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Vietnam

Country in Southeast Asia

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Oct 9, 2025
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Did citizens in Vietnam forfeit bank accounts for refusing new digital ID

Vietnam did not publish evidence that citizens “forfeited” bank accounts solely for refusing a new digital ID; instead, multiple reports say banks closed large numbers of accounts after biometric and ...

Dec 13, 2025
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Did Donald Trump avoid military

Donald Trump received five Selective Service deferments during the Vietnam era — four student deferments and a later medical classification for "bone spurs" — and therefore never served in Vietnam . C...

Dec 2, 2025
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Did Vietnam actually close 86 million bank accounts and seize funds due to lack of digital ID?

Vietnam began a large-scale program in 2025 to remove or deactivate over 86 million bank accounts judged inactive or not biometrically verified as part of Project 06 and SBV rules; Vietnamese authorit...

Nov 21, 2025

Did Donald Trump dodge the Vietnam draft and what were the official deferments listed?

Donald Trump received five draft deferments during the Vietnam War era: four student (educational) deferments while in college and a later medical deferment for bone spurs that made him 4‑F, which tog...

Dec 16, 2025

Did Donald Trump claim bone spurs to avoid Vietnam draft and what evidence supports it?

Donald Trump received a medical deferment from the Vietnam draft in 1968 for “bone spurs” in his heels, a fact reported in contemporary and retrospective coverage . Multiple lines of reporting and tes...

Dec 12, 2025

how much has trump made off presidency

Multiple reporting and analyses estimate that Donald Trump and his family have seen multibillion‑dollar gains tied to his return to the White House: Forbes and related outlets report a roughly $3 bill...

Nov 28, 2025

What country did Trump give billions too

Most available reporting says President Trump’s actions in 2025 involved blocking, rescinding, or reallocating roughly $4.9–$5 billion in congressionally appropriated foreign‑aid funding and terminati...

Nov 4, 2025

Which countries currently have socialist or Marxist-Leninist governments in 2025?

As of 2025, five states continue to operate under that their governments describe with communist or socialist terminology: China, Cuba, Laos, North Korea, and Vietnam. Other countries contain constitu...

Dec 10, 2025

Which countries have signed trade deals with the U.S. under Trump (including post-2024 activities)?

The Trump administration since January 2025 has announced a string of bilateral “reciprocal” trade agreements, frameworks, and fact sheets naming at least the United Kingdom, European Union, Japan, So...

Dec 20, 2025

Did Donald Trump receive draft deferments or special treatment during the Vietnam era?

Donald Trump received five draft deferments during the Vietnam era — four student deferments and a medical classification that ultimately kept him from service — a factual core confirmed across contem...

Jan 13, 2026

How many people died in ICE custody in 2025 and where did those deaths occur?

Official and investigative reporting indicates that 2025 was the deadliest year for people in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody in roughly two decades, with mainstream outlets and...

Nov 6, 2025

What does the War Powers act say, and what can a president legally do without congressional approval?

The War Powers Resolution of 1973 requires the President to notify Congress within of deploying U.S. armed forces into hostilities or certain situations abroad and limits continued military action to ...

Nov 12, 2025

How did Bill Clinton obtain his Vietnam draft deferment?

Bill Clinton avoided service in Vietnam through a sequence of , administrative reclassifications tied to promised military or reserve programs he did not ultimately fulfill, and finally by receiving a...

Nov 4, 2025

Current socialist governments

Current lists of “socialist” or “communist” countries mix constitutional language, ruling-party ideology, and economic practice, producing inconsistent inventories. The primary claims in provided anal...

Dec 2, 2025

What inspired the lyrics of 'Fortunate Son' and who was the songwriter?

"Fortunate Son" was written and sung by John Fogerty of Creedence Clearwater Revival and released in 1969 as part of Willy and the Poor Boys; Fogerty wrote the song quickly—he has said in interviews i...

Dec 8, 2025

Which Nike suppliers have been repeatedly accused of using child labor and what were the findings?

Multiple reports and long-running campaigns allege Nike suppliers repeatedly used child or forced labor; historical and recent sources point to suppliers in Pakistan, Indonesia, Vietnam and links thro...

Dec 1, 2025

How do Trump's financial disclosures and tax records inform corruption allegations?

Trump’s 2025 public financial disclosure shows at least $630 million (and possibly $676M+) in reported 2024 business income and large new bond purchases — at least $82M in identified bond buys and fil...

Nov 21, 2025

How many trade deals has trump finalized for the usa this year?

Available reporting and government releases show the Trump administration announced or finalized multiple trade-related deals and frameworks during 2025, including framework or final agreements with a...

Oct 15, 2025

What countries require facial recognition scans for travelers?

Many countries now require or routinely use facial-recognition biometrics for travelers: the European Union will deploy an automated Entry/Exit biometric system across 29 member states beginning Octob...

Nov 24, 2025

What was Donald Trump’s complete draft registration and deferment history during the Vietnam War era?

Donald Trump received five draft deferments during the Vietnam War era: four student deferments and one medical deferment for bone spurs, and he was assigned a high lottery number that made him unlike...