Trump Action Archive

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• Veterans arrested during Iran war protest in Washington DC — Sixty-six veterans, including elderly and disabled participants, were arrested during a protest against the ongoing Iran war in Washington DC. Mike Prysner, Executive Director of the Center on Conscience and War, was among those arrested. Prysner stated that the war has claimed thousands of American lives and over a million Iraqi lives, and called on active service members to refuse deployment. The protest occurred as the U.S. continues military operations in Iran at an estimated cost of $1–2 billion per day.

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• Trump ordered military to prepare invasion plan for Greenland — According to reporting, President Trump ordered special forces commanders (JSOC) to draw up a plan for the invasion of Greenland. The order was reportedly motivated by policy hawks around the president, including Stephen Miller, who were emboldened by the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and sought to seize the island before Russia or China could. The Joint Chiefs of Staff resisted the order on grounds that it would be illegal and would not be supported by Congress. Trump was reportedly motivated in part by a desire to distract American voters from poor economic performance before mid-term elections.
• Trump orders Special Forces to prepare invasion plan for Greenland — Reports indicate Trump ordered Special Forces to prepare an invasion plan for Greenland. In response, NATO is openly discussing sending troops to Greenland. European leaders are contemplating sanctions against American corporations if Trump moves ahead with the plan. The situation is described as severe and reckless.
• Trump threatened to invade Greenland, prompting NATO allies to prepare defensive measures — Trump made threats to invade Greenland, forcing NATO allies to consider placing military forces on the island to deter potential U.S. aggression. British and German forces are moving into Greenland in response to Trump's threats. Trump simultaneously bragged online that he "saved NATO" while his invasion threats destabilized the alliance and forced member states to prepare defenses against the United States.
• DHS Secretary Noem endorses Insurrection Act option and confirms discussions with Trump — DHS Secretary Kristi Noem appeared on television endorsing increased ICE and Border Patrol presence in Minnesota and stated that she has discussed the Insurrection Act directly with Trump. Noem affirmed that the president "certainly has the constitutional authority" to invoke the act and that it remains an option under consideration.
• Secretary Kristi Noem affirmed Trump's constitutional authority for Insurrection Act — Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem stated during a press gaggle in Minnesota that Trump's threat to invoke the Insurrection Act is within his constitutional authority. Noem said she spoke to Trump that morning and affirmed that the president has the constitutional right to use the Insurrection Act if he deems it necessary, characterizing it as an opportunity available to him in the future.
• Trump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act in response to Minnesota protests — Trump posted a threat to invoke the Insurrection Act if Minnesota officials do not stop "professional agitators and insurrectionists" attacking ICE agents. The post framed ICE and Border Patrol deployments in Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and other cities as responses to attacks on federal agents. Trump stated he would institute the Insurrection Act if state politicians did not comply with his demands to suppress protest activity.
• Trump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act in Minnesota — President Trump posted on his social media account threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act if Minnesota's "corrupt politicians" do not stop "professional agitators and insurrectionists" from attacking ICE agents. The threat came after federal agents shot and wounded a man in Minneapolis, triggering clashes between agents using tear gas and flash-bang grenades and approximately 200 protesters. A family with six children, including a six-month-old infant, was struck by tear gas and flash-bang grenades during the clash; three children were hospitalized.
• Trump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act in Minnesota over ICE protests — Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that he would invoke the Insurrection Act in Minnesota to "quickly put an end" to protests against federal immigration enforcement operations, characterizing demonstrators as "professional agitators and insurrectionists." The threat came after federal ICE agents shot a man in the leg during an enforcement operation in Minneapolis, sparking protests. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz urged de-escalation and called on Trump to "turn the temperature down" and end what he described as a "campaign of retribution."
• Trump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act — President Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act in response to protests in Minnesota, claiming that if local politicians do not control the situation, he will take action. This statement raises concerns about the potential militarization of law enforcement in domestic matters.

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• 137 activists deported to Turkey; report detention conditions including insufficient food, water, and bedbugs. — On October 4, 2025, 137 of the 450 detained activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla were deported to Turkey. Deportees reported severe detention conditions: three days with insufficient food and water, bedbug-infested cells, extended periods zip-tied and kneeling on hard surfaces, limited legal counsel access, and bloodstained prison walls with mothers' messages written for their children. Greta Thunberg reported developing rashes from the conditions.
• Israeli National Security Minister Ben-Gvir expresses pride in harsh detention conditions, warns activists to "think twice." — Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir publicly stated he was "proud" of the harsh detention conditions imposed on the 450 detained activists and warned that activists should "think twice" before approaching Israel again. This statement was made in response to allegations of mistreatment and insufficient food and water during detention.

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• Threat received at hotel hosting conference — On February 23, 2025, a hotel hosting the anti-Trump Principles First conference was evacuated after a threat was received claiming to have rigged bombs at the hotel and targeting specific attendees, including Capitol Police officer Michael Fanone. The threat was linked to a person identifying as "MAGA."
• Bomb threat disrupts Principles First Summit — A bomb threat was sent to the Principles First Summit in Washington DC, allegedly from an account claiming to be Enrique Tarrio, the former leader of the Proud Boys. The threat led to the evacuation of the conference venue. The email, titled "explosive surprises," claimed that pipe bombs were deployed against political enemies. Enrique Tarrio denied involvement and threatened legal action against the organizers for accusing him. The conference resumed after a security sweep by police and security officials.