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UNITED STATES: Donald Trump acquitted for second time

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The former American President was acquitted on Saturday, February 13, by the Senate which did not gather enough votes to have him condemned. 57 senators voted for a guilty verdict and 43 against. The two-thirds majority needed for the conviction was therefore not reached.

The second impeachment trial of Donald Trump, which began on 9 February, ended on 13 February with a second acquittal. “It’s time to wrap up this political charade,” said Michael van der Veen, a member of the former President’s pool of lawyers. “No matter how terrible the images of the rioters we see, and the level of emotion injected into this trial, it does not change the fact that Mr. Trump is innocent of the charges brought against him.Estimating, based on the evidence you’ve seen, that Mr. Trump really wanted, and in fact deliberately provoked an armed insurgency to overthrow the U.S. government, would be absurd,” he added.

Donald Trump is thus the only president in history who has been indicted twice, he is also the only one to have been acquitted twice. “It can be a rallying cry that he has been targeted by the left and the press in an unjust manner,” said former Democrat and teacher at American University, Capri Cafaro.

Reacting to the Senate’s verdict, Donald Trump seemed to be setting a date for the future. “Our beautiful, historic and patriotic movement, Make America Great Again, is just beginning,’ he said.

For his part, the leader of the Democratic majority in the Senate Chuck Shumer attacked the Republican elected who voted for the acquittal of Donald Trump. “The vast majority of Republican elected officials, including their leader, voted to acquit former President Trump, leaving their signatures in the columns of history, alongside his name, forever. January 6 will remain as a day of infamy in the history of the United States of America. The failure of Donald Trump’s conviction will remain a shameful vote in the history of the US Senate. In this trial, it was not about choosing your country over your party. Not even. It was about choosing your country over Donald Trump. And 43 Republican senators chose Trump. It should be a weight on their conscience today, and it will be a weight on their conscience in the future,” he said.

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US President Joe Biden, reacting to the House of Representatives verdict, said: “Even if the final vote did not result in a conviction, the substance of the accusation is not contested.This sad chapter in our history has reminded us that democracy is fragile. It must always be defended. That we must always remain vigilant; democracy is fragile.”

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BRAZIL – Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on a state visit to France on June 5 and 6, 2025

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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will be on a state visit to France on 5 and 6 June. He will be welcomed in Paris by President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron, accompanied by his wife Rosângela Lula da Silva.

This official trip comes as a follow-up to the renewed action plan between France and Brazil, sealed during Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Brazil in March 2024. Objective: to strengthen bilateral cooperation in strategic areas such as defense, economy, biodiversity, energy transition, culture and the fight against disinformation.

This high-level meeting is also part of a busy international agenda for both countries. It precedes by a few days the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), which will be held in Nice from 9 to 13 June, as well as the COP30 of Belém next November. Two major events where France and Brazil plan to unite their voices to advance global environmental issues.

The visit will also be part of the 2025 Brazil-France Season, an exceptional cultural program that highlights the Brazilian artistic and intellectual scene throughout the country.

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UNITED STATES – Donald Trump wants to restart negotiations between Russia and Ukraine

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Karoline Leavitt, spokesperson for the White House, reaffirmed on Monday, June 2, 2025, the willingness of US President Donald Trump to see Russia and Ukraine begin peace negotiations. During a press conference, she insisted on the importance of direct dialogue between the two parties to end a conflict that has already cost too many human lives.

Speaking to reporters, Leavitt recalled that President Trump strongly supports a return to the negotiating table, drawing in particular on previous talks held in Istanbul. “The president wants the two leaders, along with their delegations, to sit at the negotiating table. Today, we saw that this was possible thanks to his insistence,” she said, while specifying that only Trump will express himself in detail on his position.

Asked about a recent drone attack attributed to Ukraine and targeting Russian territory, Leavitt preferred to insist on the need for a de-escalation. “This war must now end. It has been merciless for both sides, and far too many lives have been lost,” she said.

These remarks, relayed by the Anadolu agency and translated from Turkish by Ayse Betul Akcesme, reflect a new direction in the communication of the White House, emphasizing the role that Washington wishes to play to encourage a diplomatic solution.

Although President Trump has not yet spoken personally about these recent developments, his spokesperson suggests that an initiative in favor of peace could take shape in the coming weeks.

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UNITED STATES – Elon Musk leaves the Trump ship

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Elon Musk announced the end of his role as a special government employee in President Donald Trump’s administration on Thursday, 29 May 2025, marking the conclusion of his involvement with the Department for Government Efficiency (DOGE).

Musk, who had been appointed to lead efforts to reduce federal bureaucracy and public spending, expressed his gratitude to President Trump for this opportunity to serve.

In a post on his social media platform X, Musk wrote, “Grateful to President Trump for the opportunity to serve. It was a difficult but rewarding experience.”

Shortly after his message, a White House official confirmed his departure and indicated that his resignation process “will begin this evening.”

Musk’s departure comes after his public criticism of President Trump’s “great and beautiful bill”, a legislative package that includes tax cuts and immigration control measures but significantly increases the federal deficit.

Musk described the bill as counterproductive to the DOGE’s mission and expressed disappointment.
During his tenure, Musk has implemented drastic cost-cutting measures through the DOGE, including mass layoffs and termination of federal contracts. These actions have led to strong criticism, protests – including against Tesla – and dozens of lawsuits, as well as concerns about attempts to access private government data.

A federal judge recently allowed a complaint filed by 14 American states against Musk and the DOGE to proceed.
This complaint accuses Musk and the DOGE of unconstitutional actions, including unauthorized access to government data systems, cancellation of federal contracts and dismissal of federal employees.

Musk plans to refocus on his companies, Tesla and SpaceX, and reduce his political contributions. Despite initial optimism, Musk admitted his frustration with bureaucratic resistance in Washington.

The White House plans to implement some of the reductions recommended by the DOGE through budget cancellations. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that this bill will increase deficits by $3.8 trillion over a decade, while regulators remain skeptical of claims that it will be deficit-neutral.

Sources: AP
Photo credit: Elon Musk page

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