US President Trump
Coverage of US President Trump in the Nexus archive.
- Trump’s intelligence chief nominee won’t say Biden won 2020 election
US President Trump’s nominee for top intelligence official, Jay Clayton, avoided directly stating that Biden won the 2020 election. The article highlights his evasion of confirming Biden's victory.
- UN maritime head says 6,000 seafarers 'remain stranded' in Gulf
UN maritime head Arsenio Domingue reports 6,000 seafarers remain stranded in the Gulf. He condemned recent attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, urging de-escalation and restraint following a US statement ending a ceasefire with Iran.
- 3 of Khamenei’s sons join top leaders at Tehran funeral, but not his successor Mojtaba
Three of Khamenei’s sons attended a funeral in Tehran alongside top leaders, but Mojtaba, described as his successor, did not. An Iranian poet led anti-Israel and anti-America chants, threatened U.S. President Trump, and mourners pledged loyalty to a new leader while expressing a desire for revenge.
- European Parliament approves US trade deal to lower tariffs
The European Parliament approved cutting tariffs on US imports to comply with a trade deal signed last year. US President Trump had given the bloc a July 4 deadline to meet its obligations under the agreement.
- White House shows off cage match arena as corruption lawsuit looms
White House officials previewed a cage match arena intended to celebrate US President Trump's birthday. The announcement comes as a corruption lawsuit involving the White House is anticipated.
- US President Trump says he called off strikes against Iran and hints that a deal is nearly ready — follow DW for more
US President Trump canceled planned strikes against Iran after initially threatening to hit the country 'very hard', though a naval blockade remains in place. He hinted that a deal is nearing completion.
- Pakistan’s vital US-Iran peace efforts
US President Trump announced optimism about the Iran peace process, crediting Pakistan and Field Marshal Asim Munir for their role despite regional challenges. Trump expressed a willingness to meet Iran's Supreme Leader, while acknowledging past US and Israeli attacks on Iran's infrastructure.
- Iran war: 100 days on, a costly stalemate
One hundred days after US President Trump launched Operation Epic Fury against Iran, the conflict has resulted in over 7,000 deaths, mass displacement, and economic disruption due to the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz and rising oil prices. Despite a fragile ceasefire, fighting continues as Iran shows resilience, while nuclear negotiations stall and public disapproval pressures Trump.
- Iran war live: US strikes Iran’s Qeshm, says Tehran attacks Kuwait, Bahrain
The US struck Iran’s Qeshm, and Tehran claimed attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain. US President Trump reportedly criticized Israeli PM Netanyahu over Israel’s threat to strike Beirut suburbs.