Donald Trump

President of the United States

Donald Trump

President of the United States

As of April 2025, Donald Trump is serving his second, non-consecutive term as the 47th president of the United States after defeating Joe Biden in the 2024 election. His administration has enacted sweeping changes, including major staff cuts across federal agencies under the newly created Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, and rolled back diversity initiatives while pushing hardline immigration and citizenship policies—many of which have sparked legal challenges and nationwide protests. On the global stage, Trump has reignited trade tensions with China by imposing high tariffs, prompting retaliatory measures and market instability. He has also initiated nuclear talks with Iran and continues to promote his “America First” doctrine. Amid his controversial return to power, Trump remains a polarizing figure, with recent developments even including scrutiny of Wikipedia's neutrality and online censorship concerns raised by its co-founder Larry Sanger.

Zelensky Urges Trump: See War's Human Cost Before Pursuing Deal with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has invited Donald Trump to visit Ukraine ahead of any deal with Russia to end the war, saying "Please, before any kind of decisions, come to see people, civilians, warriors, hospitals, churches, children destroyed or dead." This comes after a Russian missile attack on Sumy killed 34 people and injured 117 others. The US has been pursuing an end to the war through negotiation under Trump, but it remains to be seen if he will accept Zelensky's invitation.

Trump Targets Semiconductors with Tariffs, Citing National Security Concerns and Boosting US Manufacturing Efforts

Semiconductors are tiny chips used in electronic devices such as smartphones and laptops, vehicles with electronic control systems, routers, and communication infrastructures. They are central to the global economy, with Taiwan's Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) providing over half of the world's supply. President Trump plans to introduce tariffs on imported semiconductors to encourage US firms to manufacture more products domestically, citing national security concerns about microchips being produced or sourced from elsewhere. The move is part of a broader effort by the US government to boost technology manufacturing in the country, with some companies such as TSMC already increasing their US presence in response to previous legislation.

Trump Warns of 'War' with China as US Cracks Down on Tariffs

President Trump has justified his tariff hikes by saying they are necessary to prepare for potential "war" with China. He stated that having products made in the US would ensure independence from other countries in case of conflict, and emphasized the importance of domestic manufacturing. In response, Chinese President Xi Jinping warned against a trade war or tariff war, stating that there are no winners in such conflicts and advocating for the protection of multilateral trading systems and global supply chains.

Trump Scores 'Rock Star' Reception at UFC 314 Fight Night in Miami

Donald Trump received a "rock star" reception at UFC 314, which according to Clay Travis, proves that America is healing. However, Travis joked that there is one sports event where Trump would not receive such a warm welcome: the WNBA All-Star game. Trump was joined by his grandchildren and Elon Musk for the UFC fight night in Miami, where he received a standing ovation before greeting supporters like Dave Portnoy and Shaquille O'Neal.

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