Today, Trump's actions spanned multiple fronts: he attended an antisemitism event, reversed a work halt on a wind project, and his deportation efforts have boosted rural Missouri jails.
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Donald Trump
Week of May 19 – May 25, 2025
A week of high-stakes showdowns and ambitious policy moves.
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This week, Trump engaged in high-stakes exchanges with South African leaders and clashed over unfounded claims in a tense Oval Office meeting. His ambitious missile defense idea, coupled with domestic reversals and a patriotic West Point speech, sparked global interest amid legal and political pushback.
President Trump introduced his Golden Dome missile defense concept while engaging in high-stakes talks with South African leaders to reset ties, blending bold military ambitions with international diplomacy.
www.pbs.org · www.bbc.comPresident Trump confronted South African President Ramaphosa in the Oval Office, advancing unfounded claims about systematic killings. The high-stakes meeting underscored deepening diplomatic tensions and distorted facts.
www.npr.org · apnews.comDonald Trump's policies faced sharp pushback: a judge blocked his Education Department shutdown, Congress narrowly passed tax reforms amid fierce critiques, and disputed confrontations fueled further disapproval.
mccollum.house.gov · www.pbs.org · www.bbc.com · www.pbs.org · www.cnn.comDonald Trump clashed with South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa in a tense diplomatic exchange marked by sharp rebukes and high-stakes sparring, drawing worldwide attention.
www.bbc.comPresident Trump delivered a commencement speech at West Point, congratulating cadets on their achievements and emphasizing military strength and national pride.
www.cnn.com · www.pbs.orgTrump celebrated new military leaders at West Point, extended EU trade talks amid tariff threats, and sharply critiqued Putin’s erratic actions.
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