Moldovan Mayor's Photo with Donald Trump Jr. Sparks Social Media DebateCEFR A2
30 Apr 2025
Adapted from Daria Dergacheva, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Marek Studzinski, Unsplash
AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.
Ion Ceban, the mayor of Chișinău, posted a picture with Donald Trump Jr. on social media. The meeting took place at an event in Bucharest. Ceban wrote, "Make Moldova Great Again," adjusting Trump's famous slogan.
He stated they discussed topics important for Moldova and the United States. This sparked many discussions online about the relationship between Moldova and the US, especially after changes in US aid to Moldova.
Some people saw this as US support for Moldova's opposition parties.
Difficult words
- discuss — To talk about something with someone.discussed
- relationship — The way two things are connected.
- support — To help someone or something.
- important — Having great value or significance.
- spark — To start something, like a discussion.sparked
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Discussion questions
- Why do you think the meeting is significant?
- How can social media influence political discussions?
- What do you think about the relationship between the US and Moldova?
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