As of May 29, 2025, several significant developments have emerged involving U.S. President Donald Trump:
๐ง Trade and Foreign Policy
Tariff Negotiations: President Trump defended his approach to trade tariffs, dismissing claims that he backs down from threats. He argued that announcing tariffs is a strategic negotiation tactic rather than a sign of weakness.
India-Pakistan Ceasefire: U.S. authorities, in defending President Trump's trade policies in court, claimed his intervention helped avert a full-scale war between India and Pakistan.
๐ Education Policy
Harvard Admissions: President Trump suggested that Harvard University should cap foreign student enrollment at 15%, arguing that U.S. citizens are being displaced in favor of international students.
๐ก๏ธ Legal and Security Matters
Pardon Issued: President Trump signed a full pardon for former U.S. Representative Michael Grimm of New York, who had been convicted of tax evasion.
Threat Against Trump: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested Ramon Morales-Reyes, a Mexican national, for allegedly threatening to assassinate President Trump in a letter.
๐งพ Media and Public Broadcasting
Executive Order on Public Broadcasting: President Trump signed Executive Order 14290, directing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to cease all funding for National Public Radio (NPR) and Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). The move has sparked legal challenges from the organizations involved.
๐ International Relations
Middle East Visit: From May 13 to 16, 2025, President Trump visited Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. The trip focused on securing business deals and investments, with claims of agreements potentially reaching up to $4 trillion. The visit also aimed at lifting sanctions on Syria's transitional government.
๐ณ๏ธ Domestic Protests
50501 Movement: The grassroots political organization "50501" has been organizing nationwide demonstrations in opposition to President Trump's policies. The movement has led to several protests across the USA.