Trump Action Archive

A searchable record of documented actions, compiled weekly from public sources.

4 events matching

Export CSVResearcher JSONAnalyst Newest first · Oldest first
Filtering Week: Week 65 × Category: Information, Memory and Manipulation × Attack target: The Justice Department × Clear all ☆ Save this search
Tier 1 carried by a primary record Corroborated 2+ independent news desks Every result is verified and democracy-related.

Open an event to see its evidence. Attack and trait tags link to their definitions

Apr 17, 2026 The Department of Justice and the FBI removed the lead prosecutor from the Brennan investigation Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation

The personnel change raised concerns that politically sensitive investigations were being steered through internal pressure rather than neutral process.

Independently corroborated by5 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone

Supporting reports

  • Lead Prosecutor Removed from Brennan Investigation — The Trump administration's DOJ has removed the lead prosecutor from the investigation into former CIA Director John Brennan.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 65 – 2026-04-11–2026-04-17 wk65_IM_014
Apr 14, 2026 Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the Justice Department had finished releasing Epstein-related files Corroborated Information, Memory and Manipulation

The statement intensified a dispute over whether the executive had fully complied with demands for records in a high-profile case.

Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone

Supporting reports

  • Acting AG Todd Blanche on Epstein Files — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that the Department of Justice has completed releasing documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, despite ongoing demands for transparency.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 65 – 2026-04-11–2026-04-17 wk65_IM_011
Apr 11, 2026 ICE agents and released surveillance footage contradicted the agency's account of the Minneapolis shooting Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation

The footage exposed a gap between official claims and recorded events, sharpening accountability concerns around truth in law enforcement narratives.

Independently corroborated by4 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone

Supporting reports

  • Surveillance video undermines ICE's account of Minneapolis shooting — Newly released surveillance footage has contradicted the account given by ICE agents regarding the shooting of Julio Sosa Celis in Minneapolis.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 65 – 2026-04-11–2026-04-17 wk65_IM_001
Apr 11, 2026 Eric Swalwell's campaign sent cease-and-desist letters over sexual assault allegations Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation

The legal threats risked chilling public claims and limiting the flow of information relevant to voter judgment and accountability.

Independently corroborated by1 independent news desk
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone

Supporting reports

  • Swalwell's Campaign Sends Cease-and-Desist Letters — Former allies of Democratic contender withdraw support after accusations in San Francisco Chronicle and on CNN
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 65 – 2026-04-11–2026-04-17 wk65_IM_002