Trump Action Archive

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• Hegseth removes transgender troops and fires senior female and minority officers — Upon taking office as Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth initiated the removal of thousands of transgender service members and the firing of senior female officers and high-ranking officers of color, while declaring the Pentagon would no longer be "woke." Veterans note that transgender troops are being forced out mid-service and denied retirement benefits, contradicting the stated mission to strengthen national security.

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• Hegseth reposts segment endorsing pastor with anti-women views — Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reposted on his personal account a CNN segment about pastor Doug Wilson, with whom Hegseth is affiliated, using the slogan "All of Christ for All of Life"—a phrase promoting Christian nationalism across all aspects of society including government. The original report noted Wilson's position that women should not have the right to vote. Critics interpreted the repost as reflecting Hegseth's own record on feminism and undermining commitments he made to Senator Joni Ernst regarding women in uniform.
• Pentagon posts biblically-themed recruitment video with Psalms text — The Pentagon, under Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, posted a recruitment video on X featuring paratroopers and combat scenes accompanied by text from the Book of Psalms ("I pursued my enemies and overtook them / I did not turn back till they were destroyed"). The video carried the message "We Are One Nation Under God." Veterans and military experts report the move is dividing military ranks and reflects Hegseth's effort to infuse ultra-conservative Christian nationalism into Pentagon operations and messaging.

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• Sean Charles Dunn arrested for throwing sandwich at CBP officer — Sean Charles Dunn, 37, a former DOJ paralegal, was arrested and charged on August 13 after allegedly throwing a sandwich at a Customs and Border Protection officer patrolling Washington DC's northwest district. Video footage shows Dunn confronting the armed officer, calling him and colleagues "fascists," shouting "I don't want you in my city," then throwing a soft object at the officer's chest before fleeing. The Trump administration subsequently released footage of heavily armed officers raiding Dunn's apartment, amplifying public attention to the case.

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• Trump Mobilizes National Guard Amid Claims of Crime Crisis — President Trump mobilized the National Guard in Washington, D.C., claiming it was necessary to address a crime crisis, despite evidence showing that violent crime rates are at a historic low. This action is seen as a pretext for consolidating federal control over local law enforcement.
• Trump deploys national guard and federal agents to Washington DC — Trump deployed more than 1,450 officers including national guard troops and federal agents from the FBI, DEA, and Department of Homeland Security into Washington DC neighborhoods. The deployment followed an attack on a staffer in an entertainment district. The White House credited the operation with 43 arrests on the first night, though local data showed this was only marginally higher than typical arrest rates. The administration characterized DC as having an "out of control" crime problem, contradicting local officials and recent data showing crime at 30-year lows.
• Trump deploys National Guard to Washington DC and takes control of police force — President Trump ordered the federalization of law enforcement in Washington DC, deploying approximately 800 National Guard troops to city streets on Tuesday night and taking command of the DC police department. Trump justified the move by calling Washington DC "lawless" despite official crime statistics showing the violent crime rate at a 30-year low. A "massive law enforcement surge" of 850 officers and agents made 23 arrests on Monday night. Mayor Muriel Bowser initially pledged cooperation but later denounced the move as an "authoritarian push" undermining DC's home rule and autonomy.
• National Guard troops deployed to Washington, D.C. — Approximately 800 National Guard troops arrived at the D.C. Armory on the morning of August 12, 2025, to report for duty under Trump's order to address crime in the District. The troops have been deployed until September 25, 2025. The deployment represents Trump's assumption of control over the Washington, D.C., police force and National Guard.
• Trump deploys 800 National Guard troops to DC streets — As part of the same executive order, Trump announced deployment of 800 National Guard troops to patrol streets in Washington, DC. The deployment was framed as necessary to address violent crime, despite official statistics showing crime declining significantly. This marks a militarization of civilian law enforcement in the nation's capital.
• National Guard Deployed in Washington DC — The National Guard began deploying on the streets of Washington DC following President Trump's order to federalize law enforcement in the city. This move, described by many as an authoritarian power grab, was justified by Trump as a response to what he called a "lawless" city, despite crime statistics indicating otherwise. The deployment includes approximately 800 guard members, with a surge of 850 officers and agents leading to nearly two dozen arrests. The action has been widely condemned for undermining the autonomy of Washington DC's local government.

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• Hegseth bans transgender military service — As Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth banned transgender people from serving in the military, implementing a policy that excludes a protected class from military service. This action reverses Hegseth's prior stated opposition to allowing women and LGBTQ people to serve, which he reversed during his confirmation process.
• Hegseth removes transgender troops and fires senior female and minority officers — Upon taking office as Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth initiated the removal of thousands of transgender service members and the firing of senior female officers and high-ranking officers of color, while declaring the Pentagon would no longer be "woke." Veterans note that transgender troops are being forced out mid-service and denied retirement benefits, contradicting the stated mission to strengthen national security.

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• Federal judge hears case on Trump administration's deployment of national guard and marines to Los Angeles without California governor's consent — A federal judge in San Francisco began hearing evidence and arguments on whether the Trump administration violated the 1878 Posse Comitatus Act by deploying approximately 4,000 California national guard troops and 700 marines to Los Angeles without Governor Gavin Newsom's consent following immigration enforcement protests in June. Judge Charles Breyer is considering whether to order the return of remaining troops to state control. The Trump administration argues the deployment was necessary to protect federal buildings and personnel; California contends it was political theater and an unconstitutional exercise of federal power over state military forces.

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• Hegseth orders Navy to rename USNS Harvey Milk — Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ordered the Navy to rename the USNS Harvey Milk, a ship named after Harvey Milk, a gay rights activist and Korean War veteran. The order removes the name of a decorated service member and civil rights figure from a naval vessel.

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• Attorney General announces DOJ employee charged with assaulting federal officer — US Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that Sean Charles Dunn, a 37-year-old DOJ international affairs specialist, was charged with felony assault on a federal officer after allegedly throwing a sandwich at a US Customs and Border Protection officer in Washington DC on August 10. Bondi stated Dunn had been fired from the Department of Justice. The incident occurred during a confrontation between Dunn and CBP officers patrolling northwest DC; authorities say Dunn yelled at officers before throwing the sandwich and attempting to flee.
• Man charged with felony assault for throwing sandwich at federal border agent in Washington DC — Sean Charles Dunn, 37, was charged with assaulting a federal officer after allegedly throwing a wrapped Subway sandwich at a US Customs and Border Protection agent during a patrol in Washington DC on Sunday night. The incident, captured on video, occurred as Dunn yelled "Fascists!" and "Shame!" at the officers. The felony charge carries potential penalties of up to one year in jail and significant fines. The case was filed in US district court and is being prosecuted by US Attorney Jeanine Pirro, a Trump appointee.
• Sean Charles Dunn arrested for throwing sandwich at CBP officer — Sean Charles Dunn, 37, a former DOJ paralegal, was arrested and charged on August 13 after allegedly throwing a sandwich at a Customs and Border Protection officer patrolling Washington DC's northwest district. Video footage shows Dunn confronting the armed officer, calling him and colleagues "fascists," shouting "I don't want you in my city," then throwing a soft object at the officer's chest before fleeing. The Trump administration subsequently released footage of heavily armed officers raiding Dunn's apartment, amplifying public attention to the case.