Dave Boyer
Articles by Dave Boyer
Trump slams Biden’s claim on race relations, points to treatment of Clarence Thomas
President Trump showed Wednesday that Joseph R. Biden's treatment of Clarence Thomas during his Supreme Court confirmation hearings in 1991 won't be out of bounds in the presidential campaign. Published June 3, 2020
Donald Trump undefeated in endorsements this year, campaign says
President Trump is undefeated in endorsements so far this year, going 64-0 after Tuesday's primaries, his campaign said. Published June 3, 2020
Trump ‘secured’ Washington from rioters while New York burned, White House says
The White House said Wednesday that President Trump's quick decision to "surge" reinforcements to nation's capital spared it from further destruction, while "weak-kneed" officials in New York City failed to stop rioters. Published June 3, 2020
White House noncommittal on Donald Trump’s confidence in Mark Esper
The White House said Wednesday that President Trump will let everyone know if he loses confidence in Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper and that the president has the "sole authority" to call out military troops in response to riots. Published June 3, 2020
Philadelphia removes statue of former law-and-order Mayor Frank Rizzo
Philadelphia city officials on Wednesday removed a vandalized statue of former Mayor Frank Rizzo, who evoked strong views among black and white residents during his turbulent tenure as mayor and police commissioner. Published June 3, 2020
Donald Trump, ‘President of law and order,’ takes aim at ‘Lowlife & Scum’ as riots rage
President Trump has shifted almost overnight from a candidate focused non-stop on economic recovery to promoting himself once again as the law-and-order president. Published June 2, 2020
Arlington County pulls police from D.C. after Trump church visit
"Appalled" Arlington County officials ordered the county's police to immediately pull out of the District of Columbia Monday night after law-enforcement authorities cleared peaceful protesters near the White House for President Trump's visit to a burned church. Published June 1, 2020
Donald Trump mobilizing military horrifies liberals
Liberals expressed disgust Monday night at President Trump's mobilizing of military and civilian forces to confront nationwide rioting. Published June 1, 2020
Donald Trump mobilizing military amid George Floyd protests
President Trump mobilized all civilian and military forces Monday night to end nationwide looting and property destruction after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, saying his "first and highest duty" is to defend the nation and he won't allow "anarchists" to upend the country. Published June 1, 2020
White House urges governors to call out more National Guard, says Trump could deploy troops
The White House urged governors Monday to activate more of the country's 350,000 National Guard to retake control of America's streets from rioters, noting that President Trump also has the authority to deploy active-duty U.S. troops. Published June 1, 2020
Fallout from George Floyd death, protests reverberate across country
The fallout over the killing of George Floyd continued on Monday, with leaders around the country taking various steps to respond amid national protests, some of which have led to fatalities, injuries and property damage. Published June 1, 2020
Trump tells governors to ‘dominate’ rioters or they’ll look like ‘a bunch of jerks’
President Trump told governors Monday that they must "dominate" rioters in their states or "you're going to look like a bunch of jerks." Published June 1, 2020
Obama says ‘inspiring’ protesters deserve nation’s respect
Former President Barack Obama said Monday the overwhelming majority of protests nationwide against police brutality have been "peaceful, courageous, responsible, and inspiring." Published June 1, 2020
Trump meets with Barr, state police leaders after weekend of riots
President Trump is meeting with Attorney General William P. Barr and conferring with governors and state law enforcement officials Monday after a weekend of rioting and protests in dozens of cities, including arson and looting just yards from the White House. Published June 1, 2020
China state media: George Floyd protests in U.S. a ‘beautiful sight’
A key Chinese state-media outlet is calling the violent protests occurring in several U.S. cities "retribution" for Washington's support for pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong. Published May 31, 2020
Trump postponing G-7 summit, wants to add Russia, India, South Korea and Australia
President Trump said Saturday night that he's trying to add Russia, India, South Korea and Australia to the Group of 7 nations summit and will postpone the meeting until at least September. Published May 30, 2020
Eric Holder slams rioters for ‘co-opting’ anger over police brutality
Former Obama Attorney General Eric Holder agreed with the Trump administration Saturday that rioters in U.S. cities are hijacking the agenda of people protesting a case of alleged police brutality. Published May 30, 2020
Trump, allies blame Democratic mayors for failing to control protests, rioters
President Trump and his allies blamed liberal mayors on Saturday for failing to quell demonstrations and riots in several cities sparked by a case of alleged police brutality. Published May 30, 2020
Trump calls for ‘MAGA Night’ at the White House after demonstrators clash with Secret Service
President Trump advocated a "MAGA Night at the White House" on Saturday in response to a demonstration Friday night outside the White House gates in which protesters clashed with Secret Service and police. Published May 30, 2020
Donald Trump vetoes first domestic bill in four years, rejects measure on education loan forgiveness
President Trump has vetoed a domestic policy bill for the first time, rejecting a bipartisan measure that would have barred Education Secretary Betsy DeVos from implementing a new rule determining how defrauded student borrowers could get loan forgiveness. Published May 29, 2020
