Trump’s Wild Claims, Conspiracies and Falsehoods Redefine Presidential Bounds

Throughout his life, Donald J. Trump has bent the truth to serve his needs, never more so than on the campaign trail to win back the White House.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 3

Trump claims victory in the 2024 presidential election

Former President Trump claimed victory in the 2024 presidential election while flanked by his family and supporters. He also congratulated Sen. JD Vance and claimed Republicans would gain control ...

Here's what Trump promised the crypto industry ahead of the election

Donald Trump branded himself as the pro-crypto candidate for president on the campaign trail.

Business - CNBC - November 6

2024 election updates: Trump concludes MSG rally with anti-immigrant rhetoric

Donald Trump and some prominent supporters will speak at a rally at New York's Madison Square Garden.

Trump- and Musk-fueled falsehoods and threats backdrop US election

Misinformation and Russian-linked vote curbing attempts over unfounded terrorist threats aim to disrupt US election. Americans went to the polls on Tuesday against a backdrop of misinformation – ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Maia Sandu wins second term in Moldovan election in rebuke to Kremlin

Incumbent wins presidential runoff with 97% of votes counted, defeating Russia-leaning rival. The pro-western incumbent Maia Sandu has won a second term in office in the Moldovan presidential ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

Trump’s wild threats put press freedom in the crosshairs in second term

Free press advocates are alarmed by Trump’s talk of revoking broadcast licenses and jailing journalists – but express hope in the US’s first amendment. Donald Trump could have an easier time ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

France's Marine Le Pen rejects embezzlement claims as presidential bid hangs in the balance

France's far-right leader Marine Le Pen has thrown in recent weeks all her energy at a Paris trial into fighting what she calls unfair accusations that her party embezzled European Parliament funds

World - ABC News - November 13

A Russian Disinfo Campaign Is Using Comment Sections to Seed Pro-Trump Conspiracy Theories

A disinformation campaign is using the unmoderated spaces of right-wing news website comment sections to push its narratives.

Tech - Wired - November 1

A reporter down the rabbit hole: Gabriel Gatehouse on edgelords, conspiracy theories and Trump’s America

The former BBC journalist has spent four years considering the misfits, misinformation and manipulation that are now central to US politics. In his new book, The Coming Storm, he weaves a ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

A presidential pardon for Trump is a very bad idea

Even if Harris were to pardon Trump, it’s hard to imagine it accomplishing the national healing that such “amnesty” pardons are designed to promote.

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Trump Wins 2024 Presidential Election, Defeating Harris

He played on fears of immigrants and economic worries to defeat Vice President Kamala Harris. His victory signaled the advent of isolationism, sweeping tariffs and score settling.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

Trump flips Georgia in 2024 presidential election

Former President Donald Trump won the key battleground state of Georgia in 2024, CBS News projects. President Biden won the state by fewer than 12,000 votes in 2020. CBS News' Dave Malkoff has more ...

Top stories - CBS News - November 6

Harris calls Trump to concede presidential race

Vice President has called President-elect Trump to congratulate him on winning the election and concede the race, according to a senior Harris aide.

Harris concedes to Trump but urges supporters to ‘never give up’

Vice-president congratulates president-elect and vows not to ‘concede the fight that fuelled this campaign’

World - Financial Times - November 6

Trump's immigration promises for second presidential term

Former President Donald Trump ran on a campaign to radically overhaul immigration policy in 2024. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more from the U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona.

Top stories - CBS News - November 6

Presidential historian assesses Trump's 2024 win

In just two-and-a-half months, President-elect Donald Trump will return to the White House following a campaign unlike any other in U.S. history. While so much of Trump's first term was ...

Top stories - CBS News - November 6

Immigrant Founders React to Trump’s Presidential Comeback

From sadness to uncertainty to unflappability, immigrant founders share their initial reactions to Donald Trump’s sweeping election win.

Business - Inc. - November 6

Trump joins Grover Cleveland with rarest presidential feat

Donald Trump this week did what only one other American has done — winning the presidency after earlier losing it from the White House — but experts say the similarities between the men are ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

Trump sparks concern with claims of fraud in Pennsylvania

Former President Trump is sowing doubt about the election results in Pennsylvania less than one week before Election Day, making explosive and misleading claims about fraud in the commonwealth. The ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Fetterman mocks Trump election validity claims

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) on Sunday mocked former President Trump’s recent claims surrounding the validity of election results. “It's the same s— that he played in ‘20, and that didn't go ...

Politics - The Hill - November 3

Trump's claim of 'massive cheating' in Philadelphia rejected by officials

BBC Verify investigates claims spreading online questioning the integrity of the US election.

Trump claims 2024 election victory in speech to supporters

Former President Donald Trump claimed victory in the 2024 presidential election during an address to his supporters early Wednesday morning. The speech occurred as CBS News rated Wisconsin leaning ...

Top stories - CBS News - November 6

Trump Claims Victory: What It Means for Global Markets

Investors poured into stocks, crypto, and meme tokens overnight to position for a second Trump White House.

Business - Inc. - November 6

Election fraud? Claims disappear after Trump victory

The steady drumbeat from the GOP pushing false claims of widespread election fraud has largely gone silent in the wake of President-elect Trump’s victory. Trump has never acknowledged his loss in ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

Trump cabinet nominees battle misconduct claims and controversy

The president-elect's picks for defence secretary, attorney general and health secretary are under heavy scrutiny.

Trump Media shares surge as Trump wins presidential election

Shares of former President Donald Trump's media company jumped as he won the contentious presidential election.

Business - CNBC - November 6

How Trump and Harris are approaching the economy as presidential race winds down

Gas and home prices are falling and inflation is down, but there still seems to be a disconnect between what economists are saying and how Americans are feeling about their money. CBS News ...

Trump vs Harris: a comprehensive guide to the US presidential election

Everything you need to know about the people, policies and Pacs shaping the November 5 vote

World - Financial Times - October 28

One week to go: is Harris or Trump leading the US presidential race?

The most volatile and unpredictable White House contest in living memory is in its final furlong

World - Financial Times - October 29

I’m a Presidential Historian. This Is My Biggest Regret About Trump.

I used to think of Trump as a dangerous but recognizable demagogue. Now I see him as a genuine aberration in our history — and a unique threat to the nation.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 5

Trump and Harris spend $3.5bn in most expensive presidential election

FT analysis of campaign filings shows candidates raised $4.2bn in race for the White House

Business - Financial Times - November 5

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