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Trump Jokes About Fourth Presidential Run, Third Term at Press Dinner

President Donald Trump attended the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington on Friday, July 25, 2026, where he joked about seeking a fourth presidential run to achieve a third term in office. Trump announced his intention to run for president again while wearing a “Trump 2028” red cap, framing the comment as a “scoop” for the assembled press corps. The constitutional amendment limiting presidents to two terms makes a third term legally impossible, yet Trump has repeatedly made comments hinting at extending his tenure beyond constitutional limits.

Trump delivered an hour-long speech at the event, striking a lighter tone than his typical media criticism while still attacking what he calls the “fake news media” and taking swipes at journalists and political rivals in attendance. He made crude jokes about health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., quipping that Kennedy had run over a cow with his car to provide beef for the dinner and suggested Kennedy wanted to serve roadkill as an appetizer. Trump also joked with journalists about bulletproof vests, saying they worried the protective gear made them look heavier.

The dinner, which celebrates press freedom, was relocated to the Waldorf Astoria hotel under heightened security after being suspended in April following an alleged attempted assassination on Trump. Weijia Jiang, the outgoing president of the White House Correspondants’ Association, stated the event’s return sent a message: “We are back. We will not be intimidated.” Trump later echoed this sentiment, declaring “We do not yield to political violence… No deranged loser with a gun will ever change that.”

This marked the first time Trump, who has frequently clashed with the press, attended the correspondents’ dinner. Trump’s appearance included attacks on journalists and media outlets while he made jokes that largely fell flat. His repeated references to a potential third term continue a pattern of comments normalizing the idea of extending presidential power beyond the constitutional two-term limit.



(Source: https://news.sky.com/story/donald-trump-jokes-hell-run-for-president-again-at-white-house-correspondents-dinner-13566802)

Trump Threatens Full-Scale Iran War If He Doesn’t Get ‘100%’

Trump explicitly stated he would pursue large-scale war against Iran if he does not obtain “100%” of his demands, according to a phone conversation with French TV correspondent Sonia Dridi on July 25, 2026. Trump has demanded Iran never obtain nuclear weapons and imposed other conditions for ending hostilities, but has not specified all his requirements for ceasing military action.

The threat came as Trump paused a planned strike on Iran on Friday night after 13 consecutive days of U.S. attacks. Trump told Axios he was “considering a massive attack, bigger than ever before” and remains “close to making a decision,” adding that Iran had not yet suffered sufficient “pain.” Trump has explicitly rejected negotiations to end hostilities with Iran, stating he does not want to negotiate at present.

The escalating conflict follows Iran’s July 17 strike on a U.S. military base in Jordan, killing two American troops with a missile and drone attack. Earlier in July, Iran struck a Cyprus-flagged ship in the Strait of Hormuz, violating a ceasefire agreement. Trump was golfing at his Bedminster resort when news broke of the two service members’ deaths, responding only with a brief phone call to a reporter describing their deaths as “a very sad thing.”

Trump has also threatened “major military punishment” against Iran and Houthi rebels if further attacks occur on ships in the Red Sea, branding the Houthis an Iranian proxy. Trump previously declared the United States the “Guardian of the Strait of Hormuz,” announcing a blockade targeting Iranian vessels and imposing a 20% toll on cargo transiting the waterway.

Trump’s conditioning of war cessation on obtaining complete capitulation, combined with his explicit rejection of negotiation and escalating military threats, demonstrates an intent to pursue maximum military objectives without diplomatic resolution, leaving the conflict trajectory entirely dependent on his subjective determination of whether demands have been fully met.



(Source: https://www.mediaite.com/politics/trump-debating-large-scale-war-against-iran-if-he-doesnt-get-100-of-what-he-wants/)

Trump Posts AI Image Canada Walled Off

President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image Saturday depicting Canada walled off from the United States with a giant air filter, escalating his conflict with the country over wildfire smoke crossing the border. The post follows Trump’s demands last week that Canada be held financially responsible for air quality degradation affecting over 100 million Americans across 18 states and Washington D.C., with Trump claiming the cost is “incalculable” and threatening additional tariffs.

Trump accused Canada of “willful negligence” and refused to properly maintain forests and remove debris, characterizing the situation as a yearly occurrence costing the United States billions of dollars. He wrote on Truth Social that he would call the Canadian Prime Minister to demand action and stated that pollution costs “must of necessity be added to the TARIFFS Canada is currently paying.”

The conflict escalated when Canada withdrew its invitation for Trump to attend Friday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony for the $4.4 billion Gordie Howe Bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, after Trump imposed an additional 50 percent tariff on Canadian products. Trump responded by declaring that the original deal no longer stands and that the United States now receives 50 percent of the bridge’s profits.

The AI image represents Trump’s pattern of using hyperbolic and absurdist rhetoric to frame international disputes, replacing substantive policy discussion with inflammatory imagery and threats. The post demonstrates his administration’s reliance on tariffs and confrontational rhetoric as primary tools in managing foreign relations, regardless of complex environmental and trade realities.



(Source: https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/trump-posts-bonkers-ai-image-of-canada-walled-off-from-the-us-with-giant-air-filter/)

Trump Attacks Collins, Media at Correspondents Dinner

President Donald Trump delivered a rambling hour-long speech at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on Friday, attacking journalists and media outlets while making crude jokes that largely fell flat with the assembled press corps. Trump complained openly about the “frickin’ stupid speech” written for him after a sex joke about stairs failed to generate laughs, then spent much of his time assaulting members of the media he claimed to respect.

Trump directed his harshest attacks at CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins, repeating his demand that she smile more while covering him, continuing his documented pattern of singling out female journalists with sexist remarks. CNN CEO Mark Thompson responded by defending the network’s journalists and reaffirming their constitutional right to report without government interference. Trump also branded CNN’s Jake Tapper “Fake Tapper” and called Wall Street Journal reporter Josh Dawsey “unhireable,” while mocking the network’s coverage of the Trump-Epstein saga that prompted him to file an unsuccessful $10 billion defamation suit.

Trump devoted a lengthy, humor-free section of his speech to defending his controversial $600 million White House ballroom project, complaining that opponents motivated by “Trump derangement syndrome” were suing to block it. He also joked that Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wanted to serve roadkill at the dinner, and mocked President Joe Biden’s mental fitness while claiming NBC and ABC should lose their broadcast licenses for not airing his recent primetime address about alleged foreign election interference.

Trump concluded by donning a 2028 campaign hat and stating he wanted to run for another term, which the Constitution prohibits. His speech demonstrated the Trump administration’s consistent hostility toward press freedom: the White House recently withdrew demands that New York Times journalists testify about sources, the Pentagon has systematically denied media access to defense officials, and Trump has filed repeated defamation suits against news outlets covering him unfavorably.

Critics condemned the speech as demonstrating Trump’s contempt for the independent press. Former CNN anchor Jim Acosta called the dinner “a disgrace,” describing Trump’s address as “rambling, unhinged speech is full of hate and spite” targeting his usual adversaries. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang and other speakers at the event highlighted Trump’s documented efforts to intimidate and sideline journalists throughout his time in office.



(Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-white-house-correspondents-dinner-jokes-b3021335.html?fbclid=IwdGRjcATRmoZwZG9mBWZkaWQWULMQihHnyqTMCaGolZV_P33h_tkIl2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR5dmA1iAOXG4ce9HsFoFF6EFz2dZ8FzuYuWP-gWoN_vildp7260a4lO81jaVA_aem_nS-QMLsOG59UP2V3IzKcdA)ideline journalists throughout his time in office.

Trump Attacks LeBron James as Racist in White House Press Conference

During a Friday White House press conference, Trump responded to Fox News correspondent Peter Doocy’s question about the greatest basketball player of all time by attacking LeBron James. When asked to choose between James and Michael Jordan, Trump declared Jordan the winner while accusing James of being “maybe he’s a racist” and stating he “only like[s] people that like me,” a transparent attempt to justify his hostility toward the athlete for his political opposition.

Trump’s animosity toward James spans years of deliberate targeting. James campaigned for Hillary Clinton in 2016, branded Trump a “bum” in 2017, and previously faced Trump attacks over an interview with CNN’s Don Lemon about opening a free school for at-risk students in his hometown. James also opposed Trump’s criticism of players kneeling during the National Anthem and endorsed Kamala Harris in 2024, further cementing Trump’s vendetta against him.

Trump’s baseless accusation of racism against James, combined with his explicit preference for people who support him, demonstrates his use of character attacks to punish political opponents and reward loyalty. The president weaponized his platform to demean James for exercising free speech and civic engagement, behavior consistent with his pattern of dehumanizing rhetoric toward Black figures who criticize him or refuse his approval.

James’ accomplishments include four NBA titles and four MVP awards across a 23-season career with multiple teams, while Jordan won six titles and five MVPs during his era. Trump’s insistence on framing the comparison through political loyalty rather than athletic merit underscores his willingness to corrupt public discourse with personal grievance.



(Source: https://www.mediaite.com/media/sports/trump-attacks-lebron-james-in-oval-office-rant-maybe-hes-a-racist/)

Trump Dismantles ICC to Shield Netanyahu, Putin From War Crimes

President Trump’s administration has declared official policy to dismantle the International Criminal Court “brick by brick,” targeting the institution that has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and investigated alleged U.S. war crimes in Afghanistan. The State Department announced it will impose “increased scrutiny” and sanctions on nations that refuse to reject the ICC’s authority, particularly those relying on U.S. military protection, including the UK, France, Germany, and Japan. Sanctions already imposed on ICC judges and officials include freezing personal bank accounts and blocking access to U.S.-based services including Uber, booking.com, Microsoft, and Google.

Trump’s campaign represents an alliance with authoritarian regimes, as the State Department is working with nations outside the ICC framework, suggesting coordination with Russia and China to prevent prosecution of those accused of genocide, ethnic cleansing, and war crimes. This shift abandons decades of U.S. precedent: the nation championed the post-World War II Nuremberg trials, authorized ICC investigation into Darfur genocide in 2005, and encouraged prosecution of Vladimir Putin for Ukraine war crimes under the Biden administration. Trump has consistently opposed the ICC since his first term, when he sanctioned officials investigating alleged U.S. war crimes in Afghanistan, escalating after the court issued the Netanyahu warrant.

The ICC faces internal crises that complicate its defense against Trump’s assault. Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan faces suspension and potential removal following sexual abuse allegations from two women; the court’s governing body voted to suspend him last month, with member states voting Friday on his removal. The institution has also bungled high-profile cases, including prosecutions of Kenyan politicians Uhuru Kenyatta and William Ruto, where witness disappearances and collusion between defendants undermined justice. Staff describe the working environment in The Hague as toxic and increasingly high-pressure.

Despite these weaknesses, the ICC’s existence carries consequences: Netanyahu and Putin remain permanently designated as indicted war criminals with restricted global movement, and former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte faces trial for crimes against humanity during his “war on drugs.” Luis Moreno Ocampo, the court’s first chief prosecutor, directly attributes Trump’s determination to destroy the ICC to his own exposure: “Trump knows he could be a target after he leaves office. The ICC is a huge obstacle for him.”

The court’s largest donor nations must resist intimidation and maintain support, according to observers and legal experts. UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband stated upon appointment that international law faces threats unseen since World War II. Trump’s assault on the ICC enables him to escape accountability while permitting dictators and war criminals to act with impunity, fundamentally dismantling the post-1945 international rules-based order designed to ensure consequences for mass atrocities.



(Source: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jul/24/icc-international-criminal-court-trump-putin-netanyahu?fbclid=IwVERDUATQ0bZwZG9mBWZkaWQWULJ-YpidFfjBPjt05fgN9zBPq04BJGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR4ILfJkNdN72pcK7L1piyajEfd5Z16OWmoYKkSngDbF6cWfgJpgPIgo6gEutQ_aem_Bp5zpMlYaf63eWIufoz6sA)

Trump Claims Miss Universe Pageant Qualifies Him to Control Venezuela

President Donald Trump justified his control over Venezuela’s political future by claiming expertise derived from owning the Miss Universe pageant, stating “Miss Venezuela always did very well” in the competition. Trump’s remarks came as he defended the absence of elections in Venezuela, asserting the country “is not really ready for them yet” despite the U.S. military seizure of former President Nicolás Maduro in January 2026 on allegations of election rigging.

Trump boasted that Venezuela is “becoming extremely successful” under acting president Delcy Rodríguez and that the nation generates record oil revenues benefiting major corporations like ExxonMobil. He claimed the U.S. has recouped its military intervention costs through resource extraction, stating “We’ve paid for the war many times over.” Trump asserted his popularity in the country, attributing Venezuela’s progress entirely to his administration’s involvement.

The comments reveal Trump’s authoritarian framework for Venezuela: indefinite postponement of democratic elections under the guise of national readiness, coupled with economic extraction disguised as development. Secretary of State Marco Rubio functions as de facto viceroy over Venezuela, controlling finances, natural resources, government appointments, and foreign policy from Washington, while Trump frames the occupation as benevolent governance.

Trump’s reliance on Miss Universe pageant experience as qualification to govern a nation’s political timeline contradicts his earlier fabricated claims of settling multiple wars, revealing a pattern of substituting actual expertise or diplomatic achievement with celebrity credentials and personal commercial interests. His insistence that Venezuela remain under U.S. control indefinitely while denying Venezuelans electoral agency demonstrates the permanence of his occupation model.

Trump has directed major oil executives including billionaire donor Jeffery Hildebrand to commit $100 billion to Venezuela’s petroleum sector, transforming military conquest into a mechanism for corporate profit extraction and Trump-aligned business expansion under the banner of economic development.



(Source: https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/trump-boasts-he-understands-venezuela-because-miss-venezuela-always-did-very-well-in-miss-universe-pageant/)

Trump Approves Nuclear Deal Enabling Saudi Uranium Enrichment

President Trump formally approved a landmark 30-year nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia that grants the kingdom a civilian nuclear program and potentially permits uranium enrichment on Saudi territory, according to administration officials. The deal, valued at tens of billions of dollars, is structured to secure dominant market access for American companies while excluding foreign competitors from Saudi Arabia's nuclear infrastructure development.

The agreement advances Trump's stated goal of deepening U.S. ties with Saudi Arabia and securing its alignment with American geopolitical interests in the Middle East. Trump previously met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House to advance the nuclear partnership, which represents a significant expansion of bilateral cooperation on defense and energy matters.

The nuclear arrangement contradicts nonproliferation safeguards by enabling uranium enrichment capabilities within a region already marked by volatile power dynamics and unresolved security tensions. Granting such advanced nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia without rigorous international oversight mechanisms creates direct pathways for nuclear weapons development in a strategically unstable area, particularly given the kingdom's pattern of aggressive regional military interventions and documented human rights abuses under bin Salman's rule.

The deal financially benefits American nuclear and defense contractors substantially while transferring critical security risks to the international community. Trump's approval prioritizes corporate profit over global nuclear security standards, following his administration's pattern of dismantling institutional guardrails to benefit allied autocrats and domestic industries.

Trump's commercial relationship with Saudi interests dates back to the 1980s, when a Saudi prince purchased his superyacht and the Plaza Hotel. In the years following his first term, the Trump family secured numerous lucrative commercial ties. Notable connections include:

  • Real Estate and Licensing: The Trump Organization entered into major brand licensing and development deals for projects in Saudi Arabia, including luxury towers in Riyadh and a $1 billion "Trump Plaza" project in Jeddah.
  • Kushner's Private Equity: Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law and former senior advisor, established a private equity firm, Affinity Partners, which secured approximately $2 billion in capital commitments from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.
  • LIV Golf: Trump’s golf courses have hosted several high-profile tournaments backed by LIV Golf, which is funded by the Saudi government's sovereign wealth fund, pouring millions into his properties.

(Source: https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/trump-approves-landmark-nuclear-deal-with-saudi-arabia-in-big-win-for-kingdom-2ed77584)

Trump Reverses Course on China Election Data Breach Within Days

President Donald Trump downplayed Chinese election interference five days after denouncing it as the largest breach in U.S. electoral history. During a primetime speech on July 16, Trump accused China of acquiring 220 million American voter files beginning in 2020, characterizing the data loss as an “unprecedented election security nightmare.” On July 21, however, he reversed course, stating the alleged breach occurred “a long time ago” and suggesting China had changed since then.

Trump offered no concrete response to the alleged interference, declining to announce sanctions or other punitive measures against Beijing. Instead, he equivocated by claiming the United States conducts equivalent operations against China, saying “they do things and we do things to them” and “it’s not a one-way street.” The White House refused to clarify whether Trump was considering any consequences for the breach.

The abrupt shift followed Trump’s prior characterization of the compromise as a critical threat to American democracy. His initial accusation during the primetime address positioned the incident as a direct attack on U.S. election integrity. The contradictory statements within five days demonstrate a pattern of inconsistent treatment of foreign adversaries, mirroring Trump’s history of praising authoritarian leaders despite documented interference in American affairs.

One day after Trump’s initial speech, a White House official confirmed that planning for Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to the United States in September remained on track despite the alleged breach. The decision to proceed with the visit without addressing Trump’s claimed security emergency underscores the administration’s prioritization of diplomatic relations over election security accountability.



(Source: https://www.cnn.com/2026/07/21/politics/china-trump-election-interference?Date=20260721&Profile=CNNPolitics&utm_content=1784654754&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&fbclid=IwdGRjcATM_kBwZG9mBWZkaWQWULAE_UcO_z8P84ei4vGcMgsNqSmjRmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR4ompnNEdQKRSdzak5xdm5W7EmjLeiNcQFDH3OraoKPj4pBYD26DgGLd7UxMA_aem_Bdf_Bd4f5aPEmiwqcdb3FA)

Trump EEOC Kills 60-Year Demographic Data Collection Rule

The Trump administration’s EEOC, controlled by a Republican majority, voted Tuesday to eliminate a 60-year-old federal requirement mandating that tens of thousands of private employers submit annual workforce demographic reports. The data collection, known as the EEO-1 form, has been mandatory since 1966 for companies with at least 100 employees and covers more than 50 million workers across 73,000 employers nationwide, tracking representation of women and racial minorities across job categories from executive positions to service roles.

EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas, who has promoted complaints from white men and opposed diversity initiatives, justified the elimination by falsely claiming the reporting requirement costs employers “hundreds of millions of dollars” and encourages racial discrimination. Lucas argued companies use demographic data to justify discriminatory hiring practices, despite lack of evidence supporting this claim. Former Democratic EEOC commissioners directly contradicted Lucas, stating there is “little evidence that companies are routinely using employment data to engage in quotas or race-based hiring” and calling her justification “simply inaccurate and unsupported speculation.”

The data reveals white men hold 52.7% of executive and senior management roles despite comprising one-third of the overall workforce, while Black and Hispanic women remain drastically underrepresented in senior positions. Women hold 34.5% of executive roles, up from 29.2% a decade earlier. The EEOC has used this data for 60 years to identify discrimination patterns, guide enforcement priorities, and inform investigations into the 88,000 workplace discrimination complaints it receives annually. The Trump administration did not publicly release the 2024 data it collected and has blocked collection for 2025.

The move, recommended by Project 2025, the Heritage Foundation’s authoritarian policy blueprint, dismantles a civil rights tool that survived 10 consecutive administrations. Democratic EEOC Commissioner Kalpana Kotagal, the sole Democrat remaining after Trump’s loyalty purges, voted against elimination, warning the commission was “turning back time to a period before the civil rights movement” and stripping the agency of its ability to protect workers. Kotagal signaled the data collection could be reinstated under future leadership.

Some large companies have already begun withdrawing their own diversity disclosures. Twenty-four companies in the S&P 100 stopped disclosing EEO-1 data in 2025 after releasing it previously, though 60 S&P 100 companies still chose transparency. Companies remain legally required under Title VII to retain demographic records subject to EEOC demand during discrimination investigations, and employment discrimination lawsuits continue regardless of federal reporting requirements.



(Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/equal-employment-opportunity-commission-donald-trump-democratic-new-york-republican-b3019049.html)

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