Trump Action Archive

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• Private prison company GEO Group donated $1.4 million to Trump super PAC after winning DHS contracts — Private prison company GEO Group donated $1.4 million to President Trump's primary super PAC MAGA Inc. weeks after the company won two contracts with the Department of Homeland Security to run immigration detention centers in North Carolina and Colorado. GEO Group stated that the contracts are estimated to generate more than $160 million in annual revenue. The timing and scale of the donation relative to the contract awards raise questions about the relationship between political contributions and government contracting decisions.

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• Senate Democrats vote to advance the GENIUS Act — On May 19, 2025, 16 Senate Democrats voted to advance the GENIUS Act, a bill that provides a regulatory framework for stablecoins, despite previous opposition due to concerns about Trump's involvement in the stablecoin industry. The GENIUS Act, which had been blocked on May 8, 2025, requires Democratic support to pass due to the filibuster. The bill's passage could significantly benefit Trump, whose family-backed stablecoin, USD1, stands to gain from the legitimization of stablecoins. The Democrats' support came after receiving substantial financial contributions from the crypto industry.
• Financial contributions from the crypto industry to Senate Democrats — Several Senate Democrats who voted to advance the GENIUS Act received significant financial support from the crypto industry. Notable contributions include over $10 million from the Fairshake super PAC to Senator Ruben Gallego and $10 million to Senator Elissa Slotkin. Other senators, such as Adam Schiff and Kirsten Gillibrand, also received substantial donations from crypto industry figures. These financial ties raise concerns about the influence of the crypto industry on legislative decisions, particularly regarding the GENIUS Act, which could benefit Trump's crypto ventures.

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• AT&T endorses bill cutting SNAP benefits — AT&T has publicly endorsed the Republican reconciliation bill, which includes significant cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), despite its public advocacy against hunger. The company has previously partnered with Feeding America and donated $1 million to combat food insecurity. However, AT&T supports the bill for its tax and spectrum pipeline provisions, which it claims will aid in investing in broadband networks. This endorsement was made in a statement published by Congressman Tom Emmer. AT&T did not respond to requests for comment on this apparent contradiction.
• Comcast supports bill cutting SNAP benefits — Comcast has endorsed the Republican reconciliation bill that includes significant cuts to SNAP benefits, despite its public efforts to combat food insecurity through local contributions. The company has previously acknowledged the acute nature of food insecurity among vulnerable populations. Comcast's endorsement, expressed in a statement on Congressman Tom Emmer's website, focuses on the bill's tax reform benefits for American companies, highlighting a potential conflict between business interests and social commitments.
• T-Mobile supports bill reducing food assistance — T-Mobile has endorsed the Republican reconciliation bill that proposes cuts to SNAP benefits, despite its efforts to combat hunger through partnerships with Feeding America. The company has previously donated significant funds and resources to fight food insecurity. T-Mobile's endorsement of the bill is based on its tax and spectrum provisions, which the company believes will boost economic growth and wireless communications. This support was expressed by T-Mobile's Vice President of Federal Legislative Affairs, Tony Russo, in a statement on Congressman Tom Emmer's website.
• Uber endorses legislation reducing food aid — Uber has endorsed the Republican reconciliation bill that proposes cuts to SNAP benefits, despite its partnership with Feeding America to tackle hunger. The company had committed over $1 million in contributions to increase food access and awareness. Uber's endorsement, as stated on Congressman Tom Emmer's website, aligns with its business interests, despite the potential negative impact on food security for millions of Americans.
• United Airlines backs bill cutting SNAP benefits — United Airlines has endorsed the Republican reconciliation bill that includes cuts to SNAP benefits, despite its long-standing partnership with Rise Against Hunger and previous donations to Feeding America. The company has been involved in packaging millions of meals to combat global hunger. United Airlines directed inquiries about its stance to a statement endorsing the legislation, which suggests a prioritization of business interests over social commitments to hunger relief.