News for 'Donald John Trump'

Trump holds lead, Clinton losing ground in New Hampshire, reveal polls

Trump holds lead, Clinton losing ground in New Hampshire, reveal polls

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Republican presidential front-runner Donald Front is holding forte in New Hampshire with a double digit lead over his nearest rival Marco Rubio while Democratic presidential aspirant Bernie Sanders has a massive lead over Hillary Clinton.

Trump takes oath as president; vows to keep America first

Trump takes oath as president; vows to keep America first

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

Trump, 70, took the oath of office in front of about 800,000 people who braved chilly weather to gather on the National Mall in the center of the capital to celebrate the rank political outsider, who defied all odds to defeat political heavyweight Hillary Clinton in the November polls.

Kamala Harris Is A Desi At Heart

Kamala Harris Is A Desi At Heart

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

'I think of that young baby, still in her diapers, balancing with her arms held up by her mother, a Tamil woman wearing a salwar kameez and a dupatta, seated on a stoop,' recalls Aseem Chhabra.

After Houston, the road ahead

After Houston, the road ahead

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

'The challenge before the two countries is to turn the peak into a plateau and enter an irreversible phase of cooperation,' notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Families torn apart: Toll of Trump's immigration order

Families torn apart: Toll of Trump's immigration order

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

United States President Donald Trump's new executive order banning immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries -- Iran, Iraq, Libya, Sudan, Yemen, Syria and Somalia - has upended the lives of many families across the world.

Trump invited to be chief guest at R-Day celebrations in 2019

Trump invited to be chief guest at R-Day celebrations in 2019

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

The US side is yet to respond to the invitation but initial indication has been positive, it is learnt.

Don't want to talk to Xi right now: Trump

Don't want to talk to Xi right now: Trump

Rediff.com16 May 2020

White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany told reporters that US President Trump is frustrated with China.

Trump's travel ban: Immigrants detained; judge stays deportation

Trump's travel ban: Immigrants detained; judge stays deportation

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

"It's working out very nicely. You see it in the airports, you see it all over. It's working out very nicely," Trump said.

Trump tours border, repeats threat to declare national emergency

Trump tours border, repeats threat to declare national emergency

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

But the Democrats appeared to be unconvinced by Trump's argument of national emergency.

China could've stopped virus, but didn't: Trump

China could've stopped virus, but didn't: Trump

Rediff.com21 May 2020

The US president, who has expressed disappointment over China's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, claimed that it was the "incompetence" of Beijing that led to the mass killing across the globe.

Trump likely to pick Exxon Mobil CEO as his Secretary of State

Trump likely to pick Exxon Mobil CEO as his Secretary of State

Rediff.com11 Dec 2016

Tillerson, is currently on top of the list of Trump's Secretary of State because of his contacts with the world leaders, in particular Russian President Vladimir Putin, media reports said.

US House Speaker 'not yet ready' to back Trump

US House Speaker 'not yet ready' to back Trump

Rediff.com6 May 2016

He hoped that the candidate 'advances the principles of our party and appeals to a wide, vast majority of Americans'.

Trump defends use of HCQ, says it works in early stages of COVID-19

Trump defends use of HCQ, says it works in early stages of COVID-19

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

There is no evidence that the drug can fight the virus, and regulators warn it may cause heart problems.

'Trump has maturity of an 8-year-old boy with insecurity of a teenage girl'

'Trump has maturity of an 8-year-old boy with insecurity of a teenage girl'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

Ex-US secretary of state John Kerry has torn into Trump for accusing him of holding "illegal" meetings with Iran.

Thousands decry Trump's immigrant ban at US airports

Thousands decry Trump's immigrant ban at US airports

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

Hundreds of thousands of people gathered at airports across the US to protest the ban announced by President Donald Trump on immigrants from seven Muslim-majority countries, extending solidarity to those affected as chaos and fear gripped individuals trying to enter the country.

Trump responds: 'Devastation follows Hillary wherever she goes'

Trump responds: 'Devastation follows Hillary wherever she goes'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Trump alleged Clinton's "vision is a borderless world where working people have no power, no jobs, no safety".

The US under Trump: Why this American is worried

The US under Trump: Why this American is worried

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

'I have had a US passport for 26 years. I have a Hindu name. But none of that matters it seems.' 'Today I have also become an immigrant from Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Libya, Sudan and Syria.'Today I am Changez Khan and Rizwan Khan.' 'All of us brown people have been put in the same boat by Trump,' says Aseem Chhabra.

Trump to join 'Howdy, Modi'; PM hails 'special gesture'

Trump to join 'Howdy, Modi'; PM hails 'special gesture'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

This is for the first time in recent history that the leaders of the two largest democracies would be addressing a joint rally anywhere in the world.

Trump withdraws US from 'defective' Iran nuclear deal

Trump withdraws US from 'defective' Iran nuclear deal

Rediff.com9 May 2018

The US president said new sanctions would be imposed, adding 'America will not be held hostage to nuclear blackmail'.

Will totally accept election results if I win, says Trump

Will totally accept election results if I win, says Trump

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

The Republican refused to commit to accepting the election result if he loses, in the third debate against Hillary Clinton.

Style or substance? Which way will Trump's visit go?

Style or substance? Which way will Trump's visit go?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

With a decelerating economy that weakens India's hands on geopolitical issues, it will be interesting to know which way this trip will go.

'Fight fire with fire': Trump claims torture, waterboarding work

'Fight fire with fire': Trump claims torture, waterboarding work

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

Trump said that he "absolutely" believes waterboarding works, but would defer to his CIA and Pentagon chiefs advice on whether to reinstate them.

Trump to have trilateral meeting with Modi, Abe in Argentina

Trump to have trilateral meeting with Modi, Abe in Argentina

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

Modi will also meet Chinese President Xi on the sidelines of the summit. It would be their fourth meeting in last seven months.

Trump campaign rocked by new allegations of sexual misconduct

Trump campaign rocked by new allegations of sexual misconduct

Rediff.com15 Oct 2016

Summer Zervos alleged that he kissed her and even groped her at a bungalow in Los Angeles.

Trump, Ryan meet; say they are 'totally committed' to uniting their party

Trump, Ryan meet; say they are 'totally committed' to uniting their party

Rediff.com13 May 2016

The two leaders said they are "totally committed to working together" and called for "shared principles" and a "conservative agenda".

Trump, Biden to face off in first presidential debate on Sep 29

Trump, Biden to face off in first presidential debate on Sep 29

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Dubbed as the "Super Bowl of American Democracy", Trump, 74, and Biden, 77, would respond to questions on their track record, the Supreme Court, economy, race and violence in cities and integrity of the elections at the Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio -- a key battleground state.

What kind of First Lady will Melania Trump make?

What kind of First Lady will Melania Trump make?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Does Mrs Donald Trump realise that her immediate predecessor, Michelle Obama, is not the only hard act to follow, wonders Kanika Datta.

Trump halts funding to WHO, says it failed in basic duty

Trump halts funding to WHO, says it failed in basic duty

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

The Trump administration has accused WHO of taking side with China in the coronavirus outbreak that has brought America's economy to a standstill.

Trump wins Washington primary, needs 10 delegates to seal nomination

Trump wins Washington primary, needs 10 delegates to seal nomination

Rediff.com25 May 2016

Facing no active opposition, Donald Trump on Wednesday cruised to victory in the Washington state primary and was just one step away from clinching the Republican presidential nomination to set up a likely clash with Hillary Clinton in the November polls.

Very bad situation between India, Pak; talking to both: Trump

Very bad situation between India, Pak; talking to both: Trump

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

"We want to see it just stop. We are very much involved in that (process)," Trump told reporters at the Oval Office.

The American Chinese Leaders Adored

The American Chinese Leaders Adored

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Dr Kissinger, then US president Richard M Nixon's national security adviser, feigned illness on a visit to Pakistan in July 1971 and made a secret trip to Peking, as Beijing was then called, to begin the process of a rapprochement between America and China. It was a debt that Chinese leaders have never forgotten.

Trump taps his former rival Carson as Housing Secretary

Trump taps his former rival Carson as Housing Secretary

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

Carson is also the first former presidential aspirant to be tapped by Trump in his Cabinet.

'What's happening in the country angers me'

'What's happening in the country angers me'

Rediff.com19 May 2020

'We might have been better prepared to deal with the pandemic had so much time, attention and money not gone into welcoming one of the stupidest men on the planet.'

Hope Trump will overcome Chinese hurdle in India's NSG bid: Verma

Hope Trump will overcome Chinese hurdle in India's NSG bid: Verma

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

"This is something we will keep working on together. We strongly support India's accession in the NSG," he said.

'Modi is a visionary'

'Modi is a visionary'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

'We are on the world map. Every country is watching this event.'

Trump sacks FBI director Comey

Trump sacks FBI director Comey

Rediff.com11 May 2017

The shock move comes days after Comey testified on Capitol Hill about the FBI's investigation into Russia's election meddling and a possible collusion between the country and Trump's campaign.

India, China taking advantage of US: Trump

India, China taking advantage of US: Trump

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

Terming China as "number-one abuser", leading Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has alleged that the Communist nation, along with India, is taking advantage of the US through its economic policies.

Trump confirms US will pull out of nuclear arms pact with Russia

Trump confirms US will pull out of nuclear arms pact with Russia

Rediff.com21 Oct 2018

The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces treaty was one of those agreements and is set to expire in the next two years. The 1987 pact helps protect the security of the US and its allies in Europe and the Far East.

Trump calls for unity at opening concert as inaugural festivities begin

Trump calls for unity at opening concert as inaugural festivities begin

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Joined by his wife and incoming First Lady Melania Trump, daughter Ivanka and son-in-law Jared Kushner, his sons and their families, Trump enjoyed the nearly two-and-a-half hour concert.

This is NOT a Muslim ban: Trump defends immigration order

This is NOT a Muslim ban: Trump defends immigration order

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

Defending his controversial executive order on banning people from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering America, United States President Donald Trump has insisted that it is "not a Muslim ban" as is "falsely" reported by the media.