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• Attorney General issues memo directing prosecution of anti-ICE activism as domestic terrorism — On December 4, the U.S. Attorney General's office issued a memo to federal prosecutors directing them to prosecute conduct under domestic terrorism statutes, explicitly listing "opposition to immigration enforcement," "violent efforts to shut down immigration enforcement," and "extreme views in favor of mass migration and open borders" as potential terrorist ideologies. The memo also directs prosecution of "picketing or parading with intent to obstruct the administration of justice" and instructs federal law enforcement to share "Antifa" files with the FBI, effectively criminalizing protest and political opposition.
• Pam Bondi directs law enforcement to investigate antifa groups for tax crimes — US Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a memo to all law enforcement agencies and prosecutors instructing them to investigate antifa and other groups designated as domestic terrorists, with specific direction to search for tax crimes. The memo also ordered federal agencies to review files for antifa-related intelligence within 14 days and directed the FBI to compile a list of domestic terror groups. The action implements Trump's September executive order designating antifa as a domestic terrorism organization and signals efforts to revoke tax-exempt status of left-wing groups.

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• Trump administration invoked sedition law against six Democratic lawmakers for reminding troops of duty to refuse illegal orders. — Trump posted on Truth Social attacking six Democratic lawmakers (Senators Mark Kelly, Elissa Slotkin; Representatives Jason Crow, Chris Deluzio, Maggie Goodlander, Chrissy Houlahan) who had released a 90-second video stating "You can refuse illegal orders. You must refuse illegal orders." Trump called them traitors and claimed they committed "seditious behavior, punishable by death." The administration and allies then cited 18 U.S.C. § 2387, a federal sedition statute, as the legal basis for the attack. Legal experts widely agree the lawmakers' statement reinforces military discipline rather than undermining it, as the law requires.
• Trump threatened sedition charges against Democratic lawmakers — Trump threatened six Democratic lawmakers with sedition charges after they publicly urged military personnel to refuse illegal orders. The lawmakers had warned troops in response to allegations that Defense Secretary Hegseth ordered the killing of shipwrecked survivors in a Caribbean military operation.

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• FBI counterterrorism division opens investigation into six Democratic lawmakers for video on unlawful orders — On Tuesday, lawmakers said the counterterrorism division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation has opened an investigation into six Democratic lawmakers who made a video reminding service members that they must refuse unlawful orders and that the lawmakers would stand behind them as they did so. Trump loyalists have reframed the statement, claiming that since Trump has never given an unlawful order, the video encouraged service members to disregard lawful orders and thus constitutes "sedition" punishable by death.
• FBI opens investigation into lawmakers' video — The FBI's counterterrorism division has opened an investigation into six lawmakers who released a video encouraging service members to refuse unlawful orders. This has been framed by Trump loyalists as an act of sedition, raising concerns about the implications for free speech and military conduct.

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• President Trump reposted calls for arrest, execution, and sedition charges against Democratic lawmakers — President Trump reposted social media comments calling for the arrest and execution of the six Democratic veterans in Congress who released the November 18 video. The reposted comments included calls to "throw out of their offices," "frog march out of their homes at 3:00 AM with FOX News cameras filming," and "charged with sedition," as well as posts stating "Insurrection. TREASON!" and "HANG THEM GEORGE WASHINGTON WOULD!!" Trump's reposting amplified these calls for violence and criminal prosecution against sitting members of Congress.
• White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller accused Democratic lawmakers of calling for insurrection — White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller posted on social media that "Democrat lawmakers are now openly calling for insurrection" in response to the November 18 video released by six Democratic veterans in Congress reminding military and intelligence personnel of their legal duty to refuse unlawful orders. The post mischaracterized the lawmakers' reiteration of existing law as a call for insurrection.
• White House deputy chief of staff accused Democratic lawmakers of calling for insurrection — Stephen Miller, White House deputy chief of staff, posted on social media that "Democrat lawmakers are now openly calling for insurrection" in response to the military oath video released by the six Democratic lawmakers on November 19.
• White House press secretary claimed Democratic lawmakers encouraged military defiance — White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt attempted to defuse the crisis of Trump's calls for executing members of Congress by claiming the Democratic lawmakers were encouraging violence. Leavitt stated that the lawmakers were "literally saying to 1.3 million active duty service members to defy the chain of command, not to follow lawful orders." When a reporter corrected her that the lawmakers had said "illegal orders," Leavitt claimed the president has not given illegal orders and that every order from the commander-in-chief through the chain of command is lawful.

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• Marjorie Taylor Greene announces resignation from Congress — Republican Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene announced her resignation effective January 5, 2026, citing "unfair and wrong" treatment by President Trump after he withdrew his endorsement. Greene stated she faced death threats and personal attacks following Trump's withdrawal of support. Trump responded by calling the resignation "great news for the country." The move shocked political observers and prompted speculation about Greene's future political ambitions.
• Marjorie Taylor Greene announces resignation from Congress effective January 5, 2026 — Georgia Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene announced her resignation from the House of Representatives, effective January 5, 2026, citing souring relations with President Trump and frustration with the legislative branch being "sidelined." Greene, a former Trump ally, broke with the administration over the Epstein files release, Israel policy, healthcare subsidies, and other issues. Trump responded by calling the resignation "great news for the country." Greene's departure will further narrow House Speaker Mike Johnson's already thin majority.
• Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene announces she will not seek reelection — On November 21, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) announced in a public letter that she would not run for reelection. In the letter, she attacked Trump and "Establishment Republicans," called out Trump's threats to primary her, and stated, "I refuse to be a 'battered wife' hoping it all goes away and gets better." Three days later, Jake Sherman of Punchbowl News reported that her letter "rang true to" many House Republicans, with a senior House Republican describing widespread dissatisfaction with the White House team's treatment of members and predicting more early resignations and loss of the House majority.
• Trump withdraws support for Marjorie Taylor Greene over Epstein records stance — Marjorie Taylor Greene, a prominent Republican and supporter of former President Trump, announced her resignation from Congress effective January 5, 2026. Her decision follows a public break with Trump after she pushed for the release of the Epstein files, which Trump initially resisted. Greene cited threats from Trump and described her Republican colleagues as "terrified" to oppose him publicly. Her resignation highlights internal tensions within the Republican Party and signals a shift in her stance towards Trump.
• Trump attacked Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene and withdrew endorsement — President Trump withdrew his support for Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene on Friday after she criticized his handling of the Epstein records and refused to remove her name from the discharge petition forcing a House vote. Greene had publicly opposed Trump's initial resistance to releasing the files and stood with survivors demanding transparency. Trump reportedly called her a "traitor" for her stance.
• Trump withdrew endorsement of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene — Trump posted angrily at Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), calling her a traitor, "wacky," and a "ranting Lunatic." He announced he was withdrawing his endorsement of her and would support another Republican to replace her in her district. This attack came after Greene and other House Republicans indicated they would vote to release the Epstein files despite Trump's initial opposition.
• Trump attacks Marjorie Taylor Greene with inflammatory rhetoric over Epstein files disagreement — Trump posted statements withdrawing his endorsement of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, calling her "wacky" and accusing her of complaining excessively. He stated he would support a primary challenger against her in Georgia and claimed she had "gone Far Left." Greene responded by stating she was receiving security warnings about threats to her safety fueled by Trump's rhetoric, drawing parallels to threats faced by Jeffrey Epstein victims. The exchange sparked internal MAGA conflict, with supporters divided over the dispute.
• Marjorie Taylor Greene announced resignation from Congress, citing Trump retaliation over Epstein files advocacy — Trump repeatedly attacked House Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene over the weekend, calling her a "traitor" and using other insults after she publicly stated that releasing the Epstein files was "the easiest thing in the world" and criticized efforts to block their release. Greene responded on CNN's State of the Union on Sunday, stating that Trump's rhetoric "can radicalize people against me and put my life in danger." She subsequently reported receiving hoax pizza deliveries and a pipe bomb threat directed at her construction company.
• — On November 21, 2025, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced her resignation from Congress, effective January 5, 2026. Greene stated she faced retaliation from Trump after publicly advocating for release of the Epstein files and criticizing Trump's initial resistance. On 60 Minutes, she said standing up for trafficking victims "should not result in me being called a traitor and threatened by the President." Trump responded by calling her a traitor and "very dumb" on Truth Social and promised to back a replacement candidate.

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• Steve Bannon encourages investigation of Mamdani — In an interview with Politico, former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon encouraged the Department of Homeland Security, the State Department, and the Justice Department to investigate Mamdani, saying he's "convinced" that the mayor-elect "did not get citizenship in a fair and honest way." He also suggested the DOJ should seek a temporary restraining order to block Prop 50 in California, "and drag it out for a year" to prevent the new congressional maps from taking effect.
• Steve Bannon calls for citizenship check on Mamdani — Steve Bannon told Politico that Zohran Mamdani's citizenship should be checked immediately by the State Department, DHS, and DOJ, stating "If the guy lied on his naturalization papers, he ought to be deported out of the country immediately and put on a plane to Uganda."

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• Trump attacks Jewish voters who support Mamdani — On Truth Social, Trump said that any Jewish person who votes for Mamdani to be mayor of New York City "is a stupid person!!!"
• Trump made antisemitic attack on Jewish voters — President Trump posted on Truth Social: "Any Jewish person that votes for Zohran Mamdani, a proven and self professed JEW HATER, is a stupid person!!!" The post attacked Jewish voters for their electoral choices and used inflammatory language.

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• Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued proclamation declaring Tren de Aragua a terrorist organization based on false intelligence — In September 2024, Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an official proclamation declaring Tren de Aragua a "terrorist organization" and condemning President Biden's "open-border policies," citing the unverified "green light" warning to attack law enforcement. Abbott's public safety director called TdA members "cockroaches." The proclamation weaponized the false intelligence claim for political purposes.
• Department of Homeland Security deported Venezuelans using unsubstantiated TdA claims without due process — The Department of Homeland Security used unsubstantiated claims of Tren de Aragua affiliation to deport Venezuelan nationals to El Salvador without due process protections. DHS also moved to revoke the legal status of approximately 600,000 Venezuelan immigrants, actions justified in part by the false "green light" narrative and inflated threat claims.

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• House Majority Whip Tom Emmer labels Democratic opposition as "terrorist wing" — House Majority Whip Tom Emmer joined Speaker Johnson in attacking political opponents, labeling those opposing Trump's destruction of constitutional checks and balances as "the terrorist wing" of the Democratic Party. Emmer characterized the October 18 rally defending constitutional separation of powers as a "hate America rally."
• House Republican leadership claimed No Kings protests are terrorism — House Republican leadership, including Speaker Mike Johnson and GOP Whip Tom Emmer, claimed that the "No Kings" protests scheduled for October 18 on the National Mall are acts of terrorism and alleged that Democratic leadership wants to keep the government shutdown ongoing to avoid facing the protesters. Johnson stated the protests are "Pro-Hamas, Antifa people" and accused House Democrats of selling merchandise for the event. Emmer called the protests "the terrorist wing of their party."
• House Speaker Johnson labels "No Kings" protest as "Hate America rally" — House Speaker Mike Johnson labeled the planned "No Kings" protest scheduled for October 18—a demonstration against Trump's authoritarian overreach—as a "Hate America rally." Republicans also characterized the peaceful protest as "pro-Hamas" or "anti-America."

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• Kristi Noem announced prosecution of alleged Antifa founder's girlfriend — Kristi Noem stated on Fox News that her office had arrested the girlfriend of one of the founders of Antifa and that they were hoping to prosecute her in order to obtain information about "the network and how we can root them out and eliminate them from the existence of American society."

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• Trump held antifa roundtable with conspiracy theorists — Trump held an "antifa" roundtable with right-wing commentators, including "Pizzagate" conspiracy theorist Jack Posobiec. Talking about his effort to criminalize flag burning, a move protected by the First Amendment through the Supreme Court, Trump said, "We took freedom of speech away." Attorney General Pam Bondi noted that, "just like we did with cartels, we're going to take the same approach with antifa." Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem compared "antifa," which has no organized structure or leadership, to Tren de Aragua, MS-13, Hamas, and ISIS, saying they are "just as sophisticated" and "dangerous" as other "terrorist" organizations.
• White House issues release characterizing Portland protests as "Antifa-led" terrorism and promoting federal deployment — The White House published a release titled "PORTLAND: Fake News Ignores Antifa Violence, Residents' Pleas for Help" on October 8, 2025. The document characterizes years of Portland protests as an "Antifa-led hellfire" involving "firebombs, beatings, and brazen attacks," accuses news media of denial about "Radical Left's reign of terror," and frames federal resource mobilization as necessary to "safeguard lives and property." The release includes resident testimonies supporting National Guard deployment and a chronology of Portland incidents dating to 2016, attributing violence to "Antifa terrorists" and "Antifa militants."
• White House held "Antifa Roundtable" with far-right influencers to promote narrative of left-wing violence — Trump held an "Antifa Roundtable" at the White House with far-right influencers to promote the narrative that "antifa" is a real organized threat responsible for violence and destruction. Participants included Jack Posobiec, a proponent of the Pizzagate conspiracy theory. The White House used the event to advance claims about left-wing terrorism despite evidence that federal agents had characterized pre-deployment protests as "low energy."
• White House issued press release falsely characterizing Portland protests as "Antifa-led hellfire" — The White House issued a press release claiming that Portland has been consumed for years by an "Antifa-led hellfire" of firebombs, beatings, and attacks on federal officers and property, and accused the media of "shameful denial" about left-wing violence. The characterization contradicted federal agents' own descriptions of the protests as "low energy" before the administration ordered troops into the city.

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• Executive order designating Antifa as domestic terrorist organization — The President issued an executive order on September 22, 2025, designating Antifa as a "domestic terrorist organization." The order characterizes Antifa as a militarist, anarchist enterprise engaged in coordinated violence, armed standoffs with law enforcement, organized riots, and suppression of political speech. It directs all executive departments and agencies to investigate, disrupt, and dismantle illegal operations conducted by Antifa or persons acting on its behalf, including prosecutorial actions against those funding such operations.
• Trump signs executive order designating antifa as domestic terrorist organization — President Trump signed an executive order on September 22, 2025, designating antifa as a "domestic terrorist organization." The order characterizes antifa as a "militarist, anarchist enterprise" calling for overthrow of the U.S. government. Trump announced the move via Truth Social the previous week, citing the killing of far-right commentator Charlie Kirk on September 10 as justification, though no evidence links Kirk's suspected assassin to antifa. Legal experts note no statutory framework exists for domestic terrorist designations due to First Amendment concerns, and antifa operates as a decentralized ideology rather than a formal organization.
• Trump designated "antifa" as a domestic terrorist organization via executive order — Trump issued an executive order designating "antifa"—short for "antifascists"—as a "MAJOR TERRORIST ORGANIZATION," characterizing protesters standing against administration policies as attempting to "overthrow the United States Government, law enforcement authorities, and our system of law." The order claimed they coordinate to riot, assault law enforcement, and dox political figures and activists.
• Trump signed executive order designating Antifa as terrorist organization — On September 22, President Trump signed an executive order designating "Antifa" as "a major terrorist organization." Three days later he called demonstrators in Portland "professional agitators and anarchists." The order came amid ongoing protests at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Portland.
• Trump issues executive order designating Antifa as domestic terrorist organization — President Donald Trump issued an executive order on September 22, 2025, formally designating Antifa as a "domestic terrorist organization." The order characterizes Antifa as a "militarist, anarchist enterprise" that uses violence and terrorism to obstruct federal law enforcement and suppress political activity. It directs all relevant executive departments and agencies to investigate, disrupt, and dismantle illegal operations conducted by Antifa or persons acting on its behalf, including prosecutorial action against those funding such operations.
• White House issues executive order designating Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization — President Trump signed an executive order on September 22, 2025, designating Antifa as a "domestic terrorist organization." The order characterizes Antifa as a "militarist, anarchist enterprise" that uses violence and terrorism to obstruct federal law enforcement and suppress political activity. It directs all executive departments and agencies to investigate, disrupt, and dismantle illegal operations conducted by Antifa or persons acting on its behalf, including prosecutorial actions against those who fund such operations.
• White House issues fact sheet on executive order designating Antifa as domestic terrorist organization — The White House published a fact sheet on September 22, 2025, describing an executive order signed by President Trump designating Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization. The order directs federal agencies to investigate, disrupt, and dismantle operations and funding sources associated with Antifa. The fact sheet characterizes Antifa as a "militarist, anarchist enterprise" engaged in political violence, armed standoffs, riots, and assaults on law enforcement, and claims a 1000% increase in assaults on ICE officers.
• Trump signs executive order designating "antifa" as domestic terrorist organization — Trump signed an executive order designating "antifa" as a domestic terrorist organization, despite "antifa" being a decentralized anti-fascist movement without formal organization, leadership, or membership. The order is legally problematic because the government cannot legally designate domestic groups as terrorist organizations. The order is broadly written, targeting those involved in "armed standoffs with law enforcement, organized riots, violent assaults on ICE and other law enforcement officers, and routine doxing of and other threats against political figures and activists." As written, the order could criminalize anyone protesting or filming ICE officers as a domestic terrorist.
• White House issues release framing Antifa designation as domestic terrorist organization — The White House issued a promotional release on September 22, 2025, asserting that President Trump "designated Antifa — a network of Radical Left terrorists" as a domestic terrorist organization. The release catalogs alleged violent incidents attributed to Antifa and left-wing actors spanning 2017–2025, including attacks on ICE facilities, bombings, riots, and assassinations. The document frames these acts as evidence of an "epidemic of Radical Left violence" and positions the designation as a response to domestic terrorism. No separate executive order or formal instrument text is attached to this release.

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• Deputy Attorney General floated RICO charges against pro-Palestinian protesters — On CNN, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche floated the idea of filing RICO charges against pro-Palestinian demonstrators who protested against Trump at a DC restaurant last week, saying, "RICO is available to all kinds of organizations committing crimes and committing wrongful acts." He added, "Is it sheer happenstance that individuals show up at a restaurant where the president is trying to enjoy dinner…and accost him with vile words?"

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• Kayleigh McEnany suggests scrapping Bill of Rights due to Kirk shooting — Fox News host Kayleigh McEnany suggested that constitutional rights should be abandoned because Charlie Kirk was shot, stating "what about all the amendments that Charlie Kirk lost? Because Charlie Kirk has no amendments right now. None." The comment implied willingness to sacrifice constitutional protections in response to political violence.

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• Senator Cynthia Lummis states First Amendment should not be ultimate right — Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) stated that she no longer believes the First Amendment should be the ultimate right, departing from her previous position. Lummis made the statement in the context of the killing of Charlie Kirk, suggesting that extraordinary circumstances justify limiting constitutional protections.
• Senator Cynthia Lummis rejected absolute First Amendment protections — Senator Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyoming, stated that she no longer believes the First Amendment should be the "ultimate right" with "almost no checks and balances," reversing her previous position. She argued that cultural changes justify limiting speech rights and cited concerns about insults leading to violence against politicians.

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• AG Bondi echoed authoritarian comments about prosecuting Democrats for "hate speech" — Attorney General Pam Bondi appeared on Katie Miller's podcast and stated the DOJ would "absolutely target you, go after you, if you are targeting anyone with hate speech," echoing similar comments made by JD Vance and Stephen Miller. She then stated on Fox that the DOJ is criminally investigating an Office Depot employee who refused to print posters of Charlie Kirk, and claimed companies are obligated to fire employees critical of Kirk. After significant backlash from Republicans and conservatives, Bondi posted a clarification on social media hours later narrowing her comments to threats of violence, which are already illegal under existing federal statutes.
• Attorney General Pam Bondi declared freedom of speech does not extend to "hate speech" — Attorney General Pam Bondi declared that freedom of speech does not extend to "hate speech," adopting a position long advocated by progressive activists and resisted by conservatives. The statement prompted backlash from conservatives, and Bondi subsequently backtracked, clarifying that "hate speech" would not be prosecuted.

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• Stephen Miller posted that Americans in positions of authority have been "deeply and violently radicalized" — White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller posted that Americans in positions of authority—including child services workers, law clerks, hospital nurses, teachers, and Department of Defense employees—have been "deeply and violently radicalized" as a consequence of "a vast, organized ecosystem of indoctrination."
• White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller posted attack on political opponents characterizing them as an ideology of violence — White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller posted on social media an attack on his political opponents, characterizing them as an ideology that "hates everything that is good, righteous and beautiful" and leads "always, inevitably and willfully, to violence." The post came before information emerged about the shooter in the death of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.
• Stephen Miller characterized political opposition as "wicked ideology" — Stephen Miller characterized the current moment in America as a battle between "family and nature" and those who celebrate "everything that is warped, twisted and depraved," stating that the "fate of millions depends upon the defeat of this wicked ideology." This rhetoric framed political opponents as existential threats requiring defeat.

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• Elon Musk declared "the left is the party of murder" — Elon Musk posted on X that "The left is the party of murder and celebrating murder," making a sweeping accusation without evidence that Democrats celebrate political violence.

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• Trump posted threat to revoke Rosie O'Donnell's citizenship — President Trump posted a distorted photo of Rosie O'Donnell on Truth Social with a caption stating: "We are giving serious thought to taking away Rosie O'Donnell's Citizenship. She is not a Great American and is, in my opinion, incapable of being so!" The post threatened revocation of citizenship based on political disagreement and personal animus.

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• FBI accessed private Signal group chat of immigration court-watch activists — The FBI gained access to encrypted Signal conversations of New York immigration activists organizing "courtwatch" efforts to monitor public federal immigration court proceedings. An August 2025 joint FBI-NYPD report quoted from the private chat and characterized court watchers as "anarchist violent extremist actors," despite the courtwatch activities being non-violent legal observation of public hearings. The report was distributed to law enforcement agencies nationwide. The method of access to the encrypted platform remains unclear.

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• Trump directed Republican congressmembers to deflect questions about Epstein files by claiming Obama cheated in 2016 election — During a morning meeting with Republican members of Congress, President Trump stated his popularity is rising and instructed them to redirect questions away from the Epstein files by repeatedly claiming that former president Barack Obama cheated in the 2016 election. Trump requested that cameramen cut cameras during the accusation, though the recording continued uninterrupted. He told congressmembers to use the Obama claim as a deflection tactic for any "inappropriate" questions.

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• Trump calls for prosecution of Obama and senior officials — President Trump, responding to DNI Gabbard's report, called for the prosecution of former President Obama, Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton, and Susan Rice, claiming they committed treason and orchestrated a coup. Trump posted on Truth Social that "Obama himself manufactured the Russia, Russia, Russia HOAX" and called it "THE CRIME OF THE CENTURY" and "Irrefutable EVIDENCE." He demanded severe consequences for those involved.
• Trump baselessly accused Obama of committing treason — Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump baselessly accused Obama of committing treason, falsely claiming the former president and his administration "tried to rig the [2016] election, and they got caught. And there should be very severe consequences for that." Obama's spokesperson responded that the claims are "outrageous" and "ridiculous," noting that documents issued by Gabbard "undercuts the widely accepted conclusion that Russia worked to influence the 2016 presidential election."
• Trump accused Obama and Clinton of treason and election rigging — When asked about Deputy Attorney General Blanche's meeting with Maxwell, Trump attacked former President Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, claiming they "tried to rig the [2016] election, and they got caught" and should face "very severe consequences." Trump referenced allegations made by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on Friday, in which she called for prosecution of Obama and former senior national security officials for a "treasonous conspiracy" against Trump related to Russian interference in the 2016 election.
• Trump directed Republican congressmembers to deflect questions about Epstein files by claiming Obama cheated in 2016 election — During a morning meeting with Republican members of Congress, President Trump stated his popularity is rising and instructed them to redirect questions away from the Epstein files by repeatedly claiming that former president Barack Obama cheated in the 2016 election. Trump requested that cameramen cut cameras during the accusation, though the recording continued uninterrupted. He told congressmembers to use the Obama claim as a deflection tactic for any "inappropriate" questions.
• Trump publicly calls for prosecution of Obama, alleging "coup" and "treason" — Donald Trump told reporters that Barack Obama attempted to lead a "coup" against him and committed "treason" by allegedly manufacturing evidence of Russian interference in the 2016 election. Trump named Obama as the primary target of a criminal investigation recommended in a report by Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence. Obama's office responded with an emphatic public refutation, breaking precedent to reject the accusations as "outrageous" and "ridiculous," and reaffirmed that Russia's 2016 interference was confirmed by bipartisan Senate investigation and the Mueller report.

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• Trump claims Epstein files are fabrications by political opponents and discourages public interest — On July 8, after sustained criticism from his MAGA base over the administration's handling of Epstein-related disclosures, Trump dismissed the controversy as a "desecration" of flood victims. When criticism persisted, Trump posted on Truth Social claiming that additional Epstein files exist but were "written by Obama, Crooked Hillary, Comey, Brennan, and the Losers and Criminals of the Biden Administration." He urged supporters to "not waste Time and Energy on Jeffrey Epstein, somebody that nobody cares about." This statement contradicted the administration's earlier promise to release such files and reframed legitimate investigative material as partisan fabrication.

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• Trump warns against protests during military parade — Former President Trump warned that anyone planning to protest during his birthday military parade would be met with "very big force." He characterized the protesters as people who "hate our country."
• Trump Warns Protesters of Heavy Force at Military Parade — President Trump warned that protesters at his upcoming military parade would be met with "very heavy force," signaling a potential crackdown on dissent. This statement reflects the administration's aggressive stance toward public demonstrations.

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• California AG Files Lawsuit Against Trump — California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a lawsuit against former President Trump, challenging the legality of his order to federalize the California National Guard. Bonta argues that the order was unnecessary and escalated tensions, leading to increased unrest. The lawsuit contends that the federalization of the National Guard was an abuse of federal authority and violated state rights.
• California lawsuit against Trump over National Guard deployment — California Governor Gavin Newsom's lawsuit against Trump regarding the federalization of the National Guard is set to be heard by Judge Charles Breyer.
• California Sues Over National Guard Deployment — California filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to rescind the deployment of the National Guard to Los Angeles, arguing that it violates the state's sovereign rights and was done without lawful federal authority. This legal challenge highlights the ongoing conflict between state and federal powers.
• California files lawsuit against Trump administration over National Guard deployment — On June 9, 2025, California filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging the federalization of the state's National Guard to manage immigration protests in Los Angeles. The lawsuit claims that President Trump's deployment of troops exceeded federal authority and violated the 10th Amendment, bypassing Governor Gavin Newsom's authority. California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the legal action, seeking a court declaration that the deployment was unlawful and a restraining order to halt the use of troops. The lawsuit argues that the federal intervention was unnecessary and escalated tensions.
• California Governor announces lawsuit against Trump administration — Governor Gavin Newsom announced plans to sue the Trump administration over its decision to deploy the National Guard to Los Angeles without state consent. The lawsuit, previewed by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, argues that the federal government overstepped its authority and violated state sovereignty. Newsom and Bonta contend that the deployment was unnecessary and inflammatory, as there was no significant threat that warranted such federal intervention. The legal challenge aims to protect state rights and prevent federal overreach in state matters.
• California sues federal government over National Guard deployment — The state of California has filed a lawsuit against the federal government following President Trump's deployment of 2,000 National Guard members to Los Angeles without the consent of Governor Gavin Newsom. The lawsuit claims this action violates state sovereignty and challenges the legality of federal intervention in state matters.
• California Attorney General and Governor Sue Trump Over National Guard Deployment — California attorney general Rob Bonta and Governor Gavin Newsom filed a lawsuit against President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for the unauthorized federalization of the California National Guard, calling the order unlawful and inflammatory.
• Case update — Newsom v. Trump (N.D. Cal.) 3:25-cv-04870 — State Attorneys General submitted an amicus brief in support of Plaintiffs.
• Temporary restraining order ruling — Newsom v. Trump (N.D. Cal.) 3:25-cv-04870 — State Attorneys General submitted an amicus brief in support of Defendants.
• Federal judge rules against Trump's troop deployment in LA — In a brief , the Department of Justice called the claims “baseless,” arguing that judicial intervention “would not only hinder federal law enforcement but also expose federal employees and property to violence and vandalism by the rioters in Los Angeles.”
• Judge Rules Against Trump's Federalization of National Guard — Judge Breyer heard arguments on California's request for a temporary order restraining Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth from ordering National Guard troops and Marines to support immigration raids in Los Angeles.
• — Judge Breyer granted a temporary restraining order enjoining the administration from deploying members of the California National Guard in Los Angeles and directing the administration to return control of the California National Guard to Governor Newsom.
• — A federal judge ruled that President Trump's deployment of federal troops to Los Angeles to assist in civilian law enforcement was unlawful, bypassing congressionally mandated procedures. The ruling came in response to a legal challenge by California Governor Gavin Newsom. However, the administration appealed the decision, and a higher court temporarily paused the restraining order, allowing the deployment to continue until a hearing scheduled for the following Tuesday.
• — U.S. District Judge Charles R. Breyer ruled that President Trump unlawfully federalized the California National Guard, ordering the return of troops to Governor Gavin Newsom's control. The judge granted a restraining order but delayed enforcement until Friday at noon, while a panel of the 9th Circuit issued a stay allowing Trump to retain control until a hearing on June 17.