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Donald Trump

Also known as: president Donald Trump · US President Donald Trump · President Trump · Donald J Trump · United States president Donald Trump · United States (US) president Donald Trump · Mr Trump · Trump regime · president-elect Donald Trump · the former US president · Republican Donald Trump

US President who made over $1bn from crypto in 2025, made claims about Chinese election interference, and appealed FIFA red card suspension during 2026 World Cup.

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What’s been said

Key points drawn from coverage. Tap a point to see the original sentence.

  1. February 2026
  2. New Era

    President Donald Trump's administration has doubled down enforcing secondary sanctions on countries that trade with Cuba

    Source

    President Donald Trump's administration has doubled down, enforcing secondary sanctions on countries that trade with Cuba and intensifying the squeeze on a country already on its knees.

    Business Editorial – It’s time to end cruel siege on Cuba
  3. New Era

    President Donald Trump has reinforced Washington's hardline stance on Cuba

    Source

    Under President Donald Trump, Washington has reinforced its hardline stance, tightened enforcement and signalling possible penalties for third countries that trade with Havana.

    Nujoma foundation slams US economic siege
  4. New Era

    President Donald Trump began slashing aid following re-election last year

    Source

    However, all UN agencies have warned of serious funding shortfalls since Washington began slashing aid following president Donald Trump's re-election last year.

    Crisis level hunger doubles in Somalia
  5. The Namibian

    United States president Donald Trump argued renewables are too expensive and not strong enough to power economies

    Source

    United States president Donald Trump at the United Nations General Assembly last September argued that renewables are "too expensive" and "not strong enough to power economies and make them great".

    The Future of Oil and Gas
  6. New Era

    Trump insisted that the Supreme Court gave him 'far more powers and strength' with its ruling

    Source

    Trump insisted on Monday that the Supreme Court gave him "far more powers and strength" with its ruling, adding that he could "use licenses to do absolutely 'terrible' things to foreign countries."

    New US tariffs take effect … new duty only lasts for 150 days unless extended by Congress
  7. The Namibian

    Donald Trump expressed serious concerns about South Africa

    Source

    "The president has expressed serious concerns about South Africa that, for too long, have been unaddressed," he said then.

    Changing his tune — new US ambassador expresses optimism about US-SA relations
  8. The Namibian

    Donald Trump delivered a combative State of the Union address on Tuesday night

    Source

    Donald Trump delivered a combative State of the Union address on Tuesday night that hailed what he said was an American "turnaround for the ages".

    Analysis: Trump issues patriotic rallying cry as he faces tough political headwinds
  9. The Namibian

    Trump pledged to continue to push ahead with his broad tariff regime, despite Supreme Court decision striking down many duties

    Source

    He also pledged to continue to push ahead with his broad tariff regime, even in the face of last Friday's Supreme Court decision striking down many of the duties he had previously imposed.

    Analysis: Trump issues patriotic rallying cry as he faces tough political headwinds
  10. New Era

    President Donald Trump said he was considering limited strikes against Iran

    Source

    after president Donald Trump said he was considering limited strikes against the country.

    Iran will respond ‘ferociously’ to any US attack
  11. New Era

    President Donald Trump raised the global duty on imports into the United States to 15%

    Source

    President Donald Trump raised the global duty on imports into the United States to 15% on Saturday, doubling down on his promise to maintain his aggressive tariff policy a day after the Supreme Court ruled much of it illegal.

    Trump hikes US global tariff rate to 15%

Monday 20 July

  1. Spain wins World Cup, defeats Argentina 1-0 in final

    Spain defeated holders Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final on Sunday, with Ferran Torres scoring an extra-time winner in the 106th minute. The victory ended Lionel Messi's hopes for a triumphant farewell to international football.

    20 July 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 19 July

  1. World Cup ends with excitement despite pre-tournament challenges

    Fifa declares the expanded 48-team World Cup across the United States, Mexico and Canada a triumph, marked by thrilling football and strong performances from smaller nations including Cape Verde, Curaçao, and Egypt, who reached knockout rounds in record numbers.

    19 July 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 17 July

  1. Argentina bid to defend World Cup title against Spain

    Spain and Argentina face off in a World Cup final on Sunday, with reigning champions Argentina seeking to become the first team in 64 years to successfully defend the title, while Messi, aged 39, is likely playing his final World Cup match.

    17 July 2026 · The Namibian

  2. Trump claims China interfered in US 2020 election

    US President Donald Trump alleged in a primetime White House address that China interfered in the 2020 election and accessed voter data in 18 states, though the US intelligence community has previously concluded China did not interfere in that election and Trump presented no evidence of data misuse.

    17 July 2026 · The Namibian

  3. Trump claims Chinese interference in US elections without evidence

    US President Donald Trump delivered a primetime address alleging "shocking vulnerabilities" in American voting systems and accusing China of interfering in the 2020 election and acquiring voter data from 18 states. The US intelligence community has previously concluded China did not interfere in the 2020 election, and Trump did not present evidence that China used the information to alter voting systems or influence outcomes.

    17 July 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 14 July

  1. US judge voids Trump's $1.8bn IRS settlement immunity deal

    A US District Judge has voided a legal agreement between President Donald Trump and federal agencies that granted him immunity from tax audits and created a $1.8bn "anti-weaponisation" fund. The judge ruled the underlying lawsuit was filed for an improper purpose and referred a Trump lawyer to state authorities over potential ethics violations.

    14 July 2026 · The Namibian

  2. Trump policy lets 7,727 South African refugees into US

    The United States admitted 7,727 people as refugees over several months, nearly all from South Africa, under a Trump administration policy, while immigrants from other countries already legally in America have struggled to obtain work authorization and other benefits.

    14 July 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 13 July

  1. US and Iran escalate military strikes amid Strait of Hormuz dispute

    The US launched fresh attacks on Iranian military targets on Sunday, killing one person and injuring four according to Iranian state media. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps responded by striking US military bases in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain, while the two countries dispute control of the Strait of Hormuz and the future of their June interim agreement.

    13 July 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 12 July

  1. Lobito Corridor railway project focuses on DRC mineral exports

    The Lobito Corridor railway, linking mineral-rich DRC regions to Angola's port, is a key development focus for Angola, DRC, Zambia and partners including the US, which committed US$200 billion for infrastructure and pledged to mobilise an additional US$600 billion. The DRC's untapped mineral deposits are valued at over US$24 trillion.

    12 July 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 9 July

  1. Former South African general jailed in US for undisclosed foreign agent work

    Portia Anyamba, a former South African Air Force brigadier general, was sentenced to six months in jail in the United States for acting as a foreign agent under South African control and falsifying information in a security clearance application. She worked at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the US's largest science and energy laboratory.

    9 July 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Zelensky to press NATO allies for air defence systems

    Ukraine's president plans to urge NATO allies at a summit in Turkey to deliver air defence systems needed to protect against escalating Russian attacks, following Russian missile strikes on Kyiv that killed more than 50 civilians. Zelensky also plans to meet with Donald Trump to press for pressure on Russia to enter peace talks.

    7 July 2026 · The Namibian

  2. Belgium defeats USA 4-1 in World Cup knockout stage

    Belgium beat the United States 4-1 in a World Cup last-16 match at Seattle's Lumen Field, with Charles De Ketelaere scoring twice and Romelu Lukaku adding a goal. The result ended USA's hopes of reaching a first World Cup quarter-final in 24 years and set up a quarter-final between Belgium and Spain.

    7 July 2026 · The Namibian

  3. FIFA suspends Balogun red card after Trump appeals to Infantino

    FIFA chief Gianni Infantino defended the decision to suspend a red card issued to US World Cup star Folarin Balogun, allowing him to play against Belgium in a last-16 match. The reprieve followed US President Donald Trump's direct appeal to Infantino, who insisted FIFA's disciplinary process remained independent, while Belgium's appeal was dismissed as "inadmissible."

    7 July 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 6 July

  1. Iran's Supreme Leader son absent from father's funeral

    Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was absent from his father's funeral on Sunday, with other senior regime figures and three of his brothers in attendance. Mojtaba has not appeared in public since his appointment in early March, amid speculation about his condition following alleged wounds from US-Israel air strikes that killed his father in February.

    6 July 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 4 July

  1. US ambassador emphasises economic and strategic partnership with Namibia

    US Ambassador Randy Berry Giordano reaffirmed Washington's commitment to strengthening economic and strategic ties with Namibia at a US Independence Day celebration in Windhoek, noting that the partnership is built on shared values of prosperity, energy security, private investment and development. Giordano said Namibia's success depends not only on its mineral wealth but also on the industries, infrastructure and institutions it builds.

    4 July 2026 · Informanté

Thursday 2 July

  1. Trump reported over $1bn crypto earnings in 2025

    US President Donald Trump made more than $1bn from cryptocurrency business dealings in 2025, according to his mandatory financial report.

    2 July 2026 · Namibian Sun

Wednesday 1 July

  1. US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship against Trump

    The US Supreme Court ruled 6–3 that children born in the United States to undocumented or temporary visitors have constitutional citizenship rights under the 14th Amendment, rejecting Trump's executive order challenge to the 150-year-old policy.

    1 July 2026 · The Namibian

  2. Trump earned over $1bn from crypto ventures in 2025

    According to his mandatory financial report for 2025, US President Donald Trump made more than $1bn from cryptocurrency dealings, including $635m in royalties from a Trump meme coin and over $500m from World Liberty Financial, a crypto firm founded by his sons and children of his special envoy. The White House denied he was profiting from the presidency.

    1 July 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Oil prices fall after Trump announces Iran strait reopening

    US President Donald Trump announced that Washington and Tehran reached an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without toll fees and remove the US naval blockade of Iran. Brent crude subsequently dropped nearly 5% to US$83.17 per barrel.

    17 June 2026 · The Namibian

  2. FBI arrests five men in White House UFC attack plot

    The US Department of Justice said the FBI thwarted a plot targeting Sunday's UFC event at the White House and arrested five men across four states. The alleged plan involved striking nearby buildings with explosive-laden drones, firing on "high value targets" with snipers, and storming the White House gate in a coordinated attack.

    17 June 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Trump may release US-Iran deal before Friday signing

    US Vice-President JD Vance says Donald Trump may decide to release a preliminary memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran before Friday, when the deal is formally signed in Geneva. The MOU, described as "about a page and a half" and "very general," has already been electronically signed by Trump, Vance, and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.

    16 June 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 15 June

  1. Trump announces Iran ceasefire deal signing scheduled Sunday

    President Trump said a deal to end US-Iran fighting is scheduled to be signed on Sunday, after Iran cast doubt on the timing.

    15 June 2026 · Namibian Sun

Saturday 13 June

  1. USA defeats Paraguay 4-1 in World Cup opening game

    The United States beat Paraguay 4-1 in the first World Cup game on US soil, with a Folarin Balogun brace and Gio Reyna goal leading the co-hosts to a dominant victory in Los Angeles. The win puts the US in a favorable position to progress from Group D alongside Australia and Turkey.

    13 June 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 12 June

  1. U.S. revokes hundreds of visas in birth tourism crackdown

    The U.S. State Department has dismantled birth tourism networks across Africa and Europe, revoking hundreds of visas from foreign nationals accused of abusing visitor visas to give birth in the United States and secure citizenship for their children. The action targets sophisticated networks involving fraudulent documents and visa facilitators.

    12 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Wednesday 10 June

  1. IOC chief sees LA Olympics succeeding despite World Cup visa issues

    Olympic chief Kirsty Coventry expressed confidence in the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games despite "challenges" affecting the 2026 World Cup in North America, including the US refusal of entry to African referee Omar Artan and other visa-related disruptions.

    10 June 2026 · The Namibian

  2. US bars Somali referee, Iranian staff from World Cup entry

    The White House Task Force for the World Cup defended denying visas to a Somali referee and some Iranian team support staff, with a US State Department official saying the referee was "associated with suspected members of terrorist organizations." The decision means Somali referee Omar Artan, named men's referee of the year by the Confederation of African Football, will miss the opportunity to become the first Somali to referee at a World Cup.

    10 June 2026 · The Namibian

  3. FIFA World Cup begins in North America with 48 teams

    The FIFA World Cup kicks off Thursday with the first tournament co-hosted by three nations (United States, Canada, and Mexico) featuring a record 48 teams. The opening match pits co-host Mexico against South Africa in Mexico City, while the final will be held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19.

    10 June 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Somalia backs referee denied US entry for World Cup

    Somalia's Ministry of Sports expressed deep regret after award-winning referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the United States on Saturday, preventing him from becoming the first Somali official to officiate at a World Cup finals. Artan, named CAF men's referee of the year in 2025 and selected among 52 referees by FIFA, was barred following a routine inspection at Miami International Airport.

    9 June 2026 · The Namibian

  2. Somali referee denied US entry, dropped from World Cup 2026

    Omar Artan, set to be the first match official from Somalia to referee at a World Cup finals, was turned back at Miami International Airport on Saturday due to "vetting concerns" from US Customs and Border Protection. FIFA confirmed he would play no part in the tournament, citing the decision as the sole preserve of the United States as tournament co-host.

    9 June 2026 · The Namibian

  3. Wembanyama leads Spurs past Knicks in NBA Finals game

    Victor Wembanyama scored 32 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 115-111 victory over the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals on Monday, cutting the Knicks' lead to 2-1 in the best-of-seven series.

    9 June 2026 · The Namibian

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