Trump listed several countries in his post, including Great Britain and Italyas well as financial figures. These are similar to a NATO report for 2025 on defense spending, but Trump did not name an exact source.
Damage to the reflecting pool: charges against ex-Olympic athletes
After suspected vandalism at the reflecting pool in the heart of Washington Charges have been brought against a former Olympic athlete. The jury at the court in Washington admitted the charges and considered the case a criminal offense, said Attorney General Jeanine Pirro. If convicted, the defendant faces up to ten years in prison.
The approximately 600 meter long pool is one of the landmarks of the US capital and is located between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument. It has gained greater attention in recent months because of a renovation initiated by President Donald Trump. Trump wanted to give the pool a blue glow. A few days after the end of the work, algae turned the pool green again – according to Trump, due to vandalism.
Trump opens protected marine area for scallop fishing
Despite environmental concerns, US President Donald Trump wants to open up several previously protected marine areas for fishing. Specifically, scallop fishing should be allowed again on the northern edge of Georges Bank in the northeast of the country, he said on Truth Social. “That means millions of pounds more delicious wild scallops on Americans’ plates every year,” Trump continued, emphasizing that new jobs should be created and production in the country should be boosted.
According to the US agency responsible for the oceans, NOAA, rotational access for fishermen is to be introduced. Environmental associations, however, warn of damage caused by catching scallops, which are usually scraped off the seabed. According to the environmental organization Conservation Law Foundation, this endangers the population of Atlantic cod, which seeks protection in the rocky soil there.
So far, the part of Georges Bank has been under protection. The area in the North Atlantic was once considered one of the most productive fishing grounds in the world, but today it must be protected from overfishing. Trump also announced that he would open up “a huge area off the East Coast to our great lobster fishermen and others.” In addition, “half a million square miles of the beautiful Pacific” should be made accessible to US fishermen. Fishing quotas and protective measures are to be lifted in the Pacific.
Fight against China: USA wants to turn country into a “hornet’s nest”.
Trump recently caused unrest with his statements Taiwan triggered. Now a high-ranking US representative is surprising with a strategic plan against China’s ambitions. Read more about it here.
Poll before midterms surprise Trump
Before the midterm elections in November, one can Opinion poll The newspaper “New York Times” hopes US President Donald Trump. The Republicans can therefore continue to hope for a majority in the US Senate. Nevertheless, Trump is planning an unusual measure: a special party conference in Dallas is intended to mobilize the Republican electorate before the midterms. Read more about this here.
