đ Trump Tyranny Tracker: June 25
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Trump Moves to Count Crypto as Federal Mortgage Asset
What Happened: The Federal Housing Finance Agency will now let Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac treat cryptocurrency held on U.S.-regulated exchanges as an asset in mortgage applications, without requiring conversion to cash.
Why It Matters: Trump is forcing crypto into the housing market, putting millions at risk by tying home financing to a wildly unstable and barely regulated asset.
Source: CNBCTrumpâs Name Could Adorn Tel Aviv Hotel, Becoming a Symbol or a Target
What Happened: The Trump Organization held preliminary talks this spring to brand and manage the under-construction Sarona Hotel in Tel Avivâjust steps from where an Iranian missile landed last week. The deal, discussed by Eric Trump, would mark the familyâs first major real estate venture in Israel.
Why It Matters: Trump continues turning U.S. foreign policy into a vehicle for personal gain, tying American interests to his real estateâand cryptoâdeals in one of the worldâs most volatile regions.
Source: New York TimesđĄď¸ In Power Consolidation News
White House moves to limit sharing of some classified info with Congress after Iran leak
What Happened: Trump is restricting classified intel access to Congress after a leak showed U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites had minimal long-term impact. A DIA assessment contradicted Trumpâs public claims of success. Democrats called the move an abuse of power.
Why It Matters: This is how authoritarian regimes operateâby censoring intelligence to protect political narratives. Blocking Congress from oversight turns national security into propaganda and erodes democratic checks on executive power.
Source: The HillTrump Considers Naming Next Fed Chair Early in Bid to Undermine Powell
What Happened: Trump is considering naming Jerome Powellâs replacement months before his term ends, aiming to sway Fed policy toward aggressive rate cuts. Top selections include Kevin Warsh, Scott Bessent, and David Malpassâfigures seen as subservient to Trumpâs agenda.
Why It Matters: An early pick will undermine the central bankâs independence and destabilizing markets, echoing Nixon-era pressure tactics.
Source: Wall Street Journalâď¸ In Weaponization of Institutions News
Rep. LaMonica McIver pleads not guilty to charges stemming from ICE detention facility incident
What Happened: Rep. LaMonica McIver pleaded not guilty to federal charges accusing her of âassaultingâ law enforcement during a May 9 oversight visit to an ICE facility in Newark. Prosecutors claim she âstruck and grabbed officersâ after tensions rose over the attempted arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka.
Why It Matters: This is political retaliationâan attempt by Trump to intimidate officials who oppose his agenda and conduct oversight. Led by his former lawyer Alina Habba, the prosecution has triggered Democratic outrage and renewed demands to shut down Delaney Hall.
Source: ABC NewsGabbard: âNew intelligenceâ confirms Iranian nuclear facilities destroyed
What Happened: Tulsi Gabbard now claims ânew intelligenceâ confirms that Iranâs nuclear sites were destroyed and would take years to rebuild. Her statement came after Trump lashed out over reports that U.S. strikes only delayed Iranâs program by a few months. Gabbard accused the media of selectively leaking âlow confidenceâ intel to undermine Trump.
Why It Matters: The timing of Gabbardâs claimâjust after Trumpâs public outrageâraises red flags about the politicization of intelligence. Shaping official conclusions to match presidential messaging is a hallmark of authoritarian rule and erodes trust with our allies while jeopardizing national security.
Source: The HillIn New Assessment, C.I.A. Chief Says U.S. Strikes âSeverely Damagedâ Iranian Program
What Happened: CIA Director John Ratcliffe claimed new intelligence shows U.S. strikes âseverely damagedâ Iranâs nuclear program, contradicting earlier Defense Intelligence Agency assessments of only moderate setbacks. Trump insists key facilities were âobliterated,â though no intelligence official has publicly echoed that language.
Why It Matters: The timing of Ratcliffeâs statementâjust after Trumpâs exaggerated claims and outrageâraises red flags about the politicization of intelligence. Shaping official conclusions to match presidential messaging is a hallmark of authoritarian rule and erodes trust with our allies while jeopardizing national security.
Source: New York TimesVeterans' Advocates Warn of Low Morale Amid LA Deployment: 'This Is Not What We Signed Up For'
What Happened: Morale among National Guard troops in Los Angeles is plummeting as thousands of soldiers, deployed by Trump against immigrant communities and protestors, report fear, legal confusion, and a sense of betrayal. Veteransâ groups say this federal takeover of the California Guard has sparked a flood of calls from distressed troops questioning their orders. Meanwhile, key wildfire response units are now understaffed, raising public safety concerns.
Why It Matters: Trumpâs deployment pits troops against civilians, undermines recruitment, strains readiness, and severs the militaryâs bond with the public. Sending combat units like the 2/7 War Dogs to occupy American streets is authoritarian overreach.
Source: Military.comRubio Fleshes Out Trumpâs Case That Iran Nuclear Capacity Was Eliminated
What Happened: At the NATO summit, Marco Rubio claimed U.S. airstrikes wiped out Iranâs ability to build a nuclear weapon, citing a destroyed fuel conversion facility. Trump called the strike âflawlessâ and dismissed a U.S. intelligence report that found the damage was significant but not decisive. Despite declaring victory, Trump left open whether heâd pursue further diplomacy.
Why It Matters: The White House is spinning a narrative of total success while sidelining intelligence and diplomacy. Trumpâs erratic posture and Rubioâs saber-rattling risk deeper escalation with Iranâand conceal the real status of its nuclear threat.
Source: New York Timesđ˘ In Media Suppression and Authoritarian Tactics News
Norwegian Tourist Says He Was Denied U.S. Entry Over J.D. Vance Meme
What Happened: A 21-year-old Norwegian tourist says ICE barred him from entering the U.S. after agents found a meme mocking J.D. Vance on his phone. DHS denies that it was the reason, but it follows similar reports of travelers turned away over online posts.
Why It Matters: Trumpâs digital border surveillance is expanding beyond security into political vetting. Banning travelers over speech sends a chilling messageâentry to the U.S. now hinges on ideological alignment.
Source: TIMETrump Calls for Firing of CNN Reporter Over Iran Nuclear Damage Report
What Happened: Trump demanded that CNNâs Natasha Bertrand be fired after she reported that U.S. intelligence believes recent Iran strikes will only delay its nuclear program by months. Calling her âFake News,â he claimed she insulted âPatriot Pilotsâ and said she should be âthrown out like a dog.â
Why It Matters: This is yet another attempt by Trump to silence journalists who contradict his propaganda. Attacking the press for reporting verified intelligence weakens national security discourse and undermines the publicâs right to know.
Source: The HillFlock Removes States From National Lookup Tool After ICE and Abortion Searches Revealed
What Happened: License plate reader company Flock blocked police access in California, Illinois, and Virginia after it was revealed officers used the tech to help ICE and track a woman who self-managed an abortionâviolating state laws and privacy protections.
Why It Matters: Flockâs decision confirms its system was weaponized for immigration and reproductive surveillance. It highlights how vulnerable Americans are to misuse of private surveillance techâand the urgent need for stronger legal safeguards.
Source: 404 MediaUS military expected to announce two new zones where service members can detain migrants on southern border, officials say
What Happened: The Pentagon will designate two new âNational Defense Areasâ along the southern border, allowing U.S. troops to detain migrants near Joint Base San Antonio and MCAS Yuma. This brings the total to four military-controlled zones spanning hundreds of miles, enabling detentions without invoking the Insurrection Act.
Why It Matters: Trump continues militarizing the border and sidestepping civilian law. By turning military bases into detention zones, heâs bypassing the Posse Comitatus Act and due processâan authoritarian move legal experts warn is âunprecedentedâ and built on legal fiction.
Source: CNNđ In Human and Civil Rights Abuses News
Despite promise to remove 'worst of the worst,' ICE has arrested only 6% of known immigrant murderers
What Happened: Internal ICE data reveals that just 6% of over 13,000 undocumented immigrants with homicide convictions have been arrested, despite Trumpâs vow to target violent criminals. Of the 185,000 people ICE booked between October and May, nearly half had no criminal charges, and most convictions were for immigration or traffic offenses.
Why It Matters: While promising to go after violent offenders, ICE has instead prioritized mass arrests of non-criminals, undermining public safety and exposing the policy as more political theater than crime control, while committing mass human rights violations.
Source: NBC NewsLos Angeles' immigration detention facilities a "ticking time bomb," immigration lawyer says
What Happened: Immigration lawyers and families are sounding the alarm over inhumane conditions in Los Angeles detention centers after Trumpâs mass deportation raids. Detainees report freezing cells, medical neglect, and being denied food, phones, and legal counsel. One family was deported to Peru despite a pending asylum hearing.
Why It Matters: ICE is operating at 140% capacity under lawless conditions. With oversight blocked and legal rights ignored, the system is breaking downâturning detention into punishment and endangering lives in the process.
Source: CBS News Promise of Victory Over H.I.V. Fades as U.S. Withdraws Support
What Happened: A revolutionary HIV prevention drug, lenacapavir, was set for rollout across Africa this year, offering nearly total protection. But Trumpâs massive cuts to global health fundingâincluding PEPFAR and the Global Fundâhave gutted the plan. Clinics are closing, trials are canceled, and key prevention programs are collapsing just as infection rates risk surging again.
Why It Matters: Trumpâs aid cuts are destroying decades of progress, putting millionsâespecially young women in Africaâat renewed risk in the name of isolationism.
Source: New York TimesâThey're Not Breathingâ: Inside the Chaos of ICE Detention Center 911 Calls
What Happened: A WIRED investigation revealed hundreds of 911 calls from ICE detention centers, exposing a surge in medical emergencies, suicide attempts, and alleged assaultsâmany involving delayed or denied care. Georgiaâs Stewart Detention Center, the deadliest in the U.S. since 2017, tripled its emergency calls this year amid reports of fatal staff negligence.
Why It Matters: Trumpâs push to detain 100,000 people is collapsing the system. With oversight dismantled and private contractors cashing in, detention centers have become deadly camps of abuse, neglect, and sufferingâwith no accountability or oversight.
Source: WIREDInside the Global Deal-Making Behind Trumpâs Mass Deportations
What Happened: Trump is pressuring over 50 countriesâincluding unstable and authoritarian regimesâto accept deported migrants, even when they arenât citizens. Some, like Rwanda and Kosovo, agreed in return for cash or favors. Deportations to South Sudan and Libya have already occurred before courts stepped in.
Why It Matters: This is a dangerous outsourcing of deportation that tramples asylum rights and due process. By sending people to war zones and dictatorships, Trump is shredding Americaâs human rights legacy and putting lives at risk.
Source: New York Timesđ Government Services Disruption and Collapse Watch
Revised GOP Plan Would Sell Off 1.2M Acres of Public Lands
What Happened: Senate Republicans, led by Sen. Mike Lee, are advancing a plan to sell up to 1.2 million acres of Bureau of Land Management land as part of Trumpâs legislative megabill. Targeted lands near population centers would be designated for housing or infrastructure, excluding national forests and protected areas.
Why It Matters: This would hand over national resources to developers with little oversight, bypassing debate through reconciliation to bankroll tax cuts for the rich.
Source: The HillTrumpâs Bill Slashes the Safety Net That Many Republican Voters Rely on
What Happened: Trumpâs tax-and-spending bill would cut nearly $1 trillion from Medicaid and $300 billion from food stamps, stripping healthcare from 11 million people and slashing benefits for millions more. The bill offers major tax breaks for the wealthy while imposing work requirements and shifting SNAP costs to statesâhurting low-income Americans, including many Trump voters.
Why It Matters: Trump is gutting safety net programs to fund tax cuts for the richâat the expense of the working class and the vulnerable. Republicans are banking on culture wars to distract from the economic pain, but backlash is growing as core programs face collapse.
Source: New York TimesWhite House to limit intelligence sharing, skip Gabbard at Senate Iran briefing
What Happened: The White House will limit classified intel sharing with Congress after leaks contradicted Trumpâs claim that U.S. strikes âobliteratedâ Iranâs nuclear program. Trump excluded DNI Tulsi Gabbard from a key Senate briefing, replacing her with CIA Director John Ratcliffe, who is now backing the revised line that Iran was âseverely damaged.â
Why It Matters: Trump is politicizing intelligence to protect his narrative. By sidelining dissenters and restricting oversight, heâs defying Congress and undermining accountability on war powers.
Source: Washington PostKennedyâs vaccine panel to review childhood immunization schedule
What Happened: RFK Jr.âs CDCâs vaccine advisory panel will review the full childhood and adolescent vaccine scheduleâincluding shots like hepatitis B and MMR. New work groups will study cumulative effects and timing, echoing Kennedyâs vaccine skepticism.
Why It Matters: This paves the way for political interference in vaccine policy. Experts warn it could erode trust, fuel more disinformation, and reverse decades of disease preventionâendangering the health and safety of millions of children.
Source: PoliticoKennedy Withdraws U.S. Funding Pledge to International Vaccine Agency
What Happened: RFK Jr. announced the U.S. will withdraw a $1.2 billion pledge to Gavi, the international vaccine alliance, accusing it of âignoring the scienceâ on vaccine safety. The move stunned global health leaders and will derail U.S. support for immunizing children in low-income countries.
Why It Matters: This marks an official U.S. rejection of global childhood vaccination efforts. Gavi estimates its work has saved 17 million lives. RFK Jr.'s decision, rooted in anti-vaccine ideology, threatens to reverse decades of public health progress and leaves Gavi with a massive funding gap as preventable diseases surge.
Source: New York TimesCDC Hires Ex-Leader of RFK Jr.âs Anti-Vaccine Group
What Happened: The CDC is hiring Lyn Redwood, former head of RFK Jr.âs Childrenâs Health Defense, to advise its vaccine safety office. Redwood has long promoted debunked conspiracies linking thimerosal in vaccines to autism and will present to the CDCâs new vaccine advisory panel, now filled with Kennedy appointees.
Why It Matters: Redwoodâs hiring cements Trump and RFKâs takeover of vaccine oversight with anti-vaccine extremists inside the CDC. Public health experts warn this undermines science-based policy and spreads dangerous disinformation, threatening vaccine confidence and safety.
Source: CBS Newsđ Imperial and Geopolitical Watch
Royal Pomp and Political Flattery Help Sway Trump on NATO Unity
What Happened: At the NATO summit, Dutch leaders staged a charm offensiveâlavish dinners, royal praise, and strategic seatingâto keep Trump from blowing up the alliance. He threatened Spain with tariffs, leaked private texts, and only backed NATO after being flattered.
Why It Matters: Allies had to treat Trump like a monarchâflattering him to avoid disasterâas he abandons Ukraine, shields Russia. The whole display was reprehensible to watch.
Source: Bloombergđ Far-Right & Russian Influence Watch
Europe wants Trump to sanction Russia. Rubio says not yet.
What Happened: Marco Rubio said that Trump is holding off on new sanctions against Russia, arguing they would shut down chances for a âceasefireâ in Ukraine. European leaders and President Zelenskyy have urged Trump to act, but Rubio insists sanctions would signal that diplomacy has failed.
Why It Matters: Trump continues providing cover for Russia as it continues its genocidal attacks on Ukraine. Blocking sanctions under the guise of âdiplomacyâ rewards aggression, fractures NATO unity, and helps Putin entrench his occupation while Russia murders Ukrainians every single day.
Source: PoliticoNato Softens Stance on Russia
What Happened: Nato leaders agreed to dilute language condemning Russia in their final communique at the Hague summit, omitting any direct reference to Russiaâs genocidal invasion of Ukraine. The shift reportedly came after pressure from Trump.
Why It Matters: This is another win for Russia. Trumpâs push to soften NATOâs stance hands the Kremlin a propaganda victory and signals fading Western unity, just as Ukraine needs unwavering support to survive.
Source: The TelegraphUkraine, Council of Europe Sign Historic Agreement to Establish Tribunal on Russian Aggression
What Happened: Ukraine and the Council of Europe signed a landmark agreement to create a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression, aimed at prosecuting senior Russian leadersâincluding Vladimir Putinâfor launching the 2022 full-scale invasion. The tribunal will fill a critical legal gap by addressing crimes the International Criminal Court cannot prosecute due to jurisdictional limits.
Why It Matters: This is a landmark step for global justice. By targeting Kremlin leadership, the tribunal affirms that state aggression will carry legal consequences and strengthens Ukraineâs case for accountability. It also reinforces the global norm that launching wars of conquest is a punishable crime.
Source: Kyiv Independentđľ In Trump Economic Downturn News
Powell says Fed needs to manage against risk that tariff inflation proves persistent
What Happened: Fed Chair Jerome Powell told Congress that Trumpâs aggressive new tariffs could trigger lasting inflation, making the central bank hesitant to cut rates despite recent cooling in price data. Powell pushed back on Republican pressure for immediate cuts, stressing the Fed must âmanage the riskâ of prolonged price increases.
Why It Matters: Trumpâs tariff-fueled trade chaos is colliding with the Fedâs mandate. As he pressures the central bank to slash rates for political gain, it underscores the growing erosion of Fed independenceâand the risk of economic fallout from politicized monetary policy.
Source: ReutersNew home sales fall to seven-month low in May; supply increases
What Happened: U.S. new home sales dropped 13.7% in Mayâthe steepest fall since 2022âdriven by high mortgage rates and rising costs from Trumpâs tariffs on imported materials like lumber and steel. Inventory surged to its highest level since 2007, while builders slashed prices and paused new projects.
Why It Matters: Trumpâs trade policies are choking the housing market. With construction permits falling and builder sentiment at a multi-year low, housing is likely to drag down GDP this quarter and deepen affordability concerns for American families.
Source: Reutersđđź In Resistance News
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Source: 50501Trump cannot end union bargaining for federal workers, judge rules
What Happened: A federal judge halted Trumpâs executive order that would have ended collective bargaining rights for hundreds of thousands of federal workers. The judge ruled the order likely violated First Amendment protections and appeared to target unions hostile to Trumpâs agenda.
Source: ReutersProtesters rally at US sheriffs meeting to oppose partnerships with immigration authorities
What Happened: Activists rallied outside a national sheriffs' conference in Florida, demanding an end to ICE partnerships that deputize local officers under Trumpâs deportation agenda. A petition with 12,000+ signatures was delivered. Protests also erupted in Oregon outside an ICE facility.
Source: The Guardianđ By the Numbers
7/17 â Next nationwide National Day of Action
$3.4 trillion â Increase to federal deficit from Trumpâs House-passed tax-and-spending bill
$300 billion â Cut from food stamps in Trumpâs megabill
11 million+ â People losing Medicaid under Trumpâs proposed cuts
1.2 million acres â Public land Republicans plan to sell off for development
140% â ICE operating capacity in Los Angeles detention centers
6% â Arrest rate of undocumented immigrants with homicide convictions
100,000 â Targeted detainees under Trumpâs expanded ICE policy
$450 million â Cost of Floridaâs âAlligator Alcatrazâ detention camp
$1.2 billion â U.S. pledge to Gavi canceled by RFK Jr.
17 million â Lives saved by Gaviâs vaccination programs now at risk
2 â Additional military âNational Defense Areasâ Trump is adding along the southern border
4 â Total number of military-run detention zones after expansion
3x â Increase in 911 emergency calls at Stewart Detention Center this year
$450 million â Price tag for Alligator Alcatraz, built in extreme heat with no cooling
50+ â Countries Trump is pressuring to accept deportees, including despot regimes
13.7% â Drop in new U.S. home sales in May amid tariff-driven inflation
đ What to Watch Next
Trump is laying the groundwork to go after Social Security and Medicare â How soon before seniors and disabled Americans feel the full impact?
Trump is militarizing immigration enforcement by turning military bases into detention zones â Will courts step in to stop this end-run around the Posse Comitatus Act?
Trump is using foreign aid and diplomacy to fuel mass deportations â How many lives will be endangered in war zones and autocratic regimes?
Trump is threatening journalists who report facts â Will the press be able to operate freely under a regime that threatens to punish credible reporting?
Trump is politicizing vaccine policy under RFK Jr. â Will decades of public health progress be undone by anti-science, conspiracy-driven ideology?
Trump is cutting Medicaid and food aid for millions to fund tax breaks for the rich â How will working-class Americans survive the collapse of the safety net?
Trump is bypassing Congress to conceal intelligence â Will lawmakers regain oversight before foreign policy becomes pure propaganda?
Trump is outsourcing surveillance and immigration enforcement to private tech firms â Who will rein in the companies profiting off civil and human rights violations?
đĄ Key Takeaways
Trumpâs Economic Warfare â His erratic tariff policies are pushing the U.S. into a recession or worse and destabilizing global markets. Prices are already spiking, and manufacturers warn of supply chain disruptions.
Civil Rights Continue Being Erased â From ICE raids to DHS surveillance, Trumpâs policies are stripping rights from immigrants, protesters, and vulnerable communities, turning basic protections into political targets.
Surveillance Continues Quietly Expanding â License plate readers, digital border vetting, unauthorized DOGE sensitive information grab, and Palantir databases are turning the U.S. into a surveillance stateâwithout consent or accountability.
Human Rights Are Being Shredded â Detention centers are overcrowded, dangerous, and deadlyâwhile deportations to war zones continue unchecked.
The Safety Net Is Being Torn Apart â Massive cuts to Medicaid, food stamps, and global health programs are putting millions at risk, while billionaires get tax breaks.
Public Health Is Under Siege â Vaccine policy is now run by anti-vaccine extremists, threatening a collapse in trust and a surge in preventable diseases.
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Thank you, I am amazed at how much work you put into this.
I am still nauseous from the Nato summit. Finnish media described it as an absolute farce. Appeasing a bully is always doomed to fail. Ukraine deserves better.