Trump Action Archive

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• Kennedy Center board votes to rename center after Trump — On December 18, 2025, the Kennedy Center board voted unanimously to add Donald Trump's name to the institution, rebranding it as the "Donald J Trump and the John F Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts." Trump had assumed the board chair in February and appointed supporters including Ric Grenell as president. The vote occurred under the new bylaws that excluded ex-officio members. The name change has prompted artist cancellations, congressional opposition, and a lawsuit by Representative Joyce Beatty challenging whether the change requires an act of Congress.
• Trump administration announced renaming of Kennedy Center to Trump-Kennedy Center — White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that the Board of the Kennedy Center voted unanimously to rename the facility the "Trump-Kennedy Center" due to Trump's work in saving the building through reconstruction and financial support. The board members who voted for the change include Maria Bartiromo, Pam Bondi, Sergio Gor, Laura Ingraham, Lee Greenwood, Dan Scavino, Usha Vance, and Susie Wiles—all Trump loyalists or administration officials.
• Trump-aligned board votes to rename Kennedy Center to "Trump Kennedy Center" — Trump's hand-picked board at the Kennedy Center voted to rename the facility to the "Trump Kennedy Center," despite lacking Congressional authority to do so. The action represents an attempt to use a federal cultural institution for personal branding without proper legislative authorization.
• Trump announced plan to rename Kennedy Center — Trump announced a plan to rename the Kennedy Center, prompting questions from Senate Majority Leader John Thune about whether the proposal would pass Capitol Hill. Thune indicated uncertainty about the process and acknowledged that both Democrats and some Republicans would likely oppose renaming a historic monument. Trump's crew changed the name on the building's exterior the same day.
• Maria Shriver issued statement opposing Kennedy Center renaming — Maria Shriver, niece of President John F. Kennedy, issued a statement opposing Trump's plan to rename the Kennedy Center. She stated that the center was named in honor of her uncle, who championed the arts and culture, and that renaming it or adding Trump's name is "beyond comprehension" and "beyond wild." She warned that the precedent could lead to renaming other historic monuments like JFK Airport and the Lincoln Memorial.
• Rep. Joyce Beattie disputed unanimous vote claim on Kennedy Center renaming — Representative Joyce Beattie, a Democrat on the Kennedy Center board, disputed White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt's claim that the board voted unanimously to rename the center. Beattie stated she was muted on the call and not allowed to speak or voice her opposition, and that the renaming was not on the agenda and was not consensus. She characterized the action as censorship.

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• Center for Biological Diversity sued to block Trump portrait on national park passes — The Center for Biological Diversity filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to prevent the replacement of national park images with Trump's portrait on the America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Annual Pass, effective January 1, 2026. The lawsuit argues that federal law requires the main annual pass to feature the winning photo from the National Park Foundation's annual photo contest, which for the upcoming year is an image of Glacier National Park in Montana. The group's executive director Kieran Suckling stated that replacing park imagery with Trump's face is "Trump's crassest, most ego-driven action yet" and constitutes politicization of America's national parks.
• Department of Interior replaced national park images with Trump's face on annual passes — The Department of the Interior announced it would replace images of national parks on annual passes with an image of Trump's face alongside George Washington, effective January 1, 2026. The Center for Biological Diversity filed a lawsuit to prevent the change, arguing that federal law requires the main annual pass to feature the winning photo from the National Park Foundation's annual photo contest, which for the upcoming year is an image of Glacier National Park in Montana.

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• Complaint filed — Center for Biological Diversity v. Burgum, et al. — The Center for Biological Diversity sued the Departments of the Interior and Agriculture and the National Park Service on December 10, 2025, challenging the placement of President Trump's image on the 2026 national park annual pass. The plaintiff alleges the agencies violated the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (FLREA) and the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) by bypassing the statutory annual photography contest and public-participation requirements. The complaint seeks declaratory relief and an injunction barring use of any pass displaying Trump's image unless it complies with FLREA and APA procedures.
• Center for Biological Diversity sued to block Trump portrait on national park passes — The Center for Biological Diversity filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to prevent the replacement of national park images with Trump's portrait on the America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Annual Pass, effective January 1, 2026. The lawsuit argues that federal law requires the main annual pass to feature the winning photo from the National Park Foundation's annual photo contest, which for the upcoming year is an image of Glacier National Park in Montana. The group's executive director Kieran Suckling stated that replacing park imagery with Trump's face is "Trump's crassest, most ego-driven action yet" and constitutes politicization of America's national parks.
• Department of Interior replaced national park images with Trump's face on annual passes — The Department of the Interior announced it would replace images of national parks on annual passes with an image of Trump's face alongside George Washington, effective January 1, 2026. The Center for Biological Diversity filed a lawsuit to prevent the change, arguing that federal law requires the main annual pass to feature the winning photo from the National Park Foundation's annual photo contest, which for the upcoming year is an image of Glacier National Park in Montana.

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• Trump issues executive orders targeting Perkins Coie and Covington and Burling law firms — Trump issued executive orders targeting the law firms Perkins Coie and Covington and Burling, similar in structure to the Paul Weiss order. Perkins Coie was targeted over its ties to a lawyer who worked with Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign; Covington and Burling was targeted for representing former special counsel Jack Smith in litigation against the administration.
• Trump issues executive orders penalizing law firms Covington & Burling and Perkins Coie — President Trump issued executive orders targeting three major law firms—Covington & Burling, Perkins Coie, and Paul Weiss Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison—barring them from federal buildings, restricting agency interaction, and revoking security clearances from some lawyers. The orders were widely characterized as punitive retaliation against firms whose clients included former special counsel Jack Smith and Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign. District Judge Beryl Howell blocked enforcement against Perkins Coie on 12 March, citing First Amendment violations. Paul Weiss reversed the order on 19 March after agreeing to $40 million in pro bono services.
• Trump warned law firms to "behave themselves" — After the settlement with Paul Weiss, Trump warned that "law firms have to behave themselves." The warning signals that the administration will use executive power to target firms that do not comply with its preferences.
• Trump signed Executive Order 14246 suspending security clearances of Jenner & Block employees, restricting federal contracts, and limiting government access to the law firm. — President Trump issued Executive Order 14246 on March 25, 2025, targeting Jenner & Block LLP. The order directs the Attorney General and Director of National Intelligence to suspend active security clearances held by firm employees pending review. It requires federal agencies to cease provision of government goods, property, and services to the firm. Agencies must review all contracts with Jenner & Block, terminate contracts where the firm provides services, require contractors to disclose business relationships with the firm, and restrict official access and engagement between federal employees and firm staff, including attorney Andrew Weissmann.
• Trump signs executive orders targeting law firms challenging his administration — President Trump signed multiple executive orders targeting major law firms (Jenner & Block, Covington and Burling, Perkins Coie, Paul Weiss) that have represented his political opponents or employed prosecutors involved in investigations into Trump. The orders threaten to revoke security clearances, deny access to government buildings, and require government clients to disclose representation by these firms. Trump also directed Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate lawyers blocking administration priorities. Paul Weiss capitulated and accepted Trump's demands; Perkins Coie obtained a temporary restraining order blocking its order.
• Trump issued executive order targeting law firm Jenner & Block, suspending security clearances and restricting federal contracts. — President Trump issued an executive order on March 25, 2025, directing federal agencies to suspend security clearances held by Jenner & Block LLP employees, cease provision of government goods and services to the firm, and review all federal contracts involving the firm for termination. The order alleges the firm engaged in "partisan lawfare," pro bono work undermining administration priorities, and employment discrimination. It specifically names attorney Andrew Weissmann and restricts federal employee engagement with firm staff.
• White House signed executive order targeting law firm Jenner & Block, directing suspension of security clearances and termination of federal contracts. — The White House issued an executive order on March 25, 2025, directing federal agencies to suspend security clearances held by Jenner & Block LLP employees, cease provision of government services and facilities to the firm, terminate federal contracts with the firm, and restrict official access and hiring of its employees. The order characterizes the firm as engaging in "partisan lawfare," pro bono activities deemed harmful to U.S. interests, and alleged racial discrimination. The order specifically names attorney Andrew Weissmann and directs agencies to submit compliance assessments within 30 days.
• Trump signed order targeting law firm with Mueller connection — Trump signed another executive order targeting a law firm that once employed Andrew Weissman, the former deputy to Robert Mueller, who investigated Russian interference in the 2016 election. The order suspends security clearances of the firm's employees, terminates government contracts, and orders a review of the firm's compliance with civil rights laws against racial bias.
• Trump administration stripped security clearances from law firms and barred attorneys from federal buildings — The Trump administration issued executive orders stripping security clearances from Perkins Coie and Paul, Weiss law firms and barring their attorneys from entering federal buildings, including courthouses. The chair of Paul, Weiss stated the move "could easily have destroyed our firm." The orders targeted firms representing Trump's opponents in litigation.
• Trump signed executive order encouraging disciplinary action against attorneys filing litigation against the administration — President Trump signed an executive order directing the attorney general to refer attorneys for disciplinary action if they file "frivolous, unreasonable, and vexatious litigation" against the administration. Critics argue the order will have a chilling effect on litigation challenging government actions, and law firms have begun refusing to represent Trump's opponents out of fear of retaliation.
• Trump issues Executive Order 14250 suspending security clearances and restricting federal contracts with WilmerHale law firm — President Trump signed Executive Order 14250 directing the suspension of security clearances held by WilmerHale employees pending national-interest review, cessation of federal goods and services to the firm, termination of government contracts with WilmerHale, restrictions on federal building access for firm employees, and guidance against hiring WilmerHale staff. The order cites the firm's pro bono work, representation of immigration and voting-rights cases, and employment of former Special Counsel Robert Mueller as grounds for the action.
• Trump issued executive order targeting WilmerHale law firm with security clearance suspensions and federal contracting restrictions. — President Trump issued an executive order on March 27, 2025, directing federal agencies to suspend security clearances held by WilmerHale employees, cease provision of government goods and services to the firm, require federal contractors to disclose business relationships with WilmerHale, review and terminate relevant contracts, restrict WilmerHale employee access to federal buildings, and limit hiring of WilmerHale staff. The order cites the firm's pro bono work, representation of immigration and election-related cases, and employment of former Special Counsel Robert Mueller as grounds for the action.
• Trump signed Executive Order 14250 targeting WilmerHale law firm with security clearance suspensions, contract terminations, and personnel restrictions. — President Trump signed Executive Order 14250 on March 27, 2025, directing the suspension of security clearances held by WilmerHale employees pending review, cessation of government provision of materials and services to the firm, termination of federal contracts with WilmerHale, restrictions on federal employee access to WilmerHale staff, and limitations on hiring WilmerHale employees into government. The order characterizes the firm's pro bono work and representation of clients as threats to national security and American interests, and specifically names former Special Counsel Robert Mueller and colleagues as examples of "weaponization of government."
• Trump signed executive order suspending security clearances for WilmerHale employees and terminating federal contracts with the firm — President Trump signed an executive order on March 27, 2025, suspending security clearances held by WilmerHale employees pending review, halting federal material and services to the firm, restricting employee access to government buildings, terminating WilmerHale contracts, and barring federal agencies from hiring the firm's employees without authorization. The fact sheet characterizes WilmerHale as engaging in partisan activities, racial discrimination, and obstruction of immigration enforcement.
• Trump signed Executive Order 14253 directing removal of exhibits and narratives from federal museums and historical sites deemed ideologically divisive, with authority delegated to the Vice President over the Smithsonian Institution. — President Trump signed Executive Order 14253 on March 27, 2025, directing federal agencies to remove exhibits, programs, and historical narratives from museums and monuments that the order characterizes as "divisive" or promoting "ideology" rather than "objective facts." The order specifically targets the Smithsonian Institution, directing the Vice President to work through his role on the Smithsonian Board of Regents to remove what the order calls "improper ideology." It instructs the Secretary of the Interior to audit and reinstate pre-2020 monuments and ensure all federal historical sites focus on "greatness" and "achievements" rather than narratives the order deems disparaging. Future appropriations are to be conditioned on prohibiting exhibits that "divide Americans based on race" or are "inconsistent with Federal law and policy."
• Trump issues executive order directing federal agencies to remove "ideological" content from Smithsonian Institution and federal historical sites — President Trump signed an executive order on March 27, 2025, directing the Vice President, OMB Director, and Secretary of the Interior to remove what the order characterizes as "divisive, race-centered ideology" from the Smithsonian Institution, Independence National Historical Park, and other federal historical sites. The order mandates restoration of pre-2020 monuments and memorials, prohibits future federal funding for exhibits deemed to "degrade shared American values" or "divide Americans based on race," and requires the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum to exclude recognition of transgender athletes. The order frames this as restoring "truth" and "sanity" to American history.
• Trump administration issues executive orders targeting law firms; two firms sue to block — The Trump administration issued executive orders halting business with five law firms (Jenner & Block, WilmerHale, Paul Weiss, Covington & Burling, Perkins Coie) and revoking security clearances of their attorneys, citing retaliation for the firms' representation of political opponents or employment of Trump critics. On Friday, Jenner & Block and WilmerHale filed federal lawsuits in Washington DC seeking to block the orders as unconstitutional. Perkins Coie had already successfully convinced a judge to block its order. Paul Weiss and Skadden reached settlements with the administration to avoid or withdraw orders.