Trump Action Archive

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Aug 8, 2026 Polymarket posted a false claim distorting a WNBA discussion about transgender athlete policy Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation

A prediction-market platform with large social reach spread misinformation about transgender athletes to drive engagement, distorting public understanding of an internal sports league discussion.

Independently corroborated by5 independent news desks
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  • Polymarket misrepresented WNBA transgender athlete discussion — On August 8, Polymarket posted on X that the WNBA Commissioner announced the league would review "what a woman is" after NBA stars announced plans to join.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 82 – 2026-08-08–2026-08-14 wk82_IM_003
May 20, 2026 The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives investigated the San Diego mosque shooting after evidence showed the attackers had been radicalized online Corroborated Information, Memory and Manipulation

The case underscored how online extremist content can translate into lethal violence against a religious minority.

Independently corroborated by6 independent news desks
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  • FBI Investigation into San Diego Mosque Shooting — The FBI, along with the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, is investigating a mass shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, where two teenagers, aged 17 and 18, carried out an attack
  • FBI Flagged San Diego Mosque Shooter Prior to Attack — Caleb Vazquez, one of the shooters in the deadly attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego, had been previously flagged by the FBI as a potential threat due to his extremist views.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 70 – 2026-05-16–2026-05-22 wk70_IM_009
Apr 22, 2026 An Iowa court and school-content critics upheld restrictions tied to LGBTQ topics and book removals as book bans hit a record high Corroborated Information, Memory and Manipulation

The developments narrowed access to ideas in schools and libraries, showing censorship pressures shaping what the public can read and learn.

Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
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  • Iowa Court Ruling on LGBTQ+ Topics and Book Bans — Most-banned book was Sold, a 2006 novel by Patricia McCormick about sex trafficking in India
  • Record High of Book Bans in US Libraries Reported for 2025 — The House Oversight Committee, referred to as the "Witch Hunt Committee," is scrutinizing the Chapel Hill School District for having books that mention LGBTQ topics, such as a child with two mothers, in school libraries.
  • House Oversight Committee targets LGBTQ content in schools
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 66 – 2026-04-18–2026-04-24 wk66_IM_009
Aug 3, 2025 The State Department softened draft human-rights reporting on abuses in several countries Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation

The draft changes suggested official reporting could be reshaped to mute documented abuses and alter the public record for diplomatic reasons.

Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
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  • Trump administration eases criticism of human rights abuses — The State Department is reportedly easing its criticism of human rights abuses in El Salvador, Israel, and Russia, according to leaked drafts of annual reports.
  • Trump administration plans to downplay human rights abuses in annual report — Leaked drafts indicate that the Trump administration plans to minimize criticism of human rights abuses in El Salvador, Israel, and Russia in its upcoming annual human rights report.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 29 – 2025-08-02–2025-08-08 wk29_IM_004
Apr 7, 2025 The National Park Service and the Pentagon removed or altered federal content about Harriet Tubman, slavery, and DEI-related history Corroborated Information, Memory and Manipulation

The edits showed federal control over public memory by sanitizing historical content and reducing visibility of marginalized groups.

Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
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  • National Park Service alters Harriet Tubman webpage — The National Park Service has removed a quote and image of Harriet Tubman from its webpage about the Underground Railroad, replacing them with content emphasizing "Black/White Cooperation." This change is part of a
  • Trump administration orders DEI content removal from Pentagon — In February, the Trump administration issued a directive to the Pentagon to conduct a "digital content refresh," removing mentions of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) from its public platforms.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 12 – 2025-04-05–2025-04-11 wk12_IM_003
Feb 26, 2025 The Pentagon ordered the removal of DEI references from military websites and social media Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation

Purging official references altered the public record of military inclusion efforts and narrowed what the institution would publicly acknowledge.

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  • Pentagon Orders Removal of DEI Mentions — The Pentagon ordered military services to purge mentions of "diversity, equity, and inclusion" from agency websites and social media.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 6 – 2025-02-22–2025-02-28 wk06_IM_015
Jan 23, 2025 The Trump administration banned non-U.S. flags at embassies and consular posts Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation

The directive narrowed symbolic expression by U.S. institutions abroad and removed visible signals of support for marginalized groups from official spaces.

Immediate effect: The directive narrowed symbolic expression by U.S.

Independently corroborated by1 independent news desk
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  • Trump administration bans non-US flags from being flown at embassies — The US Department of State, under the Trump administration, has issued a directive prohibiting the display of any flags other than the US national flag at consular posts.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 1 – 2025-01-20–2025-01-24 wk01_IM_006
Jan 20, 2025 The Trump administration removed transgender-related health pages, data, and terminology from federal records and websites Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation

The removals reduced public access to official information and altered the federal record about a targeted group, affecting transparency and public memory.

Independently corroborated by4 independent news desks
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  • Trump Administration Erases Transgender Data from Federal Records — Executive Order 14168 has led to the deletion of LGBTQ health pages, suicide-risk data, and trans-related terminology from federal records.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 1 – 2025-01-20–2025-01-24 wk01_IM_001
Jan 20, 2025 The Trump administration shut down the dedicated 988 LGBTQ youth line Corroborated Information, Memory and Manipulation

The change removed a specialized public information and support channel for a vulnerable group, narrowing access to tailored crisis help.

Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
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  • Trump Administration Shuts Down 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Line — The Trump administration cut funding for the dedicated "Press 3" option on the national suicide hotline, which served over 1.3 million LGBTQ youth.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 1 – 2025-01-20–2025-01-24 wk01_IM_002