending astronauts back to the moon. SpaceX founder Elon Musk, a close confidante and supporter of Trump, has made no secret of his desire to focus on transporting humans straight from Earth to Mars without stopping at the moon, as envisioned under NASA's plan. Because Isaacman is a close associate of Musk's, both Democratic and Republican senators questioned the prospective nominee about whether he shares that vision. Isaacman told the committee he will 'prioritize sending American astronauts to Mars.' But that doesn't mean he would abandon plans for lunar exploration. "Along the way, we will inevitably have the capabilities to return to the moon and determine the scientific, economic, and national security benefits of maintaining a presence on the lunar surface," Isaacman wrote in his written testimony prior to the hearing. Trump announced Isaacman's nomination in a December 2024 post on Truth Social, saying, 'Jared will drive NASA's mission of discovery and inspiration, paving the way for groundbreaking achievements in Space science, technology, and exploration.' If confirmed, Isaacman would succeed Bill Nelson, former President Joe Biden's pick for NASA administrator and a former astronaut and Democratic U.S. senator from Florida. In a December post on social media site X following Trump's announcement, Isaacman said he was 'honored.' 'Having been fortunate to see our amazing planet from space, I am passionate about America leading the most incredible adventure in human history,' Isaacman said in the post. 'I can confidently say this second space age has only just begun ... There will inevitably be a thriving space economy – one that will create opportunities for countless people to live and work in space.' Isaacman famously dropped out of school at 16 years old to start his internet payment processing company Shift4 Payments in 1999, which is how he amassed his fortune. The Pennsylvania-based company, publicly listed on the New York Stock Exchange, specializes in commerce technology such as mobile payment software and hardware. More than 25 years after its founding, the company boasts on its website that it processes more than $260 billion annually for more than 200,000 customers around the world. Isaacman has been to space twice under his private spaceflight venture known as the Polaris Program. The most recent expedition drew plenty of headlines in September 2024 when Isaacman flew with an all-civilian crew of amateur spacefarers on a mission he jointly funded with Elon Musk's SpaceX. During the mission, known as Polaris Dawn, the four-member crew ascended to 870 miles above Earth's surface – higher than any crewed vehicle has traveled since NASA's Apollo era ended in the 1970s. Two days into the mission, they became the first non-government astronauts to complete a spacewalk when both Isaacman and crew member Sarah Gillis exited the Dragon capsule separately for about 10 minutes each to take in the endless black expanse of outer space. Isaacman's first trip to space came when he commanded the first all-civilian space crew in 2021 aboard a SpaceX capsule as part of a mission known as Inspiration4. By that time, space tourists had already begun taking short trips to the edge of space with companies like Virgin Galactic and Blue Origin. But Inspiration4 became known as the world's first all-civilian extended mission to space, with Isaacman, who funded the spaceflight, and three others spending three days living in orbit and conducting research. With more than 7,000 flight hours of aviation experience, Isaacman is also an aviation enthusiast qualified to fly military fighter jets. The hearing will begin at 10 a.m. ET and will stream live on the Senate committee website. Contributing: Reuters This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Who is Jared Isaacman? Billionaire astronaut could lead NASA
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Trump says 'Crimea will stay with Russia' as he seeks end to war in Ukraine
President Donald Trump said in an interview published on Friday that "Crimea will stay with Russia," the latest example of the U.S. leader pressuring Ukraine to make concessions to end the war while it remains under siege. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack India pulled the plug on IWT when Pakistanis are fighting over water Pakistan alleges terror charge on India in its statement What makes this India-Pakistan standoff more dangerous than past ones "Zelenskyy understands that," Trump said, referring to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, "and everybody understands that it's been with them for a long time." The U.S. president made the comments in a Time magazine interview conducted on Tuesday. Trump has been accusing Zelenskyy of prolonging the war by resisting negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 1 Teaspoon Before Bed Burns Body Fat - You Will Fit Into Your Clothes Again! Progress Health Learn More Undo Crimea is a strategic peninsula along the Black Sea in southern Ukraine. It was seized by Russia in 2014, while President Barack Obama was in office, years before the full-scale invasion that began in 2022. "They've had their submarines there for long before any period that we're talking about, for many years. The people speak largely Russian in Crimea," Trump said. "But this was given by Obama. This wasn't given by Trump." Live Events Meanwhile, Russia has continued its bombardment. A drone struck an apartment building in a southeastern Ukraine city, killing three people and injuring 10 others, officials said Friday, a day after Trump rebuked Russia's leader for a deadly missile and drone attack on Kyiv. A child and a 76-year-old woman were among the civilians killed in the nighttime drone strike in Pavlohrad, in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region, the head of the regional administration, Serhii Lysak, wrote on Telegram. Russian forces fired 103 Shahed and decoy drones at five Ukrainian regions overnight, Ukraine's air force reported. Authorities in the northeastern Sumy and Kharkiv regions reported damage to civilian infrastructure but no casualties. The war could be approaching a pivotal moment as the Trump administration weighs its options. Senior U.S. officials have warned that the administration could soon give up attempts to stop the war if the two sides do not come to an agreement. That could potentially mean a halt of U.S. military aid for Ukraine. Amid the peace efforts, Russia pounded Kyiv in an hourslong barrage Thursday, killing at least 12 people and injuring 87 in its deadliest assault on the Ukrainian capital since July. The attack drew a rare rebuke of Russian President Vladimir Putin from Trump, who has said that a push to end the war is coming to a head. "I am not happy with the Russian strikes on KYIV. Not necessary, and very bad timing. Vladimir, STOP! 5000 soldiers a week are dying." Trump wrote in a post on his Truth Social platform. "Lets get the Peace Deal DONE!" Trump's frustration is growing as his effort to forge a deal between Ukraine and Russia has failed to achieve a breakthrough. Trump envoy Steve Witkoff was expected to meet with Putin in Moscow on Friday, their second meeting this month and the fourth since February. Trump accused Zelenskyy on Wednesday of prolonging the "killing field" by refusing to surrender the Russia-occupied Crimea Peninsula as part of a possible deal. Russia illegally annexed that area in 2014. Zelenskyy has repeated many times during the war that recognizing occupied territory as Russian is a red line for his country. Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plan to arrive in Rome on Friday for the funeral of Pope Francis in the Vatican's St. Peter's Square on Saturday. It wasn't immediately clear if they would meet separately. An explosion in Moscow targets a senior officer Meanwhile, a senior Russian military officer was killed by a car bomb near Moscow on Friday, Russia's top criminal investigation agency said. The attack follows the killing of Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov on Dec. 17, 2024, when a bomb hidden on an electric scooter parked outside his apartment building exploded as he left for his office. Russian authorities blamed Ukraine for the killing of Kirillov. Since Russia invaded, several prominent figures have been killed in targeted attacks believed to have been carried out by Ukraine. Russian forces used Thursday's attack on Kyiv as cover to launch almost 150 assaults on Ukrainian positions along the roughly 1,000-kilometer (620-mile) front line, Zelenskyy said late Thursday. "When the maximum of our forces was focused on defense against missiles and drones, the Russians went on to significantly intensify their ground attacks," he wrote on Telegram. Western European leaders have accused Putin of dragging his feet in the negotiations and seeking to grab more Ukrainian land while his army has battlefield momentum. Zelenskyy noted Thursday that Ukraine agreed to a U.S. ceasefire proposal 44 days ago, as a first step to a negotiated peace, but that Russian attacks continued. During recent talks, Russia hit the city of Sumy, killing more than 30 civilians gathered to celebrate Palm Sunday, battered Odesa with drones and blasted Zaporizhzhia with powerful glide bombs.
