Trump Action Archive

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• Trump Shares Meme Threatening Chicago — On September 6, 2025, President Donald Trump shared a meme on Truth Social depicting himself as an officer from the film 'Apocalypse Now,' with a caption suggesting a military action against Chicago.
• Trump Threatens Military Action in Chicago — President Donald Trump made a controversial post on Truth Social, suggesting military action in Chicago, which he referred to as the "Department of WAR." This statement has drawn strong reactions from political
• Trump posts threatening social media message about Chicago — President Donald J.

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• Trump expected to order rebrand of Pentagon as ‘Department of War’ — President Donald Trump is anticipated to sign an executive order authorizing the rebranding of the US Department of Defense to the "Department of War." This move aims to formalize the name change without requiring
• Trump signs executive order rebranding Pentagon as Department of War — On September 5, 2025, Donald Trump signed an executive order to rebrand the Department of Defense as the Department of War.
• Executive Order: Restoring the United States Department of War — On September 5, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order to restore the name "Department of War" for the Department of Defense.

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• Pentagon Approves Navy Base for Immigration Crackdown — The Pentagon approved the use of a Chicago-area Navy base as a hub for DHS's immigration crackdown, potentially housing National Guard troops or military members.

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• Appeals Court Lifts Order on National Guard in LA — A federal appeals court temporarily lifted a judge's order restricting the Trump administration's use of National Guard troops in Los Angeles as the president appeals the ruling.

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• Trump administration threatens to deploy federal troops to Chicago — The Trump administration has threatened to deploy federal troops to Chicago as part of an immigration crackdown.
• Illinois Governor criticizes Trump's troop deployment plans — Illinois Governor JB Pritzker criticized President Trump's plans to deploy troops to Chicago, stating that the city does not want military presence on its streets.
• Trump Plans Federal Law Enforcement Deployment to Cities — Trump announced plans to send federal law enforcement to Chicago and Baltimore, though he did not specify a timeline for the deployment.

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• Trump Deploys National Guard for Landscaping in DC — President Trump has deployed National Guard troops to perform landscaping duties in Washington, D.C., following cuts to the National Park Service.
• Trump Deploys National Guard to Address Crime in Washington DC — Earlier this month, President Trump deployed the National Guard to Washington DC to address crime, with threats of similar interventions in other major cities.
• Trump Extends National Guard Deployment in DC — The Trump administration is expected to extend military orders to keep National Guard troops in DC through December, ensuring service members receive benefits for extended active duty.

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• March in Washington D.C. Against Federal Troop Deployment — A march is scheduled for September 6 in Washington D.C., starting in Malcolm X Park, to demand the withdrawal of federal troops from the District.

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• Trump declares crime emergency in Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump declared a crime emergency in Washington, D.C., on August 11, allowing the federal government to take control of the city's police under the Home Rule Act.
• Executive Order on Crime Emergency in D.C. — On August 25, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order to address the crime emergency in the District of Columbia.

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• The states sending troops to DC have way worse crime problems most didn't want to talk about it — The article discusses the decision by certain states to send troops to Washington, D.C., despite facing significant crime issues within their own jurisdictions.
• Trump Administration's Military Occupation of D.C. — The Trump administration's military occupation of Washington, D.C., has been defended by officials as restoring freedom and safety.
• Trump Administration's Military Occupation of Washington, D.C. — Trump administration officials defended the military occupation of Washington, D.C., claiming it restored freedom and safety.

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• Pentagon blocks Ukraine from using US-supplied missiles inside Russia — The Pentagon has reportedly blocked Ukraine from using US-supplied long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems (Atacms) to strike targets inside Russia.
• Pentagon Blocks Ukraine's Use of Long-Range Missiles — The Pentagon has been blocking Ukraine from using long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems (Atacms) to strike inside Russia.

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• Trump threatens federal intervention in Chicago — Trump threatened to take over Chicago, claiming that he would send federal forces to address crime in the city.
• Trump Plans National Guard Deployment to Chicago — President Trump plans to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago, a move criticized by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Lt.
• Pentagon Plans National Guard Deployment to Chicago — The Pentagon has been planning to deploy thousands of National Guard troops to Chicago as early as next month.

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• Trump deploys National Guard and federal agents to Washington DC — President Donald Trump has deployed 800 National Guard troops and hundreds of federal agents, including those from the FBI, DEA, and border patrol, to Washington DC, citing an "out of control" crime wave.
• National Guard Troops Sent to DC at Trump's Request — Republican governors from West Virginia, South Carolina, and Ohio announced they would send approximately 700 National Guard troops to Washington, DC, at President Trump's request.
• Trump Administration's Attempted Takeover of Washington DC Police — President Trump attempted to take over the Washington DC police department, invoking a legal provision in the Home Rule Act of 1973.

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• Federal judge hears case on Trump administration's deployment of troops during LA protests — A federal judge in San Francisco began hearing evidence on whether the Trump administration violated federal law by deploying national guard soldiers and US marines to Los Angeles during protests over immigration raids.
• California Sues Department of Justice Over Unauthorized Troop Deployment — California Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against the Department of Justice, claiming it unlawfully deployed approximately 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 U.S.

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• US Air Force Denies Early Retirement to Transgender Service Members — The US Air Force is denying early retirement to transgender service members with 15-18 years of service, forcing them out without retirement benefits.

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• Pentagon orders removal of 1,350 national guard troops from Los Angeles — The Pentagon has ordered the withdrawal of 1,350 national guard troops from Los Angeles, initially deployed by the Trump administration to manage protests against immigration policies.

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• Trump Administration Requires Personal Meetings for Four-Star General Nominees — Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is now requiring nominees for four-star general positions in the U.S.
• Defense Secretary Requires Nominees to Meet Trump — The New York Times reported that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth now requires nominees for four-star general positions to meet with Trump before their nominations can be finalized, raising concerns about the

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• National Guard Mobilized for ICE Assistance — CNN reported that approximately 2,000 National Guard troops are set to be mobilized to assist ICE at detention facilities, highlighting the militarization of immigration enforcement.

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• California Challenges Federalization of National Guard — California filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration's order to federalize the state's National Guard to manage protests in Los Angeles.
• California sues Trump administration over National Guard deployment — California has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging the unlawful deployment of 4,000 National Guard troops to counter protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions.
• Case update — Newsom v. Trump (N.D. Cal.) 3:25-cv-04870 — Judge Breyer approved California's request for “expedited and limited” discovery regarding the administration's claim that it acted beyond the limitation of the Posse Comitatus Act , which forbids federal troops from

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• Trump orders deployment of military to Los Angeles — President Trump ordered the deployment of approximately 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to Los Angeles following a series of immigration sweeps that began on June 6.
• Deployment of marines and national guard against protesters in Los Angeles — President Trump deployed marines and national guard troops against protesters in Los Angeles as part of a broader crackdown on dissent.
• Trump Deploys Troops to Los Angeles Amid Protests — President Donald Trump has deployed thousands of National Guard troops and U.S.

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• Federal court ruling against military deployment in Los Angeles — A federal judge ruled that control of national guard troops and US marines deployed to Los Angeles should return to California's Democratic governor, Gavin Newsom.
• Appeals court rules in favor of Trump on National Guard deployment — The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of President Trump, allowing him to maintain control over the deployment of National Guard troops in Los Angeles.
• Federal Appeals Court Rules on National Guard Control — A federal appeals court ruled that President Trump can temporarily maintain control over California's National Guard troops in Los Angeles.

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• Deployment of National Guard and Marines to Los Angeles — President Donald Trump deployed National Guard and US Marine troops to Los Angeles to suppress protests against his administration's increased deportation policies.
• Trump deploys military units to Los Angeles amid immigration protests — President Donald Trump deployed 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 active marines to Los Angeles in response to confrontations between pro-migrant protesters and military units.
• Trump deploys National Guard and Marines to Los Angeles — Amid protests against immigration policies in Los Angeles, President Donald Trump deployed the National Guard and summoned hundreds of Marines without the consent of the California governor.

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• Trump Holds Military Parade in Washington, D.C. — On Saturday, former President Donald Trump held a military parade in Washington, D.C., marking his 79th birthday.
• Trump Holds Military Parade in DC — President Trump held a military parade in Washington, D.C., reportedly costing $40 million.
• Trump’s military parade fails to attract significant attendance — A military parade organized in Washington, D.C.

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• Appeals court temporarily returns control of California's National Guard to Trump — On June 12, 2025, the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit temporarily stayed a restraining order issued by US District Judge Charles Breyer, which had declared President Trump's federalization of the California
• Federal judge rules against deployment of California National Guard — A federal judge ruled that President Trump had illegally deployed the California National Guard against demonstrators protesting immigration raids, ordering the force to be returned to the control of California's
• Case update — Newsom v. Trump (N.D. Cal.) 3:25-cv-04870 — The Ninth Circuit issued an administrative stay before midnight on June 12.

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• Trump politicized West Point graduation ceremony — Donald Trump delivered a speech at the West Point graduation, wearing a MAGA hat and making controversial remarks, including comments about trophy wives and military budgets.
• Trump delivers partisan speeches at West Point and Arlington National Cemetery — President Donald J.

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• Trump Administration's Proposed Military Parade Sparks Planned Protests — A proposed military parade in Washington, D.C., inspired by former President Trump's plans, has sparked plans for a large national protest on June 14.