President Trump Archives

COLUMN: Covid-19 isn’t over. And I’m proof.

Kierstin Cole • October 4, 2020

“It is what it is.” Those five words, in context, constitute what is arguably one of the most disgusting, inhumane statements of the Trump presidency thus far. Over 150,000 people had died. It is...

Trump and first lady test positive for coronavirus

Associated Press • October 2, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said early Friday that he and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus, a stunning announcement that plunges the country deeper into...

Trump uses “law and order” campaign to take back midwest votes

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor • September 20, 2020

In an attempt to take back key votes that have dwindled in recent months, President Donald Trump has attempted to paint “Biden’s America” as a country devoid of any law and order — using videos...

Illinois State Board of Elections encourages early voting

Nika Schoonover, Print Managing Editor • September 6, 2020

The Illinois State Board of Elections is encouraging voters to submit their ballots early to ensure their votes are counted. Ballots will be mailed to applicants beginning Sep. 24, which is also the first...

Biden, Trump arrive in Kenosha in the aftermath of Jacob Blake shooting

María Marta Guzmán, La DePaulia Editor-in-Chief • September 3, 2020

KENOSHA- Nine days after a police officer shot Jacob Blake in Kenosha, WI, President Donald Trump arrived there to meet with business owners, law enforcement and tour damage areas from protest as part...

Trump ‘strongly looking’ at releasing migrants in Dem cities

Jill Colvin and Colleen Long, Associated Press • April 13, 2019

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday he is strongly considering releasing "Illegal Immigrants" into Democratic strongholds to punish congressional foes for inaction on the border— just...

State of the union address calls for unity; President also takes aim at ‘ridiculous partisan investigations’

Kevin Donahue • February 11, 2019

President Donald Trump called the state of the union “strong” during his Tuesday address to Congress and the nation. In the 82-minute speech, which is the second longest in American history,...

Nation & World Briefs: January 9

Gracie Saucedo, Online Editor • January 9, 2019

Trump stalks out of shutdown session with Dems -- 'Bye-bye' President Donald Trump stalked out of his negotiating meeting with congressional leaders Wednesday — "I said bye-bye," he tweeted soon after...

Destiny of DACA: With deadline passed, millions are uneasy

Yamini Bangarusamy, Contributing Writer • April 9, 2018

Easter festivities over the weekend were tinged with distress as President Trump tweeted “NO MORE DACA DEAL.” This tweet follows a series of unsuccessful negotiations between the two political parties...

The transparency of Trump’s lies

Mackenzie Murtaugh, News Editor • February 5, 2018

On Jan. 30, President Trump delivered his first State of the Union address. Trump tackled taxation, unemployment, immigration, foreign policy and other topics in the 90-minute speech. News outlets were...

Jerusalem: the capital for the Jewish people

Michael Adato, Contributing Writer • February 5, 2018

In a time of high tensions in the Middle East, it is of the utmost importance that the actuality on the ground is recognized by both sides. The United States has historically seen bipartisan support for...

Political groups react to Trump’s first State of the Union

Benjamin Conboy, Editor in Chief • February 5, 2018

President Trump’s first State of the Union address was, like everything the president does, divisive. Democrats denounced his racially charged rhetoric in his immigration talking points, and Republicans...