Trump Action Archive

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• Trump's investment accounts trade oil and gas stocks during Iran war — According to CBS News investigation of Trump's financial disclosure filings, the president's investment accounts have continued to purchase and sell holdings in oil and natural gas companies while overseeing the U.S. war with Iran. In the first three months of 2026, his accounts executed approximately 3,600 stock or securities trades worth between $212 million and $695 million. Democrats on the Joint Economic Committee estimated his oil and gas holdings increased in value from $13–$46 million at the start of the year to $17–$61 million by mid-August, with energy stocks surging during the period encompassing U.S. operations in Venezuela and the Iran war.

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• Trump’s Financial Disclosure Reveals $2.2 Billion Earnings — President Trump disclosed earnings of $2.2 billion in the first year of his second term, with $1.4 billion from cryptocurrency businesses. This marks a significant increase from his 2024 earnings. Additionally, Trump hosted election denier Tina Peters in the Oval Office, who was recently granted clemency after a conviction for tampering with voting machines.
• Trump earned $2.3 billion while cryptocurrency investors lost equivalent amount — Analysis of Trump family and cryptocurrency venture investor gains and losses showed the Trump family took approximately $2.3 billion in income since the beginning of Trump's second presidency, while investors in those same ventures lost approximately the same amount. The pattern demonstrates a direct transfer of wealth from retail investors to the Trump family through cryptocurrency ventures.
• Trump family structured cryptocurrency ventures to extract front-end fees while investors absorbed losses — Analysis of Trump's cryptocurrency ventures revealed the family structured deals so Trump extracted hundreds of millions in transaction fees on the front end. When the coins subsequently plummeted in value, outside investors holding the coins suffered vast losses while Trump had already secured his profits. The structure allowed Trump to profit regardless of the long-term performance of the cryptocurrency products he promoted.
• Trump financial disclosure reveals $2.2 billion in first-year earnings from presidency — Trump's financial disclosure for his first year back in office revealed he earned approximately $2.2 billion, including $1.4 billion from family cryptocurrency businesses and $636 million from the $TRUMP memecoin. The New York Times reported Trump stated "nobody cared" about conflicts of interest. Trump made 22,000 stock transactions in 2025, compared to President Biden's 13 transactions over four years. Mar-a-Lago membership fees rose to $1 million, generating $77.5 million annually—triple 2020 levels and 50% above 2024.
• Trump administration deregulates crypto industry — Under President Trump's second administration, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has significantly reduced its regulatory actions against the crypto industry. A New York Times investigation found that the SEC eased up on over 60% of ongoing crypto cases. Notably, the SEC dismissed enforcement cases against major crypto exchanges like Coinbase, Binance, Kraken, and Robinhood's crypto arm, all of which list and promote Trump's $TRUMP coin. This deregulation has facilitated increased trading volume and boosted Trump's financial returns from his crypto ventures.
• Trump earns $636 million from meme coin venture — President Donald Trump earned $636 million from his meme coin business, CIC Digital LLC, primarily through royalties from a license agreement with Celebration Coins. This income is part of the $1.4 billion Trump reported from crypto-related businesses in his financial disclosure. Despite Trump's significant earnings, investors in the $TRUMP coin have faced substantial losses, with the coin's value dropping by 97% since its launch. A Reuters investigation revealed that buyers invested at least $1.2 billion into $TRUMP, but their holdings were worth only $521 million as of April 30, 2026.
• Trump's Presidential Earnings Reach $2.2 Billion in First Year of Second Term — According to a new financial disclosure, Trump made $2.2 billion in the first year of his second term as president, compared to $622 million in 2024. Of the $2.2 billion, $1.4 billion came from his family's cryptocurrency businesses, making Trump the highest crypto earner in the United States. The disclosure reveals unprecedented personal enrichment while serving as president.
• Trump family crypto ventures generated over $1bn in first year of second term, disclosed in 927-page ethics filing — A 927-page financial disclosure released by the US Office of Government Ethics on Tuesday revealed that President Trump received over $2.2bn in total income last year, including more than $1bn from cryptocurrency ventures. World Liberty Financial, a joint venture between the Trump family and Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff's family, generated over $500m from governance token sales. CIC Digital LLC produced over $600m from Trump-branded meme coins launched days before inauguration. The disclosures prompted Democratic senators, including Elizabeth Warren, to demand tighter congressional rules preventing political figures and their families from profiting off the crypto industry.
• Trump Reports $1.4 Billion Income from Cryptocurrency Ventures — A federal filing revealed that President Trump earned approximately $1.4 billion from cryptocurrency ventures last year, including significant profits from a venture with his sons and other investments. This financial disclosure raises questions about potential conflicts of interest and the administration's regulatory stance on cryptocurrencies.
• Trump's 2025 financial disclosure reveals $2.2 billion in income, including $1.2 billion from crypto venture — Trump's financial disclosure for 2025 itemizes $2.2 billion in income across 927 pages, with a crypto business generating approximately $1.2 billion in a single year—exceeding decades of real estate empire earnings. The largest single payday was $635 million in royalties from the $TRUMP meme coin, which has since crashed approximately 95% from its launch, destroying billions in value for small investors. The disclosure also includes tens of millions from legal settlements with media and tech companies.
• Trump's financial disclosure revealed $1.4 billion in crypto income — Trump's annual financial disclosure released Tuesday showed more than $1.4 billion in crypto income for 2025, making it his single largest source of money. This income stream exists while his administration writes the rules governing the cryptocurrency industry, creating a direct conflict of interest between personal financial gain and regulatory authority.

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• Trump promotes unregulated online casino after $1 million Super PAC donation from Stake co-owner — Trump repeatedly promoted Stake, an unregulated online casino operating illegally according to state gambling regulators, on Truth Social on April 9, May 8, and twice on May 20, 2026, featuring AI-generated images of himself, UFC CEO Dana White, and the Stake logo. The promotion occurred shortly after Bijan Tehrani, Stake's co-owner and a named defendant in a California lawsuit alleging illegal gambling operations, donated $1 million to MAGA Inc. on April 27, 2026. Stake.us faces more than a dozen lawsuits and is blocked in at least 17 states.
• Trump promotes unregulated online casino on Truth Social following $1 million super PAC donation — President Trump repeatedly promoted Stake, an unregulated online casino that state gambling regulators say is operating illegally, on Truth Social in posts on April 9, May 8, and twice on May 20. According to Federal Election Commission filings, Stake co-owner and co-founder Bijan Tehrani donated $1 million to MAGA Inc., Trump's primary super PAC, on April 27—between Trump's promotional posts. The timing and pattern suggest a quid pro quo arrangement.
• Reynolds American donated $5 million to Trump super PAC before favorable vape policy — Tobacco company Reynolds American donated $5 million to Trump's super PAC one week before the Trump administration introduced a new policy allowing Reynolds American and other companies to sell flavored vapes. The timing suggests a potential quid pro quo arrangement between a corporate donor and favorable regulatory treatment.

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• Trump made 3,642 stock trades in first quarter of 2026 — Financial Times reported that Trump made 3,642 stock trades in the first three months of 2026, according to financial disclosures just released. The bulletin notes this represents significant trading activity during his presidency.
• Trump stock trading while making policy affecting those stocks — Trump bought and sold at least $220 million in stocks including Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, and Microsoft while simultaneously making policy decisions and public announcements that affected the value of those stocks. The trading activity occurred while Trump held the presidency and made decisions directly impacting the companies' regulatory and market conditions.

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• Trump purchased Apple stock the same day he publicly praised the company in a Kentucky speech — On March 11, 2026, President Trump delivered a speech in Kentucky in which he singled out Apple and CEO Tim Cook for extensive praise, highlighting Apple's $2.5 billion investment in glass manufacturing and $650 billion in U.S. plant expansion. The same day, Trump purchased between $250,000 and $500,000 of Apple stock in an "unsolicited" transaction. Trump had also purchased between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000 of Apple stock on March 2 in an unsolicited purchase. In total, Trump purchased between $2 million and $7.2 million in Apple stock during March 2026, including five unsolicited purchases. These transactions were not publicly disclosed until May 14.
• Trump purchased stock in Thermo Fisher the same day he publicly praised the company at a facility tour — On March 11, 2026, President Trump toured a Thermo Fisher Scientific manufacturing facility in Reading, Ohio, where he publicly praised the company and its CEO Marc Casper, encouraging pharmaceutical companies to contract with Thermo Fisher for U.S. manufacturing. The same day, Trump purchased between $15,000 and $50,000 of Thermo Fisher stock in an "unsolicited" transaction (initiated by the customer, not recommended by a broker). Trump had also purchased between $51,000 and $115,000 of Thermo Fisher stock on February 12 and another $15,000–$50,000 on March 2, totaling as much as $215,000 in the month prior to the tour. Trump did not publicly disclose these purchases until May 14, when they appeared on page 38 of his financial disclosure form.

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• Energy Secretary announced U.S. will seize Venezuelan oil — Energy Secretary Chris Wright told an audience at a Goldman Sachs energy industry event in Miami, Florida, that the United States will take control of all oil from Venezuela for the foreseeable future. Trump administration officials told lawmakers that they plan to deposit money raised from the seizure of Venezuelan oil into bank accounts outside the U.S. Treasury, described by sources as "off-shore" accounts. Trump had announced the previous day that, as president, he would control the money from the sale of Venezuelan oil.

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• Trump announced indefinite U.S. control of Venezuela — Following the capture of Maduro, President Trump announced that the United States would "run" Venezuela for an indefinite period. Trump stated on Fox News that the U.S. would be "very strongly involved" with the Venezuelan oil industry going forward. Industry analysts anticipate rapid rerouting of Venezuelan oil exports to the U.S., with refiners benefiting substantially from access to Venezuela's heavy crude reserves—the world's largest proven oil reserves.
• Singer funded think tanks producing advocacy for Venezuelan regime change — Paul Singer donated over $10 million to the Manhattan Institute since 2011 (including $2 million in 2024 and $1.8 million in 2023) and served as chairman of its board from 2008 to 2025. The Institute produced multiple reports and articles calling for Maduro's ouster and defending Trump's aggressive Venezuela policies. Singer is also a major donor to the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, which in November 2025 published a report calling for U.S. military strikes in Venezuela. Singer additionally supported AEI and the Heritage Foundation on Venezuela policy.
• Venezuela raid enriches MAGA billionaire — An investigation by Popular Information revealed that a raid in Venezuela has financially benefited a billionaire with ties to the MAGA movement. The details of the raid and the specific financial gains were not disclosed in the summary, but the implication is that the event has significant political and economic ramifications, particularly concerning the influence of wealthy individuals with political connections. The report suggests a potential conflict of interest or misuse of power that could affect international relations and economic policies.
• Energy Secretary Wright declares indefinite U.S. control of Venezuelan oil sales — Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated that the U.S. will control the sale of Venezuelan oil "indefinitely," signaling a sustained policy of directing Venezuelan crude to American markets. This declaration follows Trump's announcement of the oil transfer and suggests the flow will continue beyond an initial shipment. Prior to the U.S. embargo, Citgo was the largest buyer of Venezuelan oil, positioning it to resume that role under the new arrangement.
• Paul Singer's Amber Energy completes purchase of Citgo at discounted price pending regulatory approval — Paul Singer, through his company Amber Energy, purchased Citgo, the U.S. subsidiary of Venezuela's state-run oil company, for $5.9 billion—a substantial discount from an estimated $13 billion valuation. The sale was forced by creditors after Venezuela defaulted on government-issued bonds. Citgo owns significant Gulf Coast oil refining capacity optimized for Venezuelan heavy crude. The purchase remains subject to U.S. regulatory approval. The discount reflected the refinery's dependence on Venezuelan crude, which was unavailable under the U.S. embargo.
• Energy Secretary announced U.S. will seize Venezuelan oil — Energy Secretary Chris Wright told an audience at a Goldman Sachs energy industry event in Miami, Florida, that the United States will take control of all oil from Venezuela for the foreseeable future. Trump administration officials told lawmakers that they plan to deposit money raised from the seizure of Venezuelan oil into bank accounts outside the U.S. Treasury, described by sources as "off-shore" accounts. Trump had announced the previous day that, as president, he would control the money from the sale of Venezuelan oil.

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• Trump announced $12 billion in one-time farmer payments to offset tariff damage — Trump announced the administration intends to provide one-time payments totaling $12 billion to farmers harmed by his tariff policies. Trump's tariffs have made imported machinery and fertilizer more expensive while destroying markets for corn, soybeans, and wheat, with economists estimating $44 billion in net cash income losses for farmers from 2025–2026 crops. Trump framed the payments as evidence of farmer support for him, citing "voting trends." Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins characterized the relief as temporary, promising a "golden age" once Trump's economic policies succeed.
• Trump announced $12 billion in additional bailout funds for farmers affected by tariff policies — Trump announced a new $12 billion economic assistance package for farmers, stating the funds would come from tariff revenue. He framed the bailout as compensation for farmers being "mistreated by other countries" due to tariffs. Politico reported that administration officials had prepared to draw the funds from USDA's emergency fund months earlier, despite Trump's pledge to use tariff revenue. Up to $11 billion will go to major row crop producers, with the remainder for specialty crop growers.
• Trump announces $12 billion aid package for farmers funded by tariff revenues — President Trump announced a $12 billion economic assistance program for U.S. farmers, stating the funds would be drawn from tariff revenue. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins detailed that $11 billion would go to row-crop farmers in one-time bridge payments, with remaining funds allocated to other crops. The announcement came amid trade disputes with China and other countries, following tariff policies under review by the U.S. Supreme Court. Farmers were promised payment by February 28, 2026, with details on application amounts within weeks.
• Trump administration announced $12 billion farm bailout funded by emergency disaster relief — The Trump administration announced a $12 billion bailout for farmers hurt by Trump's tariff policies, funded by redirecting emergency disaster relief funds. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt falsely claimed China was purchasing American soybeans again due to Trump's negotiations with Xi, when in fact China was the largest soybean buyer in 2024 (27 million metric tons) but stopped buying in 2025 when Trump imposed tariffs. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins stated that Trump's trade deals will solve farmer problems by next year.

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• Amazon donated to Trump ballroom project after pledging not to support election deniers — Amazon, which in January 2021 publicly pledged to suspend PAC contributions to any Member of Congress who voted to overturn the 2020 election results, has now donated to Trump's White House ballroom project. The company also donated $1 million to Trump's inaugural fund in 2025, reversing its stated position on supporting those who undermine democratic processes.
• Comcast donated to Trump ballroom project after pledging not to support election deniers — Comcast, which pledged in January 2021 to suspend political contributions to elected officials who voted against certification of electoral college votes, has now donated to Trump's White House ballroom project. The company also donated $1 million to Trump's inaugural fund, reversing its stated commitment to withhold support from those who sought to overturn the election.
• Google donated to Trump ballroom project after pledging not to support election deniers — Google, which in January 2021 stated that its NetPAC would not make contributions to any member of Congress who voted against certification of election results, has now donated to Trump's White House ballroom project. The company also donated $1 million to Trump's inaugural fund, reversing its stated position on supporting election deniers.
• Microsoft donated to Trump ballroom project after pledging not to support election deniers — Microsoft, which in January 2021 pledged to suspend contributions to members of Congress who voted against certification of electors and to state officials who supported overturning the election, has now donated to Trump's White House ballroom project. The company also donated $750,000 to Trump's inaugural fund, reversing its stated commitment to withhold support from election deniers.
• Multiple corporations donated to Trump ballroom after pledging not to support election deniers — Altria, Booz Allen Hamilton, Lockheed Martin, Meta, Union Pacific, and HP Inc.—all of which pledged in January 2021 to halt political giving following the Capitol insurrection—have now donated to Trump's White House ballroom project. Several also donated to Trump's inaugural fund: Altria ($1 million), Meta ($1 million), and HP ($50,000), reversing their stated commitments to withhold support from those who undermined democratic processes.

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• USDA announces states will not be reimbursed for using own resources to provide SNAP benefits — The USDA issued a memo stating that any states that use their own resources to provide food benefits during the shutdown will not be reimbursed by the federal government. This policy prevents states from independently bridging the gap created by the federal government's refusal to deploy its own contingency reserves, effectively blocking an alternative pathway to maintain nutrition assistance.
• USDA refuses to deploy $6 billion reserve to fund SNAP during government shutdown — The Trump administration's USDA announced it would not use approximately $6 billion in departmental reserves to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the government shutdown, despite holding sufficient reserves. This reversal contradicts the USDA's own September shutdown contingency plan, which stated that multi-year contingency funds were available for both state administrative expenses and participant benefits. The decision leaves more than 42 million SNAP beneficiaries without food assistance as states exhaust their funds, with no benefits scheduled to issue November 1.
• Trump Administration Refuses to Use Emergency Funds for Food Assistance — The Trump administration has declined to utilize emergency funds to support the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which is at risk of running out of funds. This decision affects 42 million Americans who rely on SNAP, with significant numbers in states like Tennessee, Wisconsin, and Massachusetts facing potential loss of food aid.
• Trump administration refuses to access SNAP contingency fund as 42 million Americans face benefit loss on November 1 — The Trump administration announced it will not tap the roughly $5 billion SNAP contingency reserve to prevent benefit disruptions beginning November 1, 2025, citing legal restrictions that the fund is reserved for situations when appropriations fall short, not when appropriations cease. The decision comes as the same administration simultaneously negotiates a $20 billion currency swap with Argentina and prepares an additional $20 billion in financing, totaling $40 billion in foreign economic support. USDA research indicates each $1 billion in SNAP cuts shrinks GDP by approximately $1.5 billion and eliminates over 13,000 jobs.
• Federal SNAP benefits suspended on November 1 due to government shutdown — The federal food-assistance program (SNAP), which serves approximately 42 million Americans, announced that no federal SNAP benefits will be issued on November 1 due to a government shutdown. The suspension occurs while the administration simultaneously expands militarized immigration enforcement and allocates billions for deportation operations.
• Trump administration withholds $6 billion SNAP contingency reserve — The Trump administration is withholding approximately $6 billion in contingency funds reserved for SNAP operations, funds that could sustain the program for three additional weeks beyond November 1, 2025. The administration asserts these funds are not legally available for regular benefits, contradicting its own September 30 guidance and the plain language of 2024 and 2025 appropriations bills. The decision to withhold funds is characterized in the article as politically motivated. If implemented, the withholding will affect 42 million Americans, including 20 million children, and trigger what hunger advocates warn could be "the greatest hunger crisis since the Great Depression."
• USDA declined to deploy SNAP contingency fund for November benefits — The USDA announced it will not access a $5 billion contingency reserve to cover November SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits, citing "legal restrictions." The decision affects approximately 42 million recipients. The 50501 Movement published a survival guide including Depression-era recipes, food bank resources, and bartering strategies in response.

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• Trump Arranges $40 Billion Bailout for Argentina — President Trump has arranged a $40 billion bailout for Argentina while simultaneously announcing that the United States will begin importing beef from the country. This decision has sparked criticism from American cattle ranchers who have been adversely affected by Trump's tariff policies.
• Trump administration allocates $40 billion to Argentina amid U.S. crisis — The Trump administration allocated $40 billion to Argentina in a "swap line" bailout while the U.S. faces a government shutdown and rising food insecurity, raising questions about priorities in federal spending.
• U.S. government shutdown enters fourth week, affecting federal employees — The U.S. government shutdown has reached its fourth week, leaving federal employees unpaid and causing widespread food insecurity, with 42 million Americans at risk of losing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance benefits.
• United States negotiates $20 billion currency swap agreement with Argentina — The Trump administration signed a $20 billion currency-stabilization swap agreement with Argentina and is working to mobilize an additional $20 billion from sovereign funds and private banks, bringing total support to $40 billion. The rollout coincided with Argentina's October 26 midterm elections, and President Trump publicly suggested continued U.S. support would depend on the electoral performance of President Javier Milei's party. Treasury characterizes the facility as a stabilization tool rather than a bailout and asserts taxpayers will not lose money.

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• Trump announces drug-pricing deal with AstraZeneca in exchange for tariff relief — President Trump announced a deal with British pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca under which the company will offer discounted medicines to the U.S. Medicaid program at "most-favored-nation" pricing (matching the lowest price in other developed nations) in exchange for tariff relief. The agreement includes discounted prices through a "TrumpRx" website. Trump made false claims that the deal could reduce drug prices by up to 1,000%. This follows a similar agreement reached with Pfizer the previous week.
• White House issues fact sheet announcing pharmaceutical pricing agreement with AstraZeneca — The White House issued a fact sheet on October 10, 2025, announcing a second most-favored-nation (MFN) pricing agreement, this time with AstraZeneca. The agreement states it will provide Medicaid programs access to MFN drug prices on AstraZeneca products, claims to result in "hundreds of millions of dollars in savings," and requires the company to invest $50 billion in U.S. manufacturing and R&D by 2030, including a new Virginia facility projected to create 3,600 jobs. The fact sheet frames the deal as addressing higher U.S. drug prices relative to other developed nations.

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• FEMA expedites $11 million in disaster aid to Naples, Florida pier after contact from Homeland Security Secretary's political donor — ProPublica reported that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem expedited more than $11 million in federal FEMA disaster assistance to rebuild a historic pier in Naples, Florida—a tourist attraction damaged by Hurricane Ian in 2022—after being contacted by a major financial supporter, cardiologist Sinan Gursoy. City officials had labored for months without success to obtain disaster assistance, but within two weeks of the donor's intervention, FEMA moved to "warp speed." Noem flew to Naples on a government plane to tour the pier and stayed for the weekend, dining with the donor at a French restaurant. Her top adviser Corey Lewandowski, an unpaid DHS staffer serving as her de facto chief of staff, owns a home in Naples near the pier.