Trump News for Monday, December 16, 2024
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Trump says it was 'stupid' for Biden to let Ukraine use US weapons to strike deeper into Russia
WDIV ClickOnDetroit
President-elect Donald Trump says he might reverse President Joe Biden’s decision to permit Ukrainian forces to use American long-range weapons to strike deeper into Russian territory.
Dec 16, 2024, 11:58 PM

Trump muses about drones, wars and TikTok in first news conference as president-elect
Rappler
Donald Trump's return to the White House on January 20 comes at a time of deep polarization in the country and is likely to test democratic institutions at home and relations abroad
Dec 16, 2024, 11:56 PM

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump’s pick to lead health agency, meets with senators amid questions about fit
The Globe and Mail
Trump says Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will be ‘much less radical’ than people think
Dec 16, 2024, 11:54 PM

The Evolution of Trump's Story About the Price of Apples
Snopes.com
One X user said, "Grocery stores don't keep apples in refrigerators. Trump clearly doesn't know anything about apples or grocery stores."
Dec 16, 2024, 11:50 PM

Senate Democrats push plan to abolish Electoral College
The Hill
Three Democratic senators unveiled a constitutional amendment to abolish the Electoral College system Monday, just more than a month after President-elect Trump stunned the Democrats by sweeping all seven battleground states, knocking off three Senate Democratic incumbents in the process. Sens. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii,) Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.), three leading progressive Senate…
Dec 16, 2024, 11:47 PM

Who Is Donald Trump’s Favorite Son-In-Law? Many Think It's No Secret: "Very Good at..."
The Inquisitr
Trump's seemingly favorite son-in-law emerged as a key player in his administration, showing that family ties run deep in their orbit.
Dec 16, 2024, 11:45 PM

TikTok CEO meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago
The Hill
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew met with President-elect Trump in Florida on Monday, becoming the latest tech leader to hold talks with the incoming president ahead of Inauguration Day. Trump and Chew met on Monday at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Fla., a source familiar with the matter confirmed to The Hill. The meeting…
Dec 16, 2024, 11:43 PM

Judge rules Trump does not have presidential immunity protections in hush money conviction
Cable News Network
Donald Trump’s felony conviction in the New York hush money case should not be tossed out because of the Supreme Court’s ruling on presidential immunity, Judge Juan Merchan ruled Monday.
Dec 16, 2024, 11:39 PM

Trump's Unexpected Charm Offensive in First Post-Victory Press Conference
Devdiscourse
In his first press conference since winning the election, President-elect Donald Trump discussed topics ranging from the Ukraine war to drone sightings in New Jersey. Emphasizing economic plans, he announced a $100 billion investment from SoftBank. Trump also made bold statements on foreign policy and hinted at major government overhauls.
Dec 16, 2024, 11:39 PM

Trump to meet Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos: Report
The Indian Express
Sarandos has traditionally backed Democratic Party candidates, making donations to support President Joe Biden, former President Barack Obama and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton.
Dec 16, 2024, 11:36 PM