Trump Action Archive

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• Trump invited Putin and Lukashenko to "Board of Peace" in exchange for payments — Trump invited Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko to join his "Board of Peace," a shadow institution created parallel to the United Nations. According to multiple confirmations from Russian officials, Trump is offering seats on this board in exchange for massive payments, with funds reportedly being routed not to the U.S. Treasury but to offshore accounts.

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• Trump threatens lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase and Wall Street Journal — President Trump attacked the Wall Street Journal and threatened to sue JPMorgan Chase over its decision to stop banking him after January 6. Trump falsely claimed he had been vindicated by the insurrection and ranted about supposed job offers to Jamie Dimon that never happened, presenting himself as a victim while attacking the bank and media outlet.
• Trump announced lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase — Trump announced he will sue JPMorgan Chase over the next two weeks, claiming the Wall Street Journal falsely reported that he offered CEO Jamie Dimon the position of Federal Reserve Chairman. Trump stated the offer was never made and characterized the Journal's reporting as lacking verification. He also stated he will sue JPMorgan Chase for "debanking" him after January 6.
• Trump threatens lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase over alleged debanking — President Trump announced on social media his intention to sue JPMorgan Chase within two weeks, alleging the bank improperly cut off his banking access following the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot. Trump tied the threat to criticism of a Wall Street Journal report claiming he had offered CEO Jamie Dimon the Federal Reserve chair position—an offer Dimon and the bank deny occurred. JPMorgan Chase stated it does not close accounts based on political beliefs and supports administration efforts against political debanking.
• Trump sued JPMorgan Chase and Jamie Dimon for account closure — Trump filed a lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase and CEO Jamie Dimon, claiming the bank broke the law by closing his accounts in April 2021 after two months' notice, following the January 6 Capitol attack. The lawsuit alleges the bank placed the Trump family on a "blacklist" and "debanked" them for "political and social motivations," seeking at least $5 billion in damages plus attorney fees. JPMorgan Chase responded that it closes accounts for legal or regulatory risk, not political reasons.
• Trump sues JPMorgan Chase and Jamie Dimon for $5 billion over alleged debanking — Donald Trump, as US president, filed a lawsuit in Miami against JPMorgan Chase and CEO Jamie Dimon, seeking at least $5 billion in damages. Trump alleges the bank "debanked" him—stopped offering banking services—in the wake of the January 6 Capitol riot. The lawsuit, filed by Trump's personal lawyer Alejandro Brito, claims the bank placed Trump, the Trump Organization, affiliated entities, and family members on a blacklist for political and ideological reasons. JPMorgan denied the allegations, stating it closes accounts due to legal or regulatory risk, not political beliefs.

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• United States sells Venezuelan oil and holds proceeds in Qatar — The United States has sold $500 million worth of Venezuelan oil and is holding the proceeds in a Qatar account rather than in U.S. banks. Trump claims he has the power to manage this money and is attempting to prevent its capture by oil companies with prior claims against Venezuela. Senator Elizabeth Warren stated there is no legal basis for a president to set up an offshore account to control assets seized by the American military.
• Trump administration completed first Venezuelan oil sale valued at $500 million — The Trump administration executed its first sale of Venezuelan oil valued at $500 million following the ouster of Nicolás Maduro. Trump signed an executive order detailing how the U.S. plans to block courts and creditors from accessing revenue from oil sales. Revenue is being held in bank accounts controlled by the U.S. government, with the main account located in Qatar and additional funds held in U.S. Treasury accounts. Trump indicated the U.S. would effectively run Venezuela and take control of up to 50 million barrels of oil.
• Trump discusses Venezuelan oil sales — Trump revealed that the U.S. has sold $500 million worth of Venezuelan oil and is keeping the proceeds in Qatar, claiming he has the authority to manage these funds.

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• Trump Organization sought to hire foreign workers at below-market wages after administration lowered H-2A minimum wages — Weeks after the Trump administration lowered minimum wages for some temporary farmworkers, the Trump Organization sought approval to hire 36 foreign workers for its Virginia winery at a pay rate of $13.90 per hour—nearly $2 per hour below what it previously offered. In October 2025, Trump's Department of Labor enacted a rule changing how wages are calculated for some temporary foreign farmworkers on H-2A visas, lowering pay rates for certain jobs. Two months later, the Trump Organization filed paperwork seeking approval to hire 36 foreign workers via H-2A visas for its winery, claiming it could not find enough U.S. workers. The $13.90 hourly rate is $1.91 less than what the winery paid in 2025 and below what it has offered for similar roles since 2021. The Trump Organization has sought to bring at least 2,069 foreign workers into the U.S. since 2008.

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• Eric Adams removed liquidity from memecoin, allegedly scamming investors of $2.5 million — Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams removed liquidity from a newly launched memecoin called $NYC, allegedly scamming investors of over $2.5 million. Adams launched the memecoin approximately 30 minutes before removing its liquidity after promoting it on his personal social media. The scheme reportedly more than doubled his net worth in less than an hour. Adams was able to engage in this conduct because the Trump administration dropped many fraud charges against him last year for political reasons.

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• Tom Homan claims peaceful protesters could be classified as terrorists — Tom Homan appeared on Meet the Press and claimed that Renee Nicole Good and peaceful demonstrators could fall under the definition of "terrorism." This statement is designed to silence dissent and criminalize protest. Homan also faced allegations that he took $50,000 in cash as a quid pro quo from someone seeking favors within the Trump regime, and refused to answer questions about the money, whether it was returned, or whether he would support FBI release of recorded evidence.
• Tom Homan defended labeling of protester as domestic terrorist — Tom Homan, appearing on NBC, defended ICE Secretary Kristi Noem's characterization of Renee Good as a "domestic terrorist." When asked if anyone who protests ICE is a domestic terrorist, Homan stated it is "a case by case basis" and that if one "looks up the definition of terrorism," it could apply. Homan also stated that "saying this officer is a murderer is dangerous" and called for an end to "hateful rhetoric," while simultaneously defending the characterization of a shooting victim as a terrorist.

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• Trump Organization announced $10 billion in Saudi Arabian developments — Trump's family business announced $10 billion in luxury real estate developments in Saudi Arabia, expanding its footprint in the Gulf. Real estate developer DarGlobal, which has partnered with the Trump Organization in the past, announced a $7 billion project including a Trump-branded hotel and golf course as part of the Diriyah development backed by the Saudi sovereign wealth fund. The two businesses are also working on a $3 billion Trump Plaza tower in Jeddah that will include offices, high-end apartments, and townhouses. The announcement comes weeks after Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met Trump at the White House and agreed to a series of deals in defense, AI, and nuclear energy.
• Trump Organization announces $3 billion Saudi development deal in Jeddah — The Trump Organization announced a separate $3 billion deal with Dar Global to construct Trump Plaza in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Like the Diriyah project, this development is part of Saudi Arabia's broader investment initiatives and involves licensing the Trump name to a developer closely tied to the Saudi government. The deal follows Trump's November 2025 grant of major non-NATO ally status to Saudi Arabia and represents a second major Trump Organization project in the kingdom announced simultaneously.
• Trump Organization announces $7 billion Saudi development deal while holding presidency — The Trump Organization announced a partnership with Dar Global to build a $7 billion "Trump-branded hotel and golf course" in Saudi Arabia's Diriyah development. The project, which includes 500 mansions priced between $6.7 million and $24 million, is funded by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. According to Forbes reporting on similar deals, approximately 80% of the money will flow directly to Trump through licensing fees. The Diriyah Company, which is implementing the master plan, is a wholly owned subsidiary of PIF, making the deal effectively with the Saudi government.
• Lauder donated to Trump's campaign and subsequently received favorable policy treatment on Ukraine minerals — Ronald Lauder donated $100,000 to Trump's 2016 campaign and $5 million to Maga Inc in March 2025. A November 2023 leaked letter revealed Lauder was part of a mining consortium seeking to exploit Ukrainian lithium deposits. After Lauder's 2025 donations, the US and Ukraine signed a minerals-exploitation deal in April 2025, and Lauder's consortium reportedly won the first lithium tender under that agreement, suggesting a direct correlation between financial support and policy outcomes favoring his business interests.
• Ronald Lauder encouraged Trump to acquire Greenland and subsequently acquired business interests there — Ronald Lauder, a billionaire cosmetics heir and longtime Trump associate, first proposed in 2018 that the US purchase Greenland. Trump's national security adviser John Bolton confirmed Lauder made this suggestion, after which the White House explored increasing US influence in the Arctic territory. Years later, as Trump threatened military seizure of Greenland during his second term, Lauder acquired commercial holdings there, including ventures in luxury springwater export and hydroelectric power generation for an aluminium smelter.

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• Trump meets with oil executives and promises "total safety" for Venezuela investments — President Trump held a White House roundtable with oil industry executives from Chevron, ExxonMobil, and ConocoPhillips on Friday, promising "total safety, total security" to persuade them to invest $100 billion in Venezuela's infrastructure following the toppling of Nicolás Maduro. Trump stated the investment would come from private companies, not federal funds, and warned executives that competitors stood ready to replace them. Later that day, Trump signed an executive order blocking courts or creditors from impounding revenue from Venezuelan oil sales held in US treasury accounts, directing those funds toward Venezuelan "peace, prosperity and stability."
• Trump signed executive order declaring national emergency over Venezuelan oil revenue — On January 10, 2026, President Trump signed an executive order declaring a national emergency—his tenth in this term—stating that any use of revenue from the sale of Venezuelan oil to repay billions of dollars owed to oil companies "will materially harm the national security and foreign policy of the United States." The order asserted that such repayment would interfere with efforts to ensure economic and political stability in Venezuela and jeopardize U.S. foreign policy objectives including ending illegal immigration, stopping illicit narcotics, protecting against Iran and Hezbollah, and bringing stability to the Western Hemisphere. The order effectively placed control of Venezuelan oil revenue under executive authority.
• Trump told oil executives he would not repay historical losses from Venezuelan nationalization — At a meeting with oil executives on January 10, 2026, Trump stated that he would not use revenue from the sale of Venezuelan oil to repay billions of dollars owed to U.S. oil companies for losses from the 2007 nationalization of their Venezuelan assets. Trump said: "We're not going to look at what people lost in the past, because that was their fault. That was a different president. You're going to make a lot of money, but we're not going to go back."

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• Trump declares national emergency, shields Venezuelan oil revenue from U.S. court attachment — President Trump signed Executive Order 14373 on January 9, 2026, declaring a national emergency under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and National Emergencies Act to protect Venezuelan government oil-revenue deposits held in U.S. Treasury accounts from judicial attachment or garnishment. The order invokes foreign policy and national security rationales—border control, narcotics interdiction, and regional stability—and directs the Treasury Secretary to hold these funds in custodial status, immune from private creditor claims, pending State Department disposition.
• Trump issued executive order declaring national emergency to shield Venezuelan government oil revenue deposits from U.S. judicial attachment — President Trump signed an executive order on January 9, 2026, declaring a national emergency under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and National Emergencies Act to protect Venezuelan government oil revenue deposits held in U.S. Treasury accounts from judicial attachment or garnishment. The order prohibits courts from issuing liens, judgments, or other judicial process against these "Foreign Government Deposit Funds" derived from Venezuelan natural resource sales. The order asserts these funds are sovereign Venezuelan property held in custodial capacity and invokes national security and foreign policy interests, citing efforts to combat illegal immigration, narcotics trafficking, and malign actors like Iran and Hezbollah.
• Trump signed executive order shielding Venezuelan government oil revenue from U.S. judicial attachment — President Trump signed Executive Order 14373 on January 9, 2026, declaring a national emergency and prohibiting judicial attachment, liens, garnishment, or other legal process against Venezuelan government oil revenue held in U.S. Treasury accounts. The order asserts that such attachments would harm U.S. national security and foreign policy, specifically efforts to stabilize Venezuela, reduce immigration and narcotics trafficking, and counter Iranian influence. The order directs the Treasury Secretary to hold the funds in custodial status and comply with State Department instructions on their disposition.
• White House issues fact sheet on executive order protecting Venezuelan oil revenue in U.S. Treasury accounts — The White House published a fact sheet on January 9, 2026, describing an executive order signed by President Trump declaring a national emergency to shield Venezuelan oil revenues held in U.S. Treasury accounts from judicial attachment or process. The order blocks garnishment, liens, judgments, and other legal claims against these Foreign Government Deposit Funds, affirming them as sovereign Venezuelan property held for diplomatic purposes. The fact sheet states the order advances U.S. foreign policy objectives, including countering narcotics trafficking and illegal immigration, and prevents seizure that could "empower malign actors like Iran and Hezbollah."

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• Energy Secretary announced U.S. will seize Venezuelan oil — Energy Secretary Chris Wright told an audience at a Goldman Sachs energy industry event in Miami, Florida, that the United States will take control of all oil from Venezuela for the foreseeable future. Trump administration officials told lawmakers that they plan to deposit money raised from the seizure of Venezuelan oil into bank accounts outside the U.S. Treasury, described by sources as "off-shore" accounts. Trump had announced the previous day that, as president, he would control the money from the sale of Venezuelan oil.

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• Trump threatened defense contractor Raytheon — Trump's social media account posted a threat to defense contractor Raytheon, stating that "[e]ither Raytheon steps up, and starts investing in more upfront Investment like Plants and Equipment, or they will no longer be doing business with Department of War." The threat was made in the context of Trump's announcement of a $1.5 trillion military budget for 2027.

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• Trump announced plans to expand White House ballroom — President Trump announced plans to make the ballroom for which he bulldozed the East Wing of the White House even bigger, with the new structure to be as tall as the White House itself. Trump's architect also said they are considering adding a one-story addition to the West Wing colonnade alongside what used to be the Rose Garden. White House director of management and administration Josh Fisher said administration officials plan to renovate Lafayette Square.

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• DHS and Trump administration frame shooting as self-defense and label victim as domestic terrorist — Within hours of the shooting, DHS and ICE officials characterized the incident as lawful self-defense. Trump amplified the narrative by posting that Good "violently, willfully, and viciously ran over" an ICE officer and that the agent "almost died." DHS leadership immediately began using the phrase "domestic terrorism" to describe Good's actions, establishing a federal narrative before full evidence was released to the public.
• DOJ civil rights division leader amplifies false claim about Renee Good shooting — Harmeet Dhillon, the Republican activist now leading the Justice Department's civil rights division, shared on X (formerly Twitter) Trump's false claim that Renee Good "violently, willfully and viciously ran over the ICE officer." Forensic analysis by the New York Times, Bellingcat, and other outlets has demonstrated this characterization is false. Dhillon's amplification of disproven claims while heading the civil rights division signals politicization of the office responsible for investigating police and federal law enforcement misconduct.
• Homeland Security Secretary Noem characterized Renee Good's actions as domestic terrorism — Following the fatal shooting of Renee Good on January 7, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem publicly stated that Good had committed an act of "domestic terrorism," claiming she disobeyed officers' commands and attempted to "run a law enforcement officer over." This characterization preceded detailed video analysis that contradicted the account of the shooting.
• DHS Secretary Noem falsely labels Renee Good's death an "act of domestic terrorism" — Hours after the January 7 shooting, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem claimed that Renee Good "attempt[ed] to kill or to cause bodily harm to agents" and described the incident as an "act of domestic terrorism." White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller also described the incident as "domestic terrorism" on X. Domestic terrorism is legally defined as a violent act intended to intimidate or coerce a civilian population or affect government conduct by mass destruction, assassination, or kidnapping. Good was driving home after taking her 6-year-old son to school, had no criminal record beyond a speeding ticket, and no known links to any terrorist group.
• Trump falsely claims Renee Good ran over ICE agent — On January 7, President Trump posted on Truth Social that Renee Good "violently, willfully, and viciously ran over the ICE Officer." Witness videos contradict this claim, showing the first shot occurred while Ross stood in front of Good's vehicle as she turned to avoid him, and subsequent shots while he stood to the side. Trump repeated the false claim to New York Times reporters the same day, claiming Good "ran him over," and showed reporters a video he said supported his narrative. When reporters noted the video did not show Good running over Ross, Trump called it a "terrible scene."
• ICE agent shoots and kills Minneapolis resident; Trump administration launches coordinated disinformation campaign — An ICE agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen and poet, during a Minneapolis raid on January 8, 2026. Within hours, the Trump administration—including President Trump, Vice President Vance, and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem—issued a coordinated series of false and misleading statements characterizing Good as a "domestic terrorist" and "violent rioter" who attempted to run over the officer. Video evidence contradicts these claims. Democratic officials, including Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, publicly denounced the falsehoods as "verifiably false" and "bullshit."
• Republican Randy Fine justifies killing of civilian by ICE — Republican Randy Fine appeared on television and justified the killing of Renee Good by stating that if Americans "get in the way of the government repelling a foreign invasion" they will "end up just like that lady did yesterday." The statement framed civilian death as an acceptable consequence of federal enforcement actions.
• Department of Homeland Security issued false statement about ICE shooting — The Department of Homeland Security posted a statement on social media claiming that Renee Nicole Good had "weaponized her vehicle, attempting to run over our law enforcement officers" and that the shooting was an act of "domestic terrorism." The statement falsely claimed ICE officers were injured and recovering in the hospital. Video evidence contradicts these claims, showing the vehicle moving away from the officer and no evidence of officers being struck or injured. The statement also blamed "sanctuary politicians" for assaults on law enforcement.
• DHS and administration officials made false public statements about Minneapolis shooting — The Department of Homeland Security, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, and President Trump made public statements claiming that federal agent Renee Nicole Good was shot in self-defense, contradicting video evidence from multiple witnesses. The administration's narrative was amplified by Fox News Channel, which shifted its coverage to align with official talking points as video evidence emerged.
• Trump posted false account of ICE shooting — President Trump posted on social media a false account of the shooting, claiming the officer "seems to have shot at her in self defense" and that "it is hard to believe that he is alive" because the woman "violently, willfully, and viciously ran over the ICE Officer." Video evidence shows the vehicle moving away from the officer and no contact between vehicle and officer. Trump blamed the incident on "the Radical Left" and called for Americans to "stand by and protect our Law Enforcement Officers."
• Vice President Vance made false claims about Minneapolis shooting — Vice President J.D. Vance held a press conference on the shooting and claimed that Renee Nicole Good was part of a "left wing network" and that she "aimed her car at a law enforcement officer and pressed on the accelerator." The New York Times published a slow-motion video analysis the same day demonstrating conclusively that the vehicle was turning away from the officer when he opened fire.
• White House press secretary attacked victim of federal shooting — White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt characterized the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good as resulting from a "larger, sinister left-wing movement" and described federal law enforcement as "under organized attack." The statement blamed the victim and a political movement rather than addressing the circumstances of the shooting.
• Vice President Vance repeats false claims about shooting victim at press conference — Vice President JD Vance held a press conference where he repeated the administration's false narrative that Renee Good used her car as a weapon against ICE officers. He reduced her to "that woman," insisted she tried to run down an officer, and made unsubstantiated claims that she was part of "left-wing networks" targeting officers. He also attacked the press for reporting facts about the incident, accusing media of "putting law enforcement at risk."
• Vice President Vance repeats false claims about Renee Good shooting — On January 8, Vice President J.D. Vance repeated Trump's false claims about the shooting, stating "Ramming an ICE officer with your car, that's what justifies being shot." Vance later amplified a 47-second video of the incident that was selectively leaked to Alpha News, a right-wing outlet, before being released by DHS. Vance also claimed Good was "brainwashed" and a "victim of left-wing ideology," and told reporters that Ross has "absolute immunity" for Good's killing.
• White House Press Secretary falsely labels Renee Good an "insurrectionist" — On January 8, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt claimed Renee Good was part of "a large, sinister left-wing movement" and described her as "a leftist insurrectionist who was purposefully and illegally obstructing law enforcement operations." Vice President Vance amplified these claims. Good was affiliated with ICE Watch, a loose coalition of citizens that alerts neighbors to ICE activity using whistles and messaging apps—activity that is legal and constitutionally protected. Good had no association with any violent or extremist group.
• Homeland Security Secretary and Vice President defend ICE shooting and attack victim's character — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Vice President JD Vance publicly defended ICE agent Jonathan E Ross's shooting of Renee Nicole Good, contradicting video evidence of the incident. Noem characterized Ross as "an experienced officer" following his training and noted he had been hospitalized. Vance claimed without evidence that Good was part of a "leftwing network" attempting to incite violence against law enforcement, calling her "a victim of leftwing ideology" who had been "brainwashed." Both officials asserted the agent acted in self-defense, contradicting widely circulated video footage showing Good reversing her car to allow ICE vehicles to pass before being shot multiple times.
• Trump administration justifies Minneapolis shooting as self-defense and labels victim as domestic terrorist — The Trump administration publicly justified the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent as "self-defense" and accused Good of engaging in "an act of domestic terrorism." This narrative contradicts witness video evidence widely shared online, which shows Good had turned her vehicle wheels away from the agent before he shot her three times as she attempted to drive away.
• Trump administration officials accuse shooting victim of domestic terrorism without evidence — President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem publicly accused Renee Nicole Good of "domestic terrorism" in connection with her fatal shooting by ICE, without providing evidence and before the official investigation was complete. Vance further asserted the agent enjoyed "absolute immunity" from prosecution, a claim contradicted by legal experts and state officials.
• Vice President Vance and DHS repost video of ICE shooting of Renee Good — Vice President J.D. Vance and the Department of Homeland Security reposted a cell phone video of the fatal shooting of Renee Good by ICE agent Jonathan Ross in Minneapolis. The video, which Vance claimed exonerated Ross, actually shows Good smiling and telling Ross "I'm not mad at you" before he shot her, then calling her a slur afterward. Vance captioned his repost: "What the press has done in lying about this innocent law enforcement officer is disgusting." The administration's framing contradicted the video's actual content.
• Noem falsely claims ICE agent received hospital treatment — Secretary Noem stated that the ICE agent involved in the shooting "went to the hospital. He was hit by the vehicle. He received treatment, was released, and is spending time with his family now." The bulletin reports this claim was false; the agent had no injuries and received no treatment.
• Trump discusses taking Machado's Nobel Peace Prize — Trump told Sean Hannity he understood Machado was coming to meet with him in the next week and that accepting a Nobel Peace Prize from her "would be a great honor." When asked if receiving her prize would change his view of her running the country, Trump said he would have to speak with her and that "I can't think of anybody in history that should get the Nobel prize more than me."
• Trump endorses Vance's characterization of Renee Good as agitator — When asked about Vance's suggestion that Renee Good was part of a broad left-wing network, Trump stated he had not seen the VP's statement but called him "generally very accurate" and characterized Good as "an agitator. Probably a paid agitator. She was not normal."

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• Trump administration claims US oil companies will invest billions in Venezuelan oil production; industry expresses skepticism — President Trump predicted that major US oil firms (ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips, Chevron) will rapidly invest tens of billions of dollars to rebuild Venezuelan oil infrastructure and increase production following the rendition of President Nicolás Maduro. Trump claimed production could be "up and running" in less than 18 months. However, industry experts and the oil companies themselves have expressed caution, citing lack of government guarantees for reimbursement and uncertainty about Venezuela's political future. Analysts estimate actual timelines of 2–3 years minimum, with total costs potentially reaching $80–90 billion.
• Trump told NBC U.S. taxpayers will fund Venezuelan oil extraction — Trump told NBC that the U.S. oil industry could have Venezuelan oil exploitation "up and running" in less than 18 months, but that U.S. taxpayers will have to pay a substantial amount to make it happen. Trump stated that oil companies will spend money on extraction and upgrading, "and then they'll get reimbursed by us."

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• Trump purchased Nvidia and AMD stock before Commerce Department approved chip sales to China — According to reporting by NOTUS, on January 6, 2026, President Trump purchased between $500,000 and $1 million worth of Nvidia stock. One week later, on January 13, the Commerce Department officially approved the sale of some Nvidia chips to China. Similarly, on January 6, Trump purchased between $50,000 and $100,000 of AMD stock, another chip-maker that was approved to do business with China on January 13. The timing of these purchases immediately before regulatory approvals that would benefit the companies suggests potential coordination between Trump's investment decisions and administration policy actions. These transactions were disclosed on May 14.

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• Trump announced indefinite U.S. control of Venezuela — Following the capture of Maduro, President Trump announced that the United States would "run" Venezuela for an indefinite period. Trump stated on Fox News that the U.S. would be "very strongly involved" with the Venezuelan oil industry going forward. Industry analysts anticipate rapid rerouting of Venezuelan oil exports to the U.S., with refiners benefiting substantially from access to Venezuela's heavy crude reserves—the world's largest proven oil reserves.
• Singer funded think tanks producing advocacy for Venezuelan regime change — Paul Singer donated over $10 million to the Manhattan Institute since 2011 (including $2 million in 2024 and $1.8 million in 2023) and served as chairman of its board from 2008 to 2025. The Institute produced multiple reports and articles calling for Maduro's ouster and defending Trump's aggressive Venezuela policies. Singer is also a major donor to the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, which in November 2025 published a report calling for U.S. military strikes in Venezuela. Singer additionally supported AEI and the Heritage Foundation on Venezuela policy.
• Venezuela raid enriches MAGA billionaire — An investigation by Popular Information revealed that a raid in Venezuela has financially benefited a billionaire with ties to the MAGA movement. The details of the raid and the specific financial gains were not disclosed in the summary, but the implication is that the event has significant political and economic ramifications, particularly concerning the influence of wealthy individuals with political connections. The report suggests a potential conflict of interest or misuse of power that could affect international relations and economic policies.
• Energy Secretary Wright declares indefinite U.S. control of Venezuelan oil sales — Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated that the U.S. will control the sale of Venezuelan oil "indefinitely," signaling a sustained policy of directing Venezuelan crude to American markets. This declaration follows Trump's announcement of the oil transfer and suggests the flow will continue beyond an initial shipment. Prior to the U.S. embargo, Citgo was the largest buyer of Venezuelan oil, positioning it to resume that role under the new arrangement.
• Paul Singer's Amber Energy completes purchase of Citgo at discounted price pending regulatory approval — Paul Singer, through his company Amber Energy, purchased Citgo, the U.S. subsidiary of Venezuela's state-run oil company, for $5.9 billion—a substantial discount from an estimated $13 billion valuation. The sale was forced by creditors after Venezuela defaulted on government-issued bonds. Citgo owns significant Gulf Coast oil refining capacity optimized for Venezuelan heavy crude. The purchase remains subject to U.S. regulatory approval. The discount reflected the refinery's dependence on Venezuelan crude, which was unavailable under the U.S. embargo.
• Energy Secretary announced U.S. will seize Venezuelan oil — Energy Secretary Chris Wright told an audience at a Goldman Sachs energy industry event in Miami, Florida, that the United States will take control of all oil from Venezuela for the foreseeable future. Trump administration officials told lawmakers that they plan to deposit money raised from the seizure of Venezuelan oil into bank accounts outside the U.S. Treasury, described by sources as "off-shore" accounts. Trump had announced the previous day that, as president, he would control the money from the sale of Venezuelan oil.

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• Trump disclosed oil companies were informed of Venezuela operation before Congress — During an Air Force One press gaggle, Trump stated that oil companies were informed about military operations in Venezuela before Congress was notified. When asked if he tipped off oil companies before the operation, Trump responded "Before and after. They want to go in and they're going to do a great job." Rep. Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ) characterized this as authoritarian governance by oligarchs, noting that oil companies received advance notice while Congress did not.
• Rep. Pat Ryan stated oil executives informed before Congress on Venezuela strike — Rep. Pat Ryan (D-NY) stated on CNN that the fact that oil executives were informed of the Venezuela operation before Congress represents a dangerous breach of democratic accountability. Ryan stated "The fact that the president admitted that oil executives were informed of this before the Congress that represents the people is incredibly dangerous. I mean, the fact that folks who clearly didn't have a clearance knew about this, and yet the representatives of the people weren't given a voice is outrageous."

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• Trump pardoned former Honduras president convicted of drug trafficking — Trump issued a pardon to the former president of Honduras who was serving a 45-year sentence for trafficking more than 500 tons of cocaine. This pardon directly contradicts Trump's stated justification for invading Venezuela—removing a drug trafficker from power—and was issued without explanation from Trump or his administration.

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• Trump played golf 13 out of 16 days — Trump played golf 13 out of his last 16 days while serving as President, including golfing again on the day of the Venezuela invasion announcement.
• Trump spent 14 consecutive days at Mar-a-Lago conducting government business — Trump spent his 14th consecutive day at Mar-a-Lago, his private residence and club, conducting government business including hosting foreign leaders and advisers. During this period, Trump visited his nearby golf club 12 times in two weeks, maintained his social calendar, and hosted a New Year's Eve party where guests bid $2.75 million on a live-painted portrait of Jesus. Trump also visited a private tile and marble shop in an industrial shopping center while Secret Service sealed off the parking lot.

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• Trump purchased marble and onyx for White House during Iran crisis — While posting threats of military intervention against Iran, Trump stopped at Arc Stone and Tile in Lake Worth Beach, Florida, to purchase marble and onyx. A White House official issued a statement claiming the purchase was "at his own expense, for the White House Ballroom." The timing and framing raised questions about the authenticity of the expense claim.
• Trump's motorcade stopped for personal shopping at a stone supplier — Trump's motorcade pulled over in Lake Worth, Florida, around 9:46 a.m. so the president could shop at Arc Stone and Tile, a wholesale supplier near Mar-a-Lago. According to White House press pool reporting, Trump was purchasing marble and onyx at "his own expense" for the White House ballroom, which he refers to as the Golden Ballroom. Reporters were held in vans during the stop.

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• Anonymous Polymarket account placed $30,000 bet on Maduro ouster hours before Trump announced his capture, profiting $400,000 — On January 2, 2026, hours before Trump announced the U.S. had captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, an anonymous Polymarket account bet over $30,000 that Maduro would be ousted. At the time of the bet, Polymarket showed only an 8% probability of this outcome. By the next morning, the account cashed out over $400,000 in winnings. The account, created in December 2025, had placed its first bet on December 27 for $96 predicting a U.S. invasion of Venezuela, followed by several related bets in the following days. Experts on prediction markets and insider trading told news outlets the bets had hallmarks of insider trading, citing the late-night timing, large amount, and unregulated market.

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• Noem fails to disclose $80,000 in income from South Dakota governorship — In July 2025, a report revealed that DHS Secretary Kristi Noem had failed to disclose $80,000 she accepted while serving as South Dakota's governor. The disclosure failure raised questions about financial transparency and potential conflicts of interest during her transition to federal office.

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• Trump auctions Jesus portrait at Mar-a-Lago New Year's Eve gala for $2.75 million — President Trump hosted a New Year's Eve gala at Mar-a-Lago where he auctioned a portrait of Jesus Christ painted live onstage by artist Vanessa Horabuena. The painting sold for $2.75 million, with proceeds split between St. Jude's Children's Hospital and the local sheriff's department. The event drew prominent guests including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, and others. Trump stated his New Year's resolution was "peace on Earth."

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• Trump sent fraudulent fundraising email with false claims about tariff rebates — Trump sent a fundraising email to supporters claiming that if they did not donate within one hour, Democrats would steal their "tariff rebate checks" and distribute them to undocumented immigrants, that the country was "boiling over," and that only an immediate cash transfer to him could prevent total disaster. The email employed false urgency and fabricated threats to solicit donations.

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• Trump administration's $20 billion Argentina bailout revealed to benefit Treasury Secretary's personal associate — Popular Information revealed that the Trump administration's $20 billion bailout of Argentina would benefit hedge fund billionaire Robert Citrone, a personal friend and former colleague of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The reporting became national news, covered by CNN, The New Yorker, The New York Times, and CNBC. Over 50 members of Congress cited Popular Information's work in a letter demanding answers from Secretary Bessent about his ties to Citrone.