The Trump Presidency Timeline

Arwa Mahdawi embarked on a month-long scientific exploration, attempting to mimic Zohran Mamdani’s unflappable grin—because nothing says 'serious journalism' like a quest for the perfect perma-smile. After all, what better way to combat racism and political vitriol than with a smile that makes your enemies wonder if you’ve got a secret stash of happy pills? But sure, let’s call it an act of resistance, in a world where being brown and smiling is apparently subversive.

In her brave experiment, Mahdawi discovered that constant grinning might keep your heart rate in check, even if it results in cheek cramps and photos that scream 'I’m smiling because I have to.' So, while Mamdani continues to smile his way through baseless citizenship investigations and ridiculous labels, Mahdawi will return to her usual expression—presumably one of bemused disbelief at the state of the world.

In yet another stunning display of justice, the Supreme Court has decided to keep the Trump administration's ban on transgender military members alive a little longer. Because nothing says 'defending freedom' quite like stripping away the rights of those willing to die for it. The ban, a greatest hits revival from Trump's first term, now goes even further by creatively disguising discrimination as a 'health condition' issue. And who could have predicted that the same court that upheld its predecessor in 2019 would double down on this brilliance again? But sure, let's keep pretending this isn't about hostility toward transgender people, and that it's merely a coincidence that the Defense Department found zero national security threats in multiple studies. In other words, welcome to Trump's America, where 'equal protection' is just a suggestion.

Trump’s purge of diversity programs is now gutting military recruitment, with the Army and other branches abandoning one of the nation’s top Black engineering events—a key talent pipeline for military STEM jobs. Instead of showing up at the prestigious Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA) to recruit high-achieving candidates, the Army sent recruiters to an NRA event instead—because, apparently, attracting fewer, less qualified applicants is the new strategy. Meanwhile, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has declared Black History Month and Women’s History Month “dead”, and military officials are scrambling to erase any trace of diversity efforts. One furious Army general summed it up: "It's f---ing racist. For the Army now, it's 'Blacks need not apply.'"

Another stellar DOGE hire bites the dust. Marko Elez, a 25-year-old staffer at Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has resigned after being linked to a deleted social media account that promoted racism and eugenics—because vetting isn’t part of the efficiency plan.

Elez, who had been granted access to the U.S. Treasury’s payment systems, was reportedly tied to posts advocating for white supremacist ideology. His departure comes amid growing concerns over how DOGE is staffing federal agencies with young, unqualified Musk acolytes who somehow keep getting access to sensitive government infrastructure.

This resignation raises more questions than answers about who’s actually overseeing DOGE’s hiring process and how many other extremists have been slipped into federal positions under the guise of “efficiency.” But don’t worry—nothing to see here, just another totally normal day in the Trump-Musk dystopia.

Trump, ever the real estate mogul, has a bold new pitch: the U.S. should own Gaza. Not help rebuild it, not assist in humanitarian aid—just straight-up take it over and ship the people elsewhere to some vague, “fresh, beautiful piece of land.” You know, because nothing screams peace and stability like forced displacement and a colonial land grab. Sitting next to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump floated his plan to transform Gaza into a luxury development project, casually dismissing the Palestinians' desire to stay in their homeland. “I do see a long-term ownership position,” Trump declared, as if he were discussing a prime beachfront property instead of a war-torn region home to 2.2 million people. And naturally, Netanyahu—always up for a little annexation talk—was open to the idea, calling it a potential “change in history.” That’s one way to describe it. Trump, who once called Gaza a “phenomenal location” with “the best weather,” has essentially proposed turning it into a high-end international community (Palestinians optional), all while ignoring the reality that Gaza belongs to the Palestinians. But hey, when you think the world is just a Monopoly board, why let international law or basic human rights get in the way? He's been trying to turn gaza into a resort since his last administration, hows that genocide joe protest vote working out for you now?

targeting undocumented families, the Oklahoma State Board of Education has unanimously approved a proposal requiring parents to provide proof of their child's U.S. citizenship or legal immigration status during public school enrollment. While officials claim this is to better allocate resources, opponents see it as a thinly veiled attempt to intimidate immigrant communities and potentially deter them from accessing education. The policy mandates that districts report the number of students without provided documentation, raising concerns about privacy and the potential misuse of this information. As the proposal awaits legislative and gubernatorial approval, it faces significant backlash from educators, civil rights groups, and community members who fear it will sow fear and division in schools. again to reiterate THESE ARE CHILDREN WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE

the U.S. Air Force has removed training courses featuring the legendary Tuskegee Airmen and the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) from basic training. This decision aligns with the Trump administration's recent executive order halting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. While the historical videos themselves aren't the issue, their association with DEI training led to their removal. wtf are we even doing here?

In a bold stroke of presidential 'genius', President Trump kicked off his new term by signing executive orders to eradicate those pesky federal DEI guidelines. After all, nothing screams 'unity' quite like dismantling initiatives aimed at racial equality and LGBTQ rights. Picture Trump at his inaugural podium, promising to end this 'social engineering' nonsense—because anything beyond white male privilege is just too much social work. Ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley, former head of DEIA at the State Department, calmly dismantled Trump's 'colorblind meritocracy' fantasy, highlighting that merit-based decisions didn't traditionally favor just one homogenous group. But sure, President Trump, let's pretend centuries of systemic bias can be 'out-executived' into oblivion.