Bernd Debusmann Jr

Mexico-born DC-based senior journalist @BBCWorld. WH Reporter. Ex-Reuters Mexico & NYC. Covering N. America now after stretches in the Mideast and LatAm.

[Bernd Debusmann Jr @BernieDebusmann]

In this episode of From Our Own Correspondent - or FOOC - I recounted the solemn experience of watching the dignified transfer ceremony of the first six U.S. soldiers killed in the war with Iran at Dover AFB in Delaware.

https://t.co/NAbXOotN4G

[Bernd Debusmann Jr @BernieDebusmann]

Trump says he'd consider meeting the new Ayatollah if a deal was made - and that while "I'm probably not his favorite person", the Ayatollah is probably a "professional" and is well regarded in some circles.

[Bernd Debusmann Jr @BernieDebusmann]

Speaking in the Oval Office, Trump said that Bill Pulte will only be a "short-term" acting DNI, rather than a permanent one.

[Kaitlan Collins @kaitlancollins]

The UFC Claw being constructed on the South Lawn of the White House.

[Bernd Debusmann Jr @BernieDebusmann]

Will be on @BBCWorld at 0910e/1410b to discuss President Trump's interview with the New York Post.

[Bernd Debusmann Jr @BernieDebusmann]

President Trump says he will attend the newy rescheduled White House Correspondent's Association dinner on July 24, this time at the Waldorf Astoria.

[ABC News @ABC]

Mexican authorities say they found a 869-foot tunnel in Tijuana that likely connects to a well-known street in San Diego. https://t.co/fJIFbY4606

[Bernd Debusmann Jr @BernieDebusmann]

The White House is making progress on the setup for the UFC fight on the lawn on June 14

[Bernd Debusmann Jr @BernieDebusmann]

Iranian media is reporting that Tehran has suspended negotations via mediators with the US, citing Israeli operations in Lebanon as a reason.

[Fraser Jackson @FrazJ]

NEW per @nytimes - No deal with Iran...at least for now.

[Bernd Debusmann Jr @BernieDebusmann]

A White House official has confirmed to me that President Trump's meeting in the Situation Room - in which he said he would make a 'final' decision on Iran - is over.

[Bernd Debusmann Jr @BernieDebusmann]

Don't forget to tune into the President's Path on @BBCWorld tonight at 1830e (2230gmt). In this week's episode, @CaitrionaPerry and @finnygo take a look at the war in Iran and what it's costing at home, both economically and politically.

Podcast version up here already:

https://t.co/VhrcwMu4SV

[Bernd Debusmann Jr @BernieDebusmann]

Iran's FARS news agency has rejected Trump's Truth about a potential impending deal, calling it a 'mixture of truth and falsehood' and 'an attempt to portray a fabricated victory'

[Gobierno de Guatemala 🇬🇹 @GuatemalaGob]

No existe ningún acuerdo que autorice operaciones militares extranjeras por ningún país en territorio nacional.

[Bernd Debusmann Jr @BernieDebusmann]

Negotiators for the US and Iran have agreed a framework of a deal that would extend their ceasefire for 60 days and launch negotiations on the future of Iran's nuclear programme, US sources say

https://t.co/wG1O3NpQIL

[Bernd Debusmann Jr @BernieDebusmann]

Trump did, in fact, mean Oman yesterday.

[Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent @SecScottBessent]

The United States Government will not tolerate any effort to impose a tolling system in the Strait of Hormuz. Oman, in particular, should know that the U.S. Treasury will aggressively target any actors involved - directly or indirectly - in facilitating tolls for the Strait and any willing partners will be penalized. All nations should reject outright any efforts by Iran to disrupt the free flow of commerce. Tehran’s days of terrorizing the region and the world are over.

[Bernd Debusmann Jr @BernieDebusmann]

The WH remembers Harambe.

[The White House @WhiteHouse]

Today, we remember a legend.

On this day in history, Harambe would have celebrated another birthday. An icon that became part of internet history, American culture, and an entire generation’s timeline.

Tomorrow marks 10 years since we lost him. Ten years since the moment the world stopped scrolling and collectively mourned something bigger than a meme.

He became a symbol of loyalty, strength, chaos, unity, and the strange beauty of the internet bringing millions of people together for one cause: never forgetting Harambe.

Everyone remembers where they were when they heard the news. And somehow, a decade later, his legacy still lives on.

Gone, but never forgotten.
Rest easy to a true patriot. 🕊️🇺🇸

May 27, 1999 — May 28, 2016
Forever in our hearts.

[Bernd Debusmann Jr @BernieDebusmann]

There is growing interest in psychedelics in the US - including from the Trump administration, which sees the benefit that it might have for those with PTSD or TBI. I took a look at the reasons why here:

https://t.co/BMgjrovuhw

[Bernd Debusmann Jr @BernieDebusmann]

On @BBCWorld again at 1600, 1700 and 1800e to discuss the latest on Trump and Iran.