Trump condemns New York ‘terrorist attack’
7 years, 4 months ago

Trump condemns New York ‘terrorist attack’

The Hindu  

US President Donald Trump has condemned the “terrorist attack” in New York that left at least eight people killed and 11 others injured. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of today’s terrorist attack in New York City and their families,” Mr. Trump said in a statement after a 29-year-old man, identified as Sayfullo Saipov, plowed a speeding truck through a busy bike path in Lower Manhattan on Tuesday. “My administration will provide its full support to the New York City Police Department, including through a joint investigation with the Federal Bureau of Investigation,” he said. Earlier, the US president took to Twitter to decry the attack, saying “we must not allow ISIS to return”.

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Donald Trump reveals major attack against ISIS stronghold and slams Biden for 'not acting quickly enough'
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump reveals major attack against ISIS stronghold and slams Biden for 'not acting quickly enough'

Daily Mail  

President Donald Trump issued a major attack against a senior ISIS attack planner on Saturday, while also slamming former President Joe Biden for 'not acting quickly enough.' Trump, 78, took to X on Saturday to issue a damning threat to the senior attack planner claiming the American military 'will find and kill' all members of the terrorist group 'who would …

'We will find you, and we will kill you!' Trump announces launch of overseas attack
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'We will find you, and we will kill you!' Trump announces launch of overseas attack

Raw Story  

Just after noon ET, Donald Trump took to his Truth Social account to boast that he ordered an overseas attack less than two weeks after taking office. Without providing much in the way of details, and using the claimed attack to bash his predecessor President Joe Biden, Trump wrote, "This morning I ordered precision Military air strikes on the Senior …

US condemns attack in Moscow calling ISIS ‘a common terrorist enemy’: Latest updates
1 year ago

US condemns attack in Moscow calling ISIS ‘a common terrorist enemy’: Latest updates

The Independent  

✕ Close Biden launches ad answering Trump’s question: ‘Were you better off four years ago?’ Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The …

Trump says ‘I think I know’ who was behind 9/11 attacks
5 years, 9 months ago

Trump says ‘I think I know’ who was behind 9/11 attacks

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump has said he knows who was behind the …

Trump condemns 'political violence' after bombing suspect arrest
6 years, 5 months ago

Trump condemns 'political violence' after bombing suspect arrest

Daily Mail  

President Trump called on country to unite against 'political violence' on Friday after a suspect was taken into custody for allegedly sending a dozen explosive devices to liberal politicians, pundits and activists. Sayoc posted a photograph of himself wearing a MAGA hat in front of the US Capitol in 2017 Trump celebrated the arrest at a White House event for …

Trump lashes out at CNN in 3am tweet accusing news channel of 'blaming him' for US bomb scares
6 years, 5 months ago

Trump lashes out at CNN in 3am tweet accusing news channel of 'blaming him' for US bomb scares

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In a tweet posted at 3.14am, Mr Trump said it was “funny” how news …

Donald Trump's 'Thoughtless' Tweet on 17th Anniversary of 9/11 Upsets Americans
6 years, 6 months ago

Donald Trump's 'Thoughtless' Tweet on 17th Anniversary of 9/11 Upsets Americans

News 18  

This Tuesday marked the 11th anniversary of the deadly September 11 attacks in the US. On the 17th anniversary of the grim day, this is what the President of the US tweeted: 17 years since September 11th!— Donald J. Trump September 11, 2018 Yes, just that. The bare minimum tweet from the President on a day that bears so much …

Trump suggests that a terror attack could help Republicans in the 2018 midterms: Report
7 years, 2 months ago

Trump suggests that a terror attack could help Republicans in the 2018 midterms: Report

Salon  

A Wednesday report about the mood among Republican leaders facing the increasing probability of major Democratic gains in the 2018 midterm elections contains a disturbing comment attributed to President Donald Trump. He specifically cited the September 11, 2001 terror attacks on the U.S. "In private conversations, Trump has told advisers that he doesn’t think the 2018 election has to be …

Trump’s tweets seen as unlikely to slow New York terror case
7 years, 4 months ago

Trump’s tweets seen as unlikely to slow New York terror case

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — President Donald Trump’s tweets calling for the death penalty for the man charged in the New York truck rampage could give defense attorneys grounds to argue that Trump has poisoned the minds of potential jurors. DEATH PENALTY!” Some legal experts Thursday said judges in Manhattan’s federal courts will not let the president’s remarks slow the case or …

New York terror attack: Suspect Sayfullo Saipov ‘felt good’ about rampage, asked for ISIS flag in hospital
7 years, 4 months ago

New York terror attack: Suspect Sayfullo Saipov ‘felt good’ about rampage, asked for ISIS flag in hospital

India TV News  

The suspect in a deadly truck rampage was inspired by the Islamic State group’s online videos and plotted his New York City attack for two months, renting a truck ahead of time to practice turning it, federal authorities said in a criminal complaint bringing terrorism charges against the Uzbek immigrant. And after his trail of terror was halted by a …

New York City attack rips open old wounds for area 9/11 families
7 years, 4 months ago

New York City attack rips open old wounds for area 9/11 families

Associated Press  

NEW FAIRFIELD — Those who lost loved ones on Sept. 11, 2001, say the shattering sadness left by Tuesday’s terrorist attack on a Manhattan bike path will not steal their hard-won sense of peace. “It is devastating to have a loved one ripped away from you,” said John Hodge, a former New Fairfield first selectman whose cousin was killed at …

New York terror attack: PM Modi calls US President Trump; offers condolences, condemns terrorism
7 years, 4 months ago

New York terror attack: PM Modi calls US President Trump; offers condolences, condemns terrorism

India TV News  

PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday offered his condolences to US President Donald Trump over phone following the New York terror attack that killed eight and injured almost a dozen. PM Modi expressed condolences for the deaths caused by the terrorist attack in New York on Tuesday, the White House statement said. "Modi strongly condemned terrorism, and offered thoughts and prayers …

The Latest: Trump slams visa lottery after NYC attack
7 years, 4 months ago

The Latest: Trump slams visa lottery after NYC attack

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Latest on President Donald Trump and immigration : 9:55 p.m. President Donald Trump is urging swift repeal of an immigration program that brought the New York truck attack suspect to America. That’s the immigration program that President Donald Trump is calling on Congress to eliminate “as soon as possible.” The president says the program is “not good,” …

Manhattan attack: What, when and how?
7 years, 4 months ago

Manhattan attack: What, when and how?

Al Jazeera  

At least eight people in New York City were killed and 11 injured, here is what we know so far. Donald Trump responded to the deadly attack in New York via Twitter, saying: “In NYC, looks like another attack by a very sick and deranged person. — Donald J. Trump October 31, 2017 Later, President Trump also offered his condolences: …

NYC attack: Sayfullo Saipov charged with ‘terrorism’
7 years, 4 months ago

NYC attack: Sayfullo Saipov charged with ‘terrorism’

Al Jazeera  

Prosecutors say suspect had been planning the attack for a year and was inspired by videos posted by ISIL. The suspect in Tuesday’s deadly truck ramming attack in New York City has been charged with “terrorism” related counts, federal prosecutors announced. {articleGUID} Earlier on Wednesday, New York Police Department Commissioner John Miller said multiple knives and two imitation pistols were …

Terrorist acts like the New York vehicle attack are losing their ability to terrify.
7 years, 4 months ago

Terrorist acts like the New York vehicle attack are losing their ability to terrify.

Slate  

Though there has not yet been an official claim of responsibility, the perpetrator of Tuesday’s deadly car attack in New York appears to have been motivated by loyalty to ISIS, and the group’s supporters have celebrated the attack online. The ISIS strategy is one of attrition—continue to maintain a high operational tempo of attacks throughout the globe, but especially in …

New York truck attack suspect ‘left note pledging allegiance to Isis’
7 years, 4 months ago

New York truck attack suspect ‘left note pledging allegiance to Isis’

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy New York attack suspect …

New York terror attack: Video footage shows suspect Sayfullo Saipov walking down road, holding fake guns
7 years, 4 months ago

New York terror attack: Video footage shows suspect Sayfullo Saipov walking down road, holding fake guns

India TV News  

A video footage has surfaced where the suspect, who drove a truck down a bike lane in New York City, is seen walking down road holding fake guns. Meanwhile, witnesses have also described a chaotic scene of a white pickup truck hitting bicyclists on a path near the World Trade Center and then slamming into a school bus. New York …

New York attack: Donald Trump orders tougher vetting after truck drives down bike path, kills 8
7 years, 4 months ago

New York attack: Donald Trump orders tougher vetting after truck drives down bike path, kills 8

Live Mint  

Washington/New York: President Donald Trump said he was ordering the Department of Homeland Security to bolster vetting of immigrants coming into US after an Uzbek man allegedly drove a truck down a bike path in New York, killing at least eight and injuring scores more. “My administration will provide its full support to the New York City Police Department, including …

'We must not allow ISIS to return, or enter, our country': President Trump responds to lower Manhattan terror attack
7 years, 4 months ago

'We must not allow ISIS to return, or enter, our country': President Trump responds to lower Manhattan terror attack

India TV News  

Condemning the New York City attack that left at least eight people dead and 11 others injured, US President Donald Trump today said that his prayers are with the victims and their families. God and your country are with you!," Trump said in a statement after a 29-year-old man, identified as Sayfullo Saipov, plowed a speeding truck through a busy …

New York terror attack: Truck driver kills eight, President Donald Trump vows to step up 'extreme vetting' of foreign entrants
7 years, 4 months ago

New York terror attack: Truck driver kills eight, President Donald Trump vows to step up 'extreme vetting' of foreign entrants

India TV News  

At least eight people were killed and eleven seriously injured after a man in a rented pickup truck mowed down pedestrians and cyclists along a busy bike path near the World Trade Center memorial today. # Argentina's Foreign Ministry says five of the nation's citizens were among the eight people killed in the truck attack on a New York City …

NYC attack: Groups blast Trump’s Guantanamo comments
7 years, 4 months ago

NYC attack: Groups blast Trump’s Guantanamo comments

Al Jazeera  

Rights groups say Trump’s remarks about potentially sending the suspect to Guantanamo would set a ‘dangerous precedent’. Rights groups have blasted right-wing US President Donald Trump’s declaration that he may send the suspect of a deadly attack in Manhattan to the US-run Guantanamo Bay detention centre in Cuba. ‘Dangerous precedent’ Ibrahim Hooper, the national communications director at the Council on …

Trump reactions to ISIL and far-right attacks compared
7 years, 4 months ago

Trump reactions to ISIL and far-right attacks compared

Al Jazeera  

US president’s tweets reveal stark difference in responses when victims are people of colour or perpetrators are white. A vehicle-ramming attack in New York City has drawn a strong reaction from US President Donald Trump, who called the attacker “very sick and deranged” on Twitter and pledged to step up vetting of those entering the US. — Donald J. Trump …

Trump says London explosion was attack by ‘loser terrorist’
7 years, 6 months ago

Trump says London explosion was attack by ‘loser terrorist’

The Hindu  

President Donald Trump called Friday for a “tougher and more specific” U.S. travel ban after a homemade bomb exploded on a London train. In a flurry of early-morning tweets, Mr. Trump called the explosion another attack “by a loser terrorist” and suggested London police missed an opportunity to prevent it. “Another attack in London by a loser terrorist,” Mr. Trump …

London tube blast: Donald Trump says Scotland Yard missed opportunity to prevent attack by 'loser terrorist'
7 years, 6 months ago

London tube blast: Donald Trump says Scotland Yard missed opportunity to prevent attack by 'loser terrorist'

Firstpost  

President Donald Trump called Friday for a “tougher and more specific” US travel ban after a homemade bomb exploded on a London train. Washington: President Donald Trump called Friday for a “tougher and more specific” US travel ban after a homemade bomb exploded on a London train. In several tweets, Trump called the explosion another attack “by a loser terrorist” …

Trump holds his base close despite meetings with Dems
7 years, 6 months ago

Trump holds his base close despite meetings with Dems

CNN  

Story highlights Trump met with Democrats to talk immigration But continued equivocal rhetoric on Charlottesville violence Washington CNN — President Donald Trump, with a volley of Friday morning tweets, showed why claims that he could lose his impregnable political following over a proposed immigration deal with Democrats are probably off base. Room to maneuver Video Ad Feedback GOP Sen: right …

On 9/11 anniversary, Donald Trump vows to eliminate terrorist safe havens across the world
7 years, 6 months ago

On 9/11 anniversary, Donald Trump vows to eliminate terrorist safe havens across the world

Firstpost  

President Donald Trump on Monday said America “cannot be intimidated” and vowed to eliminate terrorist safe havens in any part of the world. Washington: President Donald Trump on Monday said America “cannot be intimidated” and vowed to eliminate terrorist safe havens in any part of the world as he led the nation in mourning the death of nearly 3,000 people …

Minnesota mosque bombing: Muslim leaders urge Donald Trump to condemn 'act of terrorism'
7 years, 7 months ago

Minnesota mosque bombing: Muslim leaders urge Donald Trump to condemn 'act of terrorism'

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Leaders of a Minnesota mosque that was bombed …

Trump’s terror tweets make a statement
7 years, 9 months ago

Trump’s terror tweets make a statement

CNN  

CNN — Londoners did their best to keep calm and carry on after the latest night of carnage in a Western European city on Saturday. But across the Atlantic, President Donald Trump used Twitter to stoke fear for political gain, lambasted London’s Muslim mayor, then motorcaded to his nearby namesake luxury golf links. “At least 7 dead and 48 wounded …

Trump’s post-London tweets are a bad omen (opinion)
7 years, 9 months ago

Trump’s post-London tweets are a bad omen (opinion)

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Yascha Mounk is a lecturer at Harvard University, a senior fellow at New America and the host of “The Good Fight” podcast. Story highlights Yascha Mounk: Donald Trump's tweets in reaction to the terror attack in London are deeply disturbing They indicate how Trump might react if a crisis erupted in the United States, Mounk says CNN — …

The London terror tweets prove Donald Trump is never going to be ‘presidential’
7 years, 9 months ago

The London terror tweets prove Donald Trump is never going to be ‘presidential’

CNN  

CNN — Soon after word of two terror attacks in London broke late Saturday, Donald Trump began to offer his thoughts. Of those five, one is the sort of thing you can imagine a president not named Donald Trump saying in the wake of a major terrorism event like the one in London; that’s the second one Saurday night in …

Opinion: Another terror attack, another thoughtless Trump tweetstorm
7 years, 9 months ago

Opinion: Another terror attack, another thoughtless Trump tweetstorm

LA Times  

After Saturday night’s terrorist attack in London, President Trump tweeted: “Whatever the United States can do to help in London and the U. K., we will be there - WE ARE WITH YOU. GOD BLESS!” Unfortunately, that admirable expression of solidarity wasn’t his first or last Twitter comment on the attack. His first Twitter response was to recycle a Drudge …

Hamas decries Trump’s terror allegation
7 years, 10 months ago

Hamas decries Trump’s terror allegation

Al Jazeera  

Trump’s comments linking Hamas to ‘terrorism’ show his ‘complete bias’ towards Israel, says the group’s spokesman. The Hamas movement has rejected US President Donald Trump’s comments linking it to “terrorism” in his speech in Saudi Arabia, saying it shows his “complete bias” towards Israel. Trump’s speech came on the second day of a visit to Saudi Arabia, part of Trump’s …

Trump is making it harder to keep America safe (Opinion)
7 years, 10 months ago

Trump is making it harder to keep America safe (Opinion)

CNN  

Editor’s Note: CNN national security analyst Juliette Kayyem is the author of the best-selling “Security Mom: An Unclassified Guide to Protecting Our Homeland and Your Home.” She is a professor at Harvard’s Kennedy School, a former assistant secretary of the Department of Homeland Security in the Obama administration, host of the national security podcast “The SCIF” and founder of Kayyem …

Donald Trump is deceiving everyone with his latest tweet about Isis
8 years, 3 months ago

Donald Trump is deceiving everyone with his latest tweet about Isis

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump’s latest tweet is …

Donald Trump calls for racial profiling of terror suspects after New York and New Jersey bombings
8 years, 6 months ago

Donald Trump calls for racial profiling of terror suspects after New York and New Jersey bombings

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump has called …

Donald Trump's 'Muslim ban' plan: Here's how it will work
8 years, 8 months ago

Donald Trump's 'Muslim ban' plan: Here's how it will work

Firstpost  

Donald Trump told reporters last week that he’d seek to restrict immigrants from “terrorist countries” entering America. Trump told reporters last week that he’d seek to restrict immigrants from “terrorist countries” entering America. The New York Times quickly crunched the numbers and estimated that barring immigrants from countries the State Department calls “terrorist havens or state sponsors of terrorism would …

Hillary Clinton accuses Donald Trump of smearing President Obama over Orlando Shooting
8 years, 9 months ago

Hillary Clinton accuses Donald Trump of smearing President Obama over Orlando Shooting

Daily Mail  

Hillary Clinton went after Donald Trump today at a rally in Pittsburgh calling him 'shameful' for suggesting yesterday that President Obama was 'on the side of terrorists.' Scroll down for video Hillary Clinton blasted Donald Trump today from a podium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, hitting him for suggesting that President Obama somehow identified with radicalized Muslims Hillary Clinton called a majority …

Donald Trump’s fatuous terrorism plan (Opinion)
8 years, 9 months ago

Donald Trump’s fatuous terrorism plan (Opinion)

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Peter Bergen is CNN’s national security analyst, a vice president at New America and a professor of practice at Arizona State University. He is the author of the new book “United States of Jihad: Investigating America’s Homegrown Terrorists.” Story highlights Peter Bergen: Trump's recent speech was long on invective but short on policy specifics Trump's claims are erroneous, …

Trump’s Response to Orlando Is Exactly What ISIS Wants
8 years, 9 months ago

Trump’s Response to Orlando Is Exactly What ISIS Wants

Slate  

Donald Trump says the mass shooting in Orlando, Florida—perpetrated early Sunday morning by an Afghan American who’d pledged allegiance to ISIS—vindicates Trump’s hard line against ISIS and terrorism. In a statement Sunday evening, Trump argued that 99 percent of Afghans were radical Islamists, that Middle Eastern migrants should be kept out of the United States, and that anyone who refused …

Donald Trump stretches facts in fiery post-Orlando speech
8 years, 9 months ago

Donald Trump stretches facts in fiery post-Orlando speech

CNN  

Story highlights Trump's speech isn't the first time he has sought to capitalize politically on a terror attack The GOP candidate is doubling down on controversial policies for dealing with terror CNN — Donald Trump responded Monday to the worst terror attack since 9/11 with a no-holds-barred attack on Muslims and Hillary Clinton that played loose with the facts and …

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