That Noisy Trump
Day 167

Saturday, 5 July 2025

10 events

Key Events (10)

1
Foreign Policy

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte praised President Trump's support for NATO, stating he 'deserves all the praise' for his impact on the world stage and commitment to the alliance.

2
Economy

Trump signed a major spending bill into law on July 4th, which Democrats warn will benefit the wealthy and disproportionately impact low-income earners through major changes to federal spending and tax policy.

3
Foreign Policy

Trump announced that negotiations with China regarding a TikTok deal will begin next week, declining to enforce the statutory ban on the social media platform while discussions continue for an American company to acquire it.

4
Economy

A 90-day pause on Trump tariffs is set to expire on July 9th, with the US poised to launch a trade assault on dozens of countries amid concerns about rising inflation.

5
Legal

A US judge cleared the path for eight immigrants to be deported to South Sudan, including nationals from Vietnam, South Korea, Mexico, Laos, Cuba, and Myanmar, according to the Justice Department.

6
Social

Trump's comment comparing someone to 'Shylock' drew significant outcry from Jewish groups, who found the reference offensive given its historical antisemitic connotations.

7
Domestic

Elon Musk announced plans to create a new political party called 'the America Party,' though he has not yet filed formal paperwork, focusing on pivotal congressional seats.

8
Domestic

The Social Security Administration sent an email praising Trump's tax bill with statements experts characterized as false, marking a departure from the agency's traditionally apolitical stance.

9
Domestic

Nearly 300 researchers have applied for positions at Aix-Marseille University in France after Trump escalated attacks on academia, seeking what some describe as 'scientific asylum.'

10
Domestic

A previously apolitical Social Security Administration sent an email praising Trump's tax bill with false claims about federal taxes; research shows a nurse on the CDC vaccine panel has been described as 'anti-vax longer than RFK' and has claimed vaccines caused her son's autism, a connection refuted by decades of research.

Day 167 — Saturday, 5 July 2025 | That Noisy Trump