Dave Boyer
Articles by Dave Boyer
Donald Trump touts environmental record to audience of believers
A White House event to highlight President Trump's environmental record turned into a political mini-rally Monday when one of the president's invited guests gave Mr. Trump a forceful endorsement for reelection from the podium. Published July 8, 2019
Trump says he’ll do more ‘big’ July Fourth celebrations
President Trump enjoyed his July Fourth extravaganza so much, he's going to do it again next year. Published July 8, 2019
James O’Keefe of Project Veritas invited by White House to social-media summit
The White House has invited Project Veritas founder and CEO James O'Keefe, who published a report showing political bias at Google, to a social-media summit on Thursday. Published July 8, 2019
Pence warns Iran not to test U.S. resolve on breaking limits for nuclear material
Vice President Mike Pence warned Iran Monday not to test the administration's patience after Tehran said it began enriching uranium to 4.5%, breaking the limit set by its nuclear deal with world powers. Published July 8, 2019
Mike Pence slams Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for ‘outrage’ comparing detention facilities to Nazi camps
Vice President Mike Pence criticized Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Monday for cheapening the Holocaust by comparing the Nazi death camps to U.S. Customs and Border Patrol detention facilities for illegal immigrants. Published July 8, 2019
White House press room basement flooded in heavy rainstorm
The White House basement sustained minor flooding Monday during a heavy rainstorm, swamping a portion of the press room where journalists have workspace. Published July 8, 2019
Flag burning protesters at White House detained during ‘Salute to America’
Several protesters were arrested in front of the White House Thursday after an American flag was set on fire to protest President Trump's "Salute to America" event celebrating Independence Day. Published July 4, 2019
Donald Trump’s extravagant plans for July 4th bashed by Capitol Hill Democrats
Democrats and pundits went ballistic Wednesday over President Trump's planned Fourth of July extravaganza on the National Mall, but some tourists visiting Washington cheered the president's call for a bigger show of patriotism featuring the military on Independence Day. Published July 3, 2019
U.S. economy looms as challenge for Donald Trump reelection amid signs of slowdown
The longest economic expansion in U.S. history is showing signs of cooling, and while the economy is still good, some polls show a challenge for President Trump's reelection. Published July 3, 2019
Mike Pence’s plane called back to Washington due to emergency: Reports
Vice President Mike Pence has been called back to the White House due to an undisclosed emergency while his plane was en route to New Hampshire Tuesday morning, according to media reports. Published July 2, 2019
Trump campaign, RNC pull in whopping $105 million in second quarter
President Trump's reelection campaign and the Republican National Committee raised a combined $105 million in the second quarter, with $100 million cash on hand. Published July 2, 2019
Donald Trump says there will be tanks at his Fourth of July speech
Army tanks will be stationed outdoors for the first time at the National Mall for President Trump's July Fourth speech and a star-spangled "Salute to America" celebration. Published July 1, 2019
Mercedes Schlapp leaving White House, will join Trump reelection campaign
White House director of strategic communications Mercedes Schlapp is stepping down from her post and will take a job with the president's reelection campaign, she said Monday. Published July 1, 2019
Donald Trump predicts ‘good things’ from his unexpected meeting with North Korea’s Kim Jong-un
President Trump said Monday he expects "good things" to come from his impromptu meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, as both sides agreed to restart denuclearization talks and some analysts warned of a propaganda bonanza for Pyongyang. Published July 1, 2019
Donald Trump uses Twitter to set up meeting with Kim Jong-un
Unconventional and proud of it, President Trump used Twitter to set up his historic meeting Sunday with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. Published June 30, 2019
Donald Trump considering cut to capital gains taxes to bolster economy
Momentum is building at the White House for President Trump to cut capital gains taxes by executive order, allowing him to boost the economy without Congress, where House Democrats would be all but certain to block a legislative proposal. Published June 30, 2019
Trump hits Maduro’s son with sanctions
The Trump administration on Friday hit the son of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro with sanctions, saying he is living off his father's corrupt regime. Published June 28, 2019
Trump campaign: Democratic debate a clumsy race to the left
President Trump's reelection campaign said the second Democratic presidential debate was a contest among extreme liberals that only helped the president's prospects in 2020. Published June 27, 2019
Trump: Democrats vow on health care to illegals ruins 2020 hopes
President Trump said Thursday night that all 10 Democratic presidential candidates debating in Miami sunk their chances by pledging health care for illegal immigrants. Published June 27, 2019
Donald Trump campaign makes Spanish-language appeal
Not to be outdone by the Democrats, President Trump's reelection campaign turned to a Spanish-language appeal to supporters online Thursday night. Published June 27, 2019