Trump Action Archive

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• Elon Musk announces plan to donate SpaceX stock to American children via Trump Accounts — Elon Musk announced on X that he will donate one share of SpaceX stock to every child in America, valued at approximately $10.5 billion based on current stock prices and the 72 million children in the U.S. The shares would be distributed through Trump Accounts, savings accounts for children launched on July 4, 2026. President Trump publicly celebrated the announcement. SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell separately announced she and her husband would donate shares to approximately two million children with Trump Accounts.
• Elon Musk announces SpaceX share giveaway to American children — Elon Musk announced on X (formerly Twitter) on October 20, 2026, that he plans to distribute one share of SpaceX to every child in America. At current market prices, the giveaway would be valued at approximately $10.5 billion. Popular Information reports skepticism about Musk's motivations for the announcement, though the article does not detail specific concerns in the excerpt provided.

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• Trump ordered OMB director to divert DHS funds for campaign ads — According to reporting by Maggie Haberman, Hamed Aleaziz, Shane Goldmacher, and Jonathan Swan of the New York Times, Trump personally ordered Office of Management and Budget director Russell Vought to allocate $20 million for television advertisements praising Trump. The journalists reported that Vought obtained the funds by redirecting money Congress had appropriated for the Department of Homeland Security. The diversion of congressionally appropriated funds for campaign purposes raised questions about proper use of federal resources.
• Trump acknowledged using $20 million in taxpayer funds for self-promotional ads — Trump acknowledged bipartisan outcry over his use of $20 million in taxpayer money to run ads boosting himself. He initially defended the practice as "a rather standard thing to do" but then stated he would pay for future ads with money raised for MAGA, Inc. However, the White House later clarified that Trump would not reimburse the American public for the ads already run, and the reimbursement promise would only apply "moving forward."
• Trump administration used $11 million in taxpayer funds for political advertising — The Trump administration spent at least $11 million in taxpayer funds broadcasting advertisements through a Department of Homeland Security contract to promote the president. Trump announced his allied super PAC (MAGA Inc.) would assume financing going forward, and the White House stated it does not plan to reimburse taxpayers for the expenditure.
• White House uses taxpayer funds for pro-Trump ads without reimbursement from super PAC — Approximately $11.6 million in taxpayer-funded advertisements promoting Trump have aired, according to an AdImpact estimate. Trump initially claimed the ads would be paid for by his super PAC, but the White House later clarified that the PAC would not be reimbursing the government for ads that had already aired. The use of federal funds for partisan political advertising without reimbursement raises questions about the misuse of public resources for campaign purposes and potential violations of appropriations law.

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• South Korea contradicts White House Alaska LNG announcement — The Trump administration announced a $350 billion investment package with South Korea that included the Alaska LNG project. However, South Korea's government stated it would only begin reviewing the project and that "no decision has been made" on whether to invest or the size of any investment. South Korea's industry minister expressed regret to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, saying the White House announcement exceeded what had been agreed.
• Trump falsely claims South Korea agreed to $50 billion Alaska LNG investment — Trump announced that the South Korean government had agreed to invest $50 billion in a liquefied natural gas pipeline in Alaska, with Senator Dan Sullivan present. In reality, the Commerce Department and South Korea's Industry Ministry had only agreed to "commence working" on such a project. South Korea's industry minister Kim Jung-kwan stated that "putting out figures, or using definitive language, goes far beyond what was agreed," and South Korea's president Lee Jae Myung emphasized the plan would proceed only if financially viable and meeting legal requirements in South Korea.

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• Trump administration aired taxpayer-funded campaign ad — New York Times reporter Bayliss Wagner reported that the Trump administration is airing another taxpayer-funded political advertisement, this time from his 2024 campaign. In the ad, Trump states: "We will demolish the deep state, expel the warmongers from our government... We will rout the fake news media." The bulletin notes this represents use of public funds for campaign promotion during the midterms.
• Trump administration airs government-funded political advertisement — The Trump administration aired a black-and-white political advertisement on television stations nationwide, including Fox News Sunday, Saturday Night Live, and college and NFL football games, funded with taxpayer dollars. The ad features Trump walking down a hallway while audio from a rally speech plays, with Trump declaring "This is the final battle" and vowing to "demolish the deep state" and "expel the warmongers." The White House defended the ads as "public service announcements," but ethics experts and lawmakers have argued the use of federal funds for political advertising violates federal law banning taxpayer-funded propaganda. The ad cost approximately $319,000. This is the second such government-funded pro-Trump political ad in recent days; the first used a song by artist JMSN without his permission.
• Trump administration aired political advertisement funded by U.S. government during NFL and college football broadcasts — The Trump administration aired an advertisement during NFL games, Fox News Sunday, Saturday Night Live, and college football games that was labeled "Paid for by the U.S. Government." The ad featured Trump's "Final Battle" rhetoric attacking the deep state, warmongers, globalists, communists, and the media. The White House characterized it as a "public service announcement," but ethics experts and lawmakers questioned the legality of using federal funds for what appeared to be campaign propaganda.

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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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• Leading the Future raises $100 million to influence 2026 midterm elections — Leading the Future (LTF), a newly formed political organization, has secured over $100 million in funding to support pro-AI candidates in the 2026 midterm elections. Major donors include venture capitalists Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz ($50 million), OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman ($50 million), Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale, and AI company Perplexity. LTF initially positioned itself as bipartisan but has begun releasing ads promoting Republican candidates and attacking Democrats who support AI regulation, aligning with Trump administration preferences after White House pressure.
• Leading the Future releases first campaign advertisements — Leading the Future released its first two television advertisements on Wednesday. The first promotes Republican Chris Gober in Texas' 10th District congressional race, framing him as a "Trump Conservative" and highlighting his legal representation of Elon Musk's pro-Trump Super PAC. The second attacks Democrat Alex Bores, who sponsored New York's RAISE Act requiring AI companies to disclose safety protocols and incidents, accusing him of empowering "dysfunctional bureaucrats" and falsely claiming he is backed by convicted felon Sam Bankman-Fried.

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• Trump launches cryptocurrency — On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump launched his own cryptocurrency, which reportedly made over $50 billion shortly after its introduction. This move raised significant ethical concerns regarding the emoluments clause of the Constitution, as it allows for potential direct financial contributions to the president from individuals seeking favors. The launch was accompanied by a similar initiative from Melania Trump, which also gained substantial value quickly.
• Trump launches cryptocurrency before inauguration — President-Elect Donald Trump launched a new cryptocurrency, a "memecoin," which reportedly made him over $50 billion on paper. This action, occurring just days before his inauguration, raises concerns about the use of political power for personal financial gain and the ethical implications of such actions by a public official.
• Trump promotes cryptocurrency tokens — President Trump promoted cryptocurrency tokens on Truth Social, claiming to make billions from them. This promotion raises ethical concerns about the use of presidential influence for personal financial gain.
• Potential for memecoins to facilitate pseudobribery — The article discusses how memecoins like TRUMP and MELANIA could be used to facilitate pseudobribery, allowing individuals to give money to public figures without direct transfers. By purchasing these coins, individuals can increase their value, indirectly enriching the coin holders. This mechanism could be exploited for corrupt practices, evading campaign finance laws and gift taxes. The potential for such use raises significant concerns about transparency and corruption in political finance.
• Trump launches cryptocurrencies TRUMP and MELANIA — Donald Trump and his wife Melania launched two cryptocurrencies named TRUMP and MELANIA just before his inauguration. Despite initial declines in value, the market capitalizations of these coins remain significant, with TRUMP at approximately $7 billion and MELANIA at $800 million. The launch has sparked controversy within the crypto community, with concerns about the potential impact on the respectability of cryptocurrencies. The coins are seen as speculative assets rather than currencies, with potential implications for financial and political dynamics.
• Crypto exchanges promote $TRUMP coin — Major cryptocurrency exchanges Coinbase, Kraken, and Robinhood have listed and promoted the $TRUMP meme coin, significantly increasing its visibility and demand. These exchanges are under scrutiny by the SEC for regulatory violations, and their promotion of $TRUMP may be motivated by hopes of favorable treatment from the Trump administration. The exchanges' actions highlight the potential for regulatory capture and the transformation of the presidency into a tool for personal enrichment.
• Trump demands lower interest rates — Former President Trump demanded that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell lower interest rates, claiming he understands interest rates better than current decision-makers. Trump argues that lower rates would counteract inflation, despite economic concerns that such a move could worsen inflation if combined with proposed tariffs.
• Trump Organization's new foreign business deals — The Trump Organization announced new foreign business deals, including developments in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam. These deals involve branding agreements and partnerships with local developers. The Trump Organization's current ethics statement does not restrict foreign deals, unlike the 2017 statement. This change raises concerns about potential foreign influence and conflicts of interest, as these ventures require government permits and could give foreign governments leverage over the President.