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Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Monica Crowley mocked as 'Trump's clone' with orange tan and glowing white hair. Who is she?
Monica Crowley's look into limelight Live Events Who is Monica Crowley? (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel On May 30, Monica Crowley was officially sworn in as ambassador and chief of protocol of the United States by the Senate on May 30. Crowley was officially nominated to this position last year, December, 2024 by the US President Donald Trump 's was mocked for her blinging white hair and orange spray tan. Crowley told President Trump after being sworn in: "You looked at the forgotten men and women of this country….Straight in the eye and said I see you, I hear you, and I will be your champion."Expressing her excitement, she shared the news on X, I'm so honored to be CONFIRMED by the Senate to serve as Ambassador and Chief of Protocol of the United States!" "Deeply grateful to President Trump & the Senate for the privilege of representing our great country at home & abroad. Excited to get back to work for the greatest President and for America!", she her appointment drew attention, it was Monica Crowley's appearance that truly stole the spotlight, with many comparing her to Donald Trump. One social media user remarked, "Wow, she's literally Trump's twin," while another joked, "This video proves Monica Crowley definitely has a spray tan and bleached blond hair."In a December announcement, Trump revealed that Crowley would serve as the administration's representative for key US-hosted events, including the country's 250th birthday celebration in 2026, the FIFA World Cup the same year, and the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. The U.S. Travel Association applauded her nomination, describing her role as pivotal in promoting the U.S. on the global stage.'The speed of this appointment gives us confidence that President Trump is committed to making the most of the upcoming decade of major international events,' said Geoff Freeman, the association's CEO. 'These landmark moments will draw millions of travelers to America, showcase the best of our nation, and deliver lasting economic benefits.'However, Crowley's past resurfaced amid the announcement, specifically the plagiarism controversy that derailed her earlier political trajectory. In 2017, during Trump's first term, Crowley had been tapped to become Senior Director of Strategic Communications for the National Security ultimately withdrew from consideration after reports emerged that she had plagiarized extensively in her 2012 book What The (Bleep) Just Happened... Again?, with passages allegedly lifted from various sources, including news outlets and Wikipedia. In response, publisher HarperCollins ceased selling the the time, a member of the Trump transition team dismissed the accusations as a "politically motivated attack." Crowley herself framed her decision to step aside as personal. Speaking to The Washington Times, she said: 'After much reflection, I greatly appreciate being asked to be part of President-elect Trump's team and will continue to enthusiastically support him and his agenda for American renewal. I have decided to remain in New York to pursue other opportunities and will not be taking a position in the incoming administration.'Monica Crowley is a prominent American political commentator, author, and former government official. Born in Arizona, she is a New York Times best-selling author, known for her books What the (Bleep) Just Happened? and The Happy Warrior's Guide to the Great American holds a dual Master's degree from Colgate University and earned a Ph.D. in International Relations from Columbia University. She served as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Public Affairs during President Donald Trump's first term, where she received the department's highest honor, the Alexander Hamilton Award, for her distinguished service.A well-known television and radio personality, Crowley has worked as a political and foreign affairs analyst for Fox News Channel, Fox Business Network, ABC News, NBC News, and other major networks. She currently hosts The Monica Crowley in her career, from 1990 until his death in 1994, Crowley served as foreign policy assistant to former President Richard Nixon. Drawing from that experience, she authored two best-selling books: Nixon Off the Record and Nixon in addition to her media and government roles, Crowley has contributed to numerous national publications, including The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Post, The Los Angeles Times, and Newsweek. She has also served as a guest lecturer at prestigious universities such as Yale, Columbia, Rutgers, and MIT.
Daily Maverick
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Maverick
Rulani Mokwena must pick up the pieces after his disappointing stint at Wydad Casablanca
South African coach Rulani Mokwena is back on the market after his departure from Wydad Casablanca. The coach and Moroccan giants went their separate ways despite the former improving the team under difficult circumstances. Rulani Mokwena's time as Wydad Casablanca's coach is officially over. What began as an opportunity for both parties to elevate themselves has not panned out quite as planned, despite Mokwena's best efforts. 'The Wydad management confirms that the contractual termination of coach Rulani Mokwena will be officially completed immediately after the end of the professional league, in compliance with the terms of the contract concluded between the two parties,' Wydad said in a statement. The club said Mokwena had suffered 'significant psychological pressures' recently and would be granted special leave until the culmination of the season. This also means that Mokwena's dream of facing off against rolemodel Pep Guardiola at the upcoming Club World Cup is dead. Wydad are grouped with Juventus, Al Ain and Manchester City for the US-hosted club tournament. Their clash with City garnered much attention due to Mokwena's unhidden admiration for Guardiola, but the pair won't be facing off any more. Titanic task Mokwena joined Wydad in July 2024, after departing Mamelodi Sundowns on the back of a dominant Premiership campaign. He entered the Red Castle with one mandate: reignite their faded aura as an African giant. The fact that he was granted three years to try to achieve this, as he signed a contract until 2027, seemed to imply that Mokwena would be provided with ample room to manoeuvre. It was a logical assumption to make. Wydad were coming off their worst season in a decade. The 22-time Moroccan champions finished sixth, the same spot they managed during the 2013/14 campaign. After that disappointing placing 11 years ago, Wydad went on to win the league (five times). When they failed at this, they still managed a respectable second. Maybe this is the sort of turnaround those close to the club expected from Mokwena as soon as he took the reins. However, the conditions when Mokwena arrived were less than ideal if such a swift turnaround was expected. Mokwena joined a Wydad team that was undergoing massive upheaval. In late 2023, Wydad's then president Said Naciri was arrested on charges of drug trafficking and forgery. Hicham Ait Mena subsequently took over the reins from the disgraced Naciri. Financially, the club was also struggling. Global soccer governing body Fifa had banned it from registering new players after it failed to pay some of its former players, who then took the matter to Fifa. Wydad was sanctioned for breach of contract. The club's hierarchy worked tirelessly to resolve the matter before the start of the season, succeeding in this regard. Then, after an exodus of key players, the club went on a spending spree. It signed more than 20 players prior to the season commencing, and Mokwena was expected to quickly stitch this team together. He was expected to finish second, at the worst. Challenging times Given the aforementioned circumstances, it may have been a target too steep for Mokwena during his first season in a league as competitive as the Botola Pro. In fact, due to the issues plaguing Wydad Mokwena said some people close to him had whispered in his ear that he should not take the job. 'I've done quite a lot of research, I've spoken to quite a lot of people, and a lot of people said to me, 'Don't go to Wydad; there are lots of problems,'' Mokwena said when he was unveiled. Trusting in his capabilities, Mokwena chose to ignore this advice and take on his biggest coaching challenge yet. When he took over Sundowns, there was already a set system created by Pitso Mosimane, who Mokwena worked alongside as an assistant before the head coach departed the Brazilians for Al Ahly in 2020. All Mokwena needed to do upon seizing the reins was to make a few tactical tweaks. The winning culture was already there and the players he inherited were settled, familiar with how Mokwena worked. In Tunisia, he arrived to vastly different situation, with Wydad not on solid ground and the Soweto-born coach a foreigner expected to reinvigorate them. Under Mokwena the team was bundled out of the Moroccan Throne Cup in the round of 16. In the league Mokwena's report card reads as follows: 27 matches played, 11 wins, 12 draws and four defeats. The multiple draws were Mokwena's undoing; without them his team would be much closer to newly crowned Moroccan champions RS Berkane. Following pressure from fans and the Moroccan, Mokwena is out and will not have a chance to redeem himself next season. Prior to his exit being officially confirmed earlier this week, Mokwena had expressed his frustration with his situation in North Africa. 'The players have given me everything of the best, the staff have been good. But Wydad is a big club, they deserve to win, and maybe Wydad deserves a better coach than me,' he said. 'Of course, (the supporters) have every right to be emotional. They love their club, and you can feel it. In other places, for a big club to be number three on the table is a good season, but with Wydad, to be number three is not a good season. But also, if you take into account where the club was last season, number six, and now number three, you know, we are there,' Mokwena stated. As disappointed as he might be with the outcome of his daring foray north, at 38 years old, Mokwena has a number of successful years of coaching ahead of him. He must hastily gather the pieces and continue to fortify his reputation as one of Africa's best tacticians. DM
The National
11-02-2025
- Sport
- The National
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Roya News
06-02-2025
- Politics
- Roya News
Trump signs executive order to bar transgender athletes from women's sports
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday, titled "Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports," directing federal agencies to enforce it in line with his administration's interpretation of sex as the gender assigned at birth. 'With this executive order, the war on women's sports is over,' Trump declared during a ceremony in the White House East Room, attended by lawmakers and female athletes supporting the ban, including former collegiate swimmer Riley Gaines. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated the order will require immediate enforcement actions against schools and athletic associations that allow transgender athletes in single-sex sports or locker rooms. The timing of the order, coinciding with National Girls and Women in Sports Day, signals the Trump administration's continued efforts to restrict transgender participation in sports. The order imposes penalties on institutions that fail to comply, impacting both educational and professional sports organizations. "From now on, women's sports will be only for women," Trump stated before signing. "We've gotten the woke lunacy out of our military, and now we're getting it out of women's sports," he added, referencing his administration's moves to remove diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives from the military. Trump also announced that his administration would block transgender athletes from competing in US-hosted international events, including the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and the World Cup. 'In Los Angeles in 2028, my administration will not stand by and watch men beat and batter female athletes,' Trump said, directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to deny visas to men seeking entry as female athletes.
