Tag: Trump

Facebook suspends Trump for 2 years

Facebook has suspended former U.S. President Donald Trump on Facebook and Instagram platforms for two years, with effect from Jan. 7, 2021.   Facebook, in a statement by Nick Clegg, Vice-President of Global Affairs, cited “severe violation” after Capitol Hill…

June 4, 2021 · by komolafe times ·

Iran says Trump’s exit has eased tension in international arena

Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s departure from office has resulted in reduced tension in the international arena, Iranian government spokesman Ali Rabiei said on Tuesday.   “With the departure of the Trump administration, the world has got out of the…

January 26, 2021 · by komolafe times ·

French economy minister criticises Twitter for banning Trump without court order

French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire on Monday condemned Twitter’s move to forever suspend the official account of U.S. President Donald Trump for inciting violence, without necessarily getting the authorisation of relevant authorities.   The platform on Friday announced its…

January 11, 2021 · by komolafe times ·

U.S. citizens rank Trump as Most Admired Man of 2020 – Poll

U.S. President Donald Trump for the first time edged out former President Barack Obama as the most admired man in America, a new Gallup poll showed on Tuesday.   “Trump tied former President Barack Obama for the honour last year…

December 29, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

U.S. court trashes Trump’s election suit in Pennsylvania

A U.S. federal court on Saturday evening dismissed President Donald Trump’s suit that sought to cancel millions of mail-in votes in the Nov. 3 election in Pennsylvania.   The court decision is yet another major blow to efforts by Trump…

November 22, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Trump insists Biden won election through rigging

For the first time since the Nov. 3 elections, U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday acknowledged that his Democratic opponent, Joe Biden, won the race.   However, Trump reiterated his unsubstantiated claim that Biden stole the election through rigging.  …

November 15, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Trump faces backlash for removing mask on return to White House

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday faced a fresh backlash for removing his mask when he returned to the White House.   Trump, however, urged Americans not to fear the COVID-19 disease that has killed over 209,000 people in the…

October 6, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Trump to remain in hospital for a “period of time” – official

U.S. President Donald Trump will remain in hospital for a “period of time”, a key White House official said on Sunday.   The official ruled out the need to move towards a transfer of power within the federal government.   National Security…

October 4, 2020 · by komolafe times ·

Biden leads by 10 pts, as most Americans say Trump could have avoided coronavirus – poll

Democrat Joe Biden opened his widest lead in a month in the U.S. presidential race after President Donald Trump tested positive for coronavirus, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Sunday.   The poll also revealed that a majority of…

October 4, 2020 · by komolafe times ·