Key Events (10)
Trump suggested Ukraine should not have fought back against Russia's invasion, appearing to blame Ukraine for the conflict. The president made the remarks amid discussions about potential negotiations between Trump and Russian President Putin.
Trump threatened to eliminate FEMA during a tour of hurricane-damaged areas in North Carolina, stating he believes the emergency management agency should be dissolved. The comments came as the administration grapples with disaster response operations.
Trump enlisted the Department of Justice to investigate the Biden administration as part of two politically charged reviews into his personal grievances. The attorney general has thrown the weight of the justice department behind these inquiries.
Trump pulled security detail protections from former top health official Anthony Fauci, who had served as the leading infectious diseases official for seven presidents and had publicly disagreed with Trump over COVID-19 policy.
Trump gave ICE unprecedented authority to expedite deportations of immigrants who entered legally under the Biden administration, as U.S. cities face immigration raids and troops arrive at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Trump and Vice President Vance backed anti-abortion activists at March for Life speeches, with both indicating the U.S. Justice Department will no longer prosecute anti-abortion activists.
Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio, pardoned by Trump for January 6 offenses, publicly thanked the president and vowed revenge, as far-right militias regroup and plan next steps.
Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau warned that Americans will pay more whenever Trump decides to impose tariffs on Canada, as the Trump administration has threatened 25% tariffs on Canadian goods.
Trump administration imposed halts to external communications, publishing of reports, and reviewing and approving research at U.S. health agencies, creating what officials described as a 'dramatic shift' in operations.
Putin stated he is 'ready for negotiations' with Trump on the Ukraine war and struck a notably favorable tone toward the U.S. president, downplaying Trump's economic threats while praising him as 'smart' and 'pragmatic.'
Pardons & Commutations (1)
Executive Orders (3)
Gave ICE unprecedented authority to expedite deportations of immigrants who entered legally under the Biden administration.
Source ↗Directed the Department of Justice to investigate the Biden administration as part of politically charged reviews into Trump's personal grievances.
Source ↗Imposed halts to external communications, publishing of reports, and reviewing and approving research at U.S. health agencies.
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