The Trump Presidency Timeline
Documenting the chaos since day one. 96 entries and counting.
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.
Source: npr.org
pardon my hypocrisy: drug lords get a free pass

Ah, the face of justice: pardoning drug lords while playing Battleship in the Caribbean.
Source: npr.org
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.
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
pardons for pals: trump's second-term 'mercy'

Trump, the modern-day monarch, signing clemency orders like it's going out of style.
Source: npr.org
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.
Source: npr.org
trump courts meme coin maestros at high-stakes steak night

Trump hosting his crypto fan club: Who knew ethics could be so profitable?
Source: npr.org
trump's middle east diplomacy: confusing friends and delighting enemies

Trump's Middle East Tour: Confusing Allies, Winning Hearts in Unlikely Places
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
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.
Source: npr.org
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.
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
The Pentagon: Where Background Checks Go to Die

'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!
Source: abcnews.go.com
Pardon Me, But This Is Insanity!

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!
Source: techcrunch.com
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
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.
Source: propublica.org
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)
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.
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)
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!
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.
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!
Source: politico.com
Welcome to the DOGE Comedy Club: Bureaucracy Edition

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!
Source: archive.ph
trump's education 'reform': less money, more chaos

Trump administration's new education policy: Who needs a Department of Education anyway?
Source: npr.org
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
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!
Source: tribune.com.pk
Government Security? More Like Government Breach!

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!
Source: washingtonpost.com
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)
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.
Source: washingtonpost.com