Presidency as a business...
Refusing to divest from his assets, Trump has had over 3,000 documented conflicts of interest, using his properties for government and special interest events, and illegally receiving payments from foreign and domestic governments in violation of the Emoluments Clause.
Hiring family and loyalists...
Trump installed family members like Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner in top White House roles, reversing decades of precedent. He also appointed unqualified mega-donors and loyalists to key positions, demanding personal loyalty over public service.
Barring entry...
Trump signed Executive Order 13769, commonly known as the 'travel ban' or 'Muslim ban,' which barred entry from seven Muslim-majority countries. The order caused immediate chaos at airports worldwide and was decried as discriminatory before being revised and later upheld by the Supreme Court.
Amid Russia investigation...
Trump abruptly fired FBI Director James Comey, who was leading the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election and potential links to the Trump campaign. The firing was widely seen as an obstruction of justice.
On both sides...
During a 2017 press conference, Trump stated there were 'very fine people on both sides' of a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, where a counter-protester was killed. The comment drew widespread criticism for equivocating between white supremacists and those protesting against them.
Violating Records Act...
Senior White House officials, including Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump, used private email accounts and encrypted messaging apps to conduct official government business, including communications with foreign leaders. This violated the Presidential Records Act and created significant national security risks.
Racist remarks...
During a meeting on immigration, President Trump reportedly referred to Haiti, El Salvador, and African nations as "shithole countries." The remark was widely condemned as racist.
Disrupting global market...
The administration initiated a trade war by announcing tariffs on solar panels and washing machines, followed by broad tariffs on steel and aluminum in March. This marked a major departure from decades of U.S. trade policy.
Hiding from the public...
The administration fought transparency at every turn, from Trump being the first president in 40 years to hide his tax returns, to officials using private email and deleting messages, to the horrific family separation policy implemented without adequate records to reunite children with their parents.
A cruel policy...
In 2018, the Trump administration instituted a 'zero tolerance' policy that separated thousands of children from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border. Attorney General Jeff Sessions signed the Zero-Tolerance memo on April 6, 2018, though pilot separations began in 2017 in Yuma and El Paso. The policy caused widespread trauma and, in many cases, permanent separation due to inadequate tracking systems.
https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/report/family-separation-policy/
Withdrawal from JCPOA...
President Trump withdrew the U.S. from the 2015 international agreement that constrained Iran's nuclear program, reimposing sanctions and increasing tensions in the Middle East.
Threatening protections...
The Department of Justice announced it would no longer defend the Affordable Care Act's protections for people with pre-existing conditions in court, threatening coverage for 133 million Americans.
A symbol of the swamp...
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt resigned after more than a dozen federal investigations into his conduct, which included lavish spending, using his office for personal gain, and renting a condo from an energy lobbyist.
Siding with Putin...
Standing next to Putin, Trump publicly sides with Russia over US intelligence agencies regarding election interference.
Dismantling asylum...
The administration began enforcing the "Remain in Mexico" policy, forcing tens of thousands of asylum seekers to wait in dangerous conditions in Mexico for their U.S. court hearings.
Abuse of power...
Trump withheld nearly $400 million in military aid to Ukraine to pressure its president into announcing investigations into political rival Joe Biden, leading to his impeachment for abuse of power.
Risking a new arms race...
The U.S. formally withdrew from the landmark 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty with Russia, citing Russian non-compliance and raising fears of a new nuclear arms race.
Altering a hurricane map...
President Trump displays a modified NOAA map of Hurricane Dorian to falsely claim Alabama was in the path.
Weaponizing the DOJ...
After a critical tweet from Trump, DOJ leadership intervened to recommend a lighter sentence for Trump ally Roger Stone, causing four prosecutors to withdraw in protest of political interference.
"Injection of disinfectants"...
During a COVID-19 briefing, Trump suggests researching the injection of disinfectants into the human body.
A favor to an ally...
The Justice Department moved to drop its own case against former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn, despite his having pleaded guilty twice to lying to the FBI.
Clearing peaceful protesters...
Federal officers used chemical irritants and smoke bombs to forcibly clear peaceful protesters from Lafayette Square so that President Trump could walk to St. John's Church for a photo-op while holding a Bible.
Undermining global health...
The Trump Administration announced the withdrawal of the United States from the World Health Organization , cutting off funding and jeopardizing global efforts to combat infectious diseases, including pandemic preparedness.
Abandoning climate goals...
The U.S. officially became the only country to exit the Paris Agreement on climate change, abdicating U.S. leadership on a critical global issue.
Bypassing the OPA...
During his first term, Trump pardoned controversial figures including Joe Arpaio, Scooter Libby, Blackwater guards, and Paul Manafort, frequently bypassing the Office of the Pardon Attorney (OPA).
An attack on democracy...
On January 6, 2021, following a rally where Trump encouraged his supporters to march to the U.S. Capitol, a violent mob stormed the building in an attempt to overturn the 2020 election results. The attack resulted in multiple deaths and was widely condemned as an assault on American democracy.
Purge Government...
Project 2025, the 920-page "Mandate for Leadership" created by the Heritage Foundation and former Trump officials, details a "First 180 Days Playbook" to "purge" non-partisan civil servants.
Abolish Education...
The Project 2025 "Mandate for Leadership" education agenda proposes to "Dismantle the U.S. Department of Education."
Defunding Schools...
The Project 2025 blueprint calls to "Eliminate the Head Start program for young children in poverty" and "Discontinue the Title I program" for schools serving low-income children.
View Infographic: The Cost of Cutting Head Start
Pay for Alerts...
A proposal within Project 2025 is to "Privatize the National Weather Service," which would force Americans to "pay for... life-saving weather alerts."
Rescind Rights...
Project 2025's plan includes "rescind[ing] federal civil rights protections for LGBTQ+ students" and "ban[ning] transgender troops from service."
Slashing Benefits...
Project 2025 proposes to "drastically limit what disability benefits veterans qualify for" and revokes the VA's ability to provide abortion-related care.
View Infographic: Betraying Our Heroes
Break the 22nd...
Trump ally Steve Bannon stated in an interview that "there is a plan" for Donald Trump to circumvent the 22nd Amendment and serve a third term, which would be "laid out at an 'appropriate time.'"
Hired its Architects...
Despite Donald Trump claiming to "know nothing" about Project 2025, he has appointed its key architects to top White House posts, including Stephen Miller (Deputy Chief of Staff) and Karoline Leavitt (Press Secretary).
Expand Power...
The administration's official platform, "Agenda 47," is a 16-page document that relies heavily on executive orders to "significantly expand executive power" and roll back civil rights protections.
Compare with: Our Vision
'Anti-American values'...
Trump launched a campaign against elite universities, accusing them of antisemitism and 'anti-American' values. He used an executive order to threaten federal funding, initiated DOJ investigations, and led public smear campaigns against students and faculty, calling them 'terrorist sympathizers.'
Abandoning global aid...
The administration dismantled the U.S. Agency for International Development , gutting foreign aid, HIV/AIDS prevention, and disaster relief programs. After a six-week purge, 83% of USAID programs were eliminated.
Pre-existing conditions return...
The administration rolled back key patient protections under the Affordable Care Act, allowing insurers to once again deny coverage for pre-existing conditions and impose lifetime caps, threatening access to care for millions.
Harming medical breakthroughs...
The administration cut funds that support NIH medical research grants, limiting indirect expenses and threatening to cause layoffs, suspend clinical trials, and delay progress at institutions like St. Jude and UTHSC. A federal judge blocked the policy.
Harming minority owners...
The administration froze funding for federal small business grants, disproportionately impacting minority- and women-owned businesses that rely on these programs for startup capital and stability.
Violating the 14th Amendment...
Trump signed Executive Order 14160 targeting unlawfully and temporarily present mothers to end birthright citizenship for their children, a direct violation of the 14th Amendment.
Erasing equity programs...
President Trump signed Executive Order 14151, ordering the termination of all Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion offices in federal agencies and prohibiting the consideration of DEI factors in hiring and contracting, causing chaos in federal HR departments.
Halting global assistance...
Executive Order 14169 mandated a 90-day pause on all foreign development assistance, immediately halting funding for USAID programs and impacting global HIV/AIDS prevention and food security initiatives.
Undermining global health...
The administration initiated the one-year process to withdraw the U.S. from the WHO, accusing the organization of mismanagement and being too deferential to China, undermining global pandemic preparedness.
Purging the workforce...
President Trump signs an Executive Order stripping civil service protections from policy-influencing positions, effectively beginning the "purge" of the federal workforce.
Killing cost-saving rules...
The administration rescinded an order designed to lower prescription drug costs, eliminating a $2 copay cap for generics and ending Medicare's ability to negotiate lower prices, directly increasing costs for seniors.
Blanket pardon for political violence...
On his first day in office, President Trump issued a blanket pardon and commutation for nearly 1,600 individuals involved in the Jan. 6th Capitol attack, including those convicted of seditious conspiracy and assaulting police. The action also nullified ~$2.7M in court-ordered restitution, shifting the cost to taxpayers.
Pardoning a dark-web kingpin...
Trump granted a full pardon to Ross Ulbricht, founder of the 'Silk Road' dark-web marketplace, who was serving two life sentences for distributing narcotics. The site was linked to at least six overdose deaths.
Overturning a murder conviction...
Trump pardoned D.C. police officer Terence Sutton, who was convicted by a jury of second-degree murder for a fatal pursuit, and Lt. Andrew Zabavsky, who was convicted of the subsequent cover-up. The action overturned the jury's verdict.
Firing watchdogs...
The illegal termination of 17 watchdogs to protect corporate allies.
Illegal impoundment of funds...
The Office of Management and Budget ordered a temporary halt to all federal grants to prevent funding for programs related to diversity, equity, climate change, and "transgenderism."
Discrimination in service...
Executive Order 14183 is signed, banning transgender individuals from military service and citing "unit cohesion" as the justification.
Harming all sectors...
Trump issued an executive order halting nearly all federal grants, disrupting everything from infrastructure projects to lifesaving medical research at St. Jude. A federal judge blocked the order, ruling Trump lacked the authority to withhold congressionally appropriated funds.
A purge of the civil service...
The Office of Personnel Management sent a mass email to nearly 3 million federal workers offering "deferred resignation," a tactic to induce mass resignations and purge the civil service.
Targeting students...
Trump signs an EO to deport non-citizen students involved in "pro-jihadist" protests, effectively targeting pro-Palestine campus demonstrations.
Handing over sensitive data...
Elon Musk's unofficial "Department of Government Efficiency" was granted full access to a Treasury Department payment system containing the personal and financial data of millions of Americans.
View Infographic: The Great Data Handover
Handing over sensitive data...
The administration granted Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency access to sensitive payment and data systems from the Treasury, Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security, sparking outrage and legislative action to protect taxpayer data.
Pardoning public corruption...
Trump granted a full pardon to former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who was convicted of trying to sell a U.S. Senate seat. Trump, who had previously commuted his sentence, called the conviction a 'terrible injustice.'
Influencing a foreign case...
Following reports that a Trump official expressed interest in their case to Romanian officials, Andrew and Tristan Tate, who face charges of rape and human trafficking in Romania, had their travel ban lifted and flew to the U.S.
Blocking accountability...
Amid administration efforts to dismantle the agency, Democratic members of Congress were physically locked out of the Department of Education headquarters when they attempted to conduct oversight.
Jeopardizing green jobs...
The administration slashed funding for federal clean energy programs, connected to the DOGE mandate and the OMB order halting climate funding. This included massive $21B cuts and defunding of targeted state projects.
Shrinking government by attrition...
The administration orders federal agencies to hire only one employee for every four that depart, aiming to shrink the federal government size by attrition.
Demanding total loyalty...
Executive Order 14211, the 'One Voice' directive, declared that failure to faithfully implement the President's policy is grounds for professional discipline, leading to the recall or termination of career diplomats deemed insufficiently loyal.
A blatant power grab...
An executive order was issued to strip independent regulatory agencies of their autonomy by requiring their rules and budgets to be cleared by the White House, a move to consolidate power.
Paralyzing agencies...
The Department of Government Efficiency launched a 'Zero-Based Regulatory Budgeting' process, requiring agencies to eliminate two regulations for every new one proposed, effectively paralyzing the rulemaking capacity of agencies like the EPA and OSHA.
Unlawful mass termination...
The administration ordered the mass firing of approximately 25,000 newly hired federal employees still in their probationary period. A federal judge later ruled the action was unlawful.
View Infographic: The Cost of a Purge
Unlawful mass termination...
The administration ordered federal agencies to terminate tens of thousands of probationary employees en masse. A judge ruled the directive was 'unlawful, invalid, and must be stopped and rescinded.'
An attack on legal opposition...
The administration issued a series of executive orders against law firms connected to investigations of Trump, seeking to terminate their federal contracts and suspend security clearances in an act of political retaliation.
Targeting dissent...
The Trump administration targeted foreign students, researchers, and legal residents for deportation, some for alleged pro-Palestinian activism and others without explanation. The crackdown, citing national security, appeared designed to chill speech on college campuses, leading to detentions and visa revocations without due process.
'Return authority to states'...
Trump signed an executive order to close the U.S. Department of Education, a move that would disrupt the administration of Pell Grants, student loans, and civil rights protections, exacerbating educational inequalities.
Targeting dissent...
ICE agents detained Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University student and legal permanent resident, in what was widely seen as retaliation for his leadership role in pro-Palestinian campus activism.
Pardon for campaign finance fraud...
Trump pardoned former TN State Senator Brian Kelsey just two weeks into a 21-month prison sentence for a federal campaign finance scheme to which he had pleaded guilty.
A deep betrayal of law enforcement...
Secretary of State Marco Rubio reportedly offered to deport protected MS-13 informants back to El Salvador in exchange for President Nayib Bukele allowing the U.S. to use a notorious prison for deported migrants.
A hidden crisis...
Executive Order 14247 mandated the transition of all federal disbursements to electronic means by September 30, 2025. By ignoring the unbanked and elderly population, this order set the stage for a social safety net failure.
Pardon after a large donation...
Trump pardoned Nikola founder Trevor Milton, who was convicted of securities and wire fraud for deceiving investors. The pardon came after Milton and his wife donated over $1.8M to a Trump campaign fund less than a month before the election.
Gutting public health...
Utilizing Schedule F authorities, the administration terminated approximately 10,000 employees at the Department of Health and Human Services, including vital staff at the CDC and FDA, severely compromising the nation's public health infrastructure.
Driving up prices...
The administration implemented a 10% universal baseline tariff on all imports and 60% tariffs on Chinese goods. Projections showed this would reduce GDP by 6% and cause immediate price shocks for consumers.
Bypassing public review...
Executive Order 14295 streamlined the Federal Register publication process to allow for faster deregulation, removing public comment periods and bureaucratic checks that previously allowed for scientific review.
Pardoning celebrity fraud...
Trump pardoned reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, who were convicted of a multi-year conspiracy involving bank fraud, wire fraud, and tax evasion after a public campaign claimed they were politically persecuted.
Pardon for tax fraud...
Trump granted a full pardon to former U.S. Rep. Michael Grimm, who had pleaded guilty to felony tax fraud in 2014 in connection with a restaurant he owned and served a seven-month prison sentence.
Commuting a gang founder's sentence...
Trump commuted the multiple federal life sentences of Larry Hoover, co-founder of the Gangster Disciples gang. The action was largely symbolic, as Hoover remains imprisoned on a separate 150-200 year state murder sentence.
Mass Arrests...
Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, the "long-term architect" of immigration policy, ordered ICE to conduct mass arrests at Home Depot and 7-Eleven stores, targeting day laborers.
Against Protestors...
The administration deployed 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 active-duty Marines "onto the streets" of Los Angeles to confront pro-migrant protestors, an act critics called "authoritarianism."
"Insurrectionists"...
After protests erupted in Los Angeles against his mass arrest policies, Stephen Miller "promptly raised the stakes by accusing [the protestors] of an 'insurrection.'"
Releasing a convicted killer...
The administration included Dahud Hanid Ortiz, a U.S. veteran convicted in Venezuela for a brutal triple murder in Spain, in a prisoner swap for 'wrongfully detained' Americans. He was released as a free man in the U.S., creating a direct risk to public safety.
Trafficking in racism...
A review of DHS social media found the agency was using white nationalist and anti-immigrant slogans and imagery, some sourced from neo-Nazi publications, in its official recruitment materials.
Trafficking in racism...
The official Department of Homeland Security X account now openly and frequently traffics in genuinely racist far-right imagery and terminology.
Internment conditions...
The administration opened the largest immigration detention center in U.S. history at Fort Bliss, Texas. Reports from the soft-sided tent facility described conditions comparable to internment camps, with rampant abuse and denial of legal counsel.
Failed diplomacy...
The first major summit of the second term (in Anchorage) ends without the promised ceasefire or joint statement.
In our own cities...
President Trump told a group of U.S. generals that "we should use some of these dangerous cities as training grounds for our military," a statement condemned as "unlawful and un-American."
Renaming the Department of Defense...
Trump pushed to rename the Department of Defense to the Department of War (DoW), arguing that the change would better reflect the agency's primary function. Critics slammed the move as a wasteful rebranding effort that disregards modern defense strategies focused on diplomacy and cybersecurity. The proposal sparked bipartisan opposition in Congress, with many lawmakers expressing concern over the potential costs and implications of such a change.
A convenient pardon...
President Trump pardoned the cryptocurrency billionaire founder of Binance, who had served four months in prison for violating U.S. banking laws.
Dehumanizing opponents...
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt claimed that "the Democrat Party's main constituency is made up of Hamas terrorists, illegal aliens, and violent criminals."
The safety net fails...
Following the implementation of EO 14247, millions of elderly and unbanked Americans did not receive their Social Security or disability payments, leading to a humanitarian crisis of evictions and hunger.
"I'll have the final say..."
President Trump filed two claims asking his own Justice Department to pay him $230 million in damages for the Russia investigation and the Mar-a-Lago documents search.
To push personal projects...
The administration fired all six members of the Commission of Fine Arts, an independent federal agency responsible for reviewing architectural projects in Washington, D.C.
Freeing a convicted fraudster...
Trump commuted the 87-month prison sentence of expelled congressman George Santos, who had pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft for stealing from his own campaign donors. Santos was released less than three months into his sentence.
Lobbyists in charge...
Key agencies like the EPA and Department of Energy were handed over to former industry lobbyists and executives with deep ties to the fossil fuel and oil industries, who then worked to dismantle environmental regulations for the benefit of their former employers.
Militarizing domestic control...
The Pentagon's National Guard Bureau issued a directive ordering all states to form "quick reaction forces" trained in riot control, totaling 23,500 troops nationwide, raising concerns about militarization.
Escalating tensions...
In a phone call with Putin, Trump threatens to give Ukraine "a couple thousand Tomahawks" if Russia doesn't negotiate.
Of Chuck Schumer...
Senate Republicans posted an AI-generated video of Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
Dumping on protesters...
In response to massive nationwide protests, President Trump posted a juvenile, AI-generated video on Truth Social depicting himself in a fighter jet labeled "KING TRUMP" dropping a brown sludge resembling feces onto the crowds below.
"Your mom did."
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt responds to a reporter's question about the venue for the Budapest summit with the text: "Your mom did."
Diplomacy collapses...
Trump cancels the follow-up summit in Hungary after Russia refuses to soften its territorial demands.
Deride Climate Action...
The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) held a "Global Energy Summit" where speakers "derided climate action" and celebrated "policies to reverse the prior administration's... subsidies for solar and wind energy."
Making college unaffordable...
The administration significantly reduced funding for Pell Grants and other federal student aid programs, making it harder for low-income students to afford college and forcing many to take on more private debt.
More pollution allowed...
The administration issued sweeping rollbacks of environmental protections, weakening regulations on air and water quality, allowing increased industrial pollution, and reversing emissions standards for power plants and vehicles.
Betraying public servants...
The administration moved to dismantle the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, creating uncertainty for teachers, nurses, and other public servants who were on track for loan forgiveness.
"She should go back!"
President Donald Trump on Saturday went after Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) for her Somali heritage, urging her to leave the country in a social media post, reprising an attack he used several times throughout his time in office. “She should go back!” he wrote on Truth Social, alongside a video of Omar speaking to a crowd. It was not immediately clear when the event was, but the video of Omar speaking has been circulating among right-leaning social media accounts for at least a couple weeks. Omar was born in Somalia, fled a civil war in the country when she was 8, and arrived in the U.S. after spending four years in a Kenyan refugee camp in 1995. She became an American citizen in 2000. Trump's MAGA allies, including Laura Loomer, were quick to amplify his post across their social media channels. This isn't the first time in recent weeks that the president has suggested Omar should be removed from the country. “You know I met the head of Somalia, did you know that?” he told reporters at the Oval Office in September. “And I suggested that maybe he'd like to take her back. He said ‘I don't want her.'” Trump also called out Omar multiple times during his first term, in one instance accusing her of “telling us how to run our country” during the final months of the 2020 campaign.
Defending Extremism...
Kevin Roberts, president of the Heritage Foundation (the architect of Project 2025), defended Tucker Carlson for platforming "Hitler fan" and "Holocaust denier" Nick Fuentes on his podcast.
Rewriting history...
Allies of President Trump have been pardoned after backing efforts to overturn the 2020 election. This latest string of pardons, while symbolic, appears to be part of Trump's longstanding efforts to rewrite history and amplify his false claims that the 2020 election, which was won by Joe Biden, was stolen. Pressed about those false claims in a 2022 interview with NPR's Steve Inskeep, Trump repeatedly attempted to cast more misinformation about his election loss, before abruptly ending the call.
"In Jeopardy"...
In a Fox News interview, President Trump "claimed that increased access to food stamps had put 'the country in jeopardy,'" casting blame on aid recipients for poor economic indicators.
Selling Justice...
A report by The Guardian details an "unprecedented pardoning spree" for political and business friends, including hundreds of MAGA allies and a cryptocurrency mogul. Legal scholars describe it as a "corrupt" and "pay-to-play" scheme.
Politicized Pardons...
New Justice Department Pardon Attorney Ed Martin, a "Maga loyalist," posted "No Maga left behind" on social media. A former prosecutor called this a "deeply disturbing violation of DOJ policy" suggesting favorable treatment for supporters.
Election Denier...
Ed Martin, the new Pardon Attorney, has a history of pushing "false claims about election fraud in Trump's 2020 loss" and did legal work for Jan. 6 Capitol riot defendants.
Silencing a journalist...
Trump snaps at a female reporter on Air Force One asking about Jeffrey Epstein, telling her: "Quiet. Quiet, piggy."
Consequences of deregulation...
A Listeria outbreak linked to chicken alfredo killed three people and hospitalized dozens. Experts attributed the severity of the outbreak to the firing of 20% of the FDA workforce, which left the agency unable to track the contamination.
Threatening sedition charges...
On Truth Social, Trump calls 6 Democratic lawmakers "traitors" and states their actions are "punishable by DEATH."
Dropping the R-word...
Trump took to Truth Social, where he railed against Somalis and Walz, whom he called "seriously retarded" and claimed that the country's foreign-born population is composed mostly of people who "are on welfare, from failed nations, or from prisons, mental institutions, gangs, or drug cartels."
"Mass deportation" begins...
Fulfilling the "mass deportation" promise, 200 Border Patrol agents and armored vehicles deploy to New Orleans to begin interior enforcement operations.
Disturbing behavior...
Following the passing of cultural icon and activist Rob Reiner, President Trump attacked him in a social media post, mocking his death. This behavior was widely condemned as disturbing and completely lacking in the empathy expected of a President.
Misleading the public...
President Trump brazenly lied about inflation figures, claiming victory while prices continued to rise, effectively gaslighting the American public about their economic reality.
Demeaning the office...
Breaking with all precedent, Trump installed plaques beneath presidential portraits with demeaning inscriptions, labeling Biden "the worst President," claiming Obama was "divisive," and praising himself on Reagan's plaque.
The plaque underneath Biden’s portrait, replacing his official portrait with an autopen photo, reads: "Sleepy Joe was, by far, the worst President in American History" and "Taking office as a result of the most corrupt Election ever seen in the United States."
Violating international law...
In a reckless violation of international law, the administration authorized a covert bombing and regime-change operation to capture Venezuela's president. Legal analysis confirms there is 'no legal basis' for this invasion, noting that the charges—widely criticized as 'mostly crap'—cannot justify a unilateral act of war. This action stands in stark contrast to campaign promises of non-interventionism.
Military force threat...
The President has threatened to use military force against Greenland, an autonomous territory of our ally Denmark. Instead of strengthening alliances through diplomacy, this administration chooses intimidation and aggression. It would be far better to work with our allies than to threaten them with military action.
Calling lawful defense "murder"...
The administration declared that a USCP officer "murdered" Ashli Babbitt "in cold blood," ignoring findings that the officer's conduct was lawful. This rhetoric attempts to martyr an insurrectionist while villainizing the police who defended the Capitol.
Calling police aggressors...
In a disgusting and twisted attempt to change the narrative, the White House has started calling the police officers the aggressors in the January 6th attack.
"Torrent of untruths"...
The administration and DHS unleashed a "torrent of untruths" about Renee Nicole Good, a woman shot by ICE, falsely labeling her a "domestic terrorist" who "ran over" an agent, despite video evidence to the contrary.
EPA stops counting lives...
The EPA announced it would no longer calculate the monetary value of saving human lives in cost-benefit analyses for new clean air rules, a move critics say effectively values human life at $0.
Unpresidential behavior...
During a visit to a Ford plant in Michigan, President Trump was caught on camera flipping off a worker who was reportedly antagonizing him.
Criminalizing dissent...
The Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for alleged conspiracy to impede immigration agents. Walz called it an 'authoritarian tactic' to weaponize the justice system against political opponents.
Potential homicide in detention...
US officials provided shifting accounts of the death of Geraldo Lunas Campos at the Camp East Montana detention site. While DHS claimed suicide, the medical examiner reportedly planned to classify it as homicide due to lack of oxygen consistent with choking.
Denying transparency...
The Justice Department asked a federal judge to deny a request by lawmakers for a special master to monitor the public release of Jeffrey Epstein files. The DOJ argued the lawmakers lacked standing, despite missing deadlines to release 5.2 million pages of documents.
Preparing for domestic deployment...
The administration is reportedly preparing to invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy troops on American soil, specifically targeting protests in Minnesota. This prepares for a significant escalation involving military force against domestic civilians.
View Dossier: Domestic Deployment Analysis
Refusing to investigate...
The Department of Justice confirmed it will not investigate ICE agent Jonathan Ross for the fatal shooting of Renee Good, despite video evidence contradicting the official narrative. Instead, the DOJ announced an investigation into Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for "impeding" federal agents.
"No obligation to think purely of Peace"...
In a letter to the Prime Minister of Norway, Donald Trump warned that after not winning the Nobel Peace Prize, he 'no longer feel[s] an obligation to think purely of Peace,' suggesting war could be on the table in his pursuit of Greenland.
Targeting the free press...
Federal agents seized electronic devices from a Washington Post reporter's home, prompting a federal judge to block the government from searching the data until litigation is settled. The seizure is a chilling escalation in the administration's war on the press. This action represents a direct threat to the First Amendment.
"Equal time" for comedy...
The FCC announced it may strip exemptions from "equal time" rules for shows like The View and Jimmy Kimmel Live!, a move interpreted as retaliation against programs critical of the President. The guidance claims that shows "motivated by partisan purposes" would not be entitled to exemptions. This action represents a direct threat to the First Amendment.
Fourth Amendment violations...
An uncoordinated interior enforcement campaign, including raids in Maine and Minnesota, was executed alongside the leaked May 2025 Todd Lyons memo. This memo claimed authority to enter private residences without judicial warrants, overriding the Fourth Amendment.
RFK Jr.'s CDC deputy "unbothered"...
After a year of ongoing measles outbreaks, the United States is poised to lose its status as a measles-free country. The newly appointed principal deputy director at the CDC, Ralph Abraham, said he was "unbothered" by the prospect, calling it "just the cost of doing business."
Propaganda and misinformation...
USA TODAY reported that the Trump administration shared a digitally altered photo of a lawyer arrested in connection to a protest at a Minnesota church. The Deputy Communications Director admitted to the alteration on social media, stating "The memes will continue."
Covering up ICE misconduct...
An FBI agent resigned after being blocked from investigating a federal immigration officer who fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis. Bureau leadership reportedly pressured her to discontinue the civil rights inquiry.
Holding a phone, not a gun...
Videos analyzed by The New York Times contradict the accounts of Homeland Security officials, who said that the man approached Border Patrol agents with a handgun and the intent to "massacre" them. Footage of the encounter shows the man was holding a phone in his hand, not a gun, when federal agents took him to the ground and shot him.
Inviting Putin to a peace board...
President Trump announced a new "Board of Peace" that includes autocrats like Vladimir Putin, Viktor Orban, and Mohammed bin Salman. Trump defended the invitations, stating, "sometimes you need a dictator." Nations can pay $1 billion for a permanent seat, sparking criticism of corruption and undermining the UN.
Interfering in the 2026 midterms...
Attorney General Bondi issued three demands to Minnesota officials, an overt ploy to disrupt the 2026 midterms:
1. Data Sharing: Turn over all Medicaid and SNAP records. A blanket demand for state records to conduct a 'fishing expedition' for fraud challenges privacy and Fourth Amendment rights.
2. End Sanctuary Policies: Repeal laws limiting cooperation with ICE. Under the Anti-Commandeering Doctrine, Governor Walz is legally within his rights to refuse using state resources to enforce federal law.
3. Voter Roll Access: Allow DOJ inspection of voter rolls. While citing the Civil Rights Act of 1960, courts have recently ruled that such broad demands violate voter privacy and state sovereignty.
Victim blaming...
"I don't think about her. I think she's a fraud," Trump told ABC News in a phone interview. "She probably had herself sprayed, knowing her."
Commerce Secretary's ties to Epstein...
Newly released files reveal that Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick arranged to visit Jeffrey Epstein's private island. The documents show Lutnick sent an email to "Jeff" proposing a plan for "Sunday evening for dinner," raising serious questions about the administration's ties to the disgraced financier.
Appointing a loyalist as Chair...
President Trump nominated Kevin Warsh, a vocal critic of the Federal Reserve, as its next chair. The move is widely seen as an attempt to tighten the White House's grip on the central bank and undermine its traditional independence from political pressure.
Don Lemon charged...
The Department of Justice charged journalist Don Lemon with "civil rights crimes" for covering a protest at a Minnesota church where immigrants were seeking sanctuary. This marks a significant escalation in the administration's crackdown on the free press.
Removing slavery exhibits...
A federal judge slammed the Department of Justice's defense of the administration's removal of a slavery exhibit in Philadelphia as "dangerous" and "horrifying," rejecting the government's attempt to sanitize American history.
"Running into a wall"...
ICE officials claimed a man in their custody "shattered his skull" by running into a wall, a narrative that triggered tension at a Minnesota hospital and skepticism from medical professionals, further highlighting the brutality and lack of transparency in immigration enforcement.
Questioning Hep B shots...
Trump administration officials have begun targeting the Hepatitis B vaccine, pressuring the ACIP to reconsider its recommendations. This move aligns with the administration's broader skepticism of established medical science and public health initiatives.
"They have to say, 'Please'..."
President Trump stated he would refuse to deploy federal resources to assist Democratic-led cities facing civil unrest unless local leaders publicly begged for help. "If they want help, they have to ask for it," he told reporters. "They have to say, 'Please.'" This partisan condition on public safety was condemned as a dereliction of duty.
Conflict of interest...
Donald Trump has been accused of "corruption, plain and simple" after it was revealed that a member of the Emirati royal family was behind a $500m investment into the Trump family’s cryptocurrency company. Ethics experts say the deal amounts to a deep conflict of interest.
Depicting Obamas as apes...
Trump reposted a video on Truth Social depicting former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes. The post drew furious backlash and was condemned as "disgustingly racist." The White House later deleted the post, claiming it was "erroneously" made by a staffer.
Politicizing federal funding...
The Trump administration announced plans to withhold over $1.5 billion in public health and transportation grants from Democratic-led states including California, Colorado, Illinois, and Minnesota, citing unsubstantiated concerns over fraud. The cuts target programs for electric vehicle chargers and research into health impacts on minority populations.
"A real Loser"...
President Trump attacked U.S. Olympic skier Hunter Hess on Truth Social after Hess expressed "mixed emotions" about representing the U.S. amid current domestic turmoil. Trump called Hess a "real Loser" and suggested he "shouldn't have tried out for the Team." The comments came as other athletes, including figure skater Amber Glenn, faced "a scary amount of hate/threats" after voicing support for LGBTQ rights and criticizing the administration.
Demanding ownership of Canadian infrastructure...
President Trump threatened to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Canada, demanding that Canada turn over at least half of the ownership to the U.S. "We will start negotiations, IMMEDIATELY. With all that we have given them, we should own, perhaps, at least one half of this asset," Trump posted, jeopardizing a critical trade corridor.
Relitigating 2020...
An FBI affidavit unsealed on Tuesday revealed that the investigation into the 2020 election in Fulton County, Georgia, was initiated by a Trump administration official who had previously aided efforts to overturn the election. The investigation, which led to the seizure of over 650 boxes of ballots, relies on "misleading and already-disproven claims" about the election.
Denying climate change...
The EPA announced it would revoke the 2009 'endangerment finding' that greenhouse gases threaten public health, effectively dismantling the legal basis for U.S. climate policy. The move ignores a recent National Academies report reaffirming the scientific consensus on climate change.
Targeting "left-wing climate lunacy"...
The administration is dismantling the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Colorado, calling it a "stronghold for left-wing climate lunacy." This occurred right before a major wind event where NCAR's data was crucial for safety.
Restricting voting rights...
The House passed the Trump-backed "Save America Act," which requires proof of citizenship for voter registration and severely curtails mail-in voting. Critics argue it is designed to disenfranchise millions of poor and minority voters who lack easy access to documents.
Sent to El Salvador prison...
A federal judge ordered the administration to return Venezuelan migrants who were deported to a maximum-security prison in El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act. The administration's response was described by the judge as telling the court to "pound sand."
Pardoning sports stars...
President Trump pardoned five former NFL players, including Joe Klecko and Nate Newton, for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking. The move was announced by "pardon czar" Alice Marie Johnson and praised by Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, raising questions about preferential treatment for celebrities.
Covering up a shooting...
DHS officials admitted that immigration agents likely lied about the January 14 shooting of a Venezuelan immigrant in Minnesota. Initially claiming self-defense against an "ambush," video evidence and eyewitness accounts contradicted this narrative, leading to dropped charges and an internal investigation.
Commerce Secretary's island visit...
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick admitted to a Senate committee that he visited Jeffrey Epstein's private island with his family for lunch in 2012, contradicting previous claims that he had cut ties with the financier years earlier. Trump claimed he "wasn't aware" of the visit.
Monitoring lawmakers...
During a contentious oversight hearing, a photo revealed Attorney General Pam Bondi holding the search history of Rep. Pramila Jayapal, confirming that the DOJ was monitoring lawmakers' searches of unredacted Epstein files. Lawmakers condemned the action as "spying" and an obstruction of oversight.
"Competitive authoritarianism..."
As the U.S. heads toward midterms, political scientists warn the country has slid into "competitive authoritarianism." Experts cite Trump's threats against media companies, proposals to use the military in American cities, and the weaponization of the justice system as evidence that the electoral playing field is being tilted.
Immigration enforcement expansion...
Under the Trump administration, the 287(g) program, which delegates immigration enforcement authority to local police, has exploded in use. Critics warn this expansion encourages racial profiling and violates civil rights, effectively turning local officers into federal immigration agents.
Endangering small investors...
The Trump administration's new Wall Street plan pushes "mom and pop" investors into higher-risk alternative investments. Advocates argue this move exposes everyday Americans to significant financial loss, leading some to feel like they are in a "financial prison."
Censoring science and slavery exhibits...
Conservation and historical organizations sued the Trump administration over National Park Service policies that they say erase history and science. Orders by President Trump and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum have forced staff to remove or censor exhibits about slavery, civil rights, and climate change, prompting a lawsuit describing the actions as a threat to the nation's "living classrooms."
Weaponizing tragedy...
The President signed a proclamation designating "National Angel Family Day" to highlight isolated crimes by undocumented immigrants and promote the Laken Riley Act. During the same event, he invoked the 1798 Alien Enemies Act against a street gang, an overreach that was immediately enjoined by a federal temporary restraining order.
A chaotic address...
During the State of the Union address, Rep. Rashida Tlaib shouted "You're killing Americans!" as President Trump defended his immigration policies. Trump also claimed the Somali community "pillaged" billions and urged passage of a proof-of-citizenship voting bill.
Punishing "woke AI"...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth threatened to blacklist AI company Anthropic from military contracts for refusing to allow its technology to be used for mass surveillance and autonomous weapons. Hegseth labeled the safety measures "woke AI" and threatened to invoke the Defense Production Act to force compliance.
Bypassing the Supreme Court...
Just two days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's global tariffs, the President invoked Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 to unilaterally impose a new 10-15% "temporary import surcharge" on global imports. The move prompted a massive lawsuit from a coalition of 21 attorneys general.
Withholding evidence...
An NPR investigation revealed the Justice Department withheld and removed dozens of pages from the public Epstein files, including an accusation that Trump sexually abused a minor. The FBI interviewed the accuser four times, but only one interview was released, omitting the allegation.
Betraying a WWII hero's legacy...
ICE has initiated deportation proceedings against a woman in her 50s who was adopted from Iran as a toddler by a U.S. World War II veteran. Despite living her entire life as an American, she faces removal to a hostile nation due to a loophole in the Child Citizenship Act.
DOJ withholding Trump-related documents...
House Democrats demanded an explanation from Attorney General Pam Bondi after it was revealed that the Justice Department is withholding dozens of pages of Epstein files related to allegations of sexual abuse against President Trump, claiming they are "privileged" or part of an ongoing investigation.
Questioning vaccines and science...
Dr. Casey Means, Trump's nominee for Surgeon General, refused to explicitly encourage vaccinating children against measles during her confirmation hearing and stated that "science has never settled" regarding the debunked link between vaccines and autism.
Demanding an end to DEI and girl-centered policies...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth threatened to sever the military's century-old ties with Scouting America unless the youth group conforms to an anti-DEI agenda. Hegseth gave the organization a six-month ultimatum to reverse its inclusion of girls and drop its "woke ideology," threatening to ban Scouts from military bases and withdraw logistical support.
Promoting toxic weedkiller...
President Trump issued an executive order to increase domestic production of glyphosate, the active ingredient in the weedkiller Roundup. The move sparked an uproar within the 'Make America Healthy Again' movement and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s supporters, who have long believed glyphosate is a major health risk.
Unprovoked attack on Iran...
The United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran with the goal of toppling the regime in an operation known as "Epic Fury." The attack, initiated without a clear mandate or objective, is a clear violation of the UN charter and lacks any credible, imminent Iranian threat to the US.
Performative greenwashing...
The President signed a voluntary, non-binding "Ratepayer Protection Pledge Proclamation" with major technology monopolies. Energy policy experts noted the agreement contains no enforcement mechanisms to ensure tech firms pay for grid upgrades, effectively greenwashing the environmental impact of new AI data centers.
Capitulating to the executive...
The Senate failed to pass a war powers resolution (on a 47-53 vote) designed to force the removal of unauthorized U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in Iran. This failure establishes a precedent allowing the executive branch to initiate major combat operations without prior legislative consent.
Assault on the social safety net...
HUD finalized an overhaul of housing regulations, including a rule barring families with "mixed immigration status" from living together in agency-supported public housing. The agency also rolled back federal requirements for landlords to provide a 30-day eviction notice, stripping vulnerable Americans of due process rights.
DHS leadership chaos...
President Trump abruptly fired DHS Secretary Kristi Noem following a disastrous tenure defined by brutal immigration enforcement spectacles and fierce congressional backlash. To replace her, the President nominated Senator Markwayne Mullin, an anti-government ideologue who has openly expressed skepticism regarding FEMA.
Numerous conflicts of interest...
A massive investigation by ProPublica into the financial disclosures of over 1,500 Trump administration appointees has revealed a staggering web of conflicts of interest, self-dealing, and corporate cronyism at the highest levels of government.
Here are the most damning findings:
The $151 Billion Pentagon Conflict: Billionaire Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg oversees the $151 billion "Golden Dome" missile defense project. The Pentagon has already awarded contracts for the project to at least four companies owned by Cerberus Capital Management—the private equity firm Feinberg founded. Thanks to an indefinite ethics loophole, Feinberg continues to maintain active financial ties to the firm.
DOJ Shielding Personal Crypto Investments: Todd Blanche, the second-highest-ranking official in the Justice Department, ordered the shutdown of federal investigations into the crypto industry while personally holding at least $159,000 in crypto assets. He is one of over 200 administration appointees collectively holding up to $340 million in cryptocurrency.
Suspicious Stock Sales Ahead of Tariffs: Senior executive branch officials—including Attorney General Pam Bondi—made highly suspicious, well-timed stock sales right before the markets plunged in response to the President's new tariff announcements.
The EPA's Revolving Door: Two top scientists at the Environmental Protection Agency who recently helped downgrade the severe health risks of formaldehyde previously held senior positions at the chemical industry's leading trade group.
Dismantling Ethics Oversight: To pave the way for these conflicts, the administration rolled back anti-corruption safeguards on day one, fired 17 inspectors general tasked with investigating fraud, and decapitated the Office of Government Ethics.
Hidden Corporate Agendas: Appointees hold a combined wealth of up to $48 billion, and at least a dozen officials are exploiting loopholes to hide the identities of their previous corporate clients from the American public.
The takeaway is clear: The administration has dismantled federal ethics safeguards to allow the wealthiest appointees to rewrite the rules for their own benefit.
Militarization and bypassing frameworks...
The administration issued executive orders consolidating federal cybersecurity efforts directly under White House control. The following day, the "Commitment to Countering Cartel Criminal Activity" proclamation established a heavily militarized approach to combating cartels in the Western Hemisphere using military resources.
Institutional nullification...
Administration officials, particularly within immigration enforcement, began routinely defying federal court orders without consequence. In Minnesota, a federal district judge documented 210 instances across 143 separate cases where ICE officials blatantly ignored explicit court directives.
Leaking secrets and demoting a Senator...
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, the public face of President Donald Trump's largest military action yet in the Middle East, inadvertently divulged details of air strikes in Yemen to a reporter on a chat app, and took steps to demote retired Navy Captain and Arizona Senator Mark Kelly after calling a video clip treasonous.
Improper campaign to pressure the central bank...
A federal judge put the brakes on the Justice Department's criminal probe of the Federal Reserve, saying it was part of an improper campaign by the Trump administration to pressure the central bank into cutting interest rates more aggressively.
Cronyism, corruption, and luxury spending...
President Trump announced that Richard Grenell, the former U.S. ambassador to Germany, is leaving his position at the head of the Kennedy Center after numerous prominent artists canceled their performances and Senate Democrats opened an investigation against him accusing him and current leadership of cronyism, corruption, luxury spending, and preferential treatment for Trump allies.
Painting a crisis as a positive...
Since starting a war with Iran caused oil and gasoline prices to spike, President Donald Trump has pivoted from a focus on keeping energy prices low to trying to paint high oil prices as a positive, stating "when oil prices go up, we make a lot of money."
Bombing Kharg Island amid mass displacement...
President Trump and his defense secretary touted the success of what they call Operation Epic Fury, including the U.S. military bombing Iran's main oil export hub Kharg Island, despite the conflict killing more than 1,300 people in Iran and displacing millions.
Violating international law...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said there would be 'no quarter, no mercy for our enemy' during a press briefing. Critics noted that a genuine 'no quarter' order—implying that enemy combatants will not be taken prisoner but instead executed—would be a violation of international law and a war crime under the Hague Convention.
Hundreds deported despite emergency order...
The Trump administration deported about 250 Venezuelans to El Salvador, claiming they were members of Tren de Aragua. The deportations occurred alongside a federal judge issuing an emergency order instructing the administration to halt the use of wartime powers to deport people immediately.
Punishing Francesca Albanese...
The Trump administration punished Francesca Albanese, the UN human rights expert for occupied Palestine, by imposing severe sanctions amounting to a 'civil death' after she recommended ICC arrest warrants and investigations over war crimes in Gaza.
Contradicting his stance on Charlie Kirk...
President Trump publicly rejoiced in the death of former Special Counsel Robert Mueller, writing on social media, "Good, I'm glad he's dead." This comment directly contradicted his own previous condemnation of people celebrating the recent death of Charlie Kirk.
Stoking fear and voter suppression...
Steve Bannon urged President Trump to use a recent airport deployment of armed ICE agents as a "test case" to position immigration enforcement around polling places for the 2026 midterms, raising severe concerns about voter intimidation.
Desperate recruitment for an expanding war...
The administration lifted military restrictions allowing 42-year-olds and those with a single marijuana conviction to enlist, as the Pentagon funneled thousands of paratroopers into the growing conflict in Iran. The decision highlights recruitment struggles amidst an unpopular, expanding war.
Violent rhetoric from Hegseth's pastor...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's pastor, Brooks Potteiger, prayed for the death of Texas Democratic nominee James Talarico on a Christian nationalist podcast, saying "We want him crucified with Christ" and calling for God to "make them as dung on the ground.", prompting Talarico to declare "Christian Nationalism kills."
A leadership vacuum amidst disease outbreaks...
As the CDC faced massive attrition and measles outbreaks spread nationwide, the agency continued to drift without permanent leadership. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. prolonged the leadership vacuum by firing his previous nominee for resisting changes to vaccine policy.
Coercing a shift to fossil fuels...
In a move threatening broader infrastructure spending, the Trump administration struck a deal with French energy giant TotalEnergies, effectively coercing the firm into abandoning nearly $1 billion in offshore wind investments to focus on oil and gas instead. Analysts warned the unprecedented executive action could chill green energy development.
Showing classified maps on flights...
A damning memo revealed that President Trump had shown a classified map to passengers, including his current chief of staff, on a private flight in 2022. The memo also alleged he retained records so sensitive that only six government officials had access to them.
No exit strategy in Iran...
The White House issued confused, mixed messaging on Iran, threatening to "unleash hell" while also deploying paratroopers to the region. The move raised fears the U.S. might escalate the war to seize the Iranian oil hub Kharg Island, amidst criticism that the administration lacks an exit strategy.
Interfering in regular promotion process...
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth intervened to stop the promotions of several high-ranking service members including four Army officers, two Black men and two female soldiers, on track to become one-star generals. He has also fired the Joint Chiefs Chairman, and the Navy's top uniformed job without explanation.
DOJ to share sensitive voter data...
The Department of Justice acknowledged in court that it plans to share voter registration data it gets from states with the Department of Homeland Security, so that the data can be run through a U.S. citizenship check housed at DHS. The disclosure came during a federal court hearing in Rhode Island where the state is one of more than two dozen that have been sued by the DOJ for rejecting the department's request for sensitive voter data.
No direct talks on nuclear program...
Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Iran would not engage in direct negotiations with the U.S. on its nuclear program but was open to indirect talks to rebuild trust. This came after President Donald Trump threatened "bombing" if Iran did not agree to a new nuclear deal.
"Open the F***in' Strait..."
President Trump issued a profanity-laden social media post warning Iran about the Strait of Hormuz, writing: "Open the F***in' Strait, you crazy bastards, or you'll be living in Hell - JUST WATCH!" He also touted a high-risk U.S. military rescue operation in which an Air Force colonel whose plane was shot down over Iran was rescued.