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.
Trump Touches Down in Rome as World Leaders Gather for Pope Francis' Funeral
- Friday, 25 April 2025
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrived in Rome overnight as world leaders gather to attend Pope Francis' funeral. The historic event marks the formal farewell to the 88-year-old pontiff, who died on Monday. Ahead of the funeral, faithfuls lined Vatican City streets to pay tribute to Pope Francis, with Cardinal Vincent Nichols predicting a "masterpiece" despite the attendance of many big egos. The seating arrangement has been confirmed, with Argentina and Italy taking precedence, followed by reigning sovereigns seated in alphabetical order using the French language, and then heads of state.
Trump Offers to Sign Congressional Stock Trading Ban, Takes Aim at Nancy Pelosi's Wealth
- Friday, 25 April 2025
President Donald Trump said he would sign a ban on congressional stock trading and specifically mentioned Nancy Pelosi, stating "I watched Nancy Pelosi get rich through insider information" without elaborating. He said he would "absolutely" sign the ban if Congress decides to restrict itself from profiting from the practice.
Trump Urges Ukraine and Russia to End 'Cruel and Senseless War' in Peace Talks Bid
- Friday, 25 April 2025
President Donald Trump called on Ukraine and Russia to meet for high-level talks to end their three-year war. He stated that most major points are agreed upon and urged the two sides to "finish it off" to stop the bloodshed, adding that the US will facilitate the process if necessary. This comes after Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss a peace plan, with Trump having previously demanded Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky sign an agreement granting the US access to Ukraine's mineral resources.
Transgender Prisoner Sues Trump Over Alleged Rapes in Indiana Jail: Claims His Rhetoric Emboldened Assaults
- Thursday, 24 April 2025
Autumn Cordellionè, a transgender prisoner serving 55 years for murdering her stepdaughter, is suing President Donald Trump alleging he is responsible for sexual assaults she experienced while incarcerated at Westville Correctional Facility (WCA) in Indiana. According to her handwritten complaint, she was assaulted and raped multiple times after transitioning while in jail, with inmates allegedly emboldened by Trump's "transphobic and extremist rhetoric."
