Trump Action Archive

A searchable record of documented actions, compiled weekly from public sources.

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Jan 14, 2026 President Trump commented that Renee Good had been disrespectful to law enforcement Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority

The statement signaled presidential backing for lethal federal force before accountability was established, shaping how state violence was publicly justified.

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  • Trump comments on Renee Good's shooting incident — President Trump commented on the shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent, suggesting that she was "very, very disrespectful to law enforcement." His remarks were criticized by Representative Jamie Raskin, who argued
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 52 – 2026-01-10–2026-01-16 wk52_PA_006
Jan 14, 2026 President Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minnesota over protests against federal agents Corroborated Power and Authority

The threat raised the prospect of using military-backed federal power against domestic protest, escalating pressure on state and local autonomy.

Independently corroborated by6 independent news desks
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  • Trump Threatens to Invoke Insurrection Act in Minnesota — President Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy the military and declare martial law in Minnesota if local politicians do not stop protests against federal agents.
  • Trump threatens to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minnesota — Former President Donald Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minnesota in response to protests against federal immigration enforcement operations.
  • Trump Threatens to Invoke the Insurrection Act — Former President Donald Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act, deploying ICE and Border Patrol agents to cities like Minneapolis and Saint Paul.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 52 – 2026-01-10–2026-01-16 wk52_PA_008
Jan 13, 2026 Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth censured Senator Mark Kelly and directed a review of his retirement grade Corroborated Power and Authority

The action used executive and military authority against a sitting senator’s speech, testing legislative independence and civilian oversight norms.

Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
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  • Defense Secretary Hegseth Issues Censure of Senator Kelly — On January 5, 2026, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth formally censured Senator Mark Kelly, claiming that Kelly's call for military personnel to refuse unlawful orders undermines the chain of command and is conduct
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks Week 52 – 2026-01-10–2026-01-16 wk52_PA_004
Jan 12, 2026 President Trump threatened criminal charges against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority

The threat tested the independence of a key economic institution by using presidential pressure and possible prosecution to influence monetary policy.

Independently corroborated by4 independent news desks
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  • Trump threatened criminal charges against Powell — President Trump threatened criminal charges against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for not lowering interest rates as quickly as he desired, indicating an attempt to exert political pressure on the Federal Reserve.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record Week 52 – 2026-01-10–2026-01-16 wk52_PA_002