Tag: Donald Trump
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This is what the United States will be like if Joe Biden wins the election
Since Nikki Haley dropped out of the Republican primaries, it is now clear that the 2024 presidential election will be a rematch between incumbent President Joe Biden and ex-president Donald Trump. What is each candidate's vision for the United States after the 2024 election? What does their policy look like for 2025? In two episodes,…
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Now the way is open for Trump
Former US President Donald Trump won big on Super Tuesday, extending his already large lead over challenger Nikki Haley. The next day, Haley announced her resignation. Formally, he picks up the nomination at the party's convention this summer, but given Haley's interruption, we can already state that the election in 2024 will be between Donald…
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That's how Super Tuesday went – hear Ekot's USA correspondent
Yesterday was Super Tuesday in the United States as 17 states and territories held primaries or nomination meetings. For Donald Trump, who is running against Nikki Haley, it seems to be going like a train. Roger Wilson, Ekot's US correspondent, updates you with the latest on the election process.
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Blank votes in protest against Biden
US President Joe Biden won his party's primary in Michigan. But among voters in the state, there is a great deal of dissatisfaction with how he is handling the war in Gaza. Could the issue cost him the election this fall? At the same time, Donald Trump's election campaign is going like a train. After…
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This is how Donald Trump puts Europe's security at risk
The American presidential candidate, the Republican Donald Trump, has shaken the entire NATO alliance after a performance at an election meeting. – This statement was terribly inconsiderate. He said, more or less verbatim, that he would encourage Russia and attack countries in Europe that do not do the right thing in the NATO context, says…
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Trump's billion fine and Haley's dementia attack
A judge in New York has announced that Donald Trump must pay roughly 3.7 billion Swedish kronor in fines. The background is a civil legal process in which Trump was declared guilty of fraud by, among other things, defrauding banks and investors by exaggerating the value of his assets. Trump has already been ordered to…
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Åsa Wikforss – euphoric and terrified thinker
Åsa Wikforss is professor of theoretical philosophy at Stockholm University. She is a writer and debater. And in 2019, she was elected as a member of a shriveled Swedish Academy, after the crisis and scandals of the previous years. In 2017, Åsa Wikforss wrote a celebrated book: Alternative Facts – about knowledge and its enemies.…
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The report that shakes Joe Biden
Special counsel Robert K. Hur concluded his investigation into President Biden's handling of classified documents this week. In his report, Hur states that there are no grounds for prosecution, but what everyone is talking about are statements about Joe Biden's age and memory. The White House is furious, describing the report as politically motivated and…
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Trump's threat to abandon Europe – that's what NATO must think now
This weekend's statement by Donald Trump, in which he says he will not protect European countries from a Russian attack unless they pay more to NATO, has provoked strong reactions. Many are now asking themselves what Trump actually means and how Europe could defend itself against a Russian attack without support from the United States.…
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Alexander Stubb: Upholding Niinistö's legacy in Finland's foreign policy
This election is especially significant due to Finland’s strategic position, sharing an extensive 830-mile border with Russia, amidst a period of heightened geopolitical tensions and shifting alliances. The role of the Finnish president, far from being merely ceremonial, encompasses significant responsibilities in foreign policy, positioning the newly elected president at the helm of navigating Finland’s…
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Hear the Echo at a quarter to six
Today, Finland elects a new president. It's the second round of elections, and Pekka Haavisto is running against Alexander Stubb. NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg hits back at Donald Trump's threats to NATO countries, Reuters reports. “Claims that NATO allies would not defend each other undermine the security of the entire alliance,” says Stoltenberg. The new…
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Hear the latest news in Echo at quarter to five
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg hits back at Donald Trump's threats to NATO countries, Reuters reports. “Claims that NATO allies would not defend each other undermine the security of the entire alliance,” says Stoltenberg. In Gaza, two more of the hostages are said to have been killed and eight wounded in Israeli attacks, according to terrorist-branded…
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The Russian threat in tracking presidential elections, union strikes and crypto-hacking: Finland in the world press
published an article in 2011 highlighting its historical relationship with Russia and recent tensions over fears of a Russian invasion. Caretaker February 2. The article examines the recent presidential election through the same lens, particularly its foreign policy toward Russia. The article examines the background of Finland's independence, joining NATO and the effects on Finland's…
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Biden hopes to get help from Taylor Swift
President Biden's re-election campaign continues to work on its strategy for the election year 2024. It is already clear that they will attack Trump with full force and portray him as a threat to democracy. Now there is also information that Biden's team hopes to charm Taylor Swift to stand up for the Democrats' cause.…
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Trump has an iron grip on the party
Donald Trump secured another important victory on Tuesday night in the fight to become the Republican presidential candidate. After the success in Iowa, he won New Hampshire with just over 11 percentage points more in voter support than challenger Nikki Haley. Several big-name contenders have already thrown in the towel and backed Trump. But Haley…
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Nikki Haley – the woman who refuses to give up on Trump
Former Washington correspondent Cecilia Khavar tells the story of Nikki Haley and why she chose to challenge Donald Trump to become the Republican presidential candidate. Host: Robin Olin Guest: Cecilia Khavar, former Washington correspondent Producers: Ulrika Lindqvist, Katja Magnusson, Karl Kadhammar With clips from: PBS News hour, WYFF News, ABC News, C-Span, USA Today, NBC…
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Trump takes home another victory – hears our correspondent
Donald Trump claimed another victory in the second primary election in New Hampshire. SR's correspondent is on site and gives a comment. P1 Morgon is led today by presenter Elias Wahlberg. Listen directly in SR Play.
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Hear the week's biggest news in Godmorgon Världen
Listen to Sveriges Radio's magazine about the past week and the week to come with reports, interviews and satire. In Sunday's programme, you can hear about how EU countries are preparing for a possible comeback for Donald Trump in the White House and how crime in the waste industry challenges society. Program manager: Jesper Lindau.
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Trump should be a little nervous
Former US President Donald Trump won 51 percent of the vote in the Republican primary in Iowa. He thus beat Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley and the rest by a massive margin. Now Trump faces a bigger challenge when he takes on New Hampshire. The voters there are not as fond of him as they are…
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Joe Biden's fierce attack on Donald Trump
In a high-profile speech on the anniversary of the storming of Congress, Joe Biden launched a fierce attack on his representative, Donald Trump. From previously avoiding mentioning him by name, Biden now seems to have decided to make the 2024 election a referendum on the ex-president. Trump hopes for immunity Donald Trump continues his tug…
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Support for Zelenskyi is wavering
In an effort to secure more American support, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky traveled to Washington. US President Joe Biden promises to stand by Ukraine's side – but Congress hesitates. Republicans refuse to approve a new aid package without negotiations on migration and the border with Mexico. Will a solution be reached or will the US…
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NOW: Finland's ambassador contacted Trump to discuss NATO
According to the New York Times, European diplomats are concerned about the possibility of the United States leaving NATO if Donald Trump returns to the White House.
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The hunt for second place after Trump
With four debates behind them, the Republican presidential aspirants set their sights on the primaries where Iowa is first out in January. Thus, the election campaign enters the next phase and the candidates gear up even further. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has a big lead over the other four. But he spends less time on primaries…
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So was the Republicans' last televised debate
Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley, Chris Christie and Vivek Ramaswamy took the stage for the fourth and final televised Republican presidential debate before the primaries. Donald Trump, who has a large lead in the polls, chose to abstain this time as well. What issues were most argued about? And do any of the candidates think they…
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Trump's big victory, waste crime, the starry sky is changing
One hour: Trump won big at this week's Iowa caucuses. Report on the start of the election campaign in the USA. This is how EU countries are preparing for a possible comeback for Donald Trump in the White House The national arena changes its name from Friends to Strawberry. About the meaning of names in…
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The Rise and Fall of George Santos
After a long series of lies and criminal charges, Republican Congressman George Santos has been expelled from Congress. In a historic vote, the scandalous politician was poked this week. We also talk about the war between Israel and Hamas, which has become an infected political issue in the United States, not least for Joe Biden…
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The question that could decide the 2024 election
Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe V. Wade in 2022, access to abortion has been severely restricted in a large number of states. The issue engages many young voters and this group may well be heavy on the scales. The big question is just whether they actually intend to go and vote. We are visited…
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A much-needed victory for Biden
US President Joe Biden turned 81 this week. Just in time for the birthday, new opinion figures were published showing that he would lose if there were an election today. How does he intend to reverse the trend? At the same time, a judge in Colorado has ruled that Donald Trump was involved in a…
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This is how Trump intends to take revenge on his opponents
In an interview with Univsion, Donald Trump opens up about using the state apparatus to prosecute his political opponents if he wins the election next year. Trump argues that Joe Biden is doing it to him, and therefore he might consider doing it in turn. Trump has also spoken of his political opponents as “vermin”…
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Mike Pence throws in the towel
Former US President Donald Trump continues to dominate the polls ahead of the Republican primaries. Now his former Vice President Mike Pence has announced that he is dropping out of the race. At the same time, incumbent President Joe Biden is being challenged from within his own party. Congressman Dean Phillips from Minnesota has announced…
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The admissions that could bring down Trump
The former US president made headlines when he registered for the New Hampshire primary. During a long speech in front of his supporters, he compared himself to Nelson Mandela. At the same time, the legal proceedings against him are moving forward. In the indictment related to election influence in the state of Georgia, several of…
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The tailor in Gaza condemns Hamas, dramatic choice of mouthpiece in the Green Party and Barbra Streisand
Hour 1: The Green Party has chosen a new male spokesperson and the Liberals are gathering to develop new policies. We report from the Green Party’s congress in Örebro and the Liberals’ national meeting in Linköping. The Tesla strike has been extended this week and so far there is no solution in sight. Hear a…
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Hackers
How easy is it to hack a hospital or a water treatment plant today? Why do governments buy bugs for millions? Is it possible to protect against attacks? And how do you hack people? P3 Dystopia finds out all about sim swaps, 0-days, SQL injections and Donald Trump's passwords.