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corruption

trump liberates honduran drug lord in bold move for 'law and order'

Hernández delivers a speech—probably about how unfairly he was treated, bless his heart.

Hernández delivers a speech—probably about how unfairly he was treated, bless his heart.

Ah, nothing screams commitment to fighting narcotrafficking quite like pardoning Juan Orlando Hernández, the ex-Honduran president convicted for his role in a massive drug-trafficking conspiracy. In a move only a true stable genius would conjure, Trump has set free the man responsible for saturating the U.S. with cocaine—because what's a little narco-state when you've got a buddy who moved an embassy for you? Roger Stone lent his lobbying prowess to the mix, delivering a heartfelt letter claiming Hernández was simply the victim of 'lawfare by the Biden-Harris administration.' In other words, it's not drug trafficking if you can blame it on your political enemies. But sure, Trump loves law and order, just maybe not as much as he enjoys a good old-fashioned hypocrisy parade.

Source: npr.org

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pardon my hypocrisy: drug lords get a free pass

Ah, the face of justice: pardoning drug lords while playing Battleship in the Caribbean.

Ah, the face of justice: pardoning drug lords while playing Battleship in the Caribbean.

In the latest twist of the Trump saga, it seems that Operation Hypocrisy is going full steam ahead. President Trump, that bastion of law and order, is busy pardoning former Honduran president and convicted drug trafficker Juan Orlando Hernandez. Meanwhile, his administration is having a field day blowing up alleged 'drug boats' in the Caribbean and Pacific. Because nothing screams irony like pardoning a drug kingpin while declaring war on their supply chain. But wait, there's more! Bipartisan support is somehow simmering for a congressional review of these explosions, especially after reports suggest at least one strike might be a war crime. War crimes: the newest accessory for any fashionable authoritarian regime. And as if the Trump administration wasn't doing enough to undermine public health, they've decided to skip commemorating World AIDS Day for the first time since 1988. Because when it comes to fighting HIV and AIDS, who needs awareness campaigns when you can have radio silence?

Source: npr.org

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trump's pardon party: jan. 6 edition

Picture perfect: Trump supporters gently 'breaking through' a police barrier at the Capitol, as if they were asking for directions.

Picture perfect: Trump supporters gently 'breaking through' a police barrier at the Capitol, as if they were asking for directions.

In an inspiring move to support those pushing the boundaries of the law in his name, Donald Trump has pardoned two more individuals tied to the Jan. 6 riot. One, Suzanne Ellen Kaye, who showcased her love for the Second Amendment by threatening to shoot FBI agents, is now free to practice her 'disfavored First Amendment political speech' without pesky repercussions.

The second pardon went to Daniel Edwin Wilson, a man with a legally prohibited firearms collection worthy of a small militia. Because, apparently, if the search starts with Jan. 6, why should it matter what they find? In other words, the justice system should just look the other way.

Clearly, nothing screams 'law and order' like pardoning those with a penchant for threatening agents and stockpiling arsenals.

Source: npr.org

#corruption#lawlessness#killing-democracy
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pardons for pals: trump's second-term 'mercy'

Trump, the modern-day monarch, signing clemency orders like it's going out of style.

Trump, the modern-day monarch, signing clemency orders like it's going out of style.

President Trump is back at it with his second-term greatest hits of clemency, this time pardoning a who's who of political cronies and cryptocurrency comrades. Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, and even George Santos, the wire fraud aficionado, have all received the get out of jail free card from the Don himself. Because nothing says justice like bailing out your buddies. Changpeng Zhao, the ex-Binance CEO with ties to the Trump family business, also made the list—though Trump claims he doesn't know him. In other words, the Trump 'prerogative of mercy' is more of a 'prerogative of keeping friends and business connections out of orange jumpsuits'.

Source: npr.org

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trump's drug war: rhetoric up, kingpins out

Trump promises to free Ross Ulbricht, the tech entrepreneur who turned 'Silk Road' into the Amazon of illegal drugs. Because nothing screams freedom like a dark web drug bazaar.

Trump promises to free Ross Ulbricht, the tech entrepreneur who turned 'Silk Road' into the Amazon of illegal drugs. Because nothing screams freedom like a dark web drug bazaar.

In a move that screams consistency, President Trump is simultaneously escalating his drug war rhetoric while pardoning drug kingpins left and right. How to make sense of such a strategy? Easy: don't. On one hand, Trump wants to bring back the death penalty for fentanyl dealers because they are getting off with a "slap on the wrist," and on the other hand, he's pardoning drug lords like Larry Hoover, a man with a résumé that reads like a gangster's greatest hits album. Because nothing says 'tough on crime' like setting free the guy who led one of the most violent drug syndicates in American history. But sure, let's call this strategy 'mixed signals' and 'chaos' as Jeffrey Singer of the Cato Institute politely puts it—because admitting it's an absolute farce would just be too honest.

Source: npr.org

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trump courts meme coin maestros at high-stakes steak night

Trump hosting his crypto fan club: Who knew ethics could be so profitable?

Trump hosting his crypto fan club: Who knew ethics could be so profitable?

Ah, nothing like a classy dinner at a Trump golf club to reaffirm one's commitment to ethics and decorum in America's highest office. In a move that clearly screams 'conflict-of-interest-free zone', President Trump cozied up to the top 220 investors of his very own meme coin. Because if there's one thing the Trump presidency has been about, it's definitely not making money off of being president—right Karoline Leavitt? Of course, these meme coin investors are all anonymous crypto wizards, known only by cryptic names like Sun and Meow, clearly the epitome of transparency. And who wouldn't want to share a table with Justin Sun, the crypto entrepreneur under SEC investigation? But sure, the White House assures us that Trump's assets are in a blind trust, because why would we ever doubt that? Meanwhile, as crypto-friendly regulation efforts flounder under the weight of Trump's newfound love affair with digital coins, let's just all pretend this isn't another day in the life of Trump's America: Where Laws and Ethics Go to Die.

Source: npr.org

#corruption#crypto#forever-grifting
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trump's middle east diplomacy: confusing friends and delighting enemies

Trump's Middle East Tour: Confusing Allies, Winning Hearts in Unlikely Places

Trump's Middle East Tour: Confusing Allies, Winning Hearts in Unlikely Places

President Trump, ever the diplomatic virtuoso, has decided to lift sanctions on Syria, much to the delight of Damascus and the utter bewilderment of Israel. In his inimitable style, Trump praised Syria's new leader as a 'young, attractive guy,' because nothing screams geopolitical strategy like a presidential crush. Meanwhile, Israelis are left scratching their heads, wondering if their longtime ally has suddenly developed a penchant for making new friends in questionable places. In other words, who knew international relations could be this much fun?
Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa, riding the wave of newfound American love, declares his desire for peace with Israel—a sentiment that must have gone over great in Tel Aviv, where the previous administration was still labeled as, you know, terrorists. But sure, peace is just a stone's throw away, right after Israel wraps up those lingering airstrikes in Gaza. All in all, another day in the Middle East where Trump's foreign policy brilliance truly shines... depending on which way you're looking.

Source: npr.org

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scotus greenlights bigotry in uniform

Col. Bree Fram, posing for a Space Force portrait, probably reflecting on which galaxy's military would actually value her service.

Col. Bree Fram, posing for a Space Force portrait, probably reflecting on which galaxy's military would actually value her service.

In a dazzling display of legal acrobatics, the Supreme Court just gift-wrapped Trump his long-desired ban on transgender military service members, because nothing says 'support the troops' like forcing them out of the military for their gender identity. Col. Bree Fram of the Space Force, who apparently thought being highly trained and capable was enough to keep serving her country, is now faced with the oh-so-generous choice to 'voluntarily separate' before getting the boot. In other words, 'leave on your own terms' before we kick you out anyway. As Fram eloquently put it: this isn't a choice. It's a coerced exodus of skilled individuals who thought their service mattered more than the administration's latest attack on their existence. But sure, it's all about national defense, right?

Source: npr.org

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saudi shopping spree: trump trades syria sanctions for cash

When diplomacy looks more like a stock photoshoot: Trump and bin Salman seal the deal in Riyadh, because foreign policy is best handled over tea and contracts.

When diplomacy looks more like a stock photoshoot: Trump and bin Salman seal the deal in Riyadh, because foreign policy is best handled over tea and contracts.

In a move that would make Machiavelli proud, President Trump has decided that U.S. foreign policy should be dictated by the bling of Riyadh's ballrooms. During his visit to Saudi Arabia, Trump announced his intention to lift sanctions on Syria—a country whose leadership was, until recently, best friends with al-Qaeda. But sure, let's give them a clean slate. Meanwhile, the royal palace was as busy as a Wall Street trading floor, with Trump signing off on big-money deals while pretending this isn't just another chapter in his Art of the Deal saga—Middle East edition.

Because nothing screams 'peace and stability' like shaking hands with a former terrorist-in-chief, right? Trump's entourage consisted not of diplomats but of CEOs and Cabinet members eager to exchange the stars and stripes for the all-mighty dollar. So much for the U.S. being a beacon of democracy and justice—it's all about the Benjamins, baby.

Source: npr.org

#corruption#imperialism#lawlessness
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The Pentagon: Where Background Checks Go to Die

'Highly unusual': White House halts FBI background checks for senior staff, shifts them to Pentagon: Sources

'Highly unusual': White House halts FBI background checks for senior staff, shifts them to Pentagon: Sources

The White House has officially turned the FBI into its own personal concierge service for background checks—who needs pesky investigations when you can just hand that task over to the Pentagon? Talk about oversight and accountability flying out the window! Apparently, ensuring only trustworthy individuals operate in positions of power is too intrusive for this administration. But fear not, those deemed 'untrustworthy' by the FBI will now be scrutinized by the DOD—a level of oversight as comforting as a toddler playing with matches. It’s a glorious display of political gymnastics, where national security takes a backseat to loyalty tests. Bravo!

#corruption#lawlessness#unconstitutional
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Pardon Me, But This Is Insanity!

Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, billionaire and former chief executive officer of Binance

Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, billionaire and former chief executive officer of Binance

Trump’s family in bed with Binance, the poster child for anti-money laundering violations? What a surprise! With a convicted criminal in charge still pulling the purse strings, it’s clear the only currency the Trumps value more than money is corruption. A $4.3 billion fine and a few months behind bars didn’t stop Zhao from courting deals from a former president who turned pardons into a side hustle. Apparently, the law is merely a suggestion when you’re swimming with such deep pockets!

#corruption#oligarchy#crypto
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Social Security: Now with Extra DOGE, Still No Clue

“The President Wanted It and I Did It”: Recording Reveals Head of Social Security’s Thoughts on DOGE and Trump

“The President Wanted It and I Did It”: Recording Reveals Head of Social Security’s Thoughts on DOGE and Trump

Welcome to the comedy of errors that is America’s Social Security Administration, where a former midlevel analyst now acting commissioner bows to the whims of the DOGE 'kids' and the president himself. Leland Dudek, desperate to avoid a collapse, flails through meetings like a man drowning, assuring staff that mistakes are just part of the 'learning process' under Musk's bureaucratic circus. His cavalier attitude toward impending layoffs—7,000 employees? No biggie!—while he dodges accountability for Trump’s absurd fraud claims is a masterclass in political gymnastics. Meanwhile, Social Security's efficiency crumbles under the weight of incompetence and nonsensical cuts, leaving 73 million Americans wondering if their social safety net will remain intact. Enjoy the show, America; it’s bound to get worse.

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Education: Just Another Casualty in Trump's Destruction Derby

Linda McMahon, the pro sexual abuse at work and wrestling powerhouse and President dumb shit's nominee for Secretary of Education, attends a hearing of the Health, Education, and Labor Committee on her nomination, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Linda McMahon, the pro sexual abuse at work and wrestling powerhouse and President dumb shit's nominee for Secretary of Education, attends a hearing of the Health, Education, and Labor Committee on her nomination, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

In an act of educational self-sabotage, the Trump administration has unleashed another round of layoffs, sinking over 1,300 workers into the abyss while promising they'll somehow still oversee critical federal programs. Talk about miraculous! Linda McMahon, the Queen of Bloat Cutting, insists that slashing half the staff will magically free up funds for local schools, like a magician pulling rabbits out of an empty hat. Spoiler alert: students can’t eat fluff and empty promises. The only clear lesson here is that when it comes to education, Trump's plan is as coherent as a toddler’s tantrum.

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USDA: When Kicking Schools While They're Down Is a Budget Priority

UNITED STATES - OCTOBER 22: 4th graders are served lunch at Heather Hills Elementary School in Bowie, Md., on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

UNITED STATES - OCTOBER 22: 4th graders are served lunch at Heather Hills Elementary School in Bowie, Md., on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

In a dazzling display of incompetence and cruelty, the USDA has axed over $1 billion in vital funding for schools and food banks, leaving America's children and their starving communities to fend for themselves. Instead of fostering local food economies, they’re letting Trump’s budget cuts starve them out—what a **shockingly predictable** travesty! At a time when farmers are already losing their shirts due to trade wars, let's slash their support even further, shall we? Bravo, USDA, you've truly outdone yourselves in the art of bureaucratic negligence!

#corruption#money
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Musk's Secretive Circus Gets Exposed—Finally!

look at this stupid fucking face, and A federal judge ruled Monday that DOGE's "unusual secrecy" and immense power justified the urgent release of records under the Freedom of Information Act.

look at this stupid fucking face, and A federal judge ruled Monday that DOGE's "unusual secrecy" and immense power justified the urgent release of records under the Freedom of Information Act.

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is a dystopian mess, whitewashing incompetence with unprecedented secrecy and a fast track to dismantle government transparency, thanks to a judge finally breaking through the fog. Let’s face it: when a federal judge has to handle your operations because your team is too busy playing hide-and-seek with legality, it’s a circus act gone awry. The former president's minions claiming that DOGE is merely 'advisory' while wielding more power than a toddler with a loaded toy gun should make every citizen cringe. A 37-page ruling reveals that this 'Goldilocks' entity plays the game of agency when it suits them and dodges accountability when it's inconvenient. So, brace yourselves for the 'urgent' release of these documents—Lord knows how long it took to pry them from under Musk’s dubious grip!

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Welcome to the DOGE Comedy Club: Bureaucracy Edition

ketamined out piece of shit

ketamined out piece of shit

As the DOGE Service flounders in a sea of incompetence and absurdity, we watch a tech oligarch and a reality TV star try to convince the public that slashing services equates to progress. With internal chaos spilling over like a bad sitcom, the agency laments its PR struggles while cozying up to the very billionaires who dismantle vital programs like Social Security. Will they serve the American people or just the whims of Elon Musk? Spoiler alert: It’s a race to the bottom, folks!

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trump's education 'reform': less money, more chaos

Trump administration's new education policy: Who needs a Department of Education anyway?

Trump administration's new education policy: Who needs a Department of Education anyway?

In a move that screams 'America First', the Trump administration has decided that fewer people should be responsible for overseeing civil rights in schools, administering student loans, and tracking student achievement. After all, who needs oversight when you have gutsy leadership that wants to eliminate the Department of Education entirely? Because nothing says 'efficient government' like firing half the staff responsible for ensuring educational equity and opportunity. Meanwhile, in a valiant effort to save taxpayers from the horrors of learning, Trump has cut $400 million in federal grants to Columbia University, citing their failure to protect Jewish students. In other words, federal funding is now a tool for ideological retribution, not educational support. And let's not forget the grand plan to dismantle the Education Department altogether—a plan so bold that only Congress can execute it, if they ever stop laughing long enough to notice.

Source: npr.org

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Musk Takes a Family Joyride on Air Force One: Taxpayer Dollars at Play!

this fucking lame piece of shit gets glee in cutting jobs while abusing the taxpayers money

this fucking lame piece of shit gets glee in cutting jobs while abusing the taxpayers money

Elon Musk, the king of self-indulgence, just pushed the envelope of greed and entitlement with a family joyride aboard Air Force One, casting taxpayers into the abyss of government waste. While hard-working citizens tighten their belts due to budget cuts, Musk's entourage—including his mother and kid—gets a VIP tour of the presidential jet, proving that when you're the richest man in the world, apparently, you fly first class on other people's money. Criticism is flying faster than his SpaceX rockets, yet here we are, wondering how this billionaire’s bloated ego has somehow become synonymous with government efficiency. Bravo! What a spectacle!

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Government Security? More Like Government Breach!

fucking lame ass pieces of shit

fucking lame ass pieces of shit

Welcome to the circus—where the ringmaster, a.k.a. DOGE, gets a backstage pass to the child support database, all while career civil servants wave their warning flags from the sidelines, only to find their voices snuffed out. It seems the Department of Health and Human Services decided that legal and ethical concerns are mere afterthoughts when it comes to giving a 'read-only' key to sensitive data, bypassing disgruntled employees and the rule of law like it’s a fun little game. Bravo! Expect an avalanche of chaos where children become mere statistics in DOGE’s absurd quest for efficiency. Who needs safeguards when you can juggle private information like a three-ring circus? Keep the popcorn ready, folks; this show is just getting started!

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Justice Department Purge: National Security? More Like National Insecurity!

Attorney General Pam Bondi with Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Florida) before President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress on March 4. (Ricky Carioti/The Washington Post)

Attorney General Pam Bondi with Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Florida) before President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress on March 4. (Ricky Carioti/The Washington Post)

In a breathtaking display of incompetence and blatant partisanship, the Trump administration has decided that the best way to secure America is by shoving experienced national security officials out the door like yesterday's trash. The gutting of the National Security Division wouldn't just make headlines—it’s a masterclass in undermining the very structure designed to protect us from threats. For a crew who endlessly screams about being victimized, they sure love to victimize those whose public service spans multiple administrations. Promising to restore 'integrity' while systematically ordaining incompetence? That’s a punchline worthy of the worst late-night comedy. But hey, at least they’re all on the same page of the same corrupt playbook.

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