Trump Action Archive

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• Real Change PAC spending on attack ads using Republican footage — Real Change PAC, which claims dedication to electing progressive candidates, is suspected to be a clandestine Republican operation. In New Jersey's 7th District, where Republican Thomas Kean Jr. faces electoral risk, Real Change is spending money attacking Democratic frontrunner Rebecca Bennett while promoting her primary opponents. Footage used in Real Change's attack ads was previously deployed by the Congressional Leadership Fund, the official super PAC of House Republicans.

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• Trump posted false claims about Iran nuclear deal on Truth Social — Trump posted a lengthy message on Truth Social claiming that Iran had agreed to open the Strait of Hormuz, dismantle nuclear materials, and cooperate on detonation of water mines, framing it as a comprehensive breakthrough. Iran's state-aligned Fars news agency disputed the claims, reporting that Trump was misrepresenting the terms of any agreement. Iran reportedly insisted the U.S. unblock $12 billion in frozen assets before talks could proceed and that a full ceasefire in Lebanon was also a prerequisite. The deal had not received final approval in Tehran, and Trump's post was described as a mix of fact and fabrication designed to claim premature credit.
• Iran state media disputed Trump's characterization of deal terms — Iran's Fars state media disputed Trump's public characterization of the Iran deal terms, stating that Trump misrepresented Iran's commitments. The Iranian statement claimed that Iran did not agree to open the Strait of Hormuz for free or to dismantle its nuclear materials as Trump claimed. Iran demanded that the U.S. immediately unblock $12 billion in Iranian assets before talks could proceed and required a full ceasefire in Lebanon as a condition for finalizing the deal.

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• Putin claimed inability to determine drone origin; Medvedev warned EU of escalation — In response to the Russian drone strike on Romania, Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed at a press conference in Kazakhstan that no one can determine the origin of the aircraft until an examination is conducted, despite clear evidence of Russian responsibility. Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of the Security Council of Russia, posted on social media warning EU citizens that their governments have "unilaterally entered into a war with Russia" and that "the peaceful sleep is over," escalating rhetoric and threatening further conflict.

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• DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin denies hunger strike and abuse allegations on Fox News — DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin appeared on Fox News on May 28, 2026, and denied the hunger strike and abuse allegations at Delaney Hall, characterizing the protests as "political theater." Mullin claimed ICE was "providing them a safe place to stay, and food, and a place to sleep" and "going above and beyond" by offering a convenience store.

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• Sharyn Alfonsi departed 60 Minutes over editorial independence — Sharyn Alfonsi, along with Tanya Simon, Draggan Mihailovich, and Cecilia Vega, departed from 60 Minutes as part of changes implemented by new leadership. Before her departure became official, Alfonsi released a statement refusing to sanitize a factually accurate report on CECOT, stating that network leadership chose to penalize her for maintaining editorial integrity. She stated the wall between editorial independence and corporate interest is being "methodically torn down" and urged colleagues to hold the line.

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• Artists withdrew from Trump America 250 anniversary concert — Artists booked for Trump's America 250 anniversary concert withdrew after learning the event was backed by Trump. Young MC, known for the song "Bust a Move," stated clearly he was never told about the political involvement and is not performing. The withdrawals indicate artists' refusal to participate in events they perceive as political propaganda.
• Multiple artists withdraw from Trump's Great American State Fair — Several artists announced they would not perform at Trump's "Great American State Fair" scheduled for June 25–July 10 on the National Mall after learning the event was politically affiliated despite organizers' claims of non-partisanship. Young MC stated he was never informed of political involvement and withdrew. Morris Day and The Time, Milli Vanilli, and The Commodores all declined to perform, with The Commodores stating they "choose not to publicly affiliate with any single political party." Martina McBride withdrew after discovering the event was "misleading" about its non-partisan nature. Only Vanilla Ice confirmed attendance among the announced performers.
• Multiple artists withdrew from Trump's Freedom 250 concert citing misleading nonpartisan description — Multiple musical artists withdrew from Trump's Freedom 250 concert on May 29, 2026, including Martina McBride, Bret Michaels, Young MC, Morris Day and the Time, and the Commodores. Each cited the same reason: they were told the event was nonpartisan but discovered it had political involvement. McBride stated she was "presented with an opportunity to perform at a nonpartisan event but that turned out to be misleading." Michaels said it was described as "a celebration of our country through music." Young MC said artists were "never told about any political involvement." The Commodores stated their music has "always been their voice" and they choose not to affiliate publicly with any single political party.
• Multiple artists canceled performances at Trump's 250th birthday event — More than a dozen artists announced cancellations of performances scheduled for President Trump's 250th birthday celebration event in Washington, D.C., scheduled for next month. Bret Michaels stated the event had evolved into something "much more divisive" than the celebration of country and veterans he had agreed to. By late May, only three performers remained committed: C+C Music Factory, Flo Rida, and Vanilla Ice. Kennedy Center Director Ric Grenell responded to artist Martina McBride's withdrawal by calling her a "woke lefty."

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• Trump made false statements about Somali Americans in Minnesota — President Trump falsely claimed that ethnic Somalis in Minnesota, almost all of whom are American citizens, are "all crooks." The statement was made without factual basis and appears designed to inflame racial divisions.

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• White House proposes NDAs for federal workers to suppress leaks to journalists — The Office of Personnel Management released a draft nondisclosure agreement for federal agencies to impose on new and existing employees, designed to prevent them from sharing information with journalists. The agreement would allow the administration to pursue civil and criminal penalties against violators and claim "royalties" from any disclosures. Former employees would need written permission from agency officials to speak to journalists about information deemed "confidential." The move is part of a broader Trump administration campaign to control information flow and suppress dissent within the federal workforce.

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• Trump administration proposed federal employee nondisclosure agreement requirement — The Trump administration proposed sweeping language requiring federal employees to sign nondisclosure agreements. According to Don Moynihan's analysis, the new requirement would make it impossible for the American people to know what government officials are doing. The tool has been relied upon heavily by Trump to protect himself from potential exposure for wrongdoing.

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• ICE removes tablets from detainee units to limit outside communication — Following the announcement of the hunger strike, Delaney Hall staff reportedly removed tablets from detainee units, restricting detainees' ability to communicate with the outside world. DHS subsequently announced that all visits to the facility were "currently suspended due to riots outside the facility," further isolating detainees from family, legal counsel, and advocates during an active protest and strike.

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• Representative Maxwell Frost documented closure of "Alligator Alcatraz" detention facility — Representative Maxwell Frost (D-FL) posted that he had visited "Alligator Alcatraz," a detention facility in Florida that appears to be in the process of shutting down. Frost noted that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Trump have not publicly acknowledged the closure despite spending approximately $1 billion in taxpayer funds on the site in less than one year. Frost stated that the administration does not want public discussion of the closure because it would require accountability for the expenditure and examination of "human rights abuses and civil rights abuses that happened there and in other facilities."

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• Trump administration barred NIAID officials from WHO communications — The Trump administration barred key U.S. officials from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases from communicating with officials at the World Health Organization, from which Trump had withdrawn the United States. The restriction was slightly relaxed following the outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship with U.S. passengers and a breaking Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo, allowing U.S. officials to attend small virtual meetings only "in a listening capacity."

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• Lead Left super PAC embedded Republican fundraising code in website — Investigation of Lead Left's website revealed embedded code linking to WinRed, a Republican fundraising platform, and Standing Tall Action, a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization. Standing Tall Action's most recent IRS filing (2024) lists Zac Funderburk as treasurer; Funderburk is an employee of Crosby Ottenhoff Group. The presence of Republican fundraising infrastructure embedded in a purportedly progressive super PAC's website provides technical evidence of the operation's true Republican origins and control.

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• DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin denies hunger strike and poor conditions at Delaney Hall — DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin posted on X denying that a hunger strike was occurring at Delaney Hall ICE detention center and asserting "There are no sub-prime conditions" at the facility. This contradicted claims by detainees who released a letter asserting they were on hunger and work strike, and by advocates documenting allegations of rotten food, lack of medical care, and non-functioning air conditioning.

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• Trump posted images of himself over Greenland — Trump posted twice on his social media account an image of himself leering over Greenland with the caption "Hello, Greenland!" The posts repeated suggestions that "China Loves Trump" and included various other images, including colorful fountains.

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• Trump posted Memorial Day message attacking Democrats — On Memorial Day, President Trump posted a message on Truth Social that attacked Democrats, calling them "Dumocrats" and claiming they "disrespect our Military." The post stated: "Happy Memorial Day to all, including the Dumocrats, who disrespect our Military and all of the tremendous success that it has had over the last year." Trump followed this with multiple AI-generated memes attacking former Presidents Obama and Biden, including a false claim that Obama funded Iran and caused the current war.

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• New York City press credentialing system issues credentials to Luigi Mangione supporters without traditional journalism credentials — New York City's Mayor's Office for Media and Entertainment (MOME) issued press credentials to three Luigi Mangione supporters—Abril Rios, Ashley Rojas, and Lena Weissbrot—who attended his pre-trial hearings and made inflammatory public statements. The credentials, which grant courthouse access and reserved seating, sparked controversy when the women's comments went viral. City officials announced a review of credentialing standards, with Mayor Zohran Mamdani stating the three individuals "don't fall within" legitimate press criteria, while civil rights experts raised concerns about government authority to define who qualifies as a journalist.

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• White House Communications Director attacks former Secretary of State Pompeo in official statement — White House Communications Director Steve Cheung issued an official statement attacking former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's criticism of the Iran deal negotiations, using profanity and dismissive language. Cheung stated Pompeo "has no idea what the fuck he's talking about" and should "shut his stupid mouth," characterizing Pompeo as uninformed about ongoing negotiations.

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• Kevin Hassett claims Iran war has not hurt the economy — White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett appeared on television claiming that Trump's Iran war has not hurt the economy at all. When presented with consumer sentiment data that has cratered to its lowest levels ever, Hassett suggested that consumer sentiment should no longer be called "consumer sentiment" but rather "political sentiment," characterizing it as a "political variable" rather than an economic indicator. He argued that when Americans report feeling terrible about the economy, they are expressing partisanship rather than genuine economic concern.

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• Iran state media publicly contradicts Trump's claims about Strait of Hormuz passage — Iran's Fars News Agency issued a statement contradicting Trump's characterization of the proposed arrangement, clarifying that passage through the Strait of Hormuz would not constitute "free passage" but rather passage under Iranian management, permits, and terms. Fars also reported that American officials have privately told Iran to disregard Trump's social media posts as domestic political performance. Tasnim News Agency reported that U.S. obstruction of asset-release clauses remains ongoing and the agreement could be canceled entirely.

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• DOJ Removes Jan. 6 Press Releases from Website — Trump's Justice Department admitted to scrubbing press releases from its government website concerning criminal cases related to the Jan. 6 insurrection, including cases involving individuals sentenced to multiple years in prison for assaulting police officers. The DOJ Rapid Response account characterized the removal as an effort to strip the website of "partisan propaganda," marking an effort to erase official records of prosecutions tied to the Capitol attack.