At a White House event unveiling two massive flagpoles, US President Donald Trump repeatedly mocked the media. When asked about divisions among his supporters over a potential foreign war, he dismissed CNN network as irrelevant. He also dodged questions on Iran, and told reporters, “You’re not real people,” while praising nearby construction workers.
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The US Army's 250th-anniversary parade, coinciding with Donald Trump's birthday, faced online ridicule due to videos showing troops marching out of sync, leading to accusations of defiance. A viral photo depicted Trump appearing to doze off during the event. Simultaneously, anti-Trump protests erupted across the US, contrasting with the parade's perceived lack of enthusiasm.
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Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, accusing him of costing the U.S. billions by not cutting interest rates. Trump argues that the US should have lowered rates by 2.5 points, similar to Europe's actions, to save on debt.