The Trump Presidency Is Going Great

The Trump Presidency Is Going Great

Documenting the chaos since day one — one awful day at a time.

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Monday, February 24, 2025

full stupid

once again these idiots are scrambling to rehire people they fired, third or fourth time???

yosemite national park

yosemite national park

The Trump administration’s war on federal workers hit a snag—people actually fought back. After public outrage over mass firings at the National Park Service, the administration has reversed course on plans to eliminate thousands of seasonal workers. The abrupt about-face comes after a coordinated media blitz from outdoor enthusiasts, park rangers, and angry Americans who actually like their public lands. But the damage isn’t fully undone—about 1,000 full-time employees were still axed as part of Trump and Musk’s purge of career federal workers. Meanwhile, fired Yosemite maintenance worker Olek Chmura went viral after calling out the absurdity of targeting low-wage park employees as “government waste.” Apparently, scraping toilets in a national park is too much for the federal budget, but tax cuts for billionaires? No problem.

latimes.comTrump administration backtracks on eliminating thousands of national parks employees
#full-stupid

Sunday, February 23, 2025

pro publica is a national treasure

banning womens healthcare is killing women, the exact fucking thing we said would happen

Photo illustration by Andrea Wise/ProPublica; photo by Danielle Villasana for ProPublica

Photo illustration by Andrea Wise/ProPublica; photo by Danielle Villasana for ProPublica

Texas abortion bans are killing women—exactly as predicted. A new ProPublica analysis shows that since Texas criminalized abortion, life-threatening sepsis cases for miscarrying patients have surged more than 50%. The state’s laws have created dangerous delays in care, forcing doctors to wait until fetal heartbeats stop or complications become life-threatening before acting. The result? Pregnant women suffering preventable organ failure, permanent injuries, and death. Meanwhile, Texas officials refuse to even study the spike in maternal deaths, with the state’s mortality review board skipping over 2022 and 2023 data entirely. Because nothing says 'pro-life' like ignoring the bodies piling up.

propublica.orgTexas Banned Abortion. Then Sepsis Rates Soared.
#pro-publica-is-a-national-treasure#pro-life#trumps-america
corruption

worlds shittiest immigrant keeps targetting agencies that were investigating his companies

worlds richest nazi sympathizer, maybe even a nazi himself at this point

worlds richest nazi sympathizer, maybe even a nazi himself at this point

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is making sure Tesla’s regulators are... less efficient. DOGE is slashing nearly half of the small team overseeing autonomous vehicle safety at NHTSA, conveniently ahead of Tesla’s planned robotaxi launch. The agency has multiple ongoing investigations into Tesla’s Autopilot and Full Self-Driving systems, but now there will be even fewer watchdogs to keep Musk’s self-driving empire in check. The cuts are part of a broader 10% purge at NHTSA, eliminating staff responsible for crash testing and safety grants. Nothing suspicious about gutting the regulators right before rolling out a controversial product, right?

techcrunch.comElon Musk’s DOGE comes for agency that regulates autonomous vehicles
#corruption#trumps-america
trumps america

us marshalls deputize elons private security force, a man of the people obviously

this fucking dumb shit is beyond parody, ketmaine fueled narcissistic fuck

this fucking dumb shit is beyond parody, ketmaine fueled narcissistic fuck

The FBI is now under new management—MAGA management. The Senate narrowly confirmed Kash Patel as FBI director, installing a Trump loyalist with a history of attacking the bureau and pushing right-wing conspiracy theories. Patel, a former Trump aide with zero experience leading a law enforcement agency, now commands 30,000 employees and has sweeping surveillance powers. His confirmation was the tightest in FBI history, with even a couple of Republicans breaking ranks over concerns that Patel might—just maybe—politicize the bureau. Meanwhile, AG Pam Bondi is already hyping him up, warning “they better look out,” without specifying who “they” are. Subtle.

cnn.comElon Musk’s private security detail gets deputized by US Marshals Service
#trumps-america
awful nominations

welp, this anti american election truther was just confirmed to lead the worlds premiere law enforcement agency

god we're so fucked, Kash Patel testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Jan. 30. (Ricky Carioti/The Washington Post)

god we're so fucked, Kash Patel testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Jan. 30. (Ricky Carioti/The Washington Post)

The FBI is now under new management—MAGA management. The Senate narrowly confirmed Kash Patel as FBI director, installing a Trump loyalist with a history of attacking the bureau and pushing right-wing conspiracy theories. Patel, a former Trump aide with zero experience leading a law enforcement agency, now commands 30,000 employees and has sweeping surveillance powers. His confirmation was the tightest in FBI history, with even a couple of Republicans breaking ranks over concerns that Patel might—just maybe—politicize the bureau. Meanwhile, AG Pam Bondi is already hyping him up, warning “they better look out,” without specifying who “they” are. Subtle.

washingtonpost.comTrump loyalist Kash Patel becomes director of FBI, which he vows to remake
#awful-nominations
lawlessness

justice department moves to make criminality legal

a gaggle of gullible fucking idiots desecrating the seat of democracy

a gaggle of gullible fucking idiots desecrating the seat of democracy

The Justice Department has taken presidential clemency to new heights of absurdity, expanding Trump's mass pardon of January 6 rioters to dismiss unrelated gun charges. Federal prosecutors are now dropping cases against individuals like Daniel Ball and Elias Costianes, whose illegal firearms were discovered during Capitol riot investigations but had no direct connection to the events of that day. This broad interpretation effectively grants a get-out-of-jail-free card for crimes uncovered during the January 6 probes, showcasing the administration's unwavering commitment to absolve its supporters, regardless of their offenses. Apparently, 'law and order' is a flexible concept.

politico.comJustice Department broadens Trump’s Jan. 6 clemency as it moves to drop gun cases
#lawlessness
pro publica is a national treasure

surprise! theyre scruitinizing spending on everything but themselves

Photo illustration by ProPublica. Source images: Andrew Harnick and Boris Zhitkov/Getty Images.

Photo illustration by ProPublica. Source images: Andrew Harnick and Boris Zhitkov/Getty Images.

The administration’s crackdown on “big government” sure is profitable—for them. While Elon Musk and his crew demand budget cuts and layoffs across federal agencies, funding for their own pet project, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has mysteriously ballooned to nearly $40 million. The Trump administration refuses to disclose where the money is going, claiming DOGE is “maximally transparent” while simultaneously dodging FOIA requests and legal challenges. Critics point out that if DOGE is a federal agency, it must follow transparency laws. If it’s not, then it’s illegally siphoning federal funds. Either way, the grift is strong. Apparently, ‘draining the swamp’ means redirecting the cash flow.

propublica.orgDOGE’s Millions: As Musk and Trump Gut Government, Their Ax-Cutting Agency Gets Cash Infusion
#pro-publica-is-a-national-treasure#money#full-stupid
anti science

fuck that life saving research

Cell lines are prepared in a National Institutes of Health laboratory in 2024 in Bethesda, Maryland. Photograph: Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images

Cell lines are prepared in a National Institutes of Health laboratory in 2024 in Bethesda, Maryland. Photograph: Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images

The administration’s war on science escalates as Trump’s executive orders gut the NIH, slashing funding, freezing research, and firing scientists—because why invest in life-saving medical advancements when you can hand out tax cuts? Top researchers warn these moves will delay treatments for cancer, Alzheimer’s, and diabetes, with some bluntly stating they “will kill.” Grants are now tied up in bureaucratic chaos, hiring has stopped, and review boards can’t even meet to approve new research. Meanwhile, the administration is so committed to slashing jobs that it accidentally fired key scientists working on the avian flu outbreak… and then tried to un-fire them. Brilliant leadership.

theguardian.comCritics say Trump’s executive orders to reshape the NIH ‘will kill’ Americans
#anti-science
anti science

who needs science when you have a book of lies?

the nih

the nih

In a move that defies both logic and compassion, the Trump administration, with Elon Musk at the helm of health policy, has gutted the National Institutes of Health's Center for Alzheimer's and Related Dementias (CARD). Firing approximately 10% of its workforce, including the incoming director, Kendall Van Keuren-Jensen—a leading researcher in early disease detection—this decision jeopardizes critical advancements in Alzheimer's research. As millions of Americans grapple with this devastating disease, the administration's actions signal a reckless disregard for scientific progress and public health. Apparently, dismantling essential medical research is the new frontier in 'innovation.'

esquire.comEven for This Administration, Cuts to Alzheimer’s Research Seemed Inconceivable
#anti-science
leopards ate my face

woops! buyers remorse! "hes doing exactly what he said he would do!!"

worlds oranges tyrant

worlds oranges tyrant

Some Trump supporters are finally realizing they bought a lemon. UFC fighter Sean Strickland, once a die-hard fan, is now clutching his pearls over Trump’s plan to take over Gaza, wondering why "America First" doesn’t seem to include America. Meanwhile, right-wing pundits like Tucker Carlson and Sohrab Ahmari are discovering that Trump’s policies don’t quite match his populist shtick—shocking. As the administration steamrolls ahead with its own agenda, former loyalists are left grappling with the fine print on the snake oil they eagerly bought. Who could have seen this coming?



Me, I saw it coming
theatlantic.comThe Trump Backers Who Have Buyer’s Remorse
#leopards-ate-my-face
fascism

now theyre coming for the usps

A U.S. Postal Service worker loads a mail vehicle in Miami on Feb. 5. (Cristobal Herrera-Ulashkevich/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)

A U.S. Postal Service worker loads a mail vehicle in Miami on Feb. 5. (Cristobal Herrera-Ulashkevich/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)

The administration is gearing up to hijack the U.S. Postal Service, firing its governing board and stuffing the 250-year-old institution under the Commerce Department—because what’s another public service to plunder? Enter Secretary Howard Lutnick, a Wall Street billionaire with “great business instinct” (aka, a privatization agenda). Postal experts are already calling the move illegal, but when has that ever mattered? Meanwhile, the Postal Board is lawyering up to fight the takeover, and even some GOP members are mysteriously MIA. With 70% of Americans viewing USPS favorably, it’s no shock that Trump has long resented it—first starving it of funding, then calling it Amazon’s “Delivery Boy.” Now, he’s skipping the sabotage and going straight for a hostile takeover. Because nothing screams ‘populist’ like selling off public services to corporate cronies.

washingtonpost.comTrump expected to take control of USPS, fire postal board, officials say
#fascism#national-security#lawlessness

Saturday, February 22, 2025

unconstitutional

judge spoils trump's dei cancel party

Trump strikes a pose for his 'let's defund DEI' campaign. Because nothing says 'unity' like signing orders to dismantle diversity.

Trump strikes a pose for his 'let's defund DEI' campaign. Because nothing says 'unity' like signing orders to dismantle diversity.

In a stunning display of constitutional literacy, U.S. District Judge Adam Abelson has largely blocked Trump's executive orders targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. You know, because nothing screams 'defending free speech' quite like trying to cancel anything promoting it. The judge's decision comes after Trump's brilliant move on his first day back in office to terminate all 'equity-related' federal contracts—because clearly, the real threat to America is teaching about Jim Crow laws on federally funded computers. In other words, Trump's legal team claims it's about aligning federal spending with presidential priorities, but sure, let's ignore the chilling effect on free speech and the constitutional violations Abelson pointed out. Thanks to this ruling, Trump's dream of a DEI-free utopia has hit a speed bump. Sorry, not sorry.
npr.orgSource Article
#unconstitutional#racism

Friday, February 21, 2025

killing democracy

freedom of speech takes a deep dive in 'gulf of america'

Behold: the alternative map where the Gulf of Mexico magically becomes the 'Gulf of America' in Trump's Oval Office.

Behold: the alternative map where the Gulf of Mexico magically becomes the 'Gulf of America' in Trump's Oval Office.

In a move that would make Orwell blush, the Trump administration has decided that geographic reality is a matter of executive order. The Associated Press is suing the White House for barring them from major presidential events after they refused to refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the ‘Gulf of America’. Because nothing screams ‘democracy’ like renaming international waters and punishing anyone who dares to stick with the facts. In a dazzling display of the administration’s commitment to free speech, White House spokesperson Steven Cheung labeled the AP's reporters as having 'Trump Derangement Syndrome.' In other words, Trump can't handle anyone who doesn't subscribe to his alternative geographical truths. The AP, with its quaint adherence to facts, is insisting on its First Amendment rights. But sure, let's call this a minor 'disagreement.'
npr.orgSource Article
#killing-democracy#unconstitutional
corruption

justice department's new hobby: recycling jan. 6 pardons

President Trump: For when your first day on the job means pardoning your most loyal fans.

President Trump: For when your first day on the job means pardoning your most loyal fans.

Because nothing says 'law and order' like broadening pardons to cover gun and drug charges, the Justice Department is now giving a big thumbs-up to even more chaos. In its latest move, federal prosecutors have decided that Trump's Jan. 6 pardons are expandable like a pair of elastic-waist pants, now covering gun-toting participants and aspiring drug lords. In other words, being part of a violent mob isn't enough—you can also have a criminal side hustle and get away with it. But sure, let's call it justice.
npr.orgSource Article
#corruption#lawlessness

Thursday, February 20, 2025

national security

trump kills database of dirty and bad cops

Protesters march away from the State Capitol in St. Paul, Minnesota, days after the police killing of George Floyd. The killing launched a move toward police accountability by both presidents Trump and Biden, but now Trump has killed an accountability database. (John Minchillo/AP)

Protesters march away from the State Capitol in St. Paul, Minnesota, days after the police killing of George Floyd. The killing launched a move toward police accountability by both presidents Trump and Biden, but now Trump has killed an accountability database. (John Minchillo/AP)

Trump kills federal police misconduct database, because why track bad cops? In a move that will surely make accountability optional, the Trump administration has shut down the National Law Enforcement Accountability Database, which tracked misconduct records for federal officers. The database was created under Biden and covered 150,000 officers across 90 agencies, helping prevent problem cops from agency-hopping. But apparently, tracking who’s been fired for misconduct is just too much government oversight. No explanation was given for the shutdown, but Trump’s executive order scrapping it claimed Biden’s policies were “radical” and “illegal.” Because nothing says law and order like letting bad cops wipe the slate clean.

washingtonpost.comJustice Department deletes database tracking federal police misconduct
#national-security#lawlessness
anti science

we spent years training highly speciliaized scientists, and now we’re just going to fire them all

Nicolle Baird, then a fellow at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Laboratory Leadership Service, worked on a test for mpox in Ghana in 2022.

Nicolle Baird, then a fellow at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Laboratory Leadership Service, worked on a test for mpox in Ghana in 2022.

CDC’s top lab fellows just got the boot, because who needs disease experts? While Trump’s administration backtracked on firing the CDC’s Epidemic Intelligence Service trainees after public backlash, they quietly axed at least 15 out of 21 fellows from the Laboratory Leadership Service—scientists who specialize in public health lab work. These are the people who track deadly viruses, build outbreak response labs, and, you know, help prevent pandemics. The official reason? They “do not fit the agency’s current needs,” which, given the administration’s allergy to science, sounds about right. Meanwhile, a communications gag order means some of these experts couldn’t even finish critical projects—like developing a test for an emerging virus in Florida—before they were kicked to the curb. Because nothing says ‘America First’ like gutting public health while pretending it’s about efficiency.

science.orgAx falls on elite group of Ph.D.s training to lead U.S. public health labs
#anti-science
national security

judge clears the way for mass firings

protestors standing up for the civil service

protestors standing up for the civil service

I guess “draining the swamp” just means gutting the government and hoping nobody notices. A federal judge just cleared the way for Trump’s mass firings of federal workers, rejecting a union lawsuit that tried to block the move. More than half a million jobs are on the chopping block, and the IRS is already laying off 6,000 employees—because nothing says efficiency like gutting the tax agency in the middle of filing season. The unions argue this is an unconstitutional power grab, but the judge shrugged and kicked the case to a labor board stacked with Trump appointees. Meanwhile, Trump’s administration insists this is just about “streamlining and modernizing” the government—because nothing says modern like firing everyone and letting chaos sort it out.

washingtonpost.comJudge rejects unions’ request to pause Trump administration firings
#national-security
money

doge puts limit on federal cards lol

new awesome 1$ limit credit cards

new awesome 1$ limit credit cards

Trump’s watchdog-for-hire, Elon Musk’s DOGE, has put a $1 spending limit on government employee credit cards, because nothing says ‘efficiency’ like forcing bureaucrats to file reimbursement paperwork for a cup of coffee. This new policy, already in place at the GSA and several agencies, is set to roll out across the entire federal workforce. Employees who need to spend more than a dollar (so… everyone) now have to request approval on a case-by-case basis, ensuring the government grinds to an absolute halt. Critics argue that the move will create more inefficiency and red tape, but hey, at least it’ll stop those rogue scientists from splurging on pens and lab equipment.

wired.comDOGE Puts $1 Spending Limit on Government Employee Credit Cards
#money#full-stupid
fascism

americans dont like the fact trump is doing the things he said he would do, way to pay attention what the fuck

president muskrat talks to the press

president muskrat talks to the press

Trump’s second-term blitz to shrink the federal government and centralize power is flopping with the public, as 57% say he’s overstepping his authority and a majority oppose key policies like mass deportations, agency shutdowns, and Musk’s unchecked access to government data. While Republicans overwhelmingly support him, independents are split, and his approval remains underwater at 45%-53%. Americans overwhelmingly oppose his pardons for Jan. 6 rioters, his DEI purge, and efforts to slash federal jobs, but a slim majority backs his immigration crackdowns. His tariffs on Canada and Mexico are unpopular, but his China tariffs squeak by with narrow support. Despite his "America First" economic rhetoric, 73% say the economy is in bad shape, and even Republicans are starting to feel the sting. Meanwhile, Musk’s leadership at DOGE is polling worse than Trump himself, as most Americans don’t trust his cost-cutting crusade and suspect he’s gutting critical programs, not just waste.
washingtonpost.comMany of Trump’s early actions are unpopular, Post-Ipsos poll finds
#fascism#corruption#national-security
national security

drunk moron orders spending cuts at the pentagon

admiral alcoholic idiot

admiral alcoholic idiot

Trump’s Pentagon purge is gutting U.S. defense spending by 8% per year while funneling billions into his pet projects, including border militarization and his “Iron Dome for America” missile defense scheme. The cuts—totaling $50 billion—slash military presence in Europe and the Middle East, deprioritize key nuclear weapons programs, and defund Pentagon climate initiatives (because who needs shipyards or bases that can withstand hurricanes?). Meanwhile, private-sector medical care is spared, meaning military hospitals and veteran care will take the hit. Democrats call it "reckless," but Trump’s team insists it’s all about "ending radical woke programs"—because nothing says national security like defunding submarines while splurging on anti-woke rhetoric and border fences.
politico.comHegseth orders major Pentagon spending cuts
#national-security#money