Trump Action Archive

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• Unusual Machines, backed by Trump Jr., wins major Pentagon drone contract — Unusual Machines, a Florida-based drone company in which Donald Trump Jr. holds a $4 million stake, secured a contract from the U.S. Army to manufacture 3,500 drone motors and various drone parts. The company's CEO Allan Evans indicated the Army signaled plans to order an additional 20,000 components next year. Trump Jr. joined the company as an adviser in November 2024. Stock in Unusual Machines jumped 13% following the announcement. Financial Times reporting earlier in 2025 found the company's share price nearly tripled in the weeks before Trump Jr.'s appointment was disclosed.

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• Banks demand U.S. government guarantee for $20 billion Argentina lending facility — Banks assembled by Treasury Secretary Bessent—including JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup, and Goldman Sachs—are demanding that the U.S. government backstop a $20 billion lending facility to Argentina, effectively requiring taxpayers to absorb losses while banks retain profits. The arrangement emerged after private lenders had ceased lending to Argentina due to its heavy debt burden and low repayment likelihood. The Treasury Department confirmed talks remain ongoing but did not dispute the Wall Street Journal's reporting of the guarantee demand.

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• Trump solicits corporate donations for $300m White House ballroom project — Donald Trump announced a $300m ballroom project at the White House, funded by corporate and billionaire donors including Apple, Google, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, Lockheed Martin, Palantir, and others. Demolition of the entire East Wing began without prior public announcement or approval from the National Capital Planning Commission. Trump initially stated the project would cost $200m but increased the figure to $300m on Wednesday. House Democrats condemned the lack of transparency and secretive decision-making process.
• Trump raised $350 million in corporate donations for White House ballroom — Trump announced he has raised $350 million from corporate donors to fund the White House ballroom renovation, up from his initial estimate of $200 million, then $250 million, then $300 million. When asked how much he personally would contribute, Trump declined to provide a specific number. The project cost estimates have escalated repeatedly.
• White House releases list of donors to Trump ballroom project — The White House released a list of major corporations and individuals donating to Trump's ballroom project intended to replace the demolished East Wing of the White House. Donors include Google (whose CEO thanked Trump for resolving an antitrust case), Palantir (which holds lucrative ICE contracts), Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Coinbase, Ripple, and numerous others. Economist Robert Reich characterized the arrangement as "pay-to-play," noting that donors include companies with direct regulatory or contractual interests in Trump administration decisions.