President Donald Trump returned to Washington after a leisurely trip to Scotland, where he engaged in golf, finalized a significant trade deal with the EU, and met with Keir Starmer. His activities incurred substantial costs to UK taxpayers for security at his golf courses. On Air Force One, Trump elaborated on his rift with Jeffrey Epstein. He made notable posts on his Truth Social account, raising concerns in India. The White House’s Twitter account shared a video mimicking UK Jet2 holiday ads, drawing criticism from singer Jess Glynne for promoting division.
In another development, the Trump administration is considering pardoning Sean “Diddy” Combs, a convicted sex offender. The administration is also moving to revoke the scientific finding that forms the basis for US climate change actions, a decision that EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin described as significant deregulation.
Trump’s trip also shed light on his fallout with Epstein, with Trump alleging that Epstein poached staff from him, leading to their fallout. Trump’s recent statements on social media have sparked controversy, including his criticism of India’s high tariffs on US goods and threats of imposing additional tariffs. The release of evidence related to Epstein’s case, ordered by Trump, is expected to face scrutiny from his supporters and environmental groups.
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