Filtering
Attack target: Truth ×
Trait: Dissenters are labeled unpatriotic, subversive, or corrupt ×
Clear all
☆ Save this search
Narrow these 52 — tap a value to filter:
Tier 1 carried by a primary record
Corroborated 2+ independent news desks
Every result is verified and democracy-related.
Open an event to see its evidence. Attack and trait tags link to their definitions
Aug 11, 2026 State Department revoked more than 175,000 visas, including for political speech and commentary on a public figure's death Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
Mass visa cancellations targeting political speech and dissent, at a pace quadrupling the prior year, represent expanded use of immigration authority to chill lawful expression.
Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- Secretary of State designates foreign nationals deportable on foreign policy grounds — Secretary of State Marco Rubio determined that a number of foreign nationals are deportable on foreign policy grounds, including a Cuban national linked to an influence campaign tied to Havana, Iranian nationals
- State Department cancels 175,000 visas under Trump administration — The US Department of State announced it has revoked more than 175,000 visas since Trump returned to office, quadrupling the pace from Biden's final year.
- State Department revokes visa of Turkish student for political speech on Gaza — Rümeysa Öztürk, a Turkish doctoral student at Tufts University, had her visa revoked after co-writing an opinion piece criticizing the university's stance on the war in Gaza.
Attacks
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 82 – 2026-08-08–2026-08-14
wk82_CR_003
Jun 27, 2026 President Trump called political opponents hard-core, godless communists Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation
The rhetoric framed normal opposition as alien and illegitimate, degrading the information environment needed for democratic contestation.
Primary sourceA record that carries the claim alone
Supporting reports
- Trump labels political opponents as "hard core, godless communists" — In a speech to Christian conservatives, President Trump referred to his political opponents as "hard core, godless communists," escalating his rhetoric against Democrats ahead of the midterms.
Attacks
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 76 – 2026-06-27–2026-07-03
wk76_IM_001
Jun 25, 2026 President Trump called Democrats communists in campaign-style speeches tied to the midterms. Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation
The rhetoric framed political opponents as existential enemies and used inflammatory messaging to shape the information environment around elections.
Independently corroborated by4 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- Trump Criticizes Democrats as Communists in Speech — In a speech, former President Trump labeled Democrats as communists, urging voters to support Republicans to prevent a "communist takeover" of America.
- Trump Addresses Faith & Freedom Summit — On June 26, 2026, President Donald Trump addressed the Faith & Freedom Coalition’s annual Road to Majority conference in Washington, D.C.
Attacks
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 75 – 2026-06-20–2026-06-26
wk75_IM_008
Jun 22, 2026 President Trump threatened reporters and the New York Times over coverage of Iran. Corroborated Information, Memory and Manipulation
The threats targeted critical journalism and risked chilling press scrutiny of executive conduct.
Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- Trump threatens media over coverage of Iran — President Trump reacted angrily to a New York Times article criticizing his administration's handling of the Iran conflict, labeling the reporters as "corrupt and unethical cowards" and suggesting their reporting was
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 75 – 2026-06-20–2026-06-26
wk75_IM_005
Jun 20, 2026 President Trump blamed left-wing vandals and antifa for Reflecting Pool damage without providing evidence. Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation
The unsupported claims spread a politicized narrative that shaped public understanding of a government failure without verified facts.
Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- Trump Blames Antifa for Reflecting Pool Vandalism — Former President Trump blamed Antifa for the vandalism of the Reflecting Pool at the Lincoln Memorial, claiming serious crimes were committed against national monuments.
- Trump Blames Vandalism for Reflecting Pool Issues — Following the completion of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovations, President Trump claimed on June 20, 2026, that "Radical Left Lunatics" were responsible for vandalism at the site, despite no evidence being
- Trump Claims Vandalism Arrests Related to Reflecting Pool Damage — Former President Donald Trump claimed that five individuals were arrested and five more are under investigation for vandalism related to algae blooms and peeling paint at the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool.
Traits
Chaos is used as a strategy to fragment focus and disable accountabilityDissenters are labeled unpatriotic, subversive, or corruptElections are flooded with disinformation funded by elite actorsMemory is curated by power—what cannot be controlled is erasedPublic funds are used for personal glorification and symbolic dominancePublic tragedy is monetized by regime insiders
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 75 – 2026-06-20–2026-06-26
wk75_IM_004
Apr 10, 2026 President Trump criticized former allies who opposed his Iran actions Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation
The attacks signaled pressure on dissenting media voices inside his coalition and narrowed space for internal criticism.
Primary sourceA record that carries the claim alone
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- Trump Criticizes Former Allies Over Iran War — On April 9, 2026, President Trump publicly criticized former allies, including Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly, for their opposition to his military actions in Iran.
- — President Trump publicly criticized former allies, including Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly, for their opposition to his military actions in Iran.
Attacks
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 64 – 2026-04-04–2026-04-10
wk64_IM_011
Apr 10, 2026 President Trump posted a graphic video targeting Haitian immigrants and Joe Biden Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation
The post used violent imagery and scapegoating to inflame public discourse and redirect attention during political controversy.
Primary sourceA record that carries the claim alone
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- Trump Posts Graphic Video Amidst Political Turmoil — On the evening of April 9, 2026, President Trump shared a graphic video depicting violence, which coincided with his wife's unexpected press conference addressing Jeffrey Epstein.
- Trump Posts Graphic Video on Social Media — On April 9, 2026, President Trump shared a graphic video depicting violence, accompanied by a message targeting Haitian immigrants and former President Joe Biden.
Attacks
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 64 – 2026-04-04–2026-04-10
wk64_IM_012
Mar 16, 2026 President Trump made false and racist claims about Representative Ilhan Omar and suggested his anti-fraud task force investigate her Corroborated Information, Memory and Manipulation
The remarks spread falsehoods about an elected official and used public rhetoric to stigmatize dissent and minority representation.
Independently corroborated by4 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- Trump Launches Racist Tirade Against Ilhan Omar — In the Oval Office, President Trump made derogatory remarks about Somalia and falsely accused Rep.
Attacks
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 61 – 2026-03-14–2026-03-20
wk61_IM_012
Mar 3, 2026 The Senate Judiciary Committee held an oversight hearing on DHS immigration enforcement under Kristi Noem Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The hearing tested whether Congress could hold a cabinet secretary to account for enforcement tactics, rhetoric, and departmental truthfulness.
Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
NBC News · PBS · The Atlantic
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- Senate Judiciary Committee Oversight Hearing on DHS Immigration Enforcement — Kristi Noem, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee for an oversight hearing.
- Kristi Noem's congressional testimony scrutinized — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced criticism during a congressional hearing for her handling of immigration enforcement and her comments labeling two deceased protesters as "domestic terrorists." Despite
- Lawmakers criticize Noem's handling of DHS — During her testimony, lawmakers from both parties condemned Noem for her management of the Department of Homeland Security, citing instances of obstruction and corruption, including a $220 million ad campaign contract
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 59 – 2026-02-28–2026-03-06
wk59_IG_026
Jan 27, 2026 Representative Ilhan Omar was attacked with an unknown substance at a Minneapolis town hall Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The assault highlighted the threat of political violence against elected officials and minority representatives.
Independently corroborated by4 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- Rep. Ilhan Omar Attacked at Town Hall — On January 27, 2026, Rep.
- Attack on Ilhan Omar at Minneapolis Town Hall — During a town hall event in Minneapolis, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar was sprayed with an unidentified liquid by an assailant.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 54 – 2026-01-24–2026-01-30
wk54_CR_020
Jan 27, 2026 President Trump blamed Democratic officials for Alex Pretti's killing in Minnesota Corroborated Power and Authority
The president used executive rhetoric to shift responsibility for federal violence onto local opponents, escalating a conflict over accountability.
Independently corroborated by8 independent news desks
PBS · NPR · BBC · The Atlantic · ProPublica · The Washington Times · New York Post · The Dispatch
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- Trump blames Democratic officials for nurse's killing in Minnesota — President Donald J.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 54 – 2026-01-24–2026-01-30
wk54_PA_009
Jan 11, 2026 Vice President J.D. Vance and the administration released and amplified video of the Renee Good shooting to shape the public narrative Corroborated Information, Memory and Manipulation
The selective release used state-held evidence as a messaging tool rather than a neutral disclosure, influencing public perception of force.
Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- Release of video of Renee Good's shooting by ICE agent — Vice President J.D.
- Selective Leaks to Partisan Outlets in Good's Case — The federal government has selectively leaked evidence related to the shooting of Renee Good to partisan media outlets.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 52 – 2026-01-10–2026-01-16
wk52_IM_005
Jan 10, 2026 An ICE agent shot and killed Renee Good in Minneapolis Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The killing became a focal point for questions about federal use of force, civil rights, and whether immigration policing had become a domestic security tool.
Independently corroborated by6 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- Shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis — Renee Nicole Good was shot in Minneapolis, an incident that has been described as state violence.
- Federal immigration agent shoots and kills Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis — On January 11, 2026, a federal immigration agent shot and killed Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old woman, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- ICE agent kills Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis — On January 11, 2026, Renee Nicole Good, a U.S.
Attacks
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 52 – 2026-01-10–2026-01-16
wk52_CR_008
Jan 10, 2026 President Trump endorsed a baseless claim that Renee Good was tied to paid agitators Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation
The statement used presidential authority to discredit protest and distort public understanding of a deadly federal shooting.
Independently corroborated by5 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- Trump Endorses Baseless Claim About Renee Good — On Friday, at the White House, President Donald Trump endorsed Vice President JD Vance's baseless claim that Renee Good, who was killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, was part of a "leftwing network" of paid agitators.
Attacks
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 52 – 2026-01-10–2026-01-16
wk52_IM_001
Jan 9, 2026 The Trump administration spread falsehoods after the Renee Good shooting Corroborated Information, Memory and Manipulation
Coordinated misleading claims by senior officials distorted the public record around a federal killing and weakened informed democratic debate.
Independently corroborated by5 independent news desks
USA Today · PBS · The Atlantic · ProPublica · New York Post
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- Trump Administration Spreads Falsehoods After ICE Shooting — Following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, the Trump administration disseminated misleading information about the incident.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 51 – 2026-01-03–2026-01-09
wk51_IM_007
Jan 8, 2026 Vice President JD Vance defended the ICE officer in the Minneapolis shooting and attacked media coverage Corroborated Information, Memory and Manipulation
The remarks used official messaging to discredit press scrutiny and shape public understanding of a disputed killing.
Independently corroborated by7 independent news desks
Star Tribune · The Hill · PBS · Time · ProPublica · The Washington Times · The Dispatch
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- JD Vance defends ICE officer in Minneapolis shooting — Vice President JD Vance publicly defended an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer involved in the fatal shooting of Renee Good, a 37-year-old poet and mother, in Minneapolis.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 51 – 2026-01-03–2026-01-09
wk51_IM_004
Jan 8, 2026 The Department of Homeland Security claimed Renee Good had tried to run over officers and labeled the incident domestic terrorism Corroborated Information, Memory and Manipulation
The statement sought to fix a contested narrative before full evidence release, affecting public trust and accountability.
Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- DHS Issues Statement Justifying Shooting of Renee Nicole Good — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a statement claiming that ICE officers were conducting targeted operations when Renee Nicole Good allegedly attempted to run over officers with her vehicle, labeling
Attacks
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 51 – 2026-01-03–2026-01-09
wk51_IM_005
Jan 8, 2026 Donald Trump falsely called Renee Good a professional agitator and said the shooting was self-defense Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation
The false claim used a high-profile platform to stigmatize a dead civilian and pre-shape public judgment of state violence.
Independently corroborated by4 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- Trump Claims Shooting Victim Was a "Professional Agitator" — Former President Donald Trump posted on social media, falsely claiming that Renee Nicole Good was a "professional agitator" and that the ICE officer shot her in self-defense after she attempted to run him over.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 51 – 2026-01-03–2026-01-09
wk51_IM_006
Dec 15, 2025 President Trump politicized Rob Reiner’s death in public posts and remarks Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation
The comments degraded public discourse by turning a personal tragedy into a partisan attack and attention tool.
Independently corroborated by6 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- Trump criticized for politicizing the murder of Rob Reiner and his wife — After the murder of filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, Trump posted a political attack linking Reiner's opposition to him with the tragedy.
- Trump Makes Offensive Remarks About Rob Reiner's Death — On Truth Social, Trump made offensive remarks about Rob Reiner, who was recently murdered, attributing his death to "TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME." Trump later reiterated his disdain for Reiner in the Oval Office.
- President Trump Attacks Rob Reiner Posthumously — Following the death of actor and political activist Rob Reiner, President Trump attacked Reiner on Truth Social, attributing his death to "TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME." Trump claimed that Reiner's criticism of him drove
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 48 – 2025-12-13–2025-12-19
wk48_IM_006
Dec 3, 2025 A DHS spokesperson declined to dispute Trump's remarks about Somali immigrants and repeated unsupported fraud claims Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation
The response amplified unverified allegations from an official platform, helping turn ethnic scapegoating into state-backed messaging.
Independently corroborated by4 independent news desks
The New York Times · BBC · ABC News · PBS
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- DHS Spokesperson Fails to Dispute Trump's Racist Remarks — A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security did not dispute President Trump's derogatory remarks about Somali immigrants, instead making vague allegations of "widespread fraud" without evidence.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 46 – 2025-11-29–2025-12-05
wk46_IM_008
Nov 29, 2025 The FBI opened a counterterrorism investigation into lawmakers who urged service members to refuse unlawful orders Corroborated Information, Memory and Manipulation
The investigation risked turning dissent about illegal orders into a security matter, which could chill speech and narrow space for lawful criticism.
Independently corroborated by5 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- 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.
Attacks
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 46 – 2025-11-29–2025-12-05
wk46_IM_001
Nov 23, 2025 President Trump called for the arrest and trial of Democratic lawmakers and said their conduct could be punishable by death Corroborated Power and Authority
A president's call to arrest elected opponents tested basic limits on executive power and threatened protected political opposition.
Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- President Trump calls for arrest of Democratic lawmakers — On November 22, 2025, President Donald J.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 45 – 2025-11-22–2025-11-28
wk45_PA_001
Oct 26, 2025 ICE detained British journalist Sami Hamdi after revoking his visa. Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The detention linked immigration enforcement to political speech and raised due-process and free-expression concerns.
Independently corroborated by4 independent news desks
PBS · CNN · BBC · New York Post
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- ICE detains British journalist Sami Hamdi after criticism of Israel — On October 26, 2025, British journalist Sami Hamdi was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at San Francisco International Airport.
- British Journalist Detained by ICE — British Muslim journalist Sami Hamdi was detained by ICE agents at San Francisco International Airport, reportedly at the urging of pro-Israel, anti-Muslim extremists Laura Loomer and Amy Mekelburg.
- Detention of British Commentator Sami Hamdi by ICE — Sami Hamdi, a British political commentator, was detained by U.S.
Attacks
Traits
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 41 – 2025-10-25–2025-10-31
wk41_CR_006
Oct 15, 2025 Trump and allied Republican officials labeled No Kings rallies as hate-America, radical, or terrorist-linked events Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The rhetoric sought to delegitimize peaceful assembly and make ordinary protest appear suspect or dangerous.
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- Trump labels peaceful pro-democracy rallies as “Hate America” events — Trump and Republican officials have labeled peaceful "No Kings" pro-democracy rallies as "Hate America" events, framing dissent as a threat.
- Republican lawmakers express concern over upcoming protest — Republican lawmakers are preparing for the "No Kings" rally scheduled for October 18, expressing concern over the potential size and impact of the protest.
- House GOP Conference Chair comments on upcoming rallies — House GOP Conference Chair Lisa McClain characterized the upcoming "No Kings" rallies as gatherings of "mobs of radicals," reflecting a contentious political climate surrounding the events.
Attacks
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 39 – 2025-10-11–2025-10-17
wk39_CR_018
Oct 13, 2025 House Republican leaders and allied media described No Kings protests as hate-America or pro-Antifa rallies Corroborated Information, Memory and Manipulation
The framing sought to distort public understanding of planned protests and weaken the legitimacy of organized dissent before it occurred.
Independently corroborated by6 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- House Republican leadership discusses government shutdown — House Republican leadership held a press conference addressing the ongoing government shutdown, labeling upcoming protests as "Hate America" rallies.
- MAGA media labels upcoming protests as "pro-Antifa hate America rallies" — MAGA media on Fox News described the planned protests on October 18th as "pro-Antifa hate America rallies," despite the protests being organized as peaceful demonstrations against tyranny and authoritarianism.
- Republican Leaders Attack Upcoming No Kings Protests — Prominent Republican leaders, including House Speaker Mike Johnson and Majority Leader Steve Scalise, have publicly denounced the upcoming "No Kings" protests scheduled for October 18, labeling them as "hate America
Attacks
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 39 – 2025-10-11–2025-10-17
wk39_IM_004