Trump Tyranny Tracker: Day 58
March 18, 2025
š Trump Tyranny Tracker: Mar 18
Welcome to todayās Trump Tyranny Tracker, where Iām breaking down the key news from the day alongside ongoing developments as Trump and his regime move swiftly to consolidate power, undermine democracy, and dismantle civil rights and freedoms.
š„ In Corruption News
Donald Trump Held Another Million-Dollar āCandlelightā DinnerāWith Elon Musk in Tow
What Happened: Trump held another off-the-books $1 million-per-seat fundraiser at Mar-a-Lago, attended by Elon Musk and top MAGA donors. The event, unlike a previous similar dinner, was not listed on Trumpās public schedule. Meanwhile, as Trump and Musk dined, his regime defied a federal court order by deporting alleged Venezuelan āgang members.ā
Why It Matters: These secretive pay-for-play fundraisers highlight major corruption, allowing billionaires and business elites to buy direct access to Trump. Muskās presence is especially notable given his control over the federal government.
Source: WIRED
FTC Removes Posts Critical of Amazon, Microsoft, and AI Companies
What Happened: The Federal Trade Commission removed over 300 business guidance blogs from the Biden era, including posts on AI risks, privacy lawsuits against Amazon and Microsoft, and consumer protection compliance. The deleted posts included critical insights on how companies should handle AI, childrenās data, and surveillance technology.
Why It Matters: This purge benefits Big Tech by erasing accountability measures and compliance guidelines, making it easier for companies to exploit consumer data without oversight. This aligns with Trumpās broader push to dismantle regulatory safeguards.
Source: WIRED
Russia Seeks Mars Talks With Musk Amid His Expanding Political Role
What Happened: Russiaās envoy for international cooperation, Kirill Dmitriev, again announced plans to discuss Mars exploration with Musk. Moscow wants to expand space collaboration with the U.S. despite its ongoing genocidal war. Musk has previously secretly communicated with Putin and played a key role in limiting Ukraineās access to Starlink during the war.
Why It Matters: Muskās unchecked influence in global politics continues to grow, blurring the line between private industry, U.S. government policy, and Russian interests. Meanwhile, his direct involvement in U.S. federal agencies raises serious concerns over accountability and national security.
Source: The Guardian
Nasa cuts raise fears of handing more influence to SpaceX owner Musk
What Happened: Trump is shutting down NASAās Office of Technology, Policy and Strategy and the Office of the Chief Scientist, cutting independent oversight of moon and Mars missions.
Why It Matters: Critics warn this hands more power to Musk, whose SpaceX is NASAās biggest contractor. With Musk advising Trump and a SpaceX investor nominated as NASA chief, the move highlights conflicts of interest and government favoritism.
Source: The Guardian
Muskās Starlink Installed at White House
What Happened: Muskās Starlink internet service has been installed at the White House, reportedly as a ādonationā to improve connectivity. A security alarm was triggered when a Musk employee accessed the Eisenhower Executive Office Buildingās roof without prior coordination.
Why It Matters: Musk faces growing conflict-of-interest, especially as he continues to expand his federal contracts. Democrats, including Sen. Elizabeth Warren, are demanding an investigation into potential criminal corruption as Musk consolidates unprecedented power.
Source: The Guardian
š”ļø In Power Consolidation News
āItās a Heistā: Real Federal Auditors Are Horrified by DOGE
What Happened: Federal auditors say Muskās unauthorized DOGE is not conducting real audits but recklessly accessing sensitive government data. Muskās operatives have ignored proper auditing procedures, falsely labeled errors as fraud, and rushed through federal systems without understanding themāsparking fears surveillance and misuse of government contracts.
Why It Matters: Muskās actions are a blatant data grab, not a legitimate audit, with Musk using his unchecked power to dismantle federal agencies and target political opponents. The reckless misinterpretation of financial data is already leading to dangerous conspiracies, while the rushed access to personal records is a dangerous data breach putting all Americans at risk.
Source: WIRED
Lawsuit over deportation flights argues Trump's use of war authority could be limitless
What Happened: A lawsuit challenges Trump's use of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport alleged gang members without due process. Plaintiffs argue that if left unchecked, Trump could designate any group as "enemy aliens" and deport them arbitrarily. A federal judge blocked some deportations, but the regime defied his order by allowing flights to continue over international waters.
Why It Matters: Trumpās use of wartime powers to bypass immigration laws sets a dangerous precedent, allowing mass deportations without judicial oversight. His defiance of court rulings highlights an authoritarian disregard for legal limits, turning immigration enforcement into unchecked executive power. Today, itās immigrationātomorrow, itās us.
Source: CBS News
How Trump is picking ābattle-testedā new judges
What Happened: Trump is preparing a new wave of conservative judicial nominees, prioritizing ideological alignment and loyalty over traditional legal experience. With a Republican-controlled Senate, confirmations are expected to move quickly, further solidifying Trump's grip on the judiciary.
Why It Matters: Trump wants to reshape the courts to erase the last checks on his power, ensuring a judiciary that will rubber-stamp his policies and shield him from legal challenges. With potential Supreme Court vacancies on the horizon, this is a power grab that threatens judicial independence and the rule of law.
Source: Politico
Trump Fires Democratic FTC Commissioners, Defying Supreme Court Precedent
What Happened: Trump fired Democratic Federal Trade Commission members Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya, breaking long-standing precedent protecting independent regulators. Both commissioners plan to challenge their dismissal in court.
Why It Matters: This cements Trumpās push to bring independent regulatory agencies under his direct control, giving him unchecked power over consumer protection and antitrust enforcement.
Source: The New York Times
āļø In Weaponization of Institutions News
Republican Files Impeachment Against Judge Who Blocked Trumpās Deportations
What Happened: Rep. Brandon Gill (R-Texas) introduced articles of impeachment against U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, who ruled against Trumpās mass deportations of Venezuelan migrants under the Alien Enemies Act. Trump again called for Boasbergās impeachment, despite Chief Justice John Robertsā warning that impeachment should not be used to punish judicial rulings.
Why It Matters: This is authoritarian theaterāit wonāt succeed, but it demonstrates the Republican Partyās cult-like loyalty to Trump. Attempting to impeach a judge for ruling against the president is a dangerous attack on judicial independence.
Source: The Hill
DOJ refuses to answer some questions from the judge who blocked Alien Enemies Act deportations
What Happened: The Justice Department refused to fully comply with U.S. District Judge James Boasbergās demand for details on deportations carried out under Trumpās invocation of the Alien Enemies Act. The DOJ argued that providing the requested information would compromise national security and foreign relations. In response, Boasberg ordered the government to submit answers in a sealed filing by noon Wednesday.
Why It Matters: Trumpās defiance of judicial authority and defying court orders is a Constitutional crisis. The deportation flights continued despite Boasbergās restraining order, highlighting Trumpās regime is operating above the law.
Source: NBC News
Trump Moves to Dismantle Inter-American Foundation, DOJ Backs Takeover
What Happened: The Inter-American Foundation sued Trump after the DOJ defended Trumpās unilateral removal of its leadership. Trump-appointed official Peter Marocco declared himself IAFās leader, fired staff, cut grants, and attempted to recall already-disbursed fundsāeffectively gutting the agency.
Why It Matters: This is yet another Congress-created agency falling under Trumpās direct control, showing that Congress is no longer a check on executive power. The dismantling of IAF threatens U.S. efforts to combat poverty, migration, and instability in Latin America, while handing control to political loyalists. Other agencies, including the U.S. African Development Foundation, are also suing to block similar takeovers.
Source: The Hill
Trump Strips Hunter and Ashley Biden of Secret Service Protection
What Happened: Trump announced the immediate revocation of Secret Service protection for Hunter and Ashley Biden, calling their security details "ridiculous." The Secret Service confirmed it was working to comply.
Why It Matters: This is an unprecedented move targeting the family of a political opponent. Trump ensured his adult children had extended protection after leaving office, making this a clear act of political retribution.
Source: CBS News
Trump Threatens to Cut NYC Transit Funds Over Subway Crime
What Happened: U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned New Yorkās Metropolitan Transportation Authority that the federal government may withhold transit funding unless it addresses crime, fare evasion, and safety issues on the subway. The MTA must submit a security plan by March 31. The move comes the same day the MTA refused to halt congestion pricing, a policy Trump opposes.
Why It Matters: This is political retaliation disguised as a safety measure. Trump is using federal funds as leverage to pressure Democratic-led New York while targeting policies it doesnāt like. The MTA insists crime is down and fare evasion is being addressed, making this a power play.
Source: Reuters
š¢ In Media Suppression and Authoritarian Tactics News
Denver Mayor Condemns Arrest of Immigration Advocate as āPutin-Style Political Persecutionā
What Happened: ICE arrested Jeanette Vizguerra, a well-known immigration advocate and mother of U.S. citizens, outside her workplace in Aurora, Colorado. Vizguerra, who has lived in the U.S. for over 30 years, previously took refuge in churches during Trumpās first term when religious spaces were off-limits for ICE arrestsāa policy Trump has now revoked.
Why It Matters: Denver Mayor Mike Johnston denounced the arrest as a Soviet-style crackdown on political dissidents, calling it retaliation for Vizguerraās activism against ICE. This highlights Trumpās use of immigration enforcement as a political weapon, escalating fears of targeted persecution.
Source: NBC News
Trump Calls for Impeachment of Judge Blocking Deportations as Legal Challenges Mount
What Happened: Trump called for the impeachment of U.S. District Judge James Boasberg after the judge temporarily blocked deportations under the Alien Enemies Act. Trump accused Boasberg of being a "Radical Left Lunatic" and an "agitator," escalating his ongoing attacks on the judiciary. In response, Chief Justice John Roberts issued a rare statement, reaffirming that impeachment is not a response to judicial decisions and that the appellate process exists for such disputes.
Why It Matters: Trump's defiance of court orders, including ignoring Boasberg's ruling to halt deportations, represents a dangerous authoritarian turn. His regime faces at least 127 lawsuits challenging its sweeping power grabs, including mass deportations, purges of federal employees, and attempts to strip birthright citizenship.
Source: NPR
DOGE Breaks Into the U.S. Institute of Peace
What Happened: Trump officials, backed by law enforcement, forcibly took over the U.S. Institute of Peace, a congressionally funded think tank. Staff were ejected, and Trump replaced its leadership, despite having no legal authority to do so.
Why It Matters: This is a blatant, illegal power grab. USIP is an independent institution funded by Congressānot a federal agency under Trump's control. Using law enforcement to break into and seize an organization like this is straight out of Russiaās playbook.
Source: NPR
The person the White House says is leading DOGE has also been working at HHS
What Happened: Trump admitted that Amy Gleason, the supposed āheadā of the unauthorized DOGE, has been simultaneously working at the Department of Health and Human Services since February. A court-ordered document release revealed her dual role after Trump tried to keep it under seal. Meanwhile, Elon Muskāwidely seen as calling the shotsāhas been described as only a "senior advisor."
Why It Matters: This deliberate obfuscation of unauthorized DOGE's chain of command is a classic authoritarian tacticāhiding who actually wields power while shielding Musk from legal accountability.
Source: Politico
š In Human and Civil Rights Abuses News
U.S. Citizens Caught in Trumpās Immigration Raids
What Happened: Trumpās mass deportation push is ensnaring U.S. citizens in immigration raids. Cases include a Philadelphia man wrongfully detained at his workplace, a 10-year-old Texan girl deported while seeking medical care, and Native Americans questioned for their legal status. Immigration agencies refuse to disclose how many citizens have been mistakenly detained.
Why It Matters: Under Trumpās aggressive immigration crackdown, American citizens are being unlawfully detained and even deported. Advocates warn that his quota-driven enforcement system will lead to more wrongful arrests, violating basic civil liberties.
Source: ProPublica
ICE Admits āManyā Alleged āGang Membersā Deported Under Trump Had No U.S. Criminal Record
What Happened: ICE acknowledged in a sworn filing that many individuals deported under the Alien Enemies Act had no criminal records in the U.S. The agency defended the deportations, arguing that a lack of charges didnāt mean they werenāt ādangerous.ā
Why It Matters: Trumpās deportation policy is targeting people based on assumptions rather than proven criminal activity. Deporting individuals as potential āterroristsā without evidence raises major due process concerns.
Source: ABC News
Trump Removes Ban on āSegregated Facilitiesā in Federal Contracts
What Happened: Trump revoked a decades-old ban on segregated facilitiesāsuch as waiting rooms, restaurants, and drinking fountainsāwithin federal contracts, according to a memo from the General Services Administration. The move follows Trumpās executive order rolling back civil rights protections, including equal employment policies from 1965.
Why It Matters: This is a sickening rollback of civil rights, reversing fundamental anti-discrimination protections in government contracting. It signals a return to legal segregationist policies, directly undermining decades of progress in workplace equality and racial justice.
Source: Reuters
Families of Deported Venezuelans Devastated as Loved Ones Sent to El Salvadorās Notorious Prison
What Happened: Trump deported hundreds of Venezuelan immigrants to El Salvador under the rarely used 1798 Alien Enemies Act, claiming they were linked to the Tren de Aragua gang. Their families, who recognized them in a social media propaganda video from an El Salvador prison, say they were falsely accused based on tattoos and had no criminal records. Many had pending asylum cases in the U.S.
Why It Matters: Trumpās mass deportation sweep is tearing families apart and sending people to a brutal prison notorious for human rights violationsāwithout due process. His use of wartime and various āemergencyā powers to override immigration law sets a dangerous precedent, allowing the targeting of noncitizens without legal recourse. Today, itās immigrantsātomorrow, it could be anyone.
Source: NBC News
Air Force purges photos, websites on pioneering female pilots
What Happened: Trump removed multiple Air Force webpages highlighting pioneering female pilots, including WWII-era Womenās Airforce Service Pilots and Maj. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt, the Air Forceās first female fighter pilot. The deletions are part of Trumpās executive order eliminating ādiversity-relatedā content across government agencies. Some URLs were even modified with ādeiā to mark them for removal.
Why It Matters: This is a deliberate effort to erase women's contributions to military history, echoing authoritarian regimes that rewrite history to fit their agenda. By purging these recognitions, Trump is sending a clear message: honoring the achievements of womenāand other marginalized groupsāis now considered "divisive.ā
Source: Air Force Times
Trump Cuts Cancer, Alzheimerās Research at Columbia University
What Happened: Trump terminated a $5 million grant to Columbiaās Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center, along with 400+ NIH grants totaling over $250 million. These cuts are part of a broader effort to punish Columbia University.
Why It Matters: The cuts impact research on cancer, Alzheimerās, HIV, maternal health, and cardiovascular disease, as well as funding for student training in neuroscience and autoimmune diseases.
Source: NOTUS
Trump Weighs Cutting HIV-Prevention Funds, Dismantling Key Public Health Effort
What Happened: Trump is considering slashing CDC funding for domestic HIV prevention programs, which provide testing, surveillance, and outreach efforts across the U.S.
Why It Matters: These cuts would devastate state and local HIV prevention efforts, gutting essential public health programs under the pretense of fiscal conservatism. This is yet another step in dismantling the federal governmentās role in safeguarding public health.
Source: Politico
Texas AG Arrests Multiple People Over Alleged Illegal Abortions in Sweeping Crackdown
What Happened: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the arrests of three individuals accused of illegally providing abortions in the state, where nearly all abortions are banned. This follows Paxtonās lawsuit against a New York doctor who provided abortion pills to a Texas woman.
Why It Matters: This marks a major escalation in Texas' abortion crackdown, setting a precedent for aggressive enforcement of post-Roe laws. With severe penalties of up to 20 years in prison, it underscores control over reproductive rights and raises questions about cross-state legal battles over abortion access.
Source: The Hill
š Government Services Disruption and Collapse Watch
Pentagon Plans to Cut Up to 60,000 Jobs
What Happened: The Pentagon aims to cut between 50,000 and 60,000 civilian employees, primarily through voluntary resignations. So far, 21,000 resignations have been approved under the Deferred Resignation Program. Hiring freezes and dismissals of probationary employees are also part of the reduction strategy.
Why It Matters: The cuts would impact civilian support roles critical to defense operations.
Source: ABC News
New Social Security āAnti-Fraudā Rule Forces More In-Person Visits
What Happened: The Social Security Administration will require in-person identity verification for applicants who can't prove their identity online. Additionally, beneficiaries can no longer change their bank account information over the phone. These measures, taking effect March 29-31, will significantly increase office visits and delays.
Why It Matters: This exposes Trumpās lies about protecting Social Security while creating massive delays for millions of seniors and disabled who depend on it. With offices shutting down, seniors and disabled Americans will have to travel absurd distances to verify their identity, worsening an already slow system.
Source: CNN
Trump Targets IRS Taxpayer Help Office in Latest Cuts
What Happened: Trump is slashing staff at the National Taxpayer Advocate office, which assists taxpayers and reports to Congress on IRS service levels. The move follows reports that 25% of NTA staff will be laid off, with overall IRS workforce reductions nearing 20%.
Why It Matters: This weakens taxpayer protections, making it harder for individuals to challenge the IRS or receive assistance. It also undermines tax enforcement by cutting thousands of compliance officers, benefiting wealthy tax cheats and Trumpās allies.
Source: The Hill
š Imperial and Geopolitical Watch
Chinese Nationalists Praise Trumpās Cuts to Voice of America
What Happened: Trump signed an executive order dismantling the Agency for Global Media, cutting off funding for Voice of America and Radio Free Asia. Hundreds of journalists were placed on leave, and broadcasts into China, Xinjiang, and Tibet were halted.
Why It Matters: This eliminates key sources of independent news for people living under authoritarian regimes, effectively handing a victory to Beijing. Chinese state media and officials are openly celebrating the shutdown, while Russian reaction has been equally ecstaticāviewing it as a collapse of U.S. influence.
Source: The New York Times
š Far-Right & Russian Influence Watch
Trump and Putin Hold Talks That Benefit Russia
What Happened: Trump and Putin held a 90-minute call, agreeing only to a limited ceasefire on Ukraineās energy and infrastructure. Hours later, Kyiv was under attack. Russia rejected a full ceasefire and demanded an end to Western military aid and intel sharing before further talksāsomething Trumpās readout conveniently omitted.
Why It Matters: Trumpās so-called diplomacy is a smokescreen for legitimizing Russiaās war and forcing Ukraine into surrender. By prioritizing āeconomic dealsā and restoring Russiaās global standing, he is openly siding with Putin over Ukraineās sovereignty. Just hours after the call, Russia escalated attacks, striking Ukrainian cities and taking out powerāexposing the ceasefire as a sham.
Source: CBS News
Trump considers giving up NATO command that has been exclusively American since Eisenhower
What Happened: Trump is considering relinquishing the U.S.ās 75-year-long role as NATOās Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) as part of a ācost-cuttingā military restructuring. The move would mark a fundamental shift in NATO leadership, handing control to European allies while consolidating U.S. European and African commands.
Why It Matters: Handing over NATOās top command would be a major step toward Trumpās long-threatened withdrawal from the alliance. Military experts warn it would weaken deterrence against Russia, embolden Putin, and gut U.S. influenceāall to save a pathetic 0.03% of the Pentagonās budget. Another blatant gift to Moscow.
Source: NBC News
šµ In Trump Economic Downturn News
Trump policies āpromiseā an economic downturn, says prominent forecaster in first-ever ārecession watchā
What Happened: The UCLA Anderson Forecast issued its first-ever ārecession watch,ā warning that Trumpās tariffs, immigration crackdowns, and federal workforce cuts could trigger an economic downturn. The forecast states that if these policies are fully enacted, they āpromise a recessionā by creating labor shortages, raising prices, and shrinking government and manufacturing employment.
Why It Matters: The warning signals growing concerns that Trumpās policies could destabilize the economy, with rising recession risks and potential stagflation. Trump has not denied the likelihood of a downturn, with officials calling it a ātransitionā period and gaslighting a recession would be āworth it.ā
Source: CNBC
Trumpās Tariffs Set to Drive Up Car PricesāBuyersā Window for Discounts Closing Fast
What Happened: Trumpās 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum, and auto imports from Mexico and Canada are set to take full effect by April 2, leading to expected price hikes of $4,000 to $12,500 per vehicle. Experts warn that waiting to buy a car or auto parts will only cost consumers more.
Why It Matters: The tariffs are already disrupting auto manufacturing and could shrink North American vehicle production by up to 20,000 units per day. Consumer confidence is rattled, with auto loan rejection fears at a record high. Dealers will soon cut rebates and financing promotions, making cars even less affordable.
Source: NBC News
šš¼ In Resistance News
Judge blocks Trump's executive order barring transgender people from the military
What Happened: A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction against Trumpās executive order barring transgender individuals from serving in the military. The ruling temporarily halts enforcement while the Justice Department prepares an appeal.
Source: CBS News
Fired CISA probationary employees to be reinstated after U.S. judge's order last week
What Happened: A federal judge ordered Trump to reinstate over 130 probationary employees fired from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency last month.
Source: CBS News
Elon Musk and DOGE efforts to close USAID likely unconstitutional, agency must be restored, judge rules
What Happened: A federal judge ruled that Elon Muskās unauthorized FAKE DOGE ālikely violated the U.S. Constitutionā in its rushed attempt to shut down USAID. The court ordered the immediate reinstatement of USAID systems and barred Musk from further interference without agency approval.
Source: NBC News
Chief Justice Roberts Rebukes Trumpās Call to Impeach Judge Who Blocked Deportations
What Happened: Chief Justice John Roberts issued a rare public statement rejecting Trumpās call to impeach Judge James Boasberg. Trump and his allies claim Boasbergās ruling was unlawful and have filed impeachment articles against him.
Source: The New York Times
Judge Blocks Trumpās EPA from Clawing Back Climate Grants
What Happened: A U.S. judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking the Environmental Protection Agency EPA from revoking climate grants issued under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, a $20 billion program established by Bidenās Inflation Reduction Act to fight pollution. The ruling prevents the EPA, led by Lee Zeldin, from terminating funding agreements with three environmental nonprofits and stops Citibank from withholding grant funds.
Source: Reuters
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty Sues Trump Over Canceled Contract
What Happened: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) has filed a federal lawsuit against Trump after the U.S. Agency for Global Media froze its funding and put its journalists on leave. The lawsuit argues that USAGM violated the Constitution and federal laws by withholding funds that Congress had expressly allocated for the broadcaster.
Source: NPR
Nebraska Voters Boo GOP Rep. Over Musk, Ukraine, and Trump Tariffs in Raucous Town Hall
What Happened: Rep. Mike Flood (R-Neb.) faced intense backlash at a town hall in Columbus, Nebraska, as voters booed and criticized him over his comments on Musk, Trump's tariffs, and U.S. policy on Ukraine. The tense event saw attendees holding signs, shouting "liar," and pushing back on Floodās stance, particularly his claim that Ukrainian President Zelensky was ādisrespectfulā to Trump during their last meeting.
Source: The Hill
š By the Numbers
80,000 ā Number of jobs Trump plans to cut from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
50,000- 60,000 ā Estimated number of civilian jobs the Pentagon plans to eliminate under Trump's cost-cutting measures.
400+ ā Number of NIH grants terminated at Columbia University, totaling over $250 million in lost funding.
25% ā Share of staff layoffs at the National Taxpayer Advocateās office under Trumpās IRS cuts.
$4,000-$12,500 ā Expected increase in vehicle prices due to Trumpās 25% auto tariffs.
127 ā Number of lawsuits filed against Trump since returning to office.
20,000 ā Number of vehicles per day that could be cut from North American auto production due to tariffs.
$20 billion ā Funding at risk from Trumpās attempt to claw back climate grants under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.
2 hours ā Average wait time for Social Security customer service calls, expected to worsen under new in-person verification rules.
7,000 ā Number of Social Security jobs being cut as Trump forces more in-person visits.
$1 million ā Price per seat at Trumpās latest secret Mar-a-Lago fundraiser with Musk and MAGA donors.
š What to Watch Next
Trumpās Next Moves on Social Security & Medicare ā Are entitlement programs the next target in budget cuts? With major workforce reductions already hitting the Social Security Administration, expect more disruptions.
Expansion of Immigration Raids ā Will ICE continue to detain U.S. citizens and nonviolent immigrants in Trumpās mass deportation push? Legal challenges are mounting over wrongful detentions and due process violations.
Trumpās NATO DecisionāIf Trump follows through on relinquishing U.S. command of NATO, will full withdrawal be next?
DOJ vs. the Judiciary ā Will Trumpās Justice Department defy further court rulings? With deportation flights continuing despite judicial orders, expect a constitutional showdown.
Will the Supreme Court Intervene? ā With legal battles mounting over mass deportations, regulatory takeovers, and government purges, how will SCOTUS respond?
š” Key Takeaways
Trumpās Economic Warfare ā His erratic tariff policy raises prices for Americans and destabilizes global markets. Car prices are already spiking, and manufacturers warn of supply chain disruptions.
Authoritarian Power GrabāTrump is systematically removing the last checks on his power, from the judiciary to independent agencies. His removal of FTC commissioners and takeover of congressionally created institutions are warning signs.
Elon Muskās Expanding Control ā Muskās unchecked influence over federal agencies, military space policy, and White House infrastructure raises national security concerns.
Weaponization of Government ā From targeted arrests of political activists to threats of defunding Democratic-led cities, Trump is openly using federal power for political retribution.
The GOPās Silence on Trumpās Power Grabs ā Republican leaders continue to enable Trumpās attacks on democracy.
šØ Call to Action
Document Everything: Document purges, corruption, and power grabs. Share credible information with journalists, watchdogs, and legal experts. Silence enables authoritarianismāsee something, say something.
Defend Press Freedom: Support independent journalism by subscribing to and sharing reporting that challenges Trumpās power grab.
Contact Lawmakers: Demand accountability for Trump and Muskās unchecked power and Trumpās war on oversight.
Protest: Join local and national demonstrations against Trumpās authoritarian overreach, purges, and attacks on civil rights.
Attend Town Halls: Confront lawmakers and demand answers about government purges, deregulation, and threats to constitutional rights.
Stay Vigilant: Watch for court rulings, executive overreach, and attempts to rewrite the Constitution. Document everything.
Mobilize for Action: Organize or join legal efforts and resistance movements to protect democracy and human and civil rights.
Support Whistleblowers: Encourage legal defense funds for government workers facing retaliation for exposing corruption.
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This tracker is by far the best resource Iāve come across. Thank you so much for the absurd amount of time it must take to get this information out. It is invaluable!!!
'...while shielding Musk from legal accountability.'
Does Amy Gleason willingly accept the role of scapegoat?