SRI LANKA/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “Heartfelt condolences from the people of the United States to the people of Sri Lanka on the horrible terrorist attacks on churches and hotels that have killed at least 138 million people and badly injured 600 more. We stand ready to help!” –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, April 21, 2019 5:48 am […]
Category: Terrorism
4/19/2019
LEGAL/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/TRUMP FAMILY: “A Massachusetts man was sentenced on Friday [4-19-19] to five years of probation after admitting he mailed threatening letters filled with a suspicious white powder to several prominent people, including U.S. President Donald Trump’s sons. Federal prosecutors in Boston had sought three years in prison for Daniel Frisiello, 25, of Beverly, […]
4/8/2019
IRAN/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “President Trump said on Monday [4-8-19] that he was designating a powerful arm of the Iranian military as a foreign terrorist organization, the first time that the United States has named part of another nation’s government as that type of official threat. The designation imposes wide-ranging economic and travel sanctions on the […]
3/20/2019
ISIS/SYRIA/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “President Donald Trump on Wednesday [3-20-19] said ISIS will be ‘gone by tonight’ and held up a pair of maps to reporters that he claimed shows the dramatic reduction of the Islamic State’s presence in Syria since his election in 2016. The president unfolded the maps — printed on the same page, […]
3/15/2019
NEW ZEALAND/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “….that we stand in solidarity with New Zealand – and that any assistance the U.S.A. can give, we stand by ready to help. We love you New Zealand!” –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, March 15, 2019 2:14 pm […]
3/15/2019
NEW ZEALAND/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “Just spoke with Jacinda Ardern, the Prime Minister of New Zealand, regarding the horrific events that have taken place over the past 24 hours. I informed the Prime Minister….” –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, March 15, 2019 2:14 pm […]
3/15/2019
NEW ZEALAND/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “My warmest sympathy and best wishes goes out to the people of New Zealand after the horrible massacre in the Mosques. 49 innocent people have so senselessly died, with so many more seriously injured. The U.S. stands by New Zealand for anything we can do. God bless all!” –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, […]
3/6/2019
DEFENSE/DNI/MILITARY/NATIONAL SECURITY/TERRORISM/TRUMP EXECUTIVE ORDERS: “By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Findings. (a) Section 3 of Executive Order 13732 of July 1, 2016 (United States Policy on Pre- and Post Strike Measures To Address […]
2/2/2019
RACISM/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “When Chicago police accused actor Jussie Smollett of fabricating a story about being attacked by MAGA-loving bigots, President Donald Trump was quick to weigh in. ‘What about MAGA and the tens of millions of people you insulted with your racist and dangerous comments!?’ he wrote on Twitter. And when Catholic high school […]
1/19/2019
ISIS/MILITARY/SYRIA/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “President Donald Trump was paying tribute Saturday [1-19-19] to the four Americans killed in a suicide bomb attack in Syria this week as he set off to Dover Air Force Base for the return of their remains. The trip was not listed on the president’s public schedule that was released Friday [1-18-19] […]
1/16/2019
ISIS/MIKE PENCE/SYRIA/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “A suicide bombing in Syria killed four Americans and wounded three more on Wednesday [1-16-19], raising questions about the terror group’s resilience and reviving the pitched debate around Donald Trump’s plan to withdraw American forces from the country. The Islamic State, also known as ISIS, claimed credit for the attack in […]
1/6/2019
MILITARY/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “Our GREAT MILITARY has delivered justice for the heroes lost and wounded in the cowardly attack on the USS Cole. We have just killed the leader of that attack, Jamal al-Badawi. Our work against al Qaeda continues. We will never stop in our fight against Radical Islamic Terrorism!” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, January […]
12/16/2018
MILITARY/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “At the request of many, I will be reviewing the case of a ‘U.S. Military hero,’ Major Matt Golsteyn, who is charged with murder. He could face the death penalty from our own government after he admitted to killing a Terrorist bomb maker while overseas. @PeteHegseth @FoxNews” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, December 16, […]
12/12/2018
BORDER/MEXICO/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “President Donald Trump said on Tuesday [12-11-18] that U.S. authorities had ‘caught 10 terrorists,’ citing it as a reason for why the United States should build a wall on its Mexican border, but four government sources said there was no recent evidence of terrorism suspects being caught along the border. A senior […]
12/12/2018
BORDER/DEMS/FRANCE/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “President Donald Trump on Wednesday [12-12-18] said he would move to fortify U.S. borders ‘even more’ in the wake of an attack in France that left three dead and more than a dozen wounded, criticizing Democratic congressional leaders for pushing back on his requests for money to build a proposed border wall […]
12/12/2018
BORDER/CHUCK SCHUMER/FRANCE/NANCY PELOSI/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “Another very bad terror attack in France. We are going to strengthen our borders even more. Chuck and Nancy must give us the votes to get additional Border Security!” –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, December 12, 2018 7:34 am […]
11/26/2018
INDIA/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “On the ten-year anniversary of the Mumbai terror attack, the U.S. stands with the people of India in their quest for justice. The attack killed 166 innocents, including six Americans. We will never let terrorists win, or even come close to winning!” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, November 26, 2018 2:45 pm […]
11/19/2018
PAKISTAN/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “President Donald Trump has defended his administration’s decision to cut off aid to Pakistan, berating the country for not doing ‘a damn thing for us.’ In an interview with Fox News’ Chris Wallace that aired on Sunday [11-18-18], Trump pointed to Osama bin Laden’s presence in Pakistan as proof. On Monday [11-19-18], […]
11/19/2018
PAKISTAN/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “Of course we should have captured Osama Bin Laden long before we did. I pointed him out in my book just BEFORE the attack on the World Trade Center. President Clinton famously missed his shot. We paid Pakistan Billions of Dollars & they never told us he was living there. Fools!..” –Donald […]
11/19/2018
MILITARY/PAKISTAN/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “Pakistan reacted angrily on Monday [11-19-18] to criticism by President Trump that the country had not done enough in return for years of United States military aid and that the government had harbored Osama bin Laden, the leader of Al Qaeda. In an interview with ‘Fox News Sunday’ this weekend, Mr. Trump […]
11/19/2018
MILITARY/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “He was the man who oversaw the raid that killed Osama bin Laden in 2011. As a member of the Navy SEALs, he became renowned as one of the iconic military officers of the post-9/11 era. And after retiring four years ago, Adm. William H. McRaven took on a huge challenge as […]
11/19/2018
MILITARY/PAKISTAN/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “President Donald Trump is once again claiming he knows best — this time, criticizing the past military and political leadership for the timeline of the Osama bin Laden capture. The issue re-emerged Sunday [11-18-18] in a taped interview with Fox News’ Chris Wallace. Pivoting from a question about retired Adm. William McRaven’s […]
11/14/2018
FRANCE/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “Emmanuel Macron’s spokesman accused Donald Trump of lacking ‘common decency’ Wednesday [11-14-18] after the US President blasted his French counterpart in a series of tweets following his visit to Paris. During a pointed speech at the Elysée Palace in Paris, Benjamin Griveaux took issue with the timing of Trump’s barbs on Tuesday […]
11/9/2018
G20/RUSSIA/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “Families of those killed when a Buk missile blew Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 out of the sky above Ukraine in 2014 have called on U.S. President Donald Trump to press his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to provide answers about the downing. In a letter to Trump published Friday [11-9-18] on Twitter, relatives […]
10/30/2018
ANTI-SEMITISM/MASS SHOOTINGS/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “President Donald Trump traveled to Pittsburgh on Tuesday [10-30-18] to offer condolences to families of the victims of the recent mass shooting at a synagogue, momentarily pausing his heated rhetoric to grieve with the mourning city. Trump, who ignored the pleas of some local officials to cancel the trip, visited the […]
10/30/2018
ANTI-SEMITISM/MEDIA/RACISM/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “Claiming the media holds him to a higher standard than his rivals, President Donald Trump doubled down Monday [10-29-18] night on the type of rhetoric his critics have argued influenced the perpetrators of a mail bomb scare against CNN and high-profile Democrats last week and a mass shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue […]
10/29/2018
ANTI-SEMITISM/MASS SHOOTINGS/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “President Donald Trump will visit Pittsburgh on Tuesday [10-30-18] as the community mourns the victims of a mass shooting at a synagogue, the White House announced Monday [10-29-18]. Press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said during a press briefing that Trump and first lady Melania Trump will “express the support of the […]
10/27/2018
ANTI-SEMITISM/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “All of America is in mourning over the mass murder of Jewish Americans at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. We pray for those who perished and their loved ones, and our hearts go out to the brave police officers who sustained serious injuries…” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, October 27, 2018 4:41 […]
10/27/2018
ANTI-SEMITISM/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “…This evil Anti-Semitic attack is an assault on humanity. It will take all of us working together to extract the poison of Anti-Semitism from our world. We must unite to conquer hate.” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, October 27, 2018 4:41 pm […]
10/27/2018
ANTI-SEMITISM/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “RT @WhiteHouse: Just now: President Trump invited Rabbi Benjamin Sendrow to offer a prayer for the victims of the attack in Pittsburgh. htt…” –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, October 27, 2018 3:07 pm […]
10/27/2018
ANTI-SEMITISM/PENNSYLVANIA/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “As you know, earlier today there was a horrific shooting targeting and killing Jewish Americans at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The shooter is in custody, and federal authorities have been dispatched to support state and local police… https://t.co/WqO7GfPyMT“ -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, October 27, 2018 2:43 pm […]
10/27/2018
ANTI-SEMITISM/PENNSYLVANIA/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “Events in Pittsburgh are far more devastating than originally thought. Spoke with Mayor and Governor to inform them that the Federal Government has been, and will be, with them all the way. I will speak to the media shortly and make further statement at Future Farmers of America.” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, October […]
10/27/2018
ANTI-SEMITISM/PENNSYLVANIA/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “Watching the events unfolding in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Law enforcement on the scene. People in Squirrel Hill area should remain sheltered. Looks like multiple fatalities. Beware of active shooter. God Bless All!” –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, October 27, 2018 10:08 am […]
10/27/2018
MEDIA/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “Trump Thunders at Media for Smearing His Supporters after Bomb Scares https://t.co/Ggdhs9reY3 via @BreitbartNews” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, October 27, 2018 8:28 am […]
10/26/2018
DEMS/MEDIA/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “I would like to begin today’s remarks by providing an update on the packages and devices that have been mailed to high-profile figures throughout our Country, and a media org. I am pleased to inform you that law enforcement has apprehended the suspect and taken him into custody. https://t.co/UFjwjjUkLd“ -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, […]
10/26/2018
AFRICAN AMERICAN/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “I will be speaking at the Young Black Leadership Summit in 15 minutes where I will address the investigation into the bomb packages.” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, October 26, 2018 10:41 am […]
10/26/2018
POLLS/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/VOTING: “Republicans are doing so well in early voting, and at the polls, and now this ‘Bomb’ stuff happens and the momentum greatly slows – news not talking politics. Very unfortunate, what is going on. Republicans, go out and vote!” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, October 26, 2018 9:19 am […]
10/26/2018
MEDIA/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “Funny how lowly rated CNN, and others, can criticize me at will, even blaming me for the current spate of Bombs and ridiculously comparing this to September 11th and the Oklahoma City bombing, yet when I criticize them they go wild and scream, ‘it’s just not Presidential!’” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, October 26, […]
19/25/2018
MILITARY/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “In 1983, roughly 1,800 Marines were in Beirut to keep the peace in a Nation torn apart by Civil War. Terrorists had bombed the U.S. Embassy earlier that year, killing 63 people, including 17 Americans… https://t.co/Mp73AYv7J0“ -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, October 25, 2018 6:19 pm […]
10/25/2018
MILITARY/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “We are gathered together on this solemn occasion to fulfill our most reverent and sacred duty. 35 years ago, 241 American service members were murdered in the terrorist attack on our Marine Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon. Today, we honor our fallen heroes… https://t.co/zPgjSFj9BM“ –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, October 25, 2018 6:13 pm […]
10/24/2018
DEMS/MEDIA/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “President Donald Trump decried the threat of political violence and called on the media to end its ‘hostility’ on Wednesday [10-24-18], hours after authorities intercepted bombs sent to a news network and prominent Democrats who have been the targets of some of his sharpest barbs. Trump’s pleas for harmony came as law […]
10/24/2018
DEMS/MEDIA/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “President Donald Trump condemned the series of attempted attacks on high-profile Democrats and CNN on Wednesday [10-24-18], declaring that ‘acts or threats of political violence have no place in the United States.’ Attempting a bipartisan pause during a divisive campaign season, Trump called for unity after crude pipe bombs targeting Hillary Clinton, […]
10/24/2018
TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday [10-24-18] that threats of political violence have no place in the United States, promising a full investigation into suspicious packages that were mailed to prominent Democrats and others…On Wednesday, the Secret Service said it had intercepted suspicious packages sent to former President Barack Obama and […]
10/24/2018
CONGRESS/DEMS/ELECTION/GOP/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “The undercurrent of rage that has been driving U.S. politics for the past few years surfaced on Wednesday [10-24-18] in a series of suspected bombs sent to prominent U.S. Democrats and the news outlet CNN less than two weeks before congressional elections. None of the devices went off and no injuries were […]
10/24/2018
DHS/FBI/JUSTICE DEPARTMENT/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “The safety of the American People is my highest priority. I have just concluded a briefing with the FBI, Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security, and the U.S. Secret Service… https://t.co/nEUBcq4NOh“ –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, October 24, 2018 1:55 pm […]
10/24/2018
MEDIA/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “Almost as soon as the bombs arrived in the mail, the debate began: What role does violent political rhetoric have on these real-life acts of violence? Well, truth be told, a version of this debate has been raging for a while. Witness the reactions to President Trump’s recent praise of a congressman […]
10/24/2018
DEMS/MEDIA/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “Don’t expect Donald Trump to repent for heating America’s politics to a bitter boiling point, despite a day that could have turned into a tragedy after an unknown suspect mailed bombs to the President’s favorite targets. Trump did just about the bare minimum expected after the attempted attacks using improvised explosives on […]
10/24/2018
DEMS/MEDIA/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “President Donald Trump pointed the finger Wednesday [10-24-18] night at his opponents and the news media for the turbulent national political environment, on the same day it was revealed explosive devices were mailed to the Obamas, the Clintons, CNN and other public officials. Trump took no responsibility for the tone of the […]
10/4/2018
TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “Statement on National Strategy for Counterterrorism: https://t.co/ajFBg9Elsj https://t.co/Qr56ycjMAV“ –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, October 4, 2018 2:17 pm […]
9/6/2018
JEFF SESSIONS/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “Lawyers for the Uzbek man charged in the 2017 truck attack that killed eight people on a Manhattan bike path asked a judge Thursday [9-6-18] to bar the government from seeking the death penalty, saying the decision, which ultimately rests with Attorney General Jeff Sessions, had become too politicized. The lawyers […]
9/5/2018
FOREIGN DIGNITARIES/MIDDLE EAST/SYRIA/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “President Donald Trump said terrorism, Syria and Yemen were among the topics of discussion during a White House meeting Wednesday with the emir of Kuwait. Trump said Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah was a ‘very special friend’ of his, while the 89-year-old Kuwaiti ruler said he was ‘very happy’ […]
9/5/2018
MELANIA/PENNSYLVANIA/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “President Donald Trump will mark the solemn 17th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks by participating in a ceremony at the 9/11 memorial in Pennsylvania on Tuesday [9-11-18], the White House said. First lady Melania Trump will accompany the president to the remembrance in Shanksville. Nearly 3,000 people were killed on Sept. […]
9/4/2018
RUSSIA/SYRIA/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “The Kremlin dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump’s warning to Syria not to launch an offensive in the rebel-held enclave of Idlib, saying on Tuesday [9-4-18] that the area was a ‘nest of terrorism’. Trump on Monday [9-3-18] warned Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his allies Iran and Russia not to ‘recklessly attack’ […]
8/14/2018
BRITAIN/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “Another terrorist attack in London…These animals are crazy and must be dealt with through toughness and strength!” –Donald Trump, Twitter.com, August 14, 2018 6:42 am […]
7/2/2018
IRAN/MILITARY/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “The Trump administration is weighing whether to label a powerful arm of Iran’s military as a terrorist group, part of an effort to use every possible tool in the box to pressure Tehran. Senior current and former officials familiar with the matter tell CNN the White House is considering designating Iran’s powerful […]
5/15/2018
IRAN/SANCTIONS/TERRORISM/TREASURY/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “The Trump administration designated the head of Iran’s central bank as a global terrorist on Tuesday [5-15-18] for funneling money to Hezbollah, placing further financial constraints on the nation a week after President Trump called for reimposing sanctions that were lifted as part of an Obama-era deal. The new designation is separate […]
5/13/2018
FRANCE/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “So sad to see the Terror Attack in Paris. At some point countries will have to open their eyes & see what is really going on. This kind of sickness & hatred is not compatible with a loving, peaceful, & successful country! Changes to our thought process on terror must be made.” […]
3/25/2018
FRANCE/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “France honors a great hero. Officer died after bravely swapping places with hostage in ISIS related terror attack. So much bravery around the world constantly fighting radical Islamic terrorism. Even stronger measures needed, especially at borders!” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, Mar. 25, 2018 5:10am […]
3/24/2018
FRANCE/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of the horrible attack in France yesterday, and we grieve the nation’s loss. We also condemn the violent actions of the attacker and anyone who would provide him support. We are with you @EmmanuelMacron!” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, Mar. 24, 2018 11:40am […]
3/12/2018
MILITARY/NONTRUTHS/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “President Trump held a rally at Pittsburgh’s airport on Saturday [3-11-18] evening to try to shore up support for Rick Saccone, the Republican on the ballot in a special election on Tuesday to fill a House seat representing a conservative western Pennsylvania district. But he spent most of his 75-minute speech veering […]
3/6/2018
FOREIGN POLICY/REX TILLERSON/STATE/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “Secretary of State Rex Tillerson heads to Africa this week for a five-nation trip focusing on counterterrorism, China’s influence and fence-mending, a visit that comes as the Trump administration tries to set out its priorities there. The one-week tour by the most senior Trump administration official to visit the continent […]
1/31/2018
IMMIGRATION/NONTRUTHS/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “President Donald Trump on Tuesday [1-30-18] delivered his first State of the Union address, and CNN’s Reality Check Team was there to vet his claims. The team of reporters, researchers and editors across CNN listened throughout the speech and analyzed key statements, rating them either true, true but misleading, or false… Have […]
1/31/2018
MILITARY/NONTRUTHS/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “President Donald Trump on Tuesday [1-30-18] delivered his first State of the Union address, and CNN’s Reality Check Team was there to vet his claims. The team of reporters, researchers and editors across CNN listened throughout the speech and analyzed key statements, rating them either true, true but misleading, or false…. ISIS […]
1/31/2018
FOREIGN POLICY/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “US President Donald Trump’s first State of the Union touched on a number of international issues, including North Korea and the battle to defeat ISIS, but he didn’t offer any specifics and barely mentioned Russia or China… Here’s what he did include: ISIS One of Trump’s major foreign policy successes, he […]
1/30/2018
9/11/DEFENSE/IRAQ/ISIS/SYRIA/TALIBAN/TERRORISM/TRUMP EXECUTIVE ORDERS: “By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Findings. (a) Consistent with long-standing law of war principles and applicable law, the United States may detain certain persons captured in connection with an […]
1/27/2018
AFGHANISTAN/TERRORISM: “Taliban targeted innocent Afghans, brave police in Kabul today. Our thoughts and prayers go to the victims, and first responders. We will not allow the Taliban to win!” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, Jan. 27, 2018 05:59pm […]
1/22/2018
MILITARY/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “The U.S. military commander overseeing the war against Islamic State visited the city once claimed by the group as its capital, saying Monday [1-22-18] that a more difficult campaign now must begin to help local residents regain control and prevent a slide back into extremist hands. Army Gen. Joseph Votel, head of […]
1/19/2018
RACISM/TERRORISM: “The number of killings carried out by white supremacists in the U.S. more than doubled from 2016 to 2017, according to a watchdog’s report. The Anti-Defamation League said this week that white supremacists were directly responsible for 18 of the 34 extremist-related killings in 2017. The group said Islamic extremists were linked to nine […]
1/19/2018
MILITARY/PHILIPPINES/TERRORISM: “The U.S. military has launched a new counterterrorism mission in the Philippines, making operations there eligible for the same funding used to finance the long-running wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, military officials said. The decision by the Trump administration to elevate the U.S. mission to an Overseas Contingency Operation, or OCO, was made last […]
1/16/2018
IMMIGRATION/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “The Trump administration on Tuesday [1-16-18] released a report attempting to link immigrants to terrorism, presenting statistics showing that the vast majority of people convicted of international terrorism charges in the United States over the past 15 years were born in foreign countries. The report came amid a politically charged push by […]
1/16/2018
DHS/IMMIGRATION/JUSTICE DEPARTMENT/TERRORISM: “New report from DOJ & DHS shows that nearly 3 in 4 individuals convicted of terrorism-related charges are foreign-born. We have submitted to Congress a list of resources and reforms… we need to keep America safe, including moving away from a random chain migration and lottery system, to one that is merit-based. https://t.co/7PtoSFK1n2” […]
1/4/2018
FOREIGN POLICY/NIKKI HALEY/PAKISTAN/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “The Trump administration said it would freeze all security assistance to Pakistan until the country takes a tougher stance against terror networks on its territory, a move that reflects new tensions and could lead to problems in supplying U.S. troops in neighboring Afghanistan. ‘Pakistan has played a double game for […]
12/31/2017
IRAN/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “Iran, the Number One State of Sponsored Terror with numerous violations of Human Rights occurring on an hourly basis, has now closed down the Internet so that peaceful demonstrators cannot communicate. Not good!” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, Dec. 31, 2017 05:00pm […]
12/29/2017
IRAN/PROTESTS/TERRORISM: “Many reports of peaceful protests by Iranian citizens fed up with regime’s corruption & its squandering of the nation’s wealth to fund terrorism abroad. Iranian govt should respect their people’s rights, including right to express themselves. The world is watching! #IranProtests” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, Dec. 29, 2017 10:42pm […]
12/17/2017
INTELLIGENCE/RUSSIA/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked U.S. President Donald Trump by telephone for intelligence that the Kremlin said had helped prevent a series of terrorist bombings in St. Petersburg, Mr. Putin’s office said Sunday [12-17-17]. The Kremlin said Mr. Putin had asked Mr. Trump to convey his appreciation to the Central Intelligence Agency […]
12/15/2017
IMMIGRATION/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “The United States is instituting new requirements for the 38 countries participating in the Visa Waiver Program, including that they screen travelers using U.S. counterterrorism data, Trump administration officials said on Friday [12-15-17]. Countries whose citizens stay longer than authorized during business or tourism visits to the United States at a relatively […]
12/15/2017
NEW YORK/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “The botched terror attack in New York this week has created a fresh test for a new counterterrorism force tackling a growing U.S. concern: international extremism in Bangladesh, home of the suspect. The Bangladesh-based Counter-Terrorism and Transnational Crime unit spearheading a probe into the failed attack, set up with U.S. help […]
11/29/2017
RELIGION/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “.@Theresa_May, don’t focus on me, focus on the destructive Radical Islamic Terrorism that is taking place within the United Kingdom. We are doing just fine!” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, Nov. 29, 2017 08:02pm […]
11/29/2017
RELIGION/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “Theresa @theresamay, don’t focus on me, focus on the destructive Radical Islamic Terrorism that is taking place within the United Kingdom. We are doing just fine!” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, Nov. 29, 2017 07:43pm […]
11/24/2017
TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/WALL: “Will be calling the President of Egypt in a short while to discuss the tragic terrorist attack, with so much loss of life. We have to get TOUGHER AND SMARTER than ever before, and we will. Need the WALL, need the BAN! God bless the people of Egypt.” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, Nov. […]
11/24/2017
TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “Horrible and cowardly terrorist attack on innocent and defenseless worshipers in Egypt. The world cannot tolerate terrorism, we must defeat them militarily and discredit the extremist ideology that forms the basis of their existence!” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, Nov. 24, 2017 10:27am […]
11/15/2017
TERRORISM: “The director of the National Counterterrorism Center will step down next month, the Trump administration said on Wednesday [11-15-17]. The director, Nicholas J. Rasmussen, is one of the few individuals in the American government who has served continuously in counterterrorism jobs since the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Mr. Rasmussen, 52, had served […]
11/3/2017
TERRORISM: “ISIS just claimed the Degenerate Animal who killed, and so badly wounded, the wonderful people on the West Side, was ‘their soldier.’ … Based on that, the Military has hit ISIS ‘much harder’ over the last two days. They will pay a big price for every attack on us!” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, Nov. 3, […]
11/2/2017
GUANTANAMO/LEGAL/NEW YORK/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “President Trump on Thursday [11-2-17] backed off his threat to send the suspect in this week’s New York terrorist attack to the American military prison at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, but once again called for the man to be executed, a public intervention in the case that could come back to haunt […]
11/2/2017
NEW YORK/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “President Donald Trump on Thursday [11-2-17] called for the man accused of killing eight people and injuring 12 others by driving a truck down a crowded Manhattan bicycle path to be put to death…. The evening before, Mr. Trump also tweeted about the appropriate punishment for Sayfullo Saipov, the 29-year-old Uzbek […]
11/2/2017
GUANTANAMO/NEW YORK/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “Would love to send the NYC terrorist to Guantanamo but statistically that process takes much longer than going through the Federal system… There is also something appropriate about keeping him in the home of the horrible crime he committed. Should move fast. DEATH PENALTY!” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, Nov. 2, 2017 06:50am […]
11/1/2017
NEW YORK/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “NYC terrorist was happy as he asked to hang ISIS flag in his hospital room. He killed 8 people, badly injured 12. SHOULD GET DEATH PENALTY!” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, Nov. 1, 2017 10:43pm […]
11/1/2017
NEW YORK/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “Just spoke to President Macri of Argentina about the five proud and wonderful men killed in the West Side terror attack. God be with them!” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, Nov. 1, 2017 09:09pm […]
11/1/2017
NEW YORK/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “President Trump said on Wednesday that he would consider sending the suspect arrested after the terrorist attack in New York to the American prison at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, and called on Congress to cancel a longstanding immigration program that he blamed for allowing the man into the country. The president’s comments […]
11/1/2017
NEW YORK/POLICE/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “Thank you to the GREAT NYPD, First Responders and all govt officials for having handled the terrible West Side attack so professionally! https://t.co/imPIdOzjAn” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, Nov. 1, 2017 04:14pm […]
11/1/2017
NEW YORK/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “Just spoke with @NYGovCuomo and @NYCMayor de Blasio to let them know that the federal government… fully supports any and all of their efforts with respect to the West Side attack. #NYCStrong” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, Nov. 1, 2017 03:14pm and 03:14pm […]
11/1/2017
NEW YORK/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “We mourn the horrifying terrorist attack in NYC. All of America is praying and grieving for the families who lost their precious loved ones. https://t.co/WZFHXoJE3K” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, Nov. 1, 2017 02:26pm […]
11/1/2017
DHS/IMMIGRATION/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “President Donald Trump on Wednesday [11-1-17] slammed a visa lottery program that he said gave entry to the U.S for the driver of a rental truck who plowed into pedestrians and cyclists in New York… Mr. Saipov came to the U.S. from Uzbekistan in 2010, officials said. Immigration officials haven’t said publicly […]
11/1/2017
NEW YORK/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “#NYCStrong #USA?? https://t.co/6K3Xw5P87d” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, Nov. 1, 2017 08:30am […]
11/1/2017
IMMIGRATION/NEW YORK/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “We are fighting hard for Merit Based immigration, no more Democrat Lottery Systems. We must get MUCH tougher (and smarter). @foxandfriends” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, Nov. 1, 2017 06:30am […]
11/1/2017
IMMIGRATION/NEW YORK/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “The terrorist came into our country through what is called the ‘Diversity Visa Lottery Program,’ a Chuck Schumer beauty. I want merit based.” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, Nov. 1, 2017 06:24am […]
10/31/2017
NEW YORK/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “My thoughts, condolences and prayers to the victims and families of the New York City terrorist attack. God and your country are with you!” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, October 31, 2017 05:57pm […]
10/31/2017
NEW YORK/TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “We must not allow ISIS to return, or enter, our country after defeating them in the Middle East and elsewhere. Enough!” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, October 31, 2017 05:31pm […]
10/31/2017
NEW YORK/POLICE/TERRORISM: “In NYC, looks like another attack by a very sick and deranged person. Law enforcement is following this closely. NOT IN THE U.S.A.!” -Donald Trump, Twitter.com, October 31, 2017 04:30pm […]
10/30/2017
TERRORISM/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/UN: “The United States pledged $60 million on Monday [10-30-17] to a new United Nations-backed antiterrorism force from five African countries including Niger, where four American soldiers were killed early this month. The pledge, announced by Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson in Washington and Ambassador Nikki R. Haley at the United Nations, […]