Current news on president trump
Here are some recent news updates on President Trump:
Latest Developments:
- Impeachment Inquiry: The House Intelligence Committee has released a report on its impeachment inquiry, which found that President Trump abused his power and obstructed Congress. The report is the culmination of a months-long investigation into Trump's dealings with Ukraine.
- Ukraine Phone Call: The report highlights the July 25 phone call between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, in which Trump asked Zelensky to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden. The call is at the center of the impeachment inquiry.
- Senate Trial: The report is expected to be used as evidence in the Senate trial, which is scheduled to begin in January. Trump has denied any wrongdoing and has called the impeachment inquiry a "witch hunt."
- G7 Summit: Trump has announced that he will not attend the G7 summit in France next month, citing a lack of progress on trade issues. The summit is expected to focus on global economic issues and climate change.
- Trade Wars: The Trump administration has announced new tariffs on European goods, including wine and cheese, in response to what it claims is unfair trade practices by the European Union. The move is expected to escalate tensions between the two sides.
Recent Quotes:
- On Impeachment: "I did nothing wrong. I did nothing wrong. I did nothing wrong." - President Trump, in a tweet.
- On Ukraine: "I know nothing about Ukraine. It's a country that's been ravaged by corruption and it's a country that's been ravaged by war." - President Trump, in an interview with Fox News.
- On Trade: "We're going to make a great deal with Europe. We're going to make a great deal with China. We're going to make a great deal with everybody." - President Trump, in a speech at the White House.
Recent Actions:
- Vetoed a Bill: Trump vetoed a bill that aimed to block his administration's plan to sell F-52 fighter jets to the United Arab Emirates. The bill was passed by Congress with bipartisan support.
- Appointed a New Judge: Trump appointed a new judge to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, which is considered one of the most liberal courts in the country.
- Visited the Border: Trump visited the U.S.-Mexico border to promote his administration's efforts to build a wall and to tout the success of his immigration policies.
Recent Controversies:
- Whistleblower Complaint: The whistleblower complaint that sparked the impeachment inquiry has been released, and it alleges that Trump abused his power by pressuring Ukraine to investigate his political rivals.
- Ukraine Ambassador: The Trump administration has been accused of pressuring Ukraine to remove its ambassador to the United States, Marie Yovanovitch, who was a vocal critic of Trump's policies.
- Census Controversy: The Trump administration has been accused of trying to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census, which could potentially disenfranchise millions of Americans.
These are just a few of the latest news updates on President Trump. If you'd like more information or specific updates on a particular topic, feel free to ask!