# Donald Trump
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US Air Force Confirms Trump‑Preferred Red, White, Gold and Navy Livery for New Air Force One Fleet
The US Air Force will apply a red, white, gold and deep‑navy livery — a color scheme associated with Donald Trump — to two new VC-25B Boeing 747s and a Qatar-donated 747 earmarked for presidential use. The move reverses an earlier rejection on cost and technical grounds and underscores the political and symbolic stakes of presidential aircraft procurement.
Trump’s Air‑Force‑One Comment Jolts Taipei — US Signals a Recalibration of Taiwan Arms Policy
President Trump’s on‑the‑record remark that U.S. arms sales to Taiwan “need to be discussed” with Beijing has unsettled Taipei and cast doubt over a potential $20 billion‑plus package. The comment reflects U.S. domestic and economic constraints that are reshaping how Washington balances deterrence and diplomacy in the China‑Taiwan‑U.S. triangle.
Ultimatum and Carrier Groups: A Sudden Spike in US–Iran Tensions Raises Global Stakes
A Chinese report says that after Tehran signalled a possible US move away from military action, President Trump issued a one-month ultimatum and the US sent a second carrier group to the Middle East. The combination of hardline deadlines, naval deployments and a volatile regional context raises the risk of miscalculation with serious implications for energy markets and global stability.
Trump Told Netanyahu He’d Back Israeli Strikes on Iran’s Missile Sites If Talks Fail — U.S. Weighs How to Help
U.S. reports say President Trump told Netanyahu he would back Israeli airstrikes on Iranian missile sites if talks with Tehran fail, prompting U.S. military planners to discuss how to assist. The disclosures sharpen the diplomatic and operational dilemmas facing Washington, Israel and regional states whose airspace would be needed for long-range strikes.
Two Carrier Strike Groups and a Deadline: Trump's Harder Line on Iran Raises Stakes in the Middle East
President Trump has shifted to a more confrontational policy on Iran, ordering a second carrier strike group to the Middle East and issuing a one‑month ultimatum. The move aims to pressure Tehran into concessions but raises substantial risks of miscalculation, regional escalation, and economic fallout.
NATO’s 'Arctic Sentinel' Risks Becoming Political Rebranding Rather Than New Strategy
NATO launched the “Arctic Sentinel” operation on 11 February to unify allied activities in the Arctic and the High North after tensions sparked by U.S. President Trump’s remarks about Greenland. Critics argue the move is largely political symbolism intended to placate Washington and repackages existing efforts rather than creating new military capability.
Trump Sets One‑Month Deadline for Iran Deal as Tehran Says No U.S. Message Was Sent
President Trump has set a roughly one‑month timeline for a U.S. deal with Iran, warning of severe consequences if talks fail. Iran says it received no direct U.S. message — only Omani notes — and both sides say they want to continue indirect negotiations while conducting internal consultations. The mix of public ultimatums, Israeli red lines and a stepped‑up U.S. military presence raises the risk that diplomatic pressure could harden stances or lead to escalation.
Herzog Rebukes Trump’s Pardon Pressure — A Test of Israeli Institutions
President Isaac Herzog rebuked Donald Trump after the former U.S. president urged him to pardon Benjamin Netanyahu. Herzog’s retort underscored the independence of Israel’s presidential office and highlighted tensions between foreign political pressure and domestic legal procedures concerning Netanyahu’s long-running corruption trial.
Trump Says He Will Visit Venezuela as U.S. Officials Hold High‑Level Talks on Energy and Sanctions
President Trump announced he will visit Venezuela and said U.S. companies are extracting oil there, as Washington pursues high‑level talks with Caracas on energy, mining and sanctions. U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright met Venezuela’s acting president in Caracas to negotiate cooperation and possible sanctions relief, while anti‑U.S. demonstrations have erupted in the capital.
Trump Confirms Dispatch of Second U.S. Carrier to Middle East, Raising Stakes in Regional Power Play
Donald Trump confirmed that the U.S. will deploy a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East, signaling a stepped-up American military posture amid persistent regional tensions. The move is intended to deter attacks and reassure allies, but it also raises the risk of miscalculation and broader economic and geopolitical consequences.
U.S. Readies Potentially Prolonged Strikes on Iran as Tensions Surge
U.S. officials say military planning is underway for strikes on Iran that could last weeks and extend beyond nuclear targets to security and state institutions. Washington has bolstered forces in the Middle East while Tehran warns of retaliation, raising the risk of a protracted regional confrontation.
Trump Confirms Second U.S. Carrier Heading to Middle East, Raising Stakes in an Already Volatile Region
President Trump confirmed the deployment of a second U.S. aircraft carrier to the Middle East, increasing American naval presence amid heightened regional tensions. The move is designed to deter Iran and reassure partners, but it raises risks of escalation, economic fallout for shipping and energy markets, and diplomatic complications for other global players including China.