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The Namibian
Truth Social was used by Trump to post that South Korea declined to join Iran denuclearisation
“He also noted on Truth Social that South Korea had recently declined to join the US in the "denuclearisation" of Iran.”
Trump says US to reduce military drills with South Korea after it stayed out of Iran warThe Namibian
Trump posted on Truth Social that Iran and US allies asked him to hold off on attack
“In an earlier post on Truth Social, Trump said he had been asked by Iran and US allies in the Middle East to "hold off" on any attack as the "perimeters" of a deal had been agreed.”
Trump suggests new talks with Iran to begin on MondayNew Era
Truth Social is Donald Trump's social media platform
“Trump on Saturday posted on his social media platform Truth Social that "we are going to send a great hospital boat to Greenland to take care of the many people who are sick, and not being taken care of there."”
Greenland does not need US hospital ship: Danish ministerThe Namibian
Truth Social was the platform where Trump made statements about the bridge
“In the statement on his Truth Social platform, Trump said that the US should own "at least one half of this asset".”
Trump threatens to block opening of US-Canada bridgeNew Era
Truth Social was used by Trump to announce tariff plan on Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, UK, Netherlands, and Finland
“From 1 February, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland would be subject to a 10% tariff on all goods sent to the United States, Trump said in a post on his Truth Social network.”
Trump threatens EU nations with tariffs over GreenlandThe Namibian
Truth Social was the platform where Trump repeated his false claim that the US had not attended the G20 in South Africa
“In his announcement on his social media site, Truth Social, he repeated his false claim that the US had not attended the G20 in South Africa, which has just ended, because of "the horrific human right abuses endured by Afrikaners…"”
SA not invited to first G20 meeting in US this monthThe Namibian
Trump posted on Truth Social platform criticism of Musk
“Trump also posted on his Truth Social platform on Sunday: "I am saddened to watch Elon Musk go completely 'off the rails,' essentially becoming a train wreck over the past five weeks."”
Trump calls Musk's new political party ‘ridiculous'The Namibian
Truth Social was used to post Trump's message questioning G20 attendance
“Taking to Truth Social, Trump questioned whether they could be expected to go to South Africa for the G20 when "land confiscation and genocide" was the primary topic of conversation.”
Trump’s ‘white genocide' narrative casts doubt on G20 attendancePresident Trump announced the US will "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his relationship with North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un and noting South Korea declined to join the US in the "denuclearisation" of Iran. Trump said the drills are costly and send an inappropriate signal, though Seoul said the scheduled exercises would proceed as planned.
17 August 2026 · The Namibian →
President Trump announced the US will "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his relationship with North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un and noting South Korea declined to join the US in the "denuclearisation" of Iran. Trump said the drills are costly and send an inappropriate signal, though Seoul said the scheduled exercises would proceed as planned.
17 August 2026 · The Namibian →
President Donald Trump denied reports of a US munitions shortage, stating the country has "massive amounts" and is manufacturing more, while vowing "long term jail sentences" for those suspected of leaking information. Iran's Defence Minister responded by asserting the country's indigenous weapons technology is superior and that Iran is equipped to respond to any threat.
7 August 2026 · The Namibian →
US President Donald Trump announced that negotiations with Iran will begin on Monday after he called off what he described as "massive" strikes. Trump said Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar had urged him to hold off, believing a deal was possible on issues including the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear programme.
3 August 2026 · The Namibian →
President Trump dismissed Iran's response to US proposals to end the war as "totally unacceptable." Iran's proposal, sent via Pakistan as mediator, included an immediate end to the war on all fronts, a halt to the US naval blockade of Iranian ports, guarantees against further attacks on Iran, compensation for war damage, and emphasis on Iranian sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.
11 May 2026 · The Namibian →
US President Donald Trump has said the war in Iran will be "over quickly" and that he aims to end Tehran's nuclear ambitions. Iran said a US proposal to end the war is "still being considered"; Axios reported the White House is working toward a 14-point memorandum of understanding with Iran that could frame nuclear negotiations, with provisions including suspension of Iranian nuclear enrichment, lifting sanctions, and restoring free transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
7 May 2026 · The Namibian →
US President Donald Trump threatened to strike Iran's power plants and bridges if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane, after announcing a "miraculous" rescue of a wounded American airman from inside Iran. The escalating conflict has engulfed the Middle East, prompted Iran to largely block the vital oil and gas conduit, and drawn international concern including a papal call for peace.
6 April 2026 · The Namibian →
President Trump ordered a five-day postponement of US military strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure, citing productive conversations between the US and Iran over a "complete and total resolution" of Middle East hostilities. Trump said Iran must surrender its enriched uranium stockpile for a deal, and his envoys including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are engaged in ongoing talks.
24 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Denmark's defence minister stated that Greenland does not need medical assistance from other countries, after US President Trump claimed he was sending a hospital ship to the autonomous Danish territory. The Danish government says Greenlandic patients receive adequate healthcare either in Greenland or Denmark, where access is free.
23 February 2026 · New Era →
President Donald Trump has threatened to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Ontario to Michigan until the US is "fully compensated for everything" it has given to Canada and demands negotiations on fair treatment and ownership stakes. The bridge, funded by Canada at an estimated cost of $6.4bn CAD and expected to open in early 2026, has been a point of contention for over a decade, with Trump citing recent trade disputes and tariffs as justification for his position.
10 February 2026 · The Namibian →
US President Donald Trump said he "didn't see" a racist clip depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes that was included in a social media video he shared about voter fraud claims. After initial defense by the White House, the video was removed from Trump's Truth Social account following backlash from both Democrats and Republican senators.
7 February 2026 · The Namibian →
US President Donald Trump has threatened Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland with tariffs starting at 10% from 1 February, rising to 25% on 1 June 2026, until they agree to sell Greenland to the United States. Trump cited the mineral-rich Arctic territory's strategic importance and accused the nations of creating unacceptable risk to global peace and security.
19 January 2026 · New Era →
President Trump claims Tehran has told the US it has "no plan" to execute protesters and will not carry out hangings, though the US has not ruled out military action in response to Iran's violent crackdown on anti-government demonstrators that began in late December. The US and UK are reducing personnel at their military base in Qatar as a precautionary measure, and multiple countries have temporarily closed embassies or advised citizens to avoid Iran amid escalating tensions.
15 January 2026 · The Namibian →
US President Donald Trump said Washington is "locked and loaded" to respond if Iran kills more protesters after cost-of-living demonstrations turned deadly with six reported deaths. Iran's security council secretary Ali Larijani condemned Trump's remarks as interference that would destabilize the region.
3 January 2026 · The Namibian →