Trump Action Archive

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• Social Security Administration issues misleading email praising Trump's tax bill — The Social Security Administration (SSA), historically a nonpartisan agency, circulated an email on Thursday claiming Trump's reconciliation bill "eliminates federal income taxes on social security benefits for most beneficiaries." SSA Commissioner Frank Bisignano stated nearly 90% of beneficiaries would no longer pay federal income taxes on benefits. However, the bill does not eliminate such taxes; it provides only a temporary tax deduction of up to $6,000 (or $12,000 for married seniors), phasing out for higher incomes. Former SSA officials and Democratic lawmakers condemned the email as misleading partisan propaganda.

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• Trump uses antisemitic slur "shylocks" at Iowa rally — During his July 4 rally in Des Moines, President Trump referred to bankers who exploit clients as "shylocks," a term the Anti-Defamation League has identified as an antisemitic stereotype. When questioned by reporters afterward, Trump claimed he was unaware the word carried antisemitic connotations, stating "I've never heard it that way" and defining it only as referring to money lenders at high rates. Vice President Biden had apologized in 2014 for using the same term.

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• J. Michael Luttig criticizes Chief Justice Roberts for insufficient public opposition to Trump — Conservative former federal judge J. Michael Luttig, speaking on the "Court of History" podcast, publicly criticized Chief Justice John Roberts for what he called "unforgivable reticence" in failing to take a robust stand against President Trump's attacks on courts and judges. Luttig, a Trump critic who testified before Congress about January 6, argued that Roberts knows of the threats to judicial independence and the court's reputation but has chosen selective, muted responses rather than direct condemnation of the president's conduct toward the judiciary.

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• Trump administration shut down US Global Change Research Program website — ABC News reported that the Trump administration shut down the US Global Change Research Program's website, a major federal website that features climate change reports and resources, including National Climate Assessments. The action removes public access to federal climate science information.

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• National Park Service flagged exhibits on climate change, slavery, and Native American imprisonment as non-compliant — By July 2025, National Park Service teams were attempting to interpret Burgum's vague directive not to "inappropriately disparage Americans" and began flagging exhibits deemed problematic. Flagged exhibits included displays on sea level rise due to climate change at Cape Hatteras National Seashore in North Carolina, information on human enslavement at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, and exhibits on the imprisonment of Seminoles, Cheyennes, Araphaos, Kiowas, Comanches, Caddos, and Apaches at the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument in Florida.

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• Paramount settled Trump lawsuit for $16 million — Paramount announced it will settle Trump's lawsuit related to the 2024 '60 Minutes' interview with Kamala Harris for $16 million. A portion of the funds will pay for Trump's fees and costs, and the remainder will be donated to his future presidential library. The settlement did not include an apology but included a provision requiring release of future '60 Minutes' interview transcripts. The settlement represents a major payment to Trump from a media company.
• CBS ends Stephen Colbert's late-night show — CBS announced in July that it would end Stephen Colbert's late-night show in May 2026. Colbert is an outspoken Trump critic who had criticized Paramount for settling with Trump days before the announcement, calling it a "big fat bribe." CBS attributed the cancellation to financial reasons and stated it was unrelated to the show's content. Trump celebrated the decision on Truth Social, writing "I absolutely love that Colbert got fired."
• Paramount settles Trump lawsuit; CBS News hires Trump loyalist ombudsman — In July 2025, CBS News' parent company Paramount paid $16 million to settle a lawsuit filed by President Trump, described in the article as "frivolous." In September 2025, CBS News hired a Trump loyalist to serve as ombudsman, tasked with reviewing news coverage for alleged "bias." These moves signal a shift in editorial direction at a historically fact-based news organization.
• Paramount settles Trump defamation lawsuit over CBS News 60 Minutes interview — Paramount agreed to a $16 million settlement with Trump after he sued CBS News over a 60 Minutes interview with Kamala Harris that aired in October 2024. Trump claimed the interview was edited to make Harris look better and constituted "election interference," though editing interviews for clarity and length is standard journalistic practice. The settlement occurred as part of Paramount's broader effort to secure Trump administration approval for its merger with Skydance.

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• Border czar encouraged DOJ to investigate CNN over ICEBlock reporting — Border czar Tom Homan encouraged the Department of Justice to investigate CNN over its reporting on the ICEBlock app, which notifies users when ICE agents are nearby. The request represents an attempt to use law enforcement to retaliate against press coverage of government operations.
• Trump administration threatens to prosecute CNN over IceBlock app reporting — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and border czar Tom Homan announced that the Department of Justice is investigating whether to prosecute CNN for reporting on the IceBlock app, which allows users to track ICE agents. Noem stated the reporting "actively encourages people to avoid law enforcement" and constitutes illegal conduct. Trump added that CNN should also be prosecuted for reporting on Iran strikes. CNN defended its coverage as factual reporting on a publicly available app.
• Homeland Security Secretary said DOJ will prosecute CNN for ICEBlock coverage — Speaking at the new immigration detention facility in the Everglades dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said her department is working with the DOJ to potentially prosecute CNN for its coverage of the ICEBlock app. Trump added that CNN may also be prosecuted "for false reports on the attack on Iran." The statements represent threats of criminal prosecution against a news organization.

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• White House Press Secretary called Mamdani a communist and made baseless accusations — White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt called Zohran Mamdani a "communist" and baselessly claimed he "pedals antisemitism, praises pro-Hamas groups, [and] wants Israel abolished." The statement made unsubstantiated accusations against a Democratic mayoral candidate without evidence. Mamdani is a Muslim immigrant and progressive candidate.

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• Department of Homeland Security posted image referencing migrant detention facility — The Department of Homeland Security posted on social media an image of four alligators wearing ICE hats with the comment "Coming soon!" The post appeared to reference construction of a migrant detention facility in the Everglades in Florida, signaling the administration's immigration enforcement priorities and detention expansion plans.

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• Trump threatened to prosecute reporters for leaking intelligence — Trump was asked about his post demanding that Democrats be prosecuted for allegedly leaking an intelligence report showing Trump was lying about Iran. When asked who specifically leaked it and what proof he had it was Democrats, Trump responded: "We can find out. You go up and tell the reporter, 'national security, who gave it to you?' You have to do that. And I suspect we'll be doing things like that." Trump indicated he would threaten to jail reporters citing "national security" if they do not reveal their sources.
• Trump suggested forcing reporters to identify anonymous sources on national security grounds — In a Fox interview, Trump suggested his administration will compel reporters who broke stories about early intelligence assessments on Iran to identify anonymous sources, citing national security. Trump stated, "You go up and tell the reporter: National security. Who gave it? You have to do that, and I suspect we'll be doing things like that." The statement signals intent to use national security claims to suppress press freedom and whistleblowing.

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• Trump contradicted intelligence on Iran nuclear program — Trump continued to insist on Fox that Iran's nuclear program was completely obliterated, stating: "The bomb what through it like it was absolute butter." When a host noted reports that Iran moved 800 pounds of enriched uranium, Trump denied it: "They didn't move anything." Simultaneously, Senator Lindsey Graham stated on ABC that "The 900 pounds of uranium? It's still out there," contradicting Trump's claims.