Trump Action Archive

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• Trump revokes Kamala Harris's Secret Service protection extension — President Donald Trump issued a memorandum to the Secretary of Homeland Security on August 29, 2025, directing the Secret Service to discontinue security protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris beyond what federal law requires, effective September 1, 2025. Harris's protection had been extended for one additional year by President Biden before leaving office; the extension ended her statutory six-month protection period. Trump's directive cancels that extension, leaving Harris with only legally mandated coverage.

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• Trump intervened in Cracker Barrel corporate dispute — Trump posted on social media directing Cracker Barrel to revert to its old logo, admit a mistake based on customer response, and hold a major news conference. The post characterized the situation as an opportunity for the company to become a "winner again." The bulletin notes this is part of an "elaborate scam to extort companies for money" using MAGA influencer networks to organize boycotts over contrived culture war issues, with coordination involving government officials like Stephen Miller.
• Trump publicly pressures Cracker Barrel to reverse logo rebrand; company complies within hours — On Tuesday, August 27, 2025, Donald Trump posted on social media demanding that Cracker Barrel revert to its old logo, calling the modernized rebrand a mistake. Within hours, Cracker Barrel executives called the White House to inform the administration they would restore the original logo. By Wednesday, Trump celebrated the reversal as a political victory. The incident exemplifies the Trump administration's use of presidential influence to pressure corporations to abandon diversity and modernization efforts, with the company's stock rebounding 8% after the reversal.

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• Trump directs FHFA head Pulte to publicly accuse Democratic opponents of mortgage fraud and demand Cook's resignation from Federal Reserve — Bill Pulte, appointed by Trump to lead the Federal Housing Finance Agency, has publicly accused New York Attorney General Letitia James, California Senator Adam Schiff, and Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook of owner-occupancy mortgage fraud via social media and referrals to the Department of Justice. Trump has demanded Cook resign and threatened to fire her if she does not step down. Cook, the first Black woman appointed to the Fed, denies the allegations and states she will not be "bullied" into resigning. The accusations remain unverified.
• Sen. Adam Schiff accused Trump administration of mortgage-based political persecution — Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA), who is being criminally investigated after a referral from Bill Pulte, stated that the Trump administration's use of mortgage investigations against political opponents is "patently false" and that Pulte is "essentially doing the president's bidding." Schiff stated that "Mortgage is their new weapon to go after their critics" and that the administration will "manufacture anything to go after their critics."
• Trump administration weaponized Federal Housing Finance Agency against political opponents — The Wall Street Journal reported that the Trump administration weaponized the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) to investigate mortgage records of political opponents. Bill Pulte, a homebuilder heir appointed to lead the agency overseeing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, initiated probes into mortgages of prominent Democrats and a Biden-appointed Federal Reserve official. Pulte partnered Fannie Mae with Palantir, a data analysis firm co-founded by Peter Thiel, and took an unusually active role at both firms.
• Bill Pulte weaponized Federal Housing Finance Agency to investigate Democrats for mortgage fraud — Bill Pulte, Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, weaponized the typically low-key, non-political agency to open investigations of Democrats for alleged mortgage fraud. Pulte made a criminal referral against Senator Adam Schiff and others, and provided the justification for Trump's attempted firing of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, citing mortgage fraud concerns. Pulte posted on social media that "fraud will not be tolerated in President Trump's housing market."

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• Trump demands Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook resign and threatens termination over unverified mortgage fraud allegations — President Trump publicly demanded that Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook resign, threatening to fire her if she does not step down voluntarily. The demand follows unverified allegations of mortgage fraud leveled by FHFA head Bill Pulte. Cook, appointed in 2022 for a 14-year term, has not been singled out as a Trump antagonist but her role on the Fed board that sets interest rates—which Trump has pressured to cut—appears to have made her a target. Cook stated she has "no intention of being bullied" and will gather information to address questions about her financial history.
• Trump fires Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook — Trump fired Lisa Cook, the first Black woman to serve as a governor of the Federal Reserve, accusing her of committing mortgage fraud. Cook said she will not resign, pointing out that Trump can only legally fire her "for cause" and that "no cause exists under the law." Her lawyer said Trump's "reflex to bully is flawed" and his demands lack legal authority.
• Trump announced removal of Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook "for cause" — President Trump announced via social media that he was removing Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook from her position "for cause," citing allegations from William Pulte (head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency) that Cook had made false statements on a mortgage years ago. Cook has not been charged with any crime. Trump has been pressuring the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates and has mused about taking control of the Fed himself. Cook responded stating Trump has no authority to remove her and she will not resign.
• Trump attempted to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook — Trump attempted to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, claiming cause under the Federal Reserve Act. Cook, appointed by President Biden to a term ending in 2038, refused to resign and stated she would challenge the firing in court. Cook's attorney Abbe Lowell stated that Trump's action lacked proper process, basis, or legal authority. Under the Federal Reserve Act, Fed governors can only be removed "for cause," and Cook has not been charged with any crime. The justification came from Bill Pulte, Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, who cited alleged mortgage fraud investigations.
• Trump fired Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook without stated cause — President Trump removed Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook from office, citing mortgage fraud allegations that legal analysts suggest may not withstand court scrutiny. Trump justified the removal as addressing what his administration characterized as an unqualified diversity hire. The firing demonstrates presidential power over the Fed and signals intent to pressure the institution into adopting monetary policies aligned with Trump's preferences, undermining the Fed's institutional independence.

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• DOJ investigates former intelligence officials — The Department of Justice launched investigations into former FBI Director James Comey and former CIA Director John Brennan, alleging they made false statements to Congress regarding Russian interference in the 2016 election. This move is part of a broader effort to undermine the credibility of intelligence agencies that have scrutinized Trump's actions.
• Attorney General Bondi launched criminal investigations into political opponents — Trump loyalist Attorney General Pam Bondi initiated criminal investigations into Senator Adam Schiff, New York Attorney General Letitia James, and Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. The investigations were based on allegations of mortgage fraud made by William Pulte, head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. All three targets have denied the allegations. The investigations follow a pattern of targeting Trump's political opponents and critics.
• DOJ launched investigations into Comey and Brennan — The Department of Justice launched investigations of former FBI Director James Comey and former CIA Director John Brennan, alleging they made false statements to Congress regarding the investigation into Russian operatives' attempts to assist Trump's 2016 campaign. The investigations represent a continuation of Trump's focus on the Russia investigation.

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• Trump announced government stake in Intel — Trump announced that the federal government has taken a 10% stake in Intel, which manufactures semiconductors and chips. Trump stated he intends to take similar stakes in other companies. The action represents direct government equity ownership in private corporations.
• Trump announced U.S. acquisition of 10% stake in Intel following pressure on CEO — President Trump announced on social media that the United States now owns and controls 10% of Intel. Trump had called for CEO Lip-Bu Tan's removal on August 7, met with Tan on August 11, and stated he told Tan the U.S. "should be given 10% of Intel." Tan agreed to the arrangement. Trump publicly characterized the transaction as a major corporate acquisition achieved through direct presidential intervention in private business operations.
• Trump Announces U.S. Ownership of 10% of Intel — President Donald Trump announced that the United States now owns 10% of Intel after a meeting with the company's CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, on August 11, where Trump demanded the stake. This announcement marks a significant government intervention in a private company, contrasting with traditional Republican values of free markets.
• Conservative economists and commentators criticized Trump's Intel stake acquisition — Multiple conservative figures criticized Trump's acquisition of a 10% government stake in Intel as socialism and government overreach. National Review's Pradheep Shanker warned it sets a precedent Democrats will exploit; Editor Charles Cooke called it "preposterous"; Sen. Rand Paul questioned whether it constitutes socialism; talk show host Erick Erickson called it "socialism with an R"; former House Freedom Caucus Chair Bob Good suggested canceling Intel subsidies instead; former Trump economic advisor Stephen Moore called it "terrible"; and Fox Business host Larry Kudlow expressed discomfort with the move.
• Trump announced U.S. government acquisition of 10% stake in Intel — President Trump announced that the U.S. government now owns and controls 10% of Intel, stating he negotiated the deal with Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan and that "the US paid nothing for these Shares" valued at approximately $11 billion. Trump characterized it as "a great Deal for America." The announcement followed Trump's previous threats against Intel's leadership.
• Trump administration announced government equity stake in Intel and discussed nationalizing defense contractors — Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced that the Trump administration took an ownership stake in Intel and discussed potentially taking equity positions in major defense contractors like Lockheed Martin, which derives 97% of revenue from U.S. government contracts. Lutnick justified the policy as necessary for the government to benefit from taxpayer-funded research and patents. The announcement drew criticism from labor analysts and economists who noted the government received no governance rights or board seats despite taking equity.