2026-05-11: Trump Roundup

So far today: 2026-05-11 6:43pm GMT

Mark Gruenberg, John Wojcik, People's World. (2026-05-11). This Land Is Not Your Land. popularresistance.org Woodie Guthrie wrote the famous song that cried out, "This land is your land, this land is my land, this land was made for you and me." He did not subscribe to the idea that the air we breathe, the water we drink, the forests, the hills, and the plains we traverse are all here to enrich powerful corporations, billionaires, and people like President Trump and his family. | Trump is moving the business of preserving national forests from Washington, D.C., to Utah. The expectation is that those who would privatize public lands will be better able to rake in profits from the privatization. How dare working people thi…

WiBOPM (2026-05-11). WORT: Lessons from Minneapolis Anti-ICE Organizers. wibailoutpeople.org Though Operation Metro Surge has officially ended, the Trump administration continues to abduct people from the Twin Cities. Three people were also taken from Madison this week, and Salah Sarsour, the president of Wisconsin's largest mosque, was detained on April 3 and remains in ICE detention. In response, host Esty Dinur is in conversation with …

WSWS (2026-05-11). Trump calls Iranian response to negotiations "unacceptable," as Israel continues Lebanon bloodbath. wsws.org US President Donald Trump declared Iran's reply to his negotiation terms "TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE" on Sunday, threatening renewed military escalation four days before his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing.

Paul R. Pillar (2026-05-11). If Trump wants out of war he needs to stand up to Israel on Lebanon. responsiblestatecraft.org

Michael D. Swaine (2026-05-11). Taiwan is looming over this week's Trump and Xi summit. responsiblestatecraft.org Although the current war with Iran dominates global attention, a more dangerous situation — between two nuclear-armed powers — continues to worsen: the confrontation between the United States and China over Taiwan. While widely recognized, this confrontation has been overshadowed in dealings between Beijing and Washington, where disputes over issues like trade, technology, and fentanyl predominate. These disputes, while serious, are far less likely to prove catastrophic than the current slide toward a serious crisis or conflict over Taiwan, which could, if left unaddressed, end in a major —…

ecns.cn (2026-05-11). Trump says U.S. monitoring buried Iranian enriched uranium. ecns.cn Demonstrators holding placards take part in a May Day rally in Los Angeles, California, the United States, on May 1, 2026..Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said Iran needs to"make it clear"that they do not seek a nuclear weapon, which Washington sees as key to a peace deal.

Sana Khan (2026-05-11). Trump's Rejection of Iran's Peace Response Signals a Prolonged Gulf Crisis and Global Energy Instability. moderndiplomacy.eu The latest rejection by United States President Donald Trump of Iran's response to Washington's proposed peace framework marks another dangerous escalation in the ongoing Gulf conflict. What initially appeared to be a limited military confrontation has evolved into a broader geopolitical crisis with direct implications for global energy security, regional stability, and great power competition. …

ptcnews.tv (2026-05-11). 'Totally unacceptable': Trump rejects Iran's peace proposal amid deepening energy crisis. ptcnews.tv US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran's proposal to end months-long conflict describing it as 'totally unacceptable' without disclosing further details despite key Republican leader urged him to consider military option. | Trump received the Iranian proposal on Sunday amid hopes that it could lead to a breakthrough to end the war with Iran that began on February 28, blocking the key sea route for global oil supplies, leading to fuel shortages in several countries. | "I have just read the response from Iran's so-called 'Representatives.' I don't like it – TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!" he wrote on his Truth Social…

geo.tv (2026-05-11). China confirms Trump's visit this week. geo.tv US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping react as they hold a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, in Busan, South Korea, October 30, 2025. — AFPThis will be first visit by a US…

Sana Khan (2026-05-11). Taiwan's Fear of Strategic Bargaining Reflects Growing Uncertainty in United States China Relations. moderndiplomacy.eu Taiwan's growing concern ahead of the summit between United States President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping highlights the increasingly fragile nature of strategic stability in the Indo Pacific region. Although Taipei continues to express confidence in its relationship with Washington, its repeated calls for "no surprises" reveal deeper anxieties regarding the possibility of …

Staff (2026-05-11). Xi's leverage ahead of Trump meet, Hong Kong schools: 5 weekend reads you missed. scmp.com We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Could omega-3 supplements hurt the brain? Chinese military study flags risks | 2. Hong Kong schools record net student rise for 2 years straight | 3. Trump heads to China weakened as Xi gains leverage ahead of summit | 4. 'Foreigner won': Filipinos divided over pageant winner's US roots…

Hemant Adlakha (2026-05-11). Trump visit and China's diplomatic discourse: a primer. moderndiplomacy.eu Just a few days before President Trump was to arrive in Beijing as per Trump's previous itinerary (March 31-April 2), the mood in China—as reflected on social media and in the media commentaries—was not at all in favor of a visit by Trump to the Chinese capital. Citing Chinese analysts, an article in these columns, …

ecns.cn (2026-05-11). U.S. President Donald Trump to pay state visit to China from May 13 to 15. ecns.cn At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, U.S. President Donald Trump will pay a state visit to China from May 13 to 15, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Monday.

geo.tv (2026-05-11). Trump rejects Iran peace terms, Tehran warns of new attacks. geo.tv

WSWS (2026-05-11). Reckless disembarkation of hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius exposes collapse of public health. wsws.org As one of the French passengers repatriated from the MV Hondius developed symptoms mid-flight, the Trump administration announced it will neither quarantine nor test the 17 Americans returning from the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship.

Editor (2026-05-11). Trump and his family are enriching themselves. mronline.org I do not know if the numbers on the Forbes char are correct but it is quite obvious that Trump and his family are using their positions to enrich themselves.

ecns.cn (2026-05-11). Trump says Iran's response to U.S. plan 'totally unacceptable'. ecns.cn Urgent: Trump says Irans response to U."Trump wrote on his Truth Social.

JB Bae (2026-05-11). Trump's cuts are pushing the UN out of Geneva. That may be a win. responsiblestatecraft.org The $1.2 billion

Karen J. Greenberg (2026-05-11). Is Trumpland only for Men? juancole.com (

Editor (2026-05-11). Now You See Them… Now You Don't. scheerpost.com Women Leaders and Trump 2.0 Karen J. Greenberg Tom Dispatch It's been a tough couple of months for women officials in Washington — or, more accurately, in Trumpland. In early March (Women's History Month, by the way), in a Truth Social post, the president fired Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, the second woman ever …

aljazeera (2026-05-11). Is the Vatican standing up to Trump? aljazeera.com Redi Tlhabi speaks with Kim Daniels on the growing strain between the Vatican and Donald Trump.

Editor (2026-05-11). Newsom Isn't the Dystopia — Trump Is. scheerpost.com By Jim Mamer A few days ago (5-9-26), ScheerPost ran an article titled Gavin Newsom, A Candidate Fit for Dystopia. The title seemed curious to me because it suggested that Newsom would be the perfect candidate for a society where life is very, very bad and where most people are fearful of a totalitarian government. …

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