Trump Action Archive

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• Trump administration withheld over $27 billion in funds from Democratic districts during government shutdown — During the government shutdown, Trump told reporters his administration was using the shutdown to withhold funds Congress appropriated from Democratic districts. The New York Times estimated the administration cancelled more than $27.24 billion in funds for Democratic districts and states while cutting only $738.7 million from Republican districts and states. Speaker Johnson said such withholding was lawful and constitutional but did not explain his reasoning. Republican representatives, including Senator Susan Collins (chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee), reported they were not consulted about the cuts.
• Trump claims administration is selectively closing Democratic programs — President Trump told reporters that the administration is deliberately closing government programs it disagrees with, framing the cuts as targeting Democratic priorities. Trump stated: "We're not closing up Republican programs because we think they work. So the Democrats are getting killed, but they're not telling the people about that…. So we are closing up Democrat programs that we think that we disagree with, and they're never going to open again."

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• Trump called for removal of New York Attorney General Letitia James on Truth Social — On Truth Social, Trump called for the removal of New York Attorney General Letitia James, whom he called "SCUM" and a "Complete and Total Disaster." He also baselessly accused James of "costing New York State Hundreds of Billions of Dollars in lost business." This follows months of pressure from Trump against James, who brought a business fraud case against him in 2023.
• Trump called for jailing of Illinois Governor and Chicago Mayor — On Truth Social, Trump called for the jailing of Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, accusing them of "failing to protect" ICE officers. In response, Pritzker called Trump "unhinged," "insecure," and a "wannabe dictator," adding, "If you come for my people, you come through me. So come and get me."
• Trump calls for arrest of Chicago mayor and Illinois governor — On October 8, President Trump called for the arrest of Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, both Democrats, accusing them of failing to safeguard immigration officers. The statement escalated Trump's rhetoric regarding the National Guard deployment dispute and represented a direct attack on state and local Democratic officials who had opposed the federal military deployment to their jurisdiction.
• Trump calls for jailing Chicago mayor and Illinois governor; National Guard deploys to Chicago area — President Trump called for the imprisonment of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Truth Social, accusing them of failing to protect ICE officers. Simultaneously, National Guard troops from Texas began arriving at an army reserve center near Chicago at Trump administration order, despite objections from Illinois officials. Illinois and Chicago filed a lawsuit seeking to block the deployment, with a court hearing scheduled. Mayor Johnson signed an executive order barring federal immigration agents from using city property for enforcement operations.
• Trump calls for Spanberger withdrawal on Truth Social — President Trump posted on Truth Social calling Spanberger "weak and ineffective" and echoing Republican demands that she withdraw from the Virginia gubernatorial race over her continued support for Jay Jones despite the violent texts controversy.
• Trump calls for jailing Chicago mayor and Illinois governor over National Guard deployment objections — On October 8, 2025, as hundreds of National Guard troops were poised to enter Chicago against the objections of the city's Democratic mayor and Illinois governor, President Trump called for jailing both officials despite neither having been charged with crimes. The deployment was part of Trump's militarized immigration crackdown, which the Democratic leaders had criticized.
• Trump attacks Chicago and Illinois officials, calls for their imprisonment — President Trump sent social media posts attacking Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, both Democrats, saying they "should be in jail" for failing to protect federal agents during immigration enforcement operations. The attacks came as the administration escalated its presence in Chicago and announced plans to purchase additional buildings for ICE operations.
• President Trump posted that Chicago Mayor and Governor Pritzker should be in jail — President Trump posted on his social media account that the Chicago Mayor should be in jail for failing to protect ICE officers and that Governor Pritzker should also be in jail. The posts appeared to be retaliation for the officials' resistance to the National Guard deployment.

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• Trump Mobilizes National Guard Amid Claims of Crime Crisis — President Trump mobilized the National Guard in Washington, D.C., claiming it was necessary to address a crime crisis, despite evidence showing that violent crime rates are at a historic low. This action is seen as a pretext for consolidating federal control over local law enforcement.
• Trump deploys national guard and federal agents to Washington DC — Trump deployed more than 1,450 officers including national guard troops and federal agents from the FBI, DEA, and Department of Homeland Security into Washington DC neighborhoods. The deployment followed an attack on a staffer in an entertainment district. The White House credited the operation with 43 arrests on the first night, though local data showed this was only marginally higher than typical arrest rates. The administration characterized DC as having an "out of control" crime problem, contradicting local officials and recent data showing crime at 30-year lows.
• Trump deploys National Guard to Washington DC and takes control of police force — President Trump ordered the federalization of law enforcement in Washington DC, deploying approximately 800 National Guard troops to city streets on Tuesday night and taking command of the DC police department. Trump justified the move by calling Washington DC "lawless" despite official crime statistics showing the violent crime rate at a 30-year low. A "massive law enforcement surge" of 850 officers and agents made 23 arrests on Monday night. Mayor Muriel Bowser initially pledged cooperation but later denounced the move as an "authoritarian push" undermining DC's home rule and autonomy.
• National Guard troops deployed to Washington, D.C. — Approximately 800 National Guard troops arrived at the D.C. Armory on the morning of August 12, 2025, to report for duty under Trump's order to address crime in the District. The troops have been deployed until September 25, 2025. The deployment represents Trump's assumption of control over the Washington, D.C., police force and National Guard.
• Trump deploys 800 National Guard troops to DC streets — As part of the same executive order, Trump announced deployment of 800 National Guard troops to patrol streets in Washington, DC. The deployment was framed as necessary to address violent crime, despite official statistics showing crime declining significantly. This marks a militarization of civilian law enforcement in the nation's capital.
• National Guard Deployed in Washington DC — The National Guard began deploying on the streets of Washington DC following President Trump's order to federalize law enforcement in the city. This move, described by many as an authoritarian power grab, was justified by Trump as a response to what he called a "lawless" city, despite crime statistics indicating otherwise. The deployment includes approximately 800 guard members, with a surge of 850 officers and agents leading to nearly two dozen arrests. The action has been widely condemned for undermining the autonomy of Washington DC's local government.