Dave Boyer
Articles by Dave Boyer
Trump calls Iran’s shooting down of Navy drone ‘stupid’ mistake
President Trump said Thursday that Iran's downing of a U.S. Navy drone over international waters in the Middle East was likely the action of a "stupid" individual Iranian general who made a "foolish" unintentional mistake. Published June 20, 2019
Trump slams House Democrats for putting Hope Hicks ‘through hell’
President Trump criticized House Democrats Wednesday for putting former White House aide Hope Hicks "through hell" by seeking her testimony about her time in the West Wing. Published June 19, 2019
Secret Service arrests man crossing barrier outside White House
The Secret Service arrested a man outside the White House Wednesday afternoon after he allegedly dropped a backpack and tried to jump a bicycle rack along Pennsylvania Avenue. Published June 19, 2019
Fed votes to hold interest rates steady, angering Trump allies
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday, setting up another potential clash between Chairman Jerome H. Powell and President Trump, who is pushing for a rate cut. Published June 19, 2019
Donald Trump to address evangelical conference in Washington
President Trump will speak to thousands of conservative Christians next Wednesday at the Faith and Freedom Coalition's conference in Washington, the White House confirmed. Published June 19, 2019
Donald Trump raises record $24.8 million in one day as he launches reelection bid
President Trump raised a record $24.8 million in the first 24 hours after his reelection kickoff rally, campaign officials said Wednesday, highlighting his popularity among Republicans and the power of incumbency. Published June 19, 2019
Donald Trump: 2020 Democrats spineless on immigration
President Trump didn't waste much breath Tuesday night on the individual shortcomings of the two dozen Democratic candidates vying for their party's presidential nomination, instead attacking the entire field of contenders as spineless on immigration. Published June 18, 2019
Donald Trump vows to ‘Keep America Great’ in 2020 launch: ‘We’re going to finish the job’
President Trump launched his reelection bid Tuesday by calling his presidency a "defining moment" in American history and pleading for another four years to finish off a Washington swamp that is "viciously" safeguarding its clout. Published June 18, 2019
‘Keep America Great’ slogan cheered at Donald Trump 2020 kickoff
President Trump will be changing his campaign slogan, if the massive crowd at his reelection campaign kickoff has anything to say about it. Published June 18, 2019
Trump confirms Xi G-20 meeting as trade war rages
President Trump said Tuesday he's arranged for an "extended meeting" with Chinese President Xi Jinping next week at the Group of 20 summit, raising hopes on Wall Street and in Washington of a cease-fire in their escalating trade war. Published June 18, 2019
Donald Trump mocks ‘Fake Polls’ ahead of 2020 campaign launch in Orlando, Florida
President Trump will officially launch his reelection campaign Tuesday in Florida, with polls showing he has Democrats right where he wants them: beating him in nearly every survey. Published June 17, 2019
Donald Trump says new health plan for small businesses rejects Democrats’ socialist ‘rationing’
President Trump announced Friday that he'll expand special health reimbursements for small businesses to allow up to 11 million workers to purchase insurance, contrasting it with what he called Democrats' "socialist model" for rationing healthcare services. Published June 14, 2019
Donald Trump marks U.S. Army’s birthday as he turns 73
On his 73rd birthday, President Trump congratulated the U.S. Army for its 244th "birthday" on Friday. Published June 14, 2019
Donald Trump to host Canada’s Justin Trudeau at White House next week
President Trump will host Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the White House on Thursday, a visit that will likely put more pressure on congressional Democrats to approve the president's new trade deal with Canada and Mexico. Published June 14, 2019
Donald Trump says no replacement yet for Sarah Huckabee Sanders as press secretary
A day after White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced her resignation, President Trump said he hasn't settled on her replacement. Published June 14, 2019
Trump won’t fire Conway over Hatch Act violations
President Trump said Friday he has no intention of firing White House counselor Kellyanne Conway, whose termination was urged by a government watchdog over her politicking in her federal job. Published June 14, 2019
Donald Trump to name Thomas Homan as border ‘czar’
President Trump said Friday he will appoint Thomas Homan, a top former Homeland Security official, as his new border "czar." Published June 14, 2019
Democrats use Trump foreign dirt comment to press for impeachment
Democrats pounced Thursday after President Trump suggested he would welcome foreign governments' dirt on his political opponents, saying it was more proof that the president is ethically deficient and should be impeached, and they demanded an immediate reproach. Published June 13, 2019
Sarah Huckabee Sanders to step down as White House press secretary at end of June
White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who defended President Trump's policies against a hostile press corps with dry wit and steely resolve, is stepping down from her post at the end of the month. Published June 13, 2019
Mike Pompeo: Iran is responsible for attacks on oil tankers
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Thursday afternoon that attacks earlier in the day on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman were carried out by Iranian forces. Published June 13, 2019
