The European Commission, China, and other countries have criticized Donald Trump’s decision to impose universal 10% tariffs on all goods entering the US, calling it a "major blow" to the world economy. The European Union has vowed to take countermeasures if negotiations fail, while Italy, Spain, Ireland, and France have also expressed opposition. China has warned of "resolute countermeasures" against the US, while Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, Thailand, and Israel have all been hit with tariffs ranging from 17% to 54%. The move is seen as a blow to global trade, with leaders warning of uncertainty, dire consequences, and a possible trade war.

President Biden tripped over a sandbag and fell to his knees onstage after congratulating U.S. Air Force Academy graduates during their commencement ceremony on Thursday. He was quickly helped up by officials and continued participating in the event. The White House confirmed he was fine, with Biden joking later that he “got sandbagged.”

On 24th April 2020, the President of the United States publicly discussed the use of 'disinfectant' as a potential treatment for Covid-19, with former coronavirus response coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx.

US President Joe Biden, under intense scrutiny over his fitness to serve, accidentally introduces Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as Russian strongman Vladimir Putin at a NATO ceremony before correcting himself.