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44 vipph Photographer Charged for Alleged Role in January 6 RiotBy Chidimma C. Okeke As Ecojustice Africa, tech initiative launched in Nigeria Environmental crimes have continued to rise in Africa following the consistent illegal activities carried out by both nature and the people. The harmful behaviour of the people toward the natural environment and its population is a crime, which has continued to degrade the environment, deplete natural resources, and cause economic hardship to the people. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) says environmental crimes have emerged as the world’s fourth largest form of organised crime, trailing only drug trafficking, counterfe,iting, and human trafficking. Environmental crime includes illegal hunting and trade in wildlife (poaching), smuggling of Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS), illicit trade of hazardous waste, illegal, unregulated, and unreported fishing, illegal logging and trade in timber among others. Over the years, Africa, a continent blessed with rich biodiversity and natural resources, has continued to lose its natural resources as a result of activities carried out against the environment, thus,the urgent need to step up the fight against wildlife crime and human-induced reduction of species, which have wide-ranging economic, environmental and social impacts. The Executive Secretary of Green Growth Africa Sustainable Network, an advocate for just and sustainable green transition, Dr Adedoyin Adeleke, pointed out that every year, environmental crimes cost Africa about $195 billion: in context, that is more than 10 times Nigeria’s total budget for 2024. He said if nothing is done to halt this, it may likely double in the next two years. He said for the over 70 per cent of people living in sub-Saharan Africa who depend on forests and woodlands for their food and livelihoods, environmental crimes threaten their food security, jobs and incomes. Dr Adeleke who spoke at a briefing for pre-unveiling of Ecojustice, a groundbreaking initiative fighting against environmental crimes and violations, in Abuja on Monday, said a quarter of the world’s mammal species, one-fifth of the world’s bird species, and one-sixth of the world’s remaining forests call Africa home. “Sadly, our abundant biodiversity coupled with endemic poverty, weak regulatory frameworks, and low risks of detection and conviction make Africa a prime target for illegal mining, wildlife trafficking, illegal logging, hazardous waste dumping, and other environmental violations,” he said. He said: “These violations are concentrated in remote and marginalised communities, areas often beyond the reach of conventional security, government, and even media. While these crimes are properly called “crimes against the environment”, in reality, they can be described as “crimes against humanity” given their far-reaching economic and social implications. “These illicit activities not only devastate ecosystems and the lives of millions of Africans dependent on ecosystem services but also fuel corruption, promote money laundering, and weaken the rule of law. As such, developing African economies lose billions in potential revenues and development opportunities, while a small group of criminals reaps the profits – leading to the quandary which in Nigerian parlance may be described as “monkey dey work, baboon dey chop.” While noting that environmental crimes are most prevalent in remote communities, he said to address it, citizen-led environmental policing presents a promising approach as they enable local residents to monitor, document and report violations – an important first step in combating environmental crimes. An environmentalist, Almami Dampha, said corruption is more “pervasive, transcontinental, systemic, ruthless and done on an industrial scale in the natural resources sector including our forests, fisheries and wildlife and that leveraging on technology is the best bet for Africa. Recalled the UN Secretary General, Antonio Gutiérrez, had said digital technologies can help to turn things around. “When used responsibly, sustainably and equitably, digital technologies have the potential to revolutionise conservation. But they are a tool in our arsenal, not a silver bullet. We still need concerted efforts by countries, companies, and individuals to help pull the world’s wildlife back from the brink and build a just, sustainable future,” he also stated. Also, the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal had said during the World environment day that they must recognise the critical importance of leveraging digital solutions to address the myriad of challenges facing the planet’s ecosystems notably combating illegal wildlife trade, mitigating habitat loss and tackling the impacts of climate change among others. He said by leveraging innovative solutions, they not only amplify their capacity to protect endangered species but also foster greater connectivity between people and the planet they call home. Lawal said the federal ministry of environment has been in the forefront in ensuring the protection and conservation of Nigeria’s rich biodiversity of wild fauna and flora. Meanwhile, to help fight environmental crime, Green Growth Africa unveiled the EcoJustice Africa, a citizen-driven, tech-enabled initiative designed to combat environmental crimes and empower communities to exercise their “right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment”. EcoJustice Africa combines seven solution pillars to stem environmental crimes and promote environmental justice in Africa through citizen empowerment, digital innovation, data verification, stakeholder engagement, evidence-based advocacy, data-driven policy engagement and strategic litigation. The digital innovation, Green Growth Watch, will serve as an eyewitness reporting mobile application that will empower every citizen to become a frontline advocate and eyewitness reporter for environmental justice (EcoAdvocates). The executive director of the network said the digital solution will enable citizens to capture, document, and report audiovisual evidence of environmental crimes and related events within their localities in real time. “Throughout the entire process, citizen reporters can choose to be anonymous, protecting them from threats, victimisation, or worse. The initiative includes the EcoJustice Fellowship Programme, which leverages our innovative mobile application to train environmental activists as “EcoFellows” for in-country verification of reports and to empower citizens as “EcoAdvocates.” He maintained that the strategic use of digital technology ensures a wider reach, real-time tracking of environmental crimes and violations, and hences a stronger impact in the fight for environmental justice. Join Daily Trust WhatsApp Community For Quick Access To News and Happenings Around You.The Kansas City Chiefs have been hampered by injuries in 2024, including losing running back Isiah Pacheco since Week 2. Pacheco was set to return in Week 12 but was not quite ready to take the field after fracturing his fibula early on in the season . More news: Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes Fined Excessive Amount for Unsportsmanlike Gesture vs Bills Defensive end Charles Omenihu has yet to make his regular-season debut, as he has been recovering from a torn ACL he suffered in the AFC Championship game in 2023. Speedy wide receiver Hollywood Brown also suffered a training camp injury that has kept him out of 2024 so far. However, it appears his return is coming very soon. Brown took to Instagram to showcase his return is coming in a new workout video. He is shown in a Chiefs helmet catching footballs one-handed in what appears to be a training facility. Hmm. Per Hollywood Brown’s instagram account. #Chiefs #ChiefsKingdom https://t.co/1qkiBNTGuv pic.twitter.com/7uL6GQ3DGx Nick Jacobs showcased the video on X, which shows Brown in Chiefs gear and working out. Brown also used a clock emoji in the video, which matches up to a similar post he made on X earlier this month . The social media Chiefs fanbase became electric when Brown posted a simple clock emoji on his X page, indicating that he was ready to return to action soon. Brown has been out since before the regular season began, and it was revealed he suffered a sternoclavicular injury. The former Arizona Cardinals receiver was stated to not make it back the entire 2024 season. Now, it appears he is ready to return to help the Chiefs with an even bigger playoff push. The Chiefs have dealt with several injuries to their offensive stars. Pacheco has yet to return but is expected to in Week 13. Fellow wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster has also been dealing with a hamstring issue but has since returned in Week 12. He secured one catch for 12 yards against the Carolina Panthers. To combat the injuries and also give Patrick Mahomes a solid veteran to throw to, the Chiefs pulled off a huge trade by landing former Tennessee Titans receiver DeAndre Hopkins. Hopkins has been a solid addition but has yet to secure a 100-yard game with the team. With Pacheco and Brown returning to the lineup, this Chiefs team is going to be even more formidable. Brown can provide another deep target threat for the Chiefs offense and should form a solid receiving corps with tight end Travis Kelce and rookie receiver Xavier Worthy. For more on the Chiefs, head to Newsweek Sports .

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Global stock markets mostly retreated Tuesday as traders eyed looming US inflation data and a key European interest rate call amid global political upheaval. After winning numerous records in the weeks since the November 5 US presidential election, US stocks fell for the second straight day as analysts pointed to profit-taking. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Error! There was an error processing your request. Get the latest need-to-know information delivered to your inbox as it happens. Our flagship newsletter. Get our front page stories each morning as well as the latest updates each afternoon during the week + more in-depth weekend editions on Saturdays & Sundays.Baby's inquest finds neglect and serious failures after family's £250k battleIncoming Trump 'border czar' Tom Homan discusses the Trump administration's deportation plans on 'The Story.' California Gov. Gavin Newsom is reportedly considering a plan to help illegal immigrants and their families threatened by president-elect Trump's mass deportation plan. A draft of the plan obtained by POLITICO, titled "Immigrant Support Network Concept," proposes the creation of an Immigrant Support Network comprised of regional hubs to "connect at-risk individuals, their families, and communities with community systems — such as legal services, schools, labor unions, local governments, etc." Fox News Digital has reached out to Trump's representatives . Newsom's office told Fox News Digital that the draft was prepared by the California Department of Social Services and has not yet been reviewed in Sacramento. CHILD RAPE AND VIOLENT INCIDENTS REPORTED AT MASSACHUSETTS MIGRANT SHELTERS, FORMER FACILITY DIRECTOR SAYS California Gov. Gavin Newsom and President-elect Trump have clashed on various issues, including immigration. (Getty/AP) "This document is an internal and deliberative draft document meant for internal discussions as part of a number of possible considerations given the incoming federal administration’s public remarks," Scott Murray, the Deputy Director, Public Affairs and Outreach Programs for the Department of Social Services, told Fox News Digital in a statement. "It is not a final proposal." The draft is part of an effort by California leaders to prepare for a second Trump administration. After Trump was elected, Newsom called a special legislative session and talked of a $25 million "Trump-proof" legal defense fund. In addition, state lawmakers were lobbying for additional funds. Senate Budget Chair Scott Wiener proposed legislation seeking $60 million, including funds to create an immigrant detention representation and coordination program, Politico reported. DEM GOVERNOR THREATENS TO USE 'EVERY TOOL' TO FIGHT BACK AGAINST TRUMP-ERA DEPORTATIONS Migrants cross through a gap in the US-Mexico border fence in Jacumba Hot Springs, California, US, on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023. The Republican Senate leader said significant issues remain in Senate negotiations on US-Mexico border restrictions demanded by his party in exchange for clearing assistance to Ukraine and other US allies. (Mark Abramson/Bloomberg via Getty Images) Under the draft, the state Social Services Department would give state funds to eligible nonprofits and take on administrative duties for the hubs. The draft does not indicate how much funding the plan requires. However, it said the funds would go toward "community outreach, partnership, legal services staffing positions, and approved administrative costs associated with hub operations," the Politico report said. California currently faces a $68 billion budget deficit, according to the state's Legislative Analyst's Office . Asylum seeking migrants wait in line to receive donated food, with a rainbow in the distance, at a makeshift camp while awaiting processing by the U.S. Border Patrol on November 30, 2023, in Jacumba Hot Springs, California. (Mario Tama/Getty Images) CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP "The administration continues to collaborate with the Legislature to finalize a thoughtful special session funding proposal, which is on track to be signed into law before January 20, 2025," department spokesperson Theresa Mier told the publication. Louis Casiano is a reporter for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to louis.casiano@fox.com .WASHINGTON - A U.S. federal appeals court on Friday upheld a law requiring Chinese-based ByteDance to divest its popular short video app TikTok in the United States by early next year or face a ban. The decision is a win for the Justice Department and opponents of the Chinese-owned app and a devastating blow to ByteDance. The ruling now increases the possibility of an unprecedented ban in just six weeks on a social media app used by 170 million Americans. The ruling is expected to be appealed to the Supreme Court. Free speech advocates immediately criticized the decision. The American Civil Liberties Union said it sets a "flawed and dangerous precedent." "Banning TikTok blatantly violates the First Amendment rights of millions of Americans who use this app to express themselves and communicate with people around the world,” said Patrick Toomey, deputy director of the ACLU's National Security Project. But the appeals court said the law “was the culmination of extensive, bipartisan action by the Congress and by successive presidents. It was carefully crafted to deal only with control by a foreign adversary, and it was part of a broader effort to counter a well-substantiated national security threat posed by the PRC (People's Republic of China)." U.S. appeals court Judges Sri Srinivasan, Neomi Rao and Douglas Ginsburg considered the legal challenges brought by TikTok and users against the law that gives ByteDance until Jan. 19 to sell or divest TikTok's U.S. assets or face a ban. The decision -- unless the Supreme Court reverses it -- puts TikTok's fate in the hands of first President Joe Biden on whether to grant a 90-day extension of the Jan. 19 deadline to force a sale and then President-elect Donald Trump, who takes office on Jan. 20. But it's not clear whether ByteDance could meet the heavy burden to show it had made significant progress toward a divestiture needed to trigger the extension. Trump, who unsuccessfully tried to ban TikTok during his first term in 2020, said before the November presidential election he would not allow the TikTok ban. TikTok said it expected the Supreme Court would reverse the appeals court decision on First Amendment grounds. "The Supreme Court has an established historical record of protecting Americans' right to free speech, and we expect they will do just that on this important constitutional issue," TikTok said in a statement, adding the law will result "in outright censorship of the American people." The Justice Department did not have an immediate comment on the decision. The decision upholds the law giving the U.S. government sweeping powers to ban other foreign-owned apps that could raise concerns about collection of Americans' data. In 2020, Trump also tried to ban Tencent-owned WeChat, but was blocked by the courts. Shares of Meta Platforms, which competes against TikTok in online ads, hit an intraday record high following the ruling, last up over 3%. Google parent Alphabet, whose YouTube video platform also competes with TikTok, was up over 1% following the ruling. TikTok ban looms The court acknowledged its decision would lead to TikTok's ban on Jan. 19 without an extension from Biden. "Consequently, TikTok's millions of users will need to find alternative media of communication," the court said, which was because of China's "hybrid commercial threat to U.S. national security, not to the U.S. Government, which engaged with TikTok through a multi-year process in an effort to find an alternative solution." The opinion was written by Ginsburg, an appointee of President Ronald Reagan, and joined by Rao, who was named to the bench by Trump, and Srinivasan, an appointee of President Barack Obama. The Justice Department says under Chinese ownership, TikTok poses a serious national security threat because of its access to vast personal data of Americans, asserting China can covertly manipulate information that Americans consume via TikTok. U.S. officials have also warned TikTok's management is beholden to the Chinese government, which could compel the company to share the data of its American users. TikTok has denied it has or ever would share U.S. user data, accusing American lawmakers in the lawsuit of advancing "speculative" concerns. TikTok and ByteDance argue the law is unconstitutional and violates Americans' free speech rights. They call it "a radical departure from this country's tradition of championing an open Internet." ByteDance, backed by Sequoia Capital, Susquehanna International Group, KKR & Co KKR.N, and General Atlantic, among others, was valued at $268 billion in December 2023 when it offered to buy back around $5 billion worth of shares from investors, Reuters reported then. The law prohibits app stores like Apple and Alphabet's Google from offering TikTok and bars internet hosting services from supporting TikTok unless ByteDance divests TikTok by the deadline. Apple and Google did not immediately respond to requests for comment. In a concurring opinion, Srinivasan acknowledged the decision will have major impacts, noting "170 million Americans use TikTok to create and view all sorts of free expression and engage with one another and the world. And yet, in part precisely because of the platform’s expansive reach, Congress and multiple Presidents determined that divesting it from (China's) control is essential to protect our national security." He added that "Because the record reflects that Congress's decision was considered, consistent with longstanding regulatory practice, and devoid of an institutional aim to suppress particular messages or ideas, we are not in a position to set it aside." — Reuters

Tyrese Hunter tossed in a game-high 26 points to lead Memphis to a 99-97 upset victory over No. 2 UConn on Monday in the first round of the Maui Invitational in Lahaina, Hawaii. Hunter, who played at Iowa State and Texas before transferring to Memphis, made eight field goals with 7-of-10 3-point shooting. The Tigers (5-0) connected on 12 of their 22 3-point attempts in the win. UConn's Hassan Diarra made a free throw to cut the Memphis lead to 99-97 with 2.2 seconds left. He intentionally missed the second free throw and collected the loose ball, but his desperation shot was off the mark. It was 92-92 when UConn's Liam McNeeley was called for an offensive foul with 40.3 seconds left. UConn coach Dan Hurley received a technical for arguing the foul call, and PJ Carter made all four free throws to give the Tigers a four-point lead. Memphis, which squandered a 13-point lead with four minutes to play in regulation, received 22 points from PJ Haggerty, 19 from Colby Rogers and 14 from Dain Dainja. Memphis will play the winner of Monday night's game between Colorado and Michigan State in Tuesday's semifinals. UConn will face the loser of that contest. Tarris Reed Jr. had a team-high 22 points and a game-high 11 rebounds for UConn (4-1) before he fouled out with 3:18 to play. He made 10 of his 13 field goal attempts. Alex Karaban added 19 points for the Huskies. Jaylin Stewart scored a career-high 16 points, Diarra had 12 and McNeeley added 10. UConn trailed 82-79 after Diarra made two free throws with 24.2 seconds to play in regulation. The Huskies then forced a turnover and tied the game on a 3-pointer by Solo Ball with 1.2 on the clock. Although Memphis shot 56.5 percent from the field (13 for 23) and 50 percent from 3-point territory (5 for 10) in the first half, the game was tied 40-40 after 20 minutes. Neither team led by more than six points in the half. UConn received 29 points from its bench in the first half. Reed scored 15 of those points and Stewart supplied the other 14. --Field Level Media

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The airline said in an email that the problem was caused by trouble with vendor technology that maintains its flight operating system. Dennis Tajer, a spokesperson for the Allied Pilots Association, a union representing American Airlines pilots, said the airline told pilots at 7 a.m. Eastern that there was an outage affecting the system known as FOS. It handles different types of airline operations, including dispatch, flight planning, passenger boarding, as well as an airplane's weight and balance data, he said. Some components of FOS have gone down in the past, but a systemwide outage is rare, Tajer said. Hours after the ground stop was lifted, Tajer said the union had not heard about any “chaos out there beyond just the normal heavy travel day.” He said officials were watching for any cascading effects, such as staffing problems. Flights were delayed across American's major hubs, with only 37% leaving on time, according to Cirium, an aviation analytics company. Out of the 3,901 domestic and international American Airlines flights scheduled for Tuesday, 19 were canceled. Cirium noted that the vast majority of flights were departing within two hours of their scheduled departure time. A similar percentage — 36% — were arriving at their destinations as scheduled. Meanwhile, the flight-tracking site FlightAware reported that 3,712 flights entering or leaving the U.S., or serving domestic destinations, were delayed Tuesday, with 55 flights canceled. It did not show any flights from American Airlines. Cirium said Dallas-Fort Worth, New York’s Kennedy Airport and Charlotte, North Carolina, saw the greatest number of delays. Washington, Chicago and Miami experienced considerably fewer delays. Amid the travel problems, significant rain and snow were expected in the Pacific Northwest at least into Christmas Day. Showers and thunderstorms were developing in the South. Freezing rain was reported in the Mid-Atlantic region near Baltimore and Washington, and snow fell in New York. Because the holiday travel period lasts weeks, airports and airlines typically have smaller peak days than they do during the rush around Thanksgiving, but the grind of one hectic day followed by another takes a toll on flight crews. And any hiccups — a winter storm or a computer outage — can snowball into massive disruptions. That is how Southwest Airlines stranded 2 million travelers in December 2022, and Delta Air Lines suffered a smaller but significant meltdown after a worldwide technology outage in July caused by a faulty software update from cybersecurity company CrowdStrike. Many flights during the holidays are sold out, which makes cancellations even more disruptive than during slower periods. That is especially true for smaller budget airlines that have fewer flights and fewer options for rebooking passengers. Only the largest airlines, including American, Delta and United, have “interline agreements” that let them put stranded customers on another carrier’s flights. This will be the first holiday season since a Transportation Department rule took effect that requires airlines to give customers an automatic cash refund for a canceled or significantly delayed flight. Most air travelers were already eligible for refunds, but they often had to request them. Passengers still can ask to get rebooked, which is often a better option than a refund during peak travel periods. That’s because finding a last-minute flight on another airline tends to be expensive. An American spokesperson said Tuesday was not a peak travel day for the airline — with about 2,000 fewer flights than the busiest days — so the airline had somewhat of a buffer to manage the delays. The groundings happened as millions of travelers were expected to fly over the next 10 days. The Transportation Security Administration expects to screen 40 million passengers through Jan. 2. Airlines expect to have their busiest days on Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Many flights during the holidays are sold out, which makes cancellations more disruptive than during slower periods. Even with just a brief outage, the cancellations have a cascading effect that can take days to clear up. About 90% of Americans traveling far from home over the holidays will be in cars, according to AAA. “Airline travel is just really high right now, but most people do drive to their destinations, and that is true for every holiday,” AAA spokesperson Aixa Diaz said. Gasoline prices are similar to last year. The nationwide average Thursday was $3.04 a gallon, down from $3.13 a year ago, according to AAA. Charging an electric vehicle averages just under 35 cents per per kilowatt hour, but varies by state. Transportation-data firm INRIX says travel times on the nation’s highways could be up to 30% longer than normal over the holidays, with Sunday expected to see the heaviest traffic. Boston, New York City, Seattle and Washington are the metropolitan areas primed for the greatest delays, according to the company. —— Associated Press writers David Koenig, Mae Anderson and Mike Pesoli contributed to this report.

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Middle East latest: Lebanon closes all its land border crossings with Syria except oneEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — With tears occasionally welling in his eyes, Daniel Jones disagreed on Thursday with the New York Giants' decision to bench him earlier this week and perhaps end his five-plus tenure as the team's quarterback. The 27-year-old Jones said he gave the team everything he had after being taken sixth overall in the 2019 draft and he believes he still has a future in the NFL. He held himself accountable for the Giants making the playoffs once in his tenure as the starter. The Duke product took over early in his rookie season when then-coach Pat Shurmur benched two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning, who was near the end of his career. Coach Brian Daboll benched Jones on Monday after the Giants (2-8) returned to practice following a bye week and 20-17 overtime loss to Carolina in Germany. Tommy DeVito will start Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with Daboll hoping he can spark the team. “Definitely not happy about it," said Jones, who read a 90-second statement before taking questions from reporters. “Yeah, not what you want to hear. So, yeah, all those emotions you have. But at the end of the day, this is football. We’re in a business where your expected to get results and we weren’t doing it.” Wearing his no-contact red jersey with a faded No. 8, Jones indicated the Giants offered him the opportunity to walk away from the team with seven games left in the season. He said he is considering it, but he also wanted to stay and help DeVito get ready this week. It is unlikely the Giants are going to let him play again. He has two years left on a four-year, $160 million contract. Next season includes a $23 million guarantee that will kick in if he is hurt and is not ready to start the 2025 season. Since being benched, Jones is barely getting any snaps, with most of them being taken by DeVito and backup Drew Lock. “I got the injury guarantee," Jones said of his lack of work. Asked if he would have waived the guarantee, Jones said general manager Joe Schoen and his agent, Brian Murphy, discussed the issue but that was it. Jones spoke for almost 11 minutes. He got emotional when told receiver Darius Slayton and defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence both referred to him as still the best quarterback on the team. All three were drafted in 2019. Jones called the Giants a first-class organization, cherished the relationships he has and thanked his teammates, coaches and staff. “There have been some great times. But of course, we all wish there had been more of those,” Jones said. “I take full responsibility for my part in not bringing more wins. No one wanted to win more games worse than me. I gave everything I had on the field and in my preparation.” Jones called the 2024 season disappointing and took responsibility. “The idea to change something happens, and I understand. I love the game,” Jones said. “I love being part of a team. I’m excited for the next opportunity. I know that there’s a lot of good football in front of me.” AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl

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Melania Trump disclosed that Donald Trump's youngest son, Barron Trump, helped the President-elect with key campaign decisions, which likely proved decisive in swinging the election in the 78-year-old's favour. Barron advised Trump to meet with social media celebrities to reach out to a younger and larger audience, beyond the limitations of the mainstream media. In an interview on Fox News' 'Fox & Friends', the First Lady to-be said, "He brought in so many young people. He knows his generation because, nowadays, the young generation doesn’t sit in front of the TV anymore. They are all on tablets, on their phones, and engaging with podcasts and streamers." How Did Barron Trump Help His Father Win? Barron assisted his father by reaching out to young celebrities and engaging in various social media activities. For the Republicans, gaining support from Gen Z was crucial, and such interactions helped Trump secure votes from young people across the country, including in swing states. "He brought in success because he knew exactly who his father needed to contact and talk to," Melania Trump said, adding how vocal and active Barron was in helping his father connect with internet personalities. Following his son’s advice, Trump made key appearances on several prominent podcasts, including the hugely popular The Joe Rogan Experience, Flagrant with Andrew Schulz, and the PBD Podcast. These interviews garnered millions of views. Barron Trump is currently enrolled at New York University's Stern School of Business in Manhattan. "I don't think it's possible for him to be a normal student. His experience at college is very different from any other kid, and I am very proud of how he's handling it," Melania said. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from US News, World and around the world.