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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Crane operator caught napping while Donald Trump poses at flagpole ceremony. Watch
A video from an event at the White House has gone viral after it showed a crane operator appearing to nap inside his machine, all while US President Donald Trump unveiled two towering new flagpoles on the North and South Lawns. The ceremony, held Wednesday morning, marked the installation of the giant flagpoles, with Trump present and posing for photos alongside workers. (Also Read: Indian Nvidia employee gives proud parents a tour of his US office, internet emotional) The moment, meant to spotlight patriotic symbolism, took an unexpectedly humorous turn when social media users noticed the crane operator reclining in his seat with eyes shut, seemingly asleep as the former president spoke nearby. Unaware of the situation behind him, Trump continued chatting with workers and admiring the structures. 'It's such a beautiful pole,' he said according to a report by Irish Star. 'These are the best poles anywhere in the country or in the world,' he added, in typical Trump fashion. (Also Read: Indian-origin student breaks into energetic bhangra at University of Washington graduation) The internet, however, zeroed in on the crane operator. Some users were quick to defend him. 'To be fair, some of those guys have to sit there for hours waiting for a move. I don't blame him,' one user posted on X. Another chimed in, 'That's just a crane operator doing crane operator stuff lol. They all catch a nap when they can.' Others suggested a more generous interpretation. 'Did anyone think for a second that he's possibly looking up through the glass ceiling of the cab at the newly hoisted flag and admiring it?' one user asked, noting that crane operators often work in reclined positions to monitor overhead activity. (Also Read: 'Pope don't preach': DYK the Pope and Madonna are related? Fans demand a collab)
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Trump preps situation room: What does it mean for Iran-Israel conflict?
Donald Trump has urgently ordered the National Security Council to be ready for his arrival in the situation room. This comes shortly after the US President made an exit from the G7 Summit post-dinner amid rising tensions in the Middle East. "President Trump had a great day at the G7, even signing a major trade deal with the United Kingdom and Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Much was accomplished, but because of what's going on in the Middle East, President Trump will be leaving tonight after dinner with Heads of State," Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement. Fox News' Lawrence Jones III stressed the urgency of the situation, confirming that Trump wants the National Security Council to be on standby in the situation room. "I've been informed that the President will have dinner with the heads of state of the G7 nations and then immediately depart for Washington. He has requested that the National Security Council be prepared in the situation room," Jones said, according to the Irish Star. As he posed for the "family photo" Trump told other G7 leaders "I have to be back early — for obvious reasons." "I have to be back," he added. While it is unclear what will transpire in the situation room, it is important to note that Trump recently said that Iran should have signed a deal already. 'Iran should have signed the 'deal' I told them to sign,' he wrote on Truth Social. 'What a shame, and waste of human life. Simply stated, IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON. I said it over and over again! Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!' Trump has repeatedly stressed that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. He wrote in one Truth Social post, 'AMERICA FIRST means many GREAT things, including the fact that, IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!' In another, he wrote, 'Somebody please explain to kooky Tucker Carlson that,' IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON!'' Trump's stance on the conflict has been clear, with the US President urging Iran to hold immediate talks with Israel to de-escalate the situation. However, it is unclear whether this is what he plans to discuss in the situation room. "Iran is not winning this war, and they should talk, and they should talk immediately before it's too late," Trump told reporters Monday, June 16, at the beginning of a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on the sidelines of the G7 meeting in Canada. He made the remarks after several people were killed in Iranian missile strikes on Israeli cities. Trump has asserted that the United States is not involved in Israel's attacks. He recently urged Iran and Israel to make a deal, adding that they 'will make a deal, just like I got India and Pakistan to make, in that case by using TRADE with the United States to bring reason, cohesion, and sanity into the talks with two excellent leaders who were able to quickly make a decision and STOP!' He added in the Truth Social post, 'Also, during my first term, Serbia and Kosovo were going at it hot and heavy, as they have for many decades, and this long time conflict was ready to break out into WAR. I stopped it (Biden has hurt the longer term prospects with some very stupid decisions, but I will fix it, again!). Another case is Egypt and Ethiopia, and their fight over a massive dam that is having an effect on the magnificent Nile River. There is peace, at least for now, because of my intervention, and it will stay that way! Likewise, we will have PEACE, soon, between Israel and Iran! Many calls and meetings now taking place. I do a lot, and never get credit for anything, but that's OK, the PEOPLE understand. MAKE THE MIDDLE EAST GREAT AGAIN!'
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
JD Vance blasted for children's behavior at Trump's military parade: 'They're out of control'
Vice President J.D. Vance faced criticism for having his children with him during a military parade in Washington, D.C. The event showed off U.S. Army equipment and celebrated both the Army's 250th anniversary and President Donald Trump's 79th birthday. Vance arrived with his wife, Usha, and their three children—Ewan, 8, Vivek, 5, and Maribel, 2. Some viewers called the children 'uncontrollable' during the event. The Vance family stood with Donald and Melania Trump along the National Mall, where over 7,000 soldiers, tanks, military vehicles, bands, and fireworks were part of the celebration. Helicopters and World War II-era planes flew overhead, and Army parachutists landed near the White House's ellipse, where the Vance family watched the parade. While the parade was meant to honor the US military, many people online focused on the behavior of Vance's kids. Social media erupted with criticism. One viewer wrote, 'Oh good, J.D. Vance brought his uncontrollable kids.' 'His kids are bad,' another simply said, as per Irish Star report. A third comment read, 'Troops in the parade looking slovenly, completely out of step. But the most embarrassing lack of discipline is on the stage.' 'JD Vance's kids can't sit still for 5 minutes! They're out of control, Generals are stepping in trying to distract them,' they finished. While other people had very different reactions, where one of the netizen chimed, 'I see that JD Vance brought along his Vanceling offspring. He thought they would really enjoy a military parade! But I never saw Trump's kids and grandkids. I really wanted to see Eric and Junior standing and taking the salute from their military compatriots.' Also Read: 'A huge mistake': JD Vance addresses the Musk-Trump feud; urges reconciliation Another user wrote, 'I love you very much JD Vance, Usha and beautiful kids!' Vance and his wife have mostly kept their children out of the public eye. This changed during Trump's recent presidential campaign. The couple married in 2014.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Trump and Melania's awkward moment during military parade celebration revealed by lip leader; ‘I pushed my finger…'
After President Donald Trump delivered a brief statement to the crowd at his military parade in Washington, DC, on Saturday evening, he and First Lady Melania Trump experienced an awkward moment on stage. This celebration, which was organised by Trump and Melania, commemorated the 79th birthday of the president and the 250th anniversary of the US Army. Trump addressed the gathering following the procession of military weapons and service members, discussing the US military's rich history and the sacrifices made by warriors in numerous conflicts, according to the Irish Star. Following their address, he and Melania were greeted with cheers before standing still and gazing straight ahead with minimal interaction. According to a lipreader who watched Trump and Melania at Saturday's military parade, the First Lady seemed to take offense at something the President said about his conversation with the ceremony's featured troops. Nicola Hickling, a lip reading expert, claims that Melania leans against Trump in an interesting moment, Irish Star reported. Melania looked down at the marching soldiers and remarked, 'They're good.' Hickling claimed that when the duo saw each other, Trump replied, 'I pushed my finger on one of them.' Melania, in a lighthearted response, said, 'You didn't do that,' the lip leader stated. After saluting the soldier, Trump puts his hand on Melania's knee and remarked: 'Your right I never pushed my finger on them,' Hickling stated. Also Read: Did Vance Boelter hate abortion? Shooter's friend reveals his alarming text before Minnesota shooting, 'I may be dead…' Earlier in the evening, social media users targetted Trump for wearing an orange tan that they described as "absolutely atrocious" for the parade. They also pointed out Trump's strange farewell to the troops, telling them to 'have a good life.' The military parade was held on Saturday amid a nationwide "No Kings" protest movement over Trump's use of federal troops in Los Angeles and his immigration crackdown.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Trump's military parade in DC overshadowed by his giant toilet statue, netizens quip ‘The only throne fit for this King'
Donald Trump's Washington, DC military parade began under stormy skies as torrential rain poured down and swarms of protesters lined the streets. Yet, it was not the downpour or the tanks that stole the spotlight. Instead, it was a towering, eight-foot-tall statue of Trump perched on a golden toilet that became the day's most talked-about spectacle. Also Read: Melania Trump's nap moment during Donald Trump's $45 million birthday parade goes viral: Watch Eunist, a 50-year-old Maryland resident, brought a striking statue to the No Kings Day protest, drawing immediate attention from onlookers and media alike. The statue depicted Trump wearing a blue coat and red tie, perched on a toilet. It 'is the only throne fit for this King,' she remarked via the statue, summing up the mood of a demonstration aimed squarely at mocking the spectacle of the former president's birthday parade, as reported by the Irish Star. The statue reminded me of the infamous Trump statue perched on a golden toilet in 2019, wearing a red MAGA cap. Scheduled in nearly 2,000 locations across the country, the No Kings Day protests served as a widespread rebuke of the extravagant military display and its symbolic undertones. Protesters voiced concerns about the potential street damage caused by heavy military vehicles rolling through civilian areas, Eunist adding, 'We don't need dictators in America." Also Read: Salutes, tanks, troops: Photo show Trump's military might on full display in DC amid 'No Kings' protests Trump's birthday parade happened to fall on the same day as King Charles' official birthday celebration, the traditional Trooping the Colour in the UK, a coincidence that sparked comparisons and speculation. While it might appear that the US president was emulating the British monarch, the real inspiration came from French President Emmanuel Macron. Political commentator Rich Rubino said, 'I guess he really got this idea, supposedly, from Emmanuelle Macron, who was in France on Bastille Day,' as reported by The Irish Star.
