What do Meghan Markle, Robert Mueller and the President of South Korea? More than you think: at least, they all claim to be «person of the year 2018» by Time magazine.
The shortlist of 10 finalists — who have 2018 unforgettable in many different senses of the word — announced on Monday, December 10, on the program Today. It includes:
Donald Trump
In 2016, after his election victory, trump has become a “Man of the year”. Now he has almost two years of presidency, constant reshuffle in the White house, investigation Muller, a trade war with China, caused a noise migration policy, a series of conflicts with former and current employees and, of course, many tweets.
Divided families
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This year, under the immigration policies of President trump, the American border has divided more than 2 thousand families. Although the policy of “zero tolerance” formally ended in June, its shadow hanging over the White house until now.
Vladimir Putin
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After winning the March elections in Russia (and not only) waiting for at least another 6 years with President Putin whose name still appears regularly in the headlines in connection with the poisoning Skrobala, intervention in the American elections of 2016 and the war in Ukraine.
Robert Mueller
In 2017, the year the former Director of the FBI and the special Prosecutor Mueller, who heads the investigation of RF interference in the American elections, failed to become a “man of the year”, but maybe this will work.
Ryan Kugler
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On account of a 32-year-old filmmaker one of the biggest hits of 2018 — “Black Panther”. The third most successful film in the history of the US box office, one of the few American blockbusters with a custom, almost entirely composed of actors of African Americans and just a very beautiful film. Everyone liked it.
Christine Blazey Ford
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Professor of psychology from California accused of harassment of the then candidate to the post of Supreme judge Brett kavanaugh, was at the center of one of the biggest trials of the year and became a heroine in the eyes of many victims of sexual violence.
Jamal Khashoggi
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Journalist known for criticism of the crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Prince Mohammad bin Salman, became his country’s Consul in Istanbul on 2 October 2018 and disappeared. The brutal murder of Khashoggi — committed, presumably, by order of the Prince has stirred up worldwide protests against Saudi public policy.
March For Our Lives
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Students Majory Stoneman Douglas founded the movement #NeverAgain and organized protest marches across the country after the bloody shooting at their school that claimed 14 lives. Demonstrators demanding tougher gun laws to avoid a repetition of tragedies in the future.
Moon Jae-In
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The President of South Korea met with the head of the DPRK has three summits, marking a historic breakthrough in relations between the two States.
Meghan Markle
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The star of the show Suits abandoned film career for marriage with Prince Harry. And what sacrifices will not go for love.
The name “Man of the year” will report Tuesday at 7.00, on the show Today. It will make the company move #MeToo who received the honorary title last year.
