Category: Unpresidential

Olympic Bobsledder Awards Trump Medal for IVF Expansion

Bobsled athlete Kaillie Armbruster Humphries presented an Olympic medal to President Trump at a White House Women’s History Month event in March 2026, thanking him for expanding in vitro fertilization treatments that enabled her to become a mother. Armbruster Humphries, a six-time Olympic medalist and naturalized U.S. citizen from Canada, won two bronze medals at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics after being told she could not compete as a mother, delivering her son Aulden in June 2024 following two and a half years of IVF treatments.

The athlete credited Trump’s executive actions on reproductive access and his ban on transgender women competing in women’s sports as meaningful contributions to her Olympic success. She stated that presenting the Olympic Order of Ikkos medal, which athletes may award to individuals who aided their path to the podium, was historically significant, claiming it marked the first time a president received such an honor from an Olympic athlete.

Armbruster Humphries debuted at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics competing for Canada before switching to Team USA in 2019, earning U.S. citizenship in 2021. At Milan Cortina, she won bronze in the women’s monobob on February 16 and partnered with Jasmine Jones to earn a second bronze in the two-woman bobsled on February 21.

Trump responded briefly to the presentation, stating “I knew I liked her. That’s really nice,” according to reporting from USA TODAY. Armbruster Humphries used the platform to encourage mothers to pursue their goals without self-imposed limitations, framing her Olympic success as validation of her personal journey to motherhood and athletic achievement.

(Source: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2026/03/12/kaillie-armbruster-humphries-bobsled-donald-trump-olympic-medal/89125971007/)

Pentagon Restricts Stars and Stripes Military Newspaper Editorial

The Pentagon announced “modernization” changes to Stars and Stripes on March 9, immediately restricting the independent military newspaper’s editorial operations weeks after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s spokesman called the publication “woke.” The memo prohibits the newspaper from publishing wire service content from organizations like the Associated Press and Reuters, eliminating coverage of war zones including the new conflict in Iran where military readers may be deployed, and bans lighter content such as March Madness coverage and comic strips.

The memo requires Stars and Stripes content to be “consistent with good order and discipline,” military justice language that threatens military staff reporters with court-martial if they publish stories the Defense Department opposes. Editor-in-Chief Erik Slavin stated the Pentagon did not directly communicate the memo to his newsroom, which discovered it three days after implementation on a Defense Department website, leaving staff uncertain about compliance requirements and legal exposure for uniformed journalists.

The Pentagon claims the changes return Stars and Stripes to serving “the warfighter” while denying the newspaper will lose editorial independence. However, the memo redirects the newspaper’s ombudsman to send Congressional information to the Defense Department first rather than directly to legislators, dismantling a Congressional mandate protecting the publication’s autonomy since the 1990s. The Trump administration withdrew the federal regulation underpinning that mandate in January.

Stars and Stripes has operated independently under Congressional mandate since World War II and historically received bipartisan support, including from Trump during his first term. Applicants for Stars and Stripes positions are now being screened based on loyalty to the president’s policy priorities, representing direct assault on institutional independence. Press freedom organizations condemned the memo; PEN America stated service members rely on Stars and Stripes for independent reporting, not material dictated by officials the newspaper should hold accountable.

The Defense Department’s restrictions on Stars and Stripes follow Hegseth’s broader campaign against diversity initiatives across military institutions. In September, Hegseth imposed a policy requiring media outlets to pledge not to gather information without formal authorization from defense officials, forcing established news organizations including NPR to surrender press credentials rather than comply. Hegseth has similarly pressured Scouting America to implement transgender youth restrictions under Pentagon direction, demonstrating systematic institutional control efforts.

(Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/03/14/nx-s1-5748020/pentagon-tightens-controls-over-stars-and-stripes-after-calling-it-woke?utm_term=nprnews&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=npr&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwdGRleAQizGFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEej7qKf0rpz1enHZ43OdilQAgGvWjeko5o_ISNz39QoXq-4KFvlQTe_B7X9SU_aem_LmcSZMI9L6Q3yyss_RUeAA)

FCC Chair Carr Threatens License Revocation Over Trump Coverage

FCC Chair Brendan Carr threatened to revoke broadcast licenses on Saturday, directly echoing Trump’s criticism of media coverage of the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran. Carr stated on social media that broadcasters running “hoaxes and news distortions” would “lose their licenses” during renewal periods, though he cited no specific networks or stories. The threat followed Trump’s Truth Social post attacking news coverage of five U.S. tanker aircraft in Saudi Arabia, claiming networks falsely reported damage when “four of the five had virtually no damage.”

Trump has repeatedly demanded license revocation for negative coverage, telling reporters in September 2025 that networks covering him negatively should “maybe” have their licenses revoked and that the decision would be “up to” Carr, whom he appointed. In August, Trump said NBC and ABC “give me 97% BAD STORIES” and he would be “totally in favor” of revoking their licenses. This pattern mirrors earlier instances where Trump administration pressure preceded consequences, such as when Carr demanded patriotic content from broadcasters and Kimmel’s show was pulled from air in mid-September after Carr called Kimmel’s remarks “a very, very serious issue.”

The FCC’s own website states that the “First Amendment and the Communications Act expressly prohibit the Commission from censoring broadcast matter” and that its role in overseeing broadcast content “is very limited.” The agency issues eight-year licenses to individual broadcast stations, not to television networks themselves. Carr did not identify which specific stories he believed were distorted or provide evidence contradicting any reporting.

Some Republicans including Texas Sen. Ted Cruz stated Carr went too far, yet Trump defended his appointee, saying “I think Brendan Carr is doing a great job.” Trump’s direct control over agency actions targeting his media critics demonstrates the weaponization of federal authority against news organizations that report unfavorably on his administration.

(Source: https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/fcc-brendan-carr-threat-news-networks-broadcast-license/)

Trump Attacks Press For Questioning Iran War Duration

President Trump attacked journalists who questioned the duration of his Iran military campaign, falsing claiming media outlets report Iran is “doing wonderfully” when coverage has documented severe humanitarian costs. As the second week of Operation Epic Fury concluded, 13 U.S. service members had been killed, a preliminary military investigation determined the U.S. was responsible for a strike on an elementary school that killed at least 160 children, and attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz destabilized global energy markets and stock prices.

When asked directly how long the war would last, Trump refused to provide a timeline but stated it would continue “as long as it’s necessary” while claiming the U.S. was “way ahead of schedule.” He characterized media reporting as “fake news” for suggesting Iran was functioning normally, insisting instead that the country was “collapsing” and “doing as bad as you can have.”

Trump’s conflicting statements about the war’s progress—simultaneously declaring victory while justifying ongoing military operations—have drawn heavy criticism. His administration has issued contradictory messaging on the Iran war, stating both that the U.S. has already won and that operations must continue until conditions feel right.

The president’s dismissal of critical reporting exemplifies his pattern of attacking the press when coverage documents human costs or strategic ambiguity in his foreign military actions. Trump previously characterized the deaths of U.S. service members as components of a beneficial transaction, demonstrating indifference to casualty figures even as they mounted.

(Source: https://www.mediaite.com/online/trump-confronted-by-reporter-on-when-war-will-end-claims-media-says-iran-doing-wonderfully/)

Trump Goon Stages Public Meltdown After Judge Humiliates Her

U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro experienced a public meltdown during a press conference after Federal District Court Chief Judge James Boasberg ruled against her office’s investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Judge Boasberg determined that Pirro’s probe was motivated by President Donald Trump’s desire to remove Powell and lower interest rates, blocking subpoenas the office had issued to the Federal Reserve Board.

Pirro denounced the ruling as “outrageous” and “the antithesis of American justice,” claiming it had “neutered the grand jury’s ability to investigate crime” and granted Powell immunity. She vowed to appeal the decision while attacking Powell for posting a video announcing the subpoenas, accusing him of calling “friends” to “gin up support for himself.” Her comments demonstrated how Trump’s weaponization of the DOJ against perceived enemies extended to targeting the Federal Reserve chairman.

During the question-and-answer session, Pirro became hostile toward reporters. When asked about her office’s failure to prosecute six Democratic members of Congress who posted a video reminding military personnel they can refuse unlawful orders, she erupted, declaring she was “not here to talk about six members of Congress” and dismissing the question with visible irritation.

The press conference deteriorated further when Pirro screamed at a final reporter to “cut it out,” then launched into an incoherent tirade about her prosecution record compared to her predecessor. She boasted about prosecuting cases at higher rates than the previous U.S. Attorney, then abruptly ended the event and left the stage without further comment.

The incident exemplifies how Trump appointees use federal law enforcement to target political adversaries while misusing the machinery of justice. Pirro’s abuse of power in pursuing a baseless investigation against Powell, combined with her failure to prosecute Trump’s political allies and her hostile reaction to legitimate scrutiny, underscores the authoritarian capture of federal institutions under Trump’s direction.

(Source: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/trump-goon-stages-public-meltdown-232814034.html)

Trump Administration Extracts $10B Fee From TikTok Deal Investors

The Trump administration is set to receive approximately $10 billion from investors who gained control of TikTok’s U.S. operations through a deal completed in January 2026. Investors including Oracle, Silver Lake, and Abu Dhabi’s MGX paid the Treasury Department $2.5 billion when the deal closed and committed to making additional payments totaling $10 billion, according to sources familiar with the transaction. This arrangement represents an abuse of power, as Trump personally negotiated compensation for his administration’s role in facilitating the deal.

Trump explicitly justified the government fee by claiming the size of the deal and effort invested by his administration warranted compensation. In September, Trump stated that “The United States is getting a tremendous fee-plus” and indicated he did not want to “throw that out the window,” demonstrating his direct involvement in securing financial benefit for the executive branch. The administration’s extraction of $10 billion from private investors for brokering a transaction is nearly unprecedented, according to historians cited in reporting.

The deal structure allowed Trump-friendly investors to take control of TikTok’s U.S. operations from Chinese parent company ByteDance while the government extracted billions in fees. The new U.S. entity running TikTok operations is valued at approximately $14 billion in the deal, which tech analysts have characterized as dramatically undervaluing the company. This arrangement demonstrates how Trump weaponized regulatory authority to extract personal and governmental advantage from the TikTok situation.

Trump’s fee arrangement violates the separation of powers by allowing the executive branch to profit directly from private commercial transactions it facilitates. The payment structure, where investors loyal to Trump’s administration gain operational control while enriching the government, exemplifies how Trump uses public office for financial gain. This transaction contradicts Trump’s populist rhetoric about fighting for ordinary Americans while demonstrating his pattern of enriching himself and allies through governmental authority.

(Source: https://www.wsj.com/tech/tiktok-deal-fee-trump-administration-5aa31c9f)

Donald Trump tells House Republicans: SAVE America Act will ‘guarantee the midterms’

President Trump demanded House Republicans pass the SAVE America Act, claiming the voting restrictions bill will “guarantee the midterms” and threatening to block all other legislation until it passes. The measure requires proof of citizenship to register and photo ID to vote, cleared the House in February with a 218-213 vote, and stalled in the Senate where Democrats oppose it as voter suppression. Trump instructed Republicans to expand the bill with provisions banning mail-in voting except for illness, disability, military service, or travel, and prohibiting transgender athletes from women’s sports.

Trump declared at the House GOP annual conference in Florida that supporters demand the bill, stating “The people are demanding it. Every time I go out, save America! Save America!” He added that passage will secure Republican victories in midterms and future elections. Trump refused compromise, instructing Republicans to “go for the gold” and reject any watered-down version, saying “I’m not going to sign anything until this is approved.”

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer characterized the measure as “Jim Crow 2.0” that would disenfranchise tens of millions, stating Senate Democrats will not support it under any circumstances. Senate Majority Leader John Thune previously warned that forcing a voting rights blockade would derail government funding legislation and bipartisan housing affordability bills. On Monday, Thune called a talking filibuster “much more complicated and risky than people are assuming.”

Trump and Republican allies have pressured Thune to invoke a talking filibuster to bypass Democratic opposition, which would require continuous floor speeches before allowing a 51-vote passage. Trump stated Monday the Senate must approve the bill, saying “they’re going to have to go the filibuster, and maybe it’s going to be the talking filibuster.” This demand weaponizes the legislative process to strip voting protections after Trump previously threatened to bypass Congress on voter identification.

(Source: https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5776058-trump-republicans-save-america-act-midterms/?fbclid=IwdGRleAQdsa1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEex7bhCMsV80DMDXzu1ndC-egejwQFV_z_eaV5pIVsdL5gPPCq6huJMQLeWng_aem_5W7f_iWpLLaUtqGIKFSOyA)

Trump Attacks Reporter for Citing Bill Barr’s Election Fraud Findings

President Donald Trump attacked PBS reporter Liz Landers as “rotten” on Wednesday after she confronted him with facts contradicting his false claims about the 2020 election. When Landers noted that his former attorney general Bill Barr found no widespread fraud in the 2020 election despite FBI seizures of Arizona and Georgia election records, Trump responded defensively and refused to acknowledge Barr’s documented conclusion.

Landers directly stated that Barr, Trump’s own attorney general in 2020, determined there was no measurable voter fraud capable of changing the election outcome. Trump rejected this fact, insisting the election was rigged while offering no evidence when pressed by the reporter. Rather than provide documentation or reasoning, Trump labeled Landers “rotten” for disagreeing with his false narrative.

Trump and Barr have a documented history of conflict over election fraud claims. Barr told NBC News in 2022 that he confronted Trump directly, calling his fraud allegations “bulls**t” and stating Trump’s team was wrong to promote them. Trump reacted with rage to this confrontation, according to Barr’s account.

When Barr endorsed Trump for president in 2024, Trump responded by mocking him publicly and attacking his record as attorney general. Trump posted on Truth Social that Barr “let a lot of great people down by not investigating Voter Fraud,” despite having previously called Barr weak and gutless. Trump’s attack on a reporter for citing his own attorney general’s findings demonstrates his pattern of weaponizing language against those who contradict his false claims, whether journalists or former officials.

(Source: https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/trump-blasts-rotten-reporter-after-she-reminds-him-his-own-ag-contradicted-his-election-claim/)

Trump White House Blocks Iran Terror Threat Warning to Police

Trump’s White House blocked a joint intelligence bulletin from the FBI, Department of Homeland Security, and National Counterterrorism Center warning law enforcement nationwide of elevated terrorist threats linked to his military operation against Iran. The five-page report detailed specific threats from Iranian government targets, proxies, and radicalized individuals motivated by the conflict, along with guidance for local law enforcement response. Trump ordered the bulletin placed on hold hours before release, violating standard protocol that keeps intelligence communications neutral and fact-based rather than subject to White House political control.

A senior DHS official stated the White House imposed new restrictions requiring all unclassified Iran-related information to be reviewed by Trump before distribution to law enforcement. The official characterized this as having a chilling effect on threat communication, saying Trump does not want information released showing his Iran war is raising domestic terrorism risk. DHS broke protocol by alerting the White House before release, actions taken against FBI leadership’s wishes, according to the official.

Trump launched Operation Epic Fury one week prior in a joint US-Israeli military campaign that killed Iranian senior leadership including Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The conflict has since expanded across the Middle East, with Iran retaliating against US military bases and allied Gulf nations, killing six American troops and injuring more than a dozen others.

Iran operates proxy militant networks including Hezbollah and the Houthis for attacks on Western targets. Days after Trump’s war began, a gunman killed three people and wounded 15 others at an Austin bar before police killed him; investigators found he had expressed online support for the Iranian regime. Trump was warned by military advisers that Iran could respond with proxy terror attacks on US soil.

White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson denied blocking the bulletin, claiming the White House coordinates with agencies to ensure information is accurate and properly vetted. FBI counterterrorism teams were placed on elevated alert nationwide following Trump’s military operation, though the duration of the alert remains unstated.

(Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15622933/White-House-blocks-warning-rising-threat-linked-Iran-war.html)

Trump Lies About Father’s German Birth Despite Bronx Records

President Donald Trump stated during a White House bilateral meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on March 3 that he feels warmly toward Germany because his father was born there. Trump told Merz, “My father was born there. There are places that you sort of automatically very, very feel warmly about.” This statement is factually incorrect, as Fred Trump was born in the Bronx, New York City.

Trump’s paternal grandparents, Frederich Trump and Elizabeth Christ Trump, were the family members who immigrated to the United States from Germany. Trump has repeatedly made this same lie about his father’s birthplace. In 2018, he told CBS News his father was born in Germany, and in 2019 he stated during a press briefing, “My father is German, was German, born in a very wonderful place in Germany, so I have a very great feeling for Germany.”

During the same briefing, Trump criticized Spain and the United Kingdom over their foreign policy decisions, threatening to cut off all trade with Spain. He also misidentified his mother’s birthplace, saying she was born in the U.K., when Mary Anne Macleod Trump was actually born in Scotland and immigrated to the United States as a teenager.

Trump’s confusion about his family’s origins contradicts basic biographical fact. The repeated nature of this lie, spanning multiple years and public statements, demonstrates either a fundamental inability to recall or communicate accurate information about his own family history, or a deliberate pattern of disinformation.

(Source: https://people.com/trump-feels-warmly-about-germany-since-my-father-was-born-there-but-his-dad-is-from-the-bronx-11918875?utm_campaign=peoplemagazine&utm_content=photo&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_term=69a7aa49f1887f000151c75d&fbclid=IwdGRleAQVH4RleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeNXjbu5kMKwuDgIY07bqtufK_QUKfHdjcAtDBcOpUDLThD_dQ-ldvzxnnmlA_aem_bIGcsH9LHMq0q5kmQOGydw)

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