The aging US elite and millions for Trump's inauguration. What the media say
A debate has erupted in the US around aging politicians after a congresswoman hid symptoms of dementia. President-elect Donald Trump receives record donations from businesses for his inauguration. The white-headed eagle is officially recognized as the national bird. What the media write about what is happening in the United States - in the digest of Izvestia.
The Washington Post: the discussion about aging politicians has resumed in the USA
Information that 81-year-old Congresswoman Kay Granger lives in a nursing home and has symptoms of dementia, and has missed several months of meetings, has renewed the discussion about aging politicians in Washington. Meanwhile, Granger's office has not publicly disclosed the move or the reason for her absence from the capital.
The Washington Post
In a Congress where seniority is often a priority for leadership roles, some top posts are controlled by lawmakers in their 70s and 80s, despite the presence of new generations of lawmakers who hope to become leaders. House Democrats have made changes ahead of the next congressional term that could help address concerns in their caucus about age and health.
Granger's disclosure came as two other important congressmen, Nancy Pelosi and Mitch McConnell, have faced health problems in recent weeks. The current 118th Congress has become one of the oldest in history, with an average age of 59.
The Guardian: donations to Trump's inaugural fund break records
US business leaders are spending big on US President-elect Donald Trump's second inaugural fund. It is projected to surpass the record $107 million raised in 2017. Donations include $1 million each from Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman and Mark Zuckerberg.
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Many senior executives in U.S. industry and finance have reportedly already traveled to Mar-a-Lago, the headquarters of Trump's transition team, or plan to do so, as they seek influence and access to a new administration that threatens to shake up international trade norms.
Sponsors who donate $1 million will receive six tickets to a series of events leading up to the inauguration, including a reception with select members of the administration, a dinner with Trump and his wife Melania and a gala ball.
The New York Times: Trump nominated Kevin Marino Cabrera to be ambassador to Panama
Trump has nominated Florida County Commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera to be his ambassador to Panama. This comes days after calling for control of the Panama Canal. Cabrera worked on Trump's 2020 campaign and received the politician's endorsement in January when he ran for vice chairman of the Florida Republican Party.
The New York Times
"Few people understand Latino politics as well as Kevin," Trump wrote on social media. - He will do a fantastic job representing our country's interests in Panama!"
In laying claim to the Panama Canal, Trump expressed concern that it could fall "into the wrong hands," referring to China, the canal's second-largest user. Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino Quintero criticized Trump, rejecting the possibility of handing over any section of the canal to the United States.
Reuters: Trump and Biden addressed the nation with different Christmas speeches
The outgoing and incoming U.S. presidents delivered different Christmas Day messages. Trump lashed out at his political opponents in his address and repeated many of his demands, such as seeking Greenland and the Panama Canal.
Reuters
"Merry Christmas to the radical leftist lunatics who are constantly trying to interfere with our judicial system and our elections," Trump wrote. - They know their only chance of survival is to get a pardon from a man who has absolutely no idea what he's doing. And also to Canada's Governor Justin Trudeau, whose taxes on citizens are too high, but if Canada becomes our 51st state, their taxes will be cut by over 60%"
Biden, on the other hand, posted a video tour of the White House Christmas decorations in which he urged Americans to put aside "all the noise and everything that divides us." He suggested Americans find a moment for "quiet reflection" to remind themselves to treat each other with dignity and respect.
CNN: Biden recognized the white-headed eagle as the national bird of the United States
Biden signed a bill amending the U.S. body of law to correct a long-standing omission and designate the white-headed eagle as the country's national bird. Although this bird with its white head, brown body and yellow beak has long been a symbol of America, it has not been officially recognized as such.
CNN
The white-headed eagle has appeared on the Great Seal of the United States, which is used on official documents, since 1782, when the design was finally approved. The seal consists of an eagle, an olive branch, arrows, a flag-shaped shield, the motto E Pluribus Unum and a constellation of stars.
The North American-dwelling white-headed eagle can also be seen on many documents and items associated with government power, from the presidential flag to military insignia and U.S. currency.
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