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President Trump announced a temporary 15% global tariff on all imports to take effect Feb. 24 and last about five months, replacing the 10% plan that was struck down by the Supreme Court. The levy, authorized under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and reviewed after the ruling, may affect allies like the UK and Australia and must be approved by Congress to extend beyond five months.
After Reverend Jesse Jackson’s death, Donald Trump used the moment on Truth Social to claim he knew Jackson and helped him, portraying himself as non-racist while accusing Democrats and Barack Obama of ingratitude and turning the death into a political attack.
Donald Trump blasted Bill Maher on Truth Social, calling their White House dinner a “waste” and saying Maher was nervous, then likened him to late-night rivals Kimmel, Fallon and Colbert. Maher later described the meeting as gracious and measured on Real Time, noting Trump’s demeanor differed from his TV persona. The exchange centers on Maher’s criticism of Trump and Trump’s counterclaims about the dinner and Maher’s ratings.
Obama reacted to a Trump‑posted AI video depicting him and Michelle as apes, saying that most Americans find the behavior deeply troubling and lamenting a loss of decency amid a distracting ‘clown show’ on social media and TV. The post drew backlash and was taken down after about 12 hours; the White House initially framed it as an internet meme and later faulted a staffer, while Trump claimed he hadn’t reviewed the video’s ending and had it posted by an aide.
Donald Trump blasted Bill Maher on Truth Social after their White House dinner, calling him a 'highly overrated lightweight' and the meeting a 'total waste of time,' and he compared Maher to Kimmel, Fallon, and Colbert while recounting a nervous, vodka-tonic-fueled encounter.
President Donald Trump criticized Bad Bunny’s Spanish-language Super Bowl halftime performance on Truth Social, calling it “one of the worst, EVER” and a “slap in the face” to America, as he questioned the NFL’s choice; Bad Bunny has a history of clashes with Trump and, meanwhile, Turning Point USA mounted a counter-show and the Seahawks beat the Patriots 29–13.
Former President Donald Trump blasted Bad Bunny's Super Bowl LX halftime show on Truth Social, calling it 'absolutely terrible' and a 'slap in the face' to America while criticizing the performance's messaging and urging the NFL to revisit the kickoff rule; despite his critique, early social-media responses to the show were largely positive by many viewers.
Former President Donald Trump blasted Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX halftime show as 'absolutely terrible' in a Truth Social post, reviving earlier criticisms of the act and continuing his confrontational stance toward pop-culture figures amid the event in Santa Clara.
Former President Donald Trump blasted Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance on Truth Social, calling it “absolutely terrible” and “one of the worst, EVER,” saying it affronts American greatness and comforted by complaints about the performer’s Spanish lyrics and dancing for children. Trump also urged the NFL to scrap its new kickoff rule and touted the stock market and 401(k)s, while Bad Bunny ended his set with “God Bless America” and a tribute to Puerto Rico, highlighting Puerto Ricans’ U.S. citizenship status. California Gov. Gavin Newsom publicly thanked Bad Bunny, reflecting mixed public responses to the performance and Trump’s critique.
President Donald Trump labeled U.S. freestyle skier Hunter Hess a 'real loser' after Hess said representing the U.S. at Milan 2026 comes with mixed emotions; Hess stressed wearing the flag doesn’t mean he endorses all U.S. actions, a nuance Trump claimed Hess misrepresented on Truth Social.
President Trump blasted Olympic skier Hunter Hess as a 'real loser' on Truth Social after Hess described mixed emotions about representing the U.S. at the 2026 Winter Games, underscoring ongoing tensions between athletes and the administration; Hess, an X Games bronze medalist, said wearing the flag carries mixed feelings, while Team USA has not commented publicly.
A fake post that looked like it came from Trump’s Truth Social feed spread widely, claiming a rationale for deleting a racist video of Barack and Michelle Obama; the post reached about 3.7 million views and fueled confusion about Trump’s social-media activity, as Trump and aides clarified the posting and removal. The incident underscores the growing influence of AI-generated content in political misinformation.
Trump says he briefly reviewed a racist video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama and handed it to a staffer to post, then deleted it; he refuses to apologize and amid speculation over who sent it—believed to be among the few with access to his Truth Social account, including aide Natalie Harp—whether he or the aide posted it is unclear. The controversy highlights internal tensions around Harp, who is closely tied to Trump, and drew criticisms from allies like Tim Scott as the clip circulated and was initially defended by some White House staff before a later reversal.
Trump’s Truth Social post depicting Barack Obama as an ape drew swift backlash and became a flashpoint in Florida’s 2026 gubernatorial race, with Byron Donalds’ campaign blaming a staffer for the post, rival James Fishback defending the clip and courting racially charged rhetoric, and Democrat David Jolly condemning it as vile; other candidates offered little comment, highlighting ongoing race-related tensions shaping the contest.
President Donald Trump declined to apologize for sharing a video that depicted Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, saying he only watched the beginning and did not see the racist ending; White House officials said a staffer posted it by mistake and it was later deleted; several GOP lawmakers condemned the clip as racist, with Sen. Tim Scott calling it the most racist thing from the White House; Trump defended the post as addressing voter fraud, touted support among Black voters, and insisted he is not racist.