An Overview
Trump’s Move to Authoritarianism – Just a Sample of Revolting Things
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Trump pardoned nearly 2,000 criminals and political loyalists
Reporting by The Guardian and Al Jazeera shows how Trump issued sweeping pardons to January 6 insurrectionists (ALL 1,600 or so of them) convicted criminals, and loyalists, far exceeding historical norms.
Trump deployed the U.S. military inside blue states and blue cities only
Look to The Guardian, Democracy Docket, and California itself: Trump sent thousands of National Guard troops and Marines into Democratic-led states, including 4,800 personnel in Los Angeles at a cost exceeding $134 million. Trump himself said to use the cities as “training grounds for our military”.
Trump’s regime has repeatedly bypassed constitutional due process – over and over and over
Reporting by Politico and Courthouse News Service documents policies that deny migrants and detainees due-process protections – all which is guaranteed under the 14th Amendment. For all of us. Reminder here.
Trump ordered the U.S. military to literally roll out a red carpet for Russian dictator Vladimir Putin
Just watch. It’s gross.
Trump publicly turned on ally, Ukrainian President Zelensky – and then pressured him to cede territory to Russia
Analysis and footage cited by The Conversation show Trump ambushed Zelensky in a White House meeting and pushed Ukraine to surrender land to Russia in exchange for political favor.
Trump staged a military parade in Washington for his own birthday, costing us $45 million
Check out Southern Poverty Law Center and The New Yorker – Trump hosted a military parade in Washington, D.C., costing taxpayers roughly $45 million.
Trump literally suggested Democrats (veterans!) should face execution – for reminding military to uphold their oath to the Constitution
See PBS NewsHour and Axios: Trump publicly accused Democrats of sedition and suggested execution for veterans who urged military adherence to constitutional oaths. Again, he suggested killing them. These Democrats now need 24/7 protection because of what Trump said.
Trump ordered illegal strikes on civilian boats in the Caribbean, killing over 100 people. Illegally.
According to a detailed timeline by The New York Times, Trump authorized 28 strikes on private vessels, killing at least 103 people without evidence of criminal activity.
Trump expanded mass biometric surveillance of non-citizens and visitors
Reporting by CBS News and analysis from the American Immigration Council show DHS policies requiring biometric data retention for up to 75 years and demanding years of social media history from travelers.
Trump designated “Antifa” as a terrorist organization
Research by the Brennan Center for Justice confirms Trump issued an executive order labeling “Antifa” – a political label, not an organization – as a domestic terrorist threat, criminalizing dissent.
Here’s the actual Executive Order.
Trump bombed Venezuela without congressional authorization
Reporting by The New York Times shows that on January 3, 2026, Trump ordered airstrikes in Venezuela that killed at least 40 people and abducted the country’s president and first lady, bypassing Congress and citing national security….
But, of course, it’s about oil.
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