Search
donald-trump
Articles
· Ryan General
Vietnamese American Bee Nguyen wins Democratic nomination for Georgia secretary of state
Georgia state Rep. Bee Nguyen (D, GA-89) defeated former state Rep. Dee Dawkins-Haigler (D, GA-91) in the primary runoff on Tuesday to become the official Democratic nominee for secretary of state in Georgia. Nguyen is set to face Republican incumbent Secretary of State Brad…
· Jane Nam
Donald Trump repeatedly asked if China could shoot hurricanes at US, reveal former officials
Former senior officials of the Trump administration revealed that President Donald Trump would repeatedly ask his aides if China had a secret technology that could create large hurricanes to launch at the U.S. Trump would then allegedly follow up with questions about whether…
· Daniel Anderson
New book reveals Sen. Tammy Duckworth’s fiery response to Biden’s concerns about her as possible VP pick
A new book titled “This Will Not Pass: Trump, Biden, and the Battle for America’s Future” by New York Times political writers Jonathan Martin and Alexander Burns details a conversation between Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) and then-presidential candidate Joe Biden as he was…
· Bryan Ke
‘We sit back and watch’: Trump suggests disguising US fighter planes with Chinese flags to bomb Russia
Former President Donald Trump suggested painting American F-22s with the Chinese flag and “bomb[ing] the sh*t out of Russia" during a speech to Republican donors at the New Orleans Four Seasons on Saturday night. “And then we say, China did it, we didn’t do it, China did it, and…
· Carl Samson
Asian American leaders remember Jan. 6 Capitol attack on its first anniversary
A year after scores of Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol to overthrow the result of the last presidential election, Asian American Congressional leaders have released statements to remind the nation of the importance of safeguarding democracy. Sen. Tammy Duckworth…
· Carl Samson
NYC Mayor Eric Adams wants Biden to apologize to Chinese Americans for Trump’s COVID-19 rhetoric
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who was sworn in on Saturday, said President Joe Biden should apologize to the Chinese community for the surge in attacks amid the pandemic. While in office, former President Donald Trump routinely referred to COVID-19 as the “Chinese virus,”…
· Ryan General
‘You love sending rockets all over the place’: Trump says he gave ‘Rocket Man’ cassette to Kim Jong-un
Donald Trump recalled in a recent speech that he gave Kim Jong-un a cassette player and a tape featuring the 1970s Elton John song “Rocket Man.” A gift for “Rocket Man”: The former U.S. President was speaking during the first night of his four-date “History Tour” at the FLA Live…
· Carl Samson
WHO accused of kowtowing to China after skipping Greek letter ‘Xi’ for ‘Omicron’ on new COVID-19 variant
Social media users have accused the World Health Organization (WHO) of bending to China’s will after it skipped the Greek alphabet letter “Xi” and named the new COVID-19 variant Omicron. Driving the news: The WHO began using letters of the Greek alphabet to name COVID-19…
· Jiselle Lee
$166 million grant approved to combat anti-Asian hate in California
California officials announced a $166.5 million state grant on Monday. State effort: California announced on Monday that $165.5 million, sponsored by the API Legislative Caucus, will be dispersed over the course of the next few years to combat anti-AAPI hate in the state.
· Bryan Ke
‘One nation under God’: Ex-Trump adviser’s call for ‘one religion’ in the US draws condemnation
Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) and other Democrat officials have criticized Trump’s former national security adviser Michael Flynn for his speech over the weekend when he called for “one religion” in the United States. What happened: Flynn made the speech at a ReAwaken America tour stop…
· Bryan Ke
Houston Texans CEO apologizes for ‘China Virus’ comment made at team charity golf tournament
On Tuesday, Houston Texans’ Cal McNair apologized for using the term “China virus” in his speech at the Houston Texans Foundation Charity Golf Classic at River Oaks Country Club in May. Insensitive remark: McNair, the CEO and chairman of the Houston football team, made the…
· Editorial Staff
‘Like Fook Yoo?’: Trump accused of making a racist joke about Vietnamese president’s name
In 2017, former President Donald Trump allegedly made a racist joke aimed at Vietnamese President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc, who served as prime minister at the time, according to a former U.S. diplomat to Hanoi. What he said: Trump is accused of poking fun at Nguyễn’s given name, Phúc,…
· Carl Samson
Nearly 3 in 4 AAPIs blame Trump for anti-Asian hate, poll finds
Most Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) blame former President Donald Trump for the discrimination the community faces amid the COVID-19 crisis, according to a new poll. Poll findings: The new poll, conducted by Politico and intelligence firm Morning Consult, found…
· Editorial Staff
China lists 100 times the US ‘interfered’ in Hong Kong
China put up a website on Friday that lists more than 100 times the U.S. has “interfered” in Hong Kong and includes the names of government officials who allegedly facilitated the city’s “destabilization.” What’s in it: The “fact sheet,” titled “U.S. Interference in Hong Kong…
· Bryan Ke
UD professor referred to COVID-19 as ‘China Virus’ in his class syllabus
The University of Dallas community called out a professor on the first day of school for calling COVID-19 the “China Virus” in his syllabus. What happened: Leeann Hutson, a 1990 UD alumna, posted a picture of Dr. William Atto’s American Civilization I class syllabus on Aug. 25,…
· Carl Samson
COVID-19 not a biological weapon, US Intel says
SARS-CoV-2, the pathogen that leads to COVID-19, was not developed as a biological weapon, the U.S. intelligence community said after a 90-day investigation into the disease’s origins. Why this matters: Since the first case of COVID-19 in Wuhan, China, near the end of 2019, the…
· Carl Samson
This young Filipino speaker from the 1950s has a timeless message on prejudice
As Asian Americans continue to grapple with increasing hate during the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, a Filipino teen’s message from the mid-1950s makes a crucial reminder of the problem of prejudice. “How in the world could you have liberty and justice for all?” asked…
· Carl Samson
Trump SUED for Saying ‘China Virus’, ‘Kung Flu’ While He Was in Office
Former President Donald Trump is reportedly being sued for his repeated use of “China virus” — among other phrases — in reference to COVID-19 while he was still in office. Anti-China rhetoric: Blaming China for “unleashing” the coronavirus, Trump routinely used terms such as…
· Bryan Ke
Over 300 Rally Against Anti-Asian Hate With Asian American Federation in NYC
Hundreds of people gathered at a rally organized by the Asian American Federation (AAF) in New York City to denounce the rising number of anti-Asian attacks. Over 300 New Yorkers joined the city’s elected officials and community leaders at the Rise Up Against Asian Hate rally…
· Ryan General
Japanese Pro-Trump Supporters Stage Their Own Rally in Tokyo During Capitol Hill Riot
Just as violence was erupting on Capitol Hill with rioters storming the U.S. Congress on Wednesday, a large protest was also developing in Japan. Pro-Trump Japanese: Chanting anti-Chinese Communist Party and anti-media slogans, groups of demonstrators were filmed marching in…