Donald Trump-related activity tracking.
2026
Mar03
President Trump has stated that more actions are forthcoming . This follows a series of recent announcements and reports, including warnings of unprecedented military force against Iran, with officials indicating a "significantly upgraded" strike was being prepared . Trump's plan reportedly involves initial strikes to be followed by a larger campaign if needed to compel Iran to abandon its nuclear ambitions . Concurrently, he has increased global tariffs from 10% to 15% after a Supreme Court ruling and continues to engage on topics ranging from cryptocurrency policy to international diplomacy .
When asked how he would handle a situation where an agreement cannot be reached, Donald Trump stated that one should just do their best. This comment comes amidst his involvement in various negotiations and pronouncements, including discussions to spin off Truth Social, warnings to Iran, and assertions on tariff authority.
Following a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated his previous tariff regime , U.S. President Trump stated that a 15% tariff could be maintained for five months while various studies are conducted . This move is reportedly based on the 1974 Trade Act, which allows for temporary tariffs for up to 150 days without congressional approval . The Treasury Secretary has referred to this period as a "five-month bridge" to maintain revenue flow while other tariff investigations are completed . This follows Trump's earlier announcement of raising the global tariff rate to 15% in response to the court's decision .
Mar02
President Trump concluded a press conference. This follows a recent announcement confirming the first U.S. combat casualties in the war with Iran, where three service members were killed. Over the weekend, Trump had warned Iran on social media that any retaliation would be met with "unprecedented military force." Other recent topics addressed by Trump include a State of the Union speech that omitted cryptocurrency and comments on an ongoing kidnapping investigation.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed via social media that the U.S. military has sunk multiple Iranian naval vessels, with reports citing either nine or ten ships. He also stated that Iran's naval headquarters and the IRGC headquarters have been "basically destroyed." These claims follow reports of the first U.S. combat fatalities in the conflict with Iran and Trump's prior warnings of an unprecedented military response to any Iranian retaliation. The escalation has led the Kuwait Stock Exchange to suspend trading, highlighting severe regional tensions.
In response to the escalating conflict with Iran, multiple marine insurers, including Gard and Skuld, are canceling war risk coverage for vessels in the Gulf region, effective March 5. This move follows attacks that have damaged tankers and stranded ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Consequently, shipping costs have surged, with war risk premiums rising up to fivefold and oil shipping spot rates reaching six-year highs. The London market's Joint War Committee expanded its high-risk zone to include waters around several Gulf nations, and shipping lines like Hapag-Lloyd have introduced significant war risk surcharges.
Mar01
On March 1, Donald Trump stated that he feels the current situation is good. This follows a month of varied comments on topics including US-China relations, which he termed 'very good' ahead of a planned April visit, the economy, where he pre-emptively flagged weak Q4 2025 GDP data, and geopolitical issues like the UK's Diego Garcia negotiations. Notably, a news report from late February mentioned he was sent to a hospital for treatment, after which he was quoted as saying 'everything is going well'.
Feb28
Initial reports suggested President Trump was expected to address the nation on Saturday morning. However, later reports indicate he is now not expected to make a national address today. This follows a week of commentary from Trump on various topics, including his dissatisfaction with Iran nuclear talks and the need to make a "major decision" on the matter, potential casualties, and the US economy.
Feb27
President Trump indicated he may wait until after the Texas primaries to issue a formal endorsement, despite previously expressing general support for the Republican Senate candidates. This political maneuvering coincides with his media company (DJT) exploring a merger focused on AI power demand and his campaign's emphasis on Texas energy policy.
President Trump announced multiple upcoming collaborations with Venezuela, characterizing the relationship as "very good." This follows recent statements confirming that US oil majors are actively drilling in the country and that he plans to visit.
Trump stated he is not considering declaring a national emergency specifically for the 2026 midterms, despite facing low approval ratings and internal party friction. However, his administration has simultaneously utilized emergency powers regarding Cuba and asserted authority to impose tariffs without Congressional approval.
Trump stated he 'doesn't want to use it, but sometimes has no choice,' coinciding with his recent assertion that he does not need Congressional approval to impose tariffs. This rhetoric aligns with emerging narratives that the US faces bankruptcy without aggressive tariff revenue.
President Trump is scheduled to receive an energy briefing in Corpus Christi, Texas, this Friday, focusing on expanding domestic production and LNG export infrastructure . This follows recent endorsements of specific LNG projects and a strategic merger between Trump Media and TAE Technologies, a nuclear fusion company .
Feb25
Market sources confirm President Trump is currently speaking with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. This follows a series of diplomatic engagements where Trump reportedly contacted Putin and EU leaders to signal that negotiations to end the conflict would begin immediately.
Following a Supreme Court ruling invalidating previous tariffs under IEEPA, President Trump immediately invoked Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 to implement a new 15% global tariff, up from the previous 10%. This 'Plan B' utilizes an obscure 'balance of payments' authority to bypass standard investigation periods, effectively overruling the judicial pushback.
President Trump announced close cooperation with Venezuela's Acting President Rodriguez, confirming that US oil majors are actively extracting oil in the region following the removal of former President Maduro.
President Trump announced a new "Ratepayer Protection Pledge" negotiated with major technology companies. The agreement stipulates that tech firms must self-fund the incremental energy infrastructure costs for new AI data centers to prevent these expenses from driving up electricity rates for residential consumers .
Trump explicitly stated that legacy electrical grids cannot meet current power demands. This follows warnings about AI data centers straining the network and DOE forecasts of exponentially increasing blackout risks. He also recently acknowledged China's superior power generation capacity.
President Trump announced he has negotiated new 'ratepayer protection commitments' with major tech companies regarding data center energy usage. He stated that tech firms have an obligation to generate their own power or build their own plants, as the existing grid cannot meet AI-driven demand without unfairly raising costs for average citizens.
In his State of the Union address, President Trump announced that the administration has informed major technology companies they must build their own power plants to support AI data centers, as the existing grid cannot meet their demands. He emphasized that this measure is intended to protect consumers from rising electricity costs caused by tech sector consumption.
