United States
— Political assassinations in the U.S. are disturbingly common. Trump’s recent narrow escape in Pennsylvania highlights the dangers candidates face. This history includes four assassinated presidents and numerous attempts on others.
Donald Trump
An American politician, media personality, and businessman who served as the 45th president of the United States from 2017 to 2021 and was re-elected on 5 November 2024 to serve as the 47th president of the United States from 2025 to 2029.
2024 US Presidential Election
— A scholar of political assassinations says the US just narrowly avoided plunging into wholesale violence and potential civil war when Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt.
2024 US Presidential Election
— Donald Trump’s raised fist after Saturday’s assassination attempt was a gesture of defiance. This gesture, which happens to be his favourite, has been used historically by fascists, socialists, communists, Black Power advocates, and sportspeople.
OPINION
— Joe Biden’s re-election campaign faces significant challenges, despite public support from key Congressional groups. Polls show Trump gaining ground, especially among minority voters. Calls for Biden to reconsider his campaign are growing.
UK-US Relationship
— Keir Starmer is preparing for potential challenges in US-UK relations, particularly with a possible Trump presidency. He aims to maintain strong transatlantic ties, navigating diplomatic and military strategies.
2024 US Presidential Election
— US Vice President Kamala Harris is in the political spotlight as calls for Biden to drop out of the presidential race intensify. Polls show Harris competitive against Trump, bolstered by her appeal to women and independents.
OPINION
— The Founders never intended the US President to be above the law, yet recent Supreme Court decisions suggest otherwise. With the upcoming election offering a binary choice between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, voters must rely on evidence, not conspiracy theories, to determine their decision.
2024 General Election
— With election day approaching, Nigel Farage has accused the media of undemocratic actions following a Channel 4 investigation revealing racist comments by a Reform UK canvasser. Farage claims media bias and election interference, echoing Donald Trump’s rhetoric.
OPINION
— Tonight’s TV offers Donald Trump and Joe Biden’s debate, promising drama with Trump’s unpredictable aggression and Biden's steady experience. Trump needs new voters; Biden must avoid mistakes. Expect fireworks.
OPINION
— Despite opposition, Trump shouldn’t face prison for non-violent crimes, unlike Cohen and Weisselberg. His conviction polarises supporters, and legally, his conviction stands. But the GOP’s stance favours Trump’s influence over winning elections.
COMMENT
— Donald Trump Jr defended his father after his conviction by disparaging the “Third World”, a term rooted in Cold War propaganda. This outdated, imprecise label highlights global inequalities and stereotypes.
2024 US Presidential Election
— The trial of Donald Trump has undermined US democratic institutions, despite illustrating that no one is above the law. Trump’s base remains supportive, however, but independent voter support has declined.
Investigation
— Trump is known for publicly bullying his political rivals, but his campaign has also privately attacked its own workers. When women working for the campaign accused it of harassment, the campaign responded aggressively.
2024 US Presidential Election
— Recent polls show a shift towards Trump among Hispanic and Latino voters, crucial in swing states. Historically Democratic, their increased support for Trump, driven by economic and pandemic issues, could impact the tight 2024 race.
2024 US Presidential Election
— Six months before the US election, global attention focuses on Trump’s potential return, especially his foreign policies towards China, NATO, Ukraine, and Gaza. A second term might increase US isolationism and weaken international alliances.
European Union
— NATO members are urgently rethinking their nuclear strategy as Donald Trump’s potential presidency might weaken U.S. commitments, prompting Europe to consider independent defence capabilities amid rising Russian threats.
