Donald Trump’s first week of April was packed with controversy, spectacle, and unexpected moves. From imposing tariffs on penguin-inhabited islands to launching a $5 million “golden visa” program, here’s what happened in ‘Trumpworld’ this week.
Trump’s Bizarre Tariffs & Penguin Memes
In a dramatic White House garden announcement, Trump held up a table of new global tariffs. While expected names like China, India, and the EU were on the list, a surprising addition caught everyone’s attention—Heard and McDonald Islands, an Australian territory with penguins but no human population.
The internet wasted no time, and a viral meme soon showed a penguin replacing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office, fueling the controversy.
The $5 Million ‘Trump Card’ Golden Visa
Trump also revealed the “Trump Card”, a special U.S. residency permit priced at $5 million each. Speaking aboard Air Force One, he showcased a prototype featuring his own face and the tagline “The Trump Card.”
“This is going to be a game-changer,” Trump said, claiming that one million cards could be sold to raise money for the U.S. deficit.
A 25-Hour Anti-Trump Speech
In a historic moment, Senator Cory Booker broke the Senate record with a 25-hour, 5-minute speech, passionately criticizing Trump.
“This is a moral moment. It’s not about left or right. It’s about right and wrong,” Booker declared before joking that he now needed to “deal with some biological urgencies.”
Elon Musk’s Political Gamble Backfires
Billionaire Elon Musk, a key Trump ally, attempted to influence a Wisconsin Supreme Court election—offering cash giveaways and personal appearances. However, the effort failed, and reports suggest Musk may soon step back from his political role to focus on Tesla and SpaceX.
Trump Defends Marine Le Pen
Trump jumped to the defense of French far-right leader Marine Le Pen, who was found guilty of embezzlement and banned from politics for five years.
Calling the ruling unfair, Trump posted:
“This is so bad for France and the Great French People. FREE MARINE LE PEN!”
With every week bringing new headlines, ‘Trumpworld’ remains as unpredictable as ever. Stay tuned!
