The Trump Presidency Timeline
Documenting the chaos since day one. 3810 entries and counting.
anti science
rfk jr's health crusade: trusted like a doctor, hated like a disease
Health Secretary RFK Jr. outside the White House, where he's definitely doing a bang-up job of replacing science with what we can only assume is pure magic.
In a development sure to surprise absolutely no one, a new poll reveals 59% of Americans are less than thrilled with RFK Jr.'s tenure as Trump's Health Secretary. Because nothing says 'public health trust' like a man who thinks vaccines are out to get you. Republicans, meanwhile, trust Kennedy as much as their own doctor—because who wouldn't want medical advice spiced up with a conspiracy theory or two? The CDC's reputation, on the other hand, has plummeted, especially among Democrats, thanks to the Trump administration's relentless efforts to replace science with ideology. In other words, it's just another day in Trump's America where the Surgeon General's advice is only as good as the latest political talking point. But sure, let's keep wondering why those pesky diseases we thought were long gone keep making a comeback.
Source: npr.org
#anti-science#losses
full stupid
doge's magical disappearing workforce
A portrait of President Trump hanging ominously in the Labor Department headquarters, as if to remind everyone of the good ol' days when DOGE wasn't running the show.
In a stunning turn of events, federal agencies are now frantically rehiring workers they fired just months ago under the whimsically misguided Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative. Because nothing screams 'efficiency' quite like rehiring the same employees you just pink-slipped. In other words, the Trump administration is now spending more than ever, despite DOGE's promises to save the day. But sure, let's pretend this isn't just another episode of 'How to Mismanage a Country.'
Meanwhile, President Trump—ever the maestro of deflection—claims he's making government more efficient with claims about deporting illegal aliens and restoring law and order, all while ignoring the glaring mistakes of his own creation. Bold move, Cotton.
Meanwhile, President Trump—ever the maestro of deflection—claims he's making government more efficient with claims about deporting illegal aliens and restoring law and order, all while ignoring the glaring mistakes of his own creation. Bold move, Cotton.
Source: npr.org
#full-stupid#forever-grifting
fascism
gop goes nuclear... again
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, pioneering the art of legislative rubber stamping.
Senate Republicans have decided that democracy is just so last century. They've gone ahead and deployed the good ol' 'nuclear option' to speed up confirmations of Trump's nominees. Because nothing screams 'efficient governance' like steamrolling over the pesky minority party's rights. Senate Majority Leader and logic wizard John Thune, R-S.D., assured us that this is all about restoring 'Senate precedent'—in other words, making sure Trump's team can bulldoze through with minimal fuss. But sure, let's pretend it's not about surrendering more power to the executive branch under a guy who thought buying Greenland was a hot idea. Meanwhile, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is shaking his head, probably questioning his life choices. But hey, when it comes to turning Congress into a rubber stamp, the GOP is truly innovative.
Source: npr.org
#fascism#lawlessness
anti immigration
pentagon's trans ban: diagnosis required (for your exclusion)
Air Force Master Sgt. Logan Ireland, unwitting star of the 'Serve Your Country, Get Kicked Out' saga.
In the latest episode of 'Pentagon Charades', trans service members are now learning that those 'diagnosis' papers they were once forced to get are now being used against them. Because nothing screams economic efficiency like a paper trail to boot dedicated troops out of service. The Pentagon, ever the maestro of inclusivity, has decided that gender dysphoria is now a disqualifying condition, because clearly the military's greatest threat is someone who doesn't fit their narrow definition of 'normal.' But sure, let's keep pretending this is about 'military readiness' and not good old-fashioned discrimination.
Source: npr.org
#fascism#killing-democracy
anti immigration
florida's alligator alcatraz finally crocs out
Bunk beds in Alligator Alcatraz: where detainees stayed one step ahead of their reptilian roommates.
In a shocking turn of events, Florida's notorious 'Alligator Alcatraz' is set to be empty soon, as the state rushes to comply with a judge's order to shut down the immigrant detention facility. In other words, when a federal judge tells you to stop using the Everglades as a holding pen for migrants, you have to actually do it. Gov. Ron DeSantis, ever the efficient operator of state-sanctioned hospitality centers, has confirmed the accelerated removals. Truly, nothing says 'welcome to Florida' like a one-way bus ticket out of the swamp. With environmental groups and the Miccosukee tribe stepping up where the conscience of the state did not, this closure marks a rare victory for those who believe detention centers should not double as gator-infested tourist traps.
Source: npr.org
#anti-immigration#lawlessness
imperialism
trump bends time: peace talks from his alternative timeline
Trump, peace deal maestro, proving geography and reality are mere suggestions.
Ah, President Trump, the master of 'Art of the Deal', strikes again, this time attempting to broker peace between Ukraine and Russia. Bold move, considering the only peace he's known is the kind that comes from his Trump Tower penthouse. With Russia still dreaming of a glorious Soviet reunion and Ukraine fighting for its very existence, Trump thinks a little pressure on India's oil purchases will bring Putin to his knees. In other words, Trump's peace plan is like putting a Band-Aid on a bullet hole, but sure, let's applaud the effort.
Meanwhile, the Europeans, who are now leading the charge in support for Ukraine, scratch their heads wondering if America's foreign policy is now written in crayon or if it's just Trump's two-week promises running on loop like a broken record. But hey, at least he made Alaska feel important by holding a meeting there. Remember, folks, nothing says diplomatic triumph like gathering world leaders in the Last Frontier.
Source: npr.org
#imperialism#killing-democracy
imperialism
florida's everglade extravaganza: jailbirds and gators
President Trump tours the new migrant detention facility, a visionary blend of incarceration and wetlands conservation.
In the latest installment of the Sunshine State's dystopian dramedy, a federal judge has mercifully interrupted the growth of 'Alligator Alcatraz'—a charmingly nicknamed immigration detention center parked in the middle of the Everglades. Because, obviously, nothing says welcome to America quite like being caged in a swamp alongside real-life dinosaurs. In other words, Florida's bold plan for immigration reform involved nature documentaries and muddy misadventures.
Judge Kathleen Williams, clearly not a fan of Jurassic Park reenactments, pointed out that the rush to build this wonderfully situated facility seems to have overlooked trivial matters like environmental laws and basic human decency. But sure, let's file an appeal, because who wouldn't want a detention facility threatening billions of dollars in environmental restoration? As Trump's tour suggested, it's clearly a model for nationwide expansion—assuming the goal is to cage humans like zoo animals while courting environmental disaster.
Source: npr.org
#imperialism#anti-immigration
anti science
epa to free businesses from burdens of clean air
An exhaust pipe in Austin, Texas—a symbol of the EPA's new mission to let polluters run wild, brought to you by Trump's America.
In a bold move to completely redefine the concept of 'environmental protection', the Trump administration is aiming to repeal EPA’s authority over climate pollution. Because nothing says 'responsible governance' like dismantling the very agency tasked with keeping our air breathable. All hail deregulation! In an ironic twist, many businesses themselves, those pesky entities that allegedly hate regulation, are actually fretting over this chaos. They might miss having a consistent federal standard to guide their long-term investments, but sure, let’s pretend it's all about freeing them from the 'oppressive' air quality standards. Meanwhile, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin assures us that while he acknowledges the climate is indeed changing, his proposals are merely 'legal'. In other words, let's just watch the world burn, legally. Thank goodness for small mercies.
Source: npr.org
#anti-science#lawlessness
lawlessness
florida's everglades detention: all gators, no leadership
Nothing screams 'Everglades paradise' quite like a migrant detention center in the middle of nowhere.
In the latest episode of 'Who's Running the Asylum,' Judge Kathleen Williams has bravely asked the most important question regarding Florida's new migrant detention center, charmingly dubbed 'Alligator Alcatraz'—who's in charge here? With Trump officials and Florida lawyers playing the blame game, and ICE supposedly in the driver's seat but possibly without a map, the courtroom drama reached new heights of incompetence.
Meanwhile, environmental groups and the Miccosukee tribe have banded together to point out the minor detail that this Floridian fiasco was built faster than a Florida sinkhole swallows a lawn, without any pesky public input or environmental impact assessments. But hey, who needs NEPA compliance when you can just plop a detention center in the Everglades and call it a day?
Meanwhile, environmental groups and the Miccosukee tribe have banded together to point out the minor detail that this Floridian fiasco was built faster than a Florida sinkhole swallows a lawn, without any pesky public input or environmental impact assessments. But hey, who needs NEPA compliance when you can just plop a detention center in the Everglades and call it a day?
Source: npr.org
#lawlessness#anti-immigration
trade war
trump's trade war: the gift that keeps on giving
President Trump explains the virtues of never-ending tariff truce extensions, Washington, D.C., 2025.
In a shocking twist of fate, President Trump has graciously extended the tariff truce with China for another three months, because nothing says 'successful trade negotiations' like kicking the can down the road. This masterstroke of diplomacy sets the stage for what we're sure will be an epic summit with President Xi Jinping, where they'll likely agree to disagree on whether trade wars are 'easy to win.' Meanwhile, American consumers and importers are thrilled with the stability of paying a mere 30% in tariffs on Chinese goods, while Beijing reciprocates with a bargain 10%. It's like a Black Friday sale for tariffs—get 'em while they're hot! With Trump also threatening a 50% tariff on Indian exports because of Russia's oil, he's clearly playing trade policy like a 4D chess game. Or, you know, maybe just regular checkers.
Source: npr.org
#trade-war#full-stupid
anti immigration
weekend fishing trip lands dad in 'alligator alcatraz'
Protesters demand the closure of the detention center, because apparently 'Alligator Alcatraz' wasn't chilling enough.
In Trump's America, a fishing license isn't just for fishing—it's a ticket to the infamous 'Alligator Alcatraz.' A family jaunt in the Everglades turned dystopian when an innocent request for a fishing license spiraled into the father's detainment. Because nothing says 'family bonding' like banging Morse code through a jail wall. In other words, seizing undocumented immigrants during weekend getaways is what we're doing now. The wife, diabetic and nursing a baby, was released with an ankle monitor and a deportation order. But sure, let's keep pretending this is about law and order, not killing democracy.
Source: npr.org
#anti-immigration#killing-democracy
anti immigration
judge saves everglades from trump's gator gulag
In this episode of 'World's Worst Field Trips,' Trump, DeSantis, and Noem survey the caged glory of what they've lovingly dubbed 'Alligator Alcatraz.'
In exciting news for both environmentalists and common decency, a federal judge has temporarily halted construction at Florida's infamous 'Alligator Alcatraz'—an immigration detention center brought to you by the dream team of Trump, DeSantis, and Noem. Because nothing screams 'American values' like setting up caged tents for 5,000 detainees in a wetland preserve.
Environmental groups argue the rushed building violates federal laws, but Florida's lawyers say state projects are above such trivial concerns. Judge Kathleen Williams, however, doesn't buy it—shocking, I know. While the legal circus continues, the detention funhouse stays open for business. Pro-life at its finest!
Environmental groups argue the rushed building violates federal laws, but Florida's lawyers say state projects are above such trivial concerns. Judge Kathleen Williams, however, doesn't buy it—shocking, I know. While the legal circus continues, the detention funhouse stays open for business. Pro-life at its finest!
Source: npr.org
#anti-immigration#killing-democracy#imperialism
anti science
trump saves us from life-saving technology
RFK Jr. pondering which science to ignore next, while Trump's administration does its best to set public health back a few decades.
In a move that screams 'bold leadership,' the Trump administration has decided to cut $500 million in federal funding for mRNA vaccine research. Just when you thought pandemic preparedness was a no-brainer, Trump and his trusty sidekick, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., have swooped in to remind us that they know best—because nothing says 'safety' and 'protection' like abandoning the most effective vaccine technology of our time. Bold strategy, Cotton.
Let's not forget, this is the same administration that once celebrated the mRNA vaccine as a triumph. Now, apparently, it's troubled—kind of like a teenager who just realized their mom knows their favorite band. RFK Jr., the anti-vaccine zealot of our dreams, promises to replace mRNA with 'safer' alternatives, because what could be safer than ignoring science altogether? In other words, brace yourselves for vaccine reboots that belong in the same category as Hollywood's endless remakes: unnecessary and inevitably worse.
Let's not forget, this is the same administration that once celebrated the mRNA vaccine as a triumph. Now, apparently, it's troubled—kind of like a teenager who just realized their mom knows their favorite band. RFK Jr., the anti-vaccine zealot of our dreams, promises to replace mRNA with 'safer' alternatives, because what could be safer than ignoring science altogether? In other words, brace yourselves for vaccine reboots that belong in the same category as Hollywood's endless remakes: unnecessary and inevitably worse.
Source: npr.org
#anti-science#killing-democracy
anti science
rfk jr. gives middle finger to science
Moderna researcher wonders what dimension RFK Jr. is operating in.
In a move that would make any anti-vaxxer proud, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has decided to pull funding for mRNA vaccine research. Because if there's one thing we learned from the pandemic, it's that saving millions of lives with innovative vaccines is apparently just too mainstream. Let's just pretend mRNA technology wasn't instrumental in tackling COVID-19 and shrug off its potential against future viral threats, all in the name of 'better solutions' that surely exist somewhere in the realm of fantasy.
Public health experts are predictably horrified, labeling this decision as 'the most dangerous public health judgment' they've seen in decades—because who needs to prepare for the next pandemic when you can just wing it and hope for the best instead? But sure, let's listen to the Children's Health Defense, a group JFK Jr. founded, who seem to know more about public health than, you know, actual scientists. Good luck, America!
Public health experts are predictably horrified, labeling this decision as 'the most dangerous public health judgment' they've seen in decades—because who needs to prepare for the next pandemic when you can just wing it and hope for the best instead? But sure, let's listen to the Children's Health Defense, a group JFK Jr. founded, who seem to know more about public health than, you know, actual scientists. Good luck, America!
Source: npr.org
#anti-science#killing-democracy
anti science
rfk jr. saves us from vaccine progress
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: Leading the charge in making public health decisions that have experts weeping into their lab coats.
In a brilliant move sure to make infectious diseases feel at home, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. proudly yanked $500 million in funding for mRNA vaccine development. Because nothing screams 'progress' like slamming the brakes on the very technology that helped slow down a global pandemic.
Kennedy, the Health and Human Services Secretary who seems to consider medical expertise an optional accessory, has decided that mRNA's track record of saving millions of lives isn't quite his style. Instead, he's courageously directing us back to 'safer' vaccine strategies—because who needs rapid response in the face of potential pandemics when you can just wait for millions more to suffer, right?
As science experts ring the alarm bells, Kennedy remains unfazed in his quest to sabotage his department's pandemic preparedness. But sure, let's pretend this is about 'safety' and not a long-standing grudge against vaccines.
Kennedy, the Health and Human Services Secretary who seems to consider medical expertise an optional accessory, has decided that mRNA's track record of saving millions of lives isn't quite his style. Instead, he's courageously directing us back to 'safer' vaccine strategies—because who needs rapid response in the face of potential pandemics when you can just wait for millions more to suffer, right?
As science experts ring the alarm bells, Kennedy remains unfazed in his quest to sabotage his department's pandemic preparedness. But sure, let's pretend this is about 'safety' and not a long-standing grudge against vaccines.
Source: npr.org
#anti-science#killing-democracy
anti science
epa: now proudly ignoring climate science
The EPA building in DC: where science goes to cry.
In a stunning display of environmental leadership, Trump's EPA has decided that greenhouse gases are just misunderstood friends of the atmosphere. By proposing to dismantle the endangerment finding, the EPA is making a bold attempt to redefine 'clean air.' Because nothing screams 'safety and welfare' like unchecked methane and carbon dioxide emissions.
EPA administrator Lee Zeldin announced this enlightened revelation at a car dealership, of all places, in Indiana—because, naturally, where else would you discuss the fate of the planet? The agency's plan to eliminate vehicle emission rules is a delightful addition to their suite of climate do-nothing policies, ensuring that America remains a leader in global warming contribution.
As the world grapples with record heat waves, floods, and wildfires, the Trump administration calmly asserts that emissions aren't really a threat. In other words, who needs reality when you have alternative facts?
Source: npr.org
#anti-science#killing-democracy#forever-grifting
killing democracy
trump's 12-day masterclass on diplomacy
Because peace deals are best served with a side of 12-day ultimatums and economic threats.
In a move that screams 'expert diplomacy', President Trump has decided to dramatically shorten the time he originally allocated for Russia to shake hands with Ukraine over a peace deal. Why wait the full 50 days when you can give Putin a cool 12-day deadline to just stop invading? After all, peace talks are just like a summer sale—limited time offers get results, right?
The Russian stock market took a little dip—because nothing says 'economic stability' like a wildcard ultimatum from Trump. Meanwhile, Ukraine's Zelenskyy is presumably restraining his eye-rolls long enough to thank Trump for his 'clear stance'. Because who wouldn't be grateful for a promise of weapons, paid for by someone else, while dangling the carrot of NATO membership that Ukraine already knows will never happen under this administration?
Moscow's response? A collective shrug mixed with a hint of 'sure, Jan.' Putin hasn't publicly reacted, leaving his minions to remind Trump that Russia doesn't care for ultimatums—especially not when they come from someone who's mixed up the art of the deal with Russian roulette.
Source: npr.org
#fascism#imperialism
anti immigration
alligator alcatraz: florida's new attraction for human rights abuses
Where Florida's 'sunshine state' motto meets solitary confinement chic.
Welcome to Florida's latest contribution to human rights tourism: Alligator Alcatraz, where Governor Ron DeSantis turns immigration enforcement into a reality show. The detainees, housed in a hastily constructed tent amid the charming Everglades wildlife, are treated to luxuries like substandard food, overflowing toilets, and exposure to Florida's delightful sunshine for hours on end. In other words, it's the full Everglades experience without the pesky freedom.
Florida officials, never ones to let facts ruin a good narrative, insist the facility is just shy of a five-star resort, as long as you're criminally inclined. And while the Florida Division of Emergency Management categorically denies any wrongdoing (because they always do), the rest of us are left wondering if the alligators have a better chance of getting asylum than the detainees themselves. But sure, this is all part of keeping America safe, right?
Florida officials, never ones to let facts ruin a good narrative, insist the facility is just shy of a five-star resort, as long as you're criminally inclined. And while the Florida Division of Emergency Management categorically denies any wrongdoing (because they always do), the rest of us are left wondering if the alligators have a better chance of getting asylum than the detainees themselves. But sure, this is all part of keeping America safe, right?
Source: npr.org
#anti-immigration#fascism
anti science
kennedy's anti-vax fever dream
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. bravely paves the way for a world where vaccines are just a distant memory.
In a dazzling display of anti-science wizardry, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has decided that fewer Americans deserve vaccines. Because who needs a healthcare system that's proactive when you can just wait until you're really sick, right? The administration, known for its unwavering commitment to 'truth', has axed COVID vaccines for healthy under-65s and pregnant women, presumably because nothing says 'pro-life' like cutting healthcare for expectant mothers.
RFK Jr. even took a personal approach to dismantling expert opinion by firing the entire CDC vaccine advisory committee and filling it with folks who are apparently experts in something—just not vaccines. But sure, let's keep pretending that these moves will 'restore trust' in vaccines, while insiders like Dr. Yvonne Maldonado scream into the void about the dismissal of science and the rise of 'data' that seems to have been pulled straight from ~thin air~. After all, trust isn't built on facts; it's built on... whatever this is.
Source: npr.org
#anti-science#pro-life#healthcare
anti science
greenhouse gases: now safe and sound according to trump's epa
Just another day at the EPA, where greenhouse gases are apparently just misunderstood friends of the environment.
In a brilliant stroke of scientific acumen, Trump's EPA has decided that greenhouse gases don't endanger human health. Because nothing says 'we care' like rolling back the very regulations that aim to keep the planet habitable. In other words, the Trump administration has decided that 'hottest year on record' and 'climate-fueled wildfires' are just part of the American dream. Lee Zeldin, the EPA Administrator, celebrated this move as a 'great day of deregulation,' as if clean air and climate stability were just nuisances in the way of economic prosperity. The administration seems hell-bent on dismantling any remaining threads of climate policy, all while the planet warms faster than a tweetstorm from Trump himself. But sure, let's just pretend the science is optional.
Source: npr.org
#anti-science#killing-democracy