Trump Report #7: 04/14/2025

The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter: Trump Report # 7

Trump Report:

​Here are the latest developments related to President Donald Trump as of April 14, 2025

Proposal to Deport U.S. Citizens:

President Trump suggested sending violent American criminals to prisons in El Salvador, including natural-born citizens, during a meeting with Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele. The proposal is under legal review .​AP News+5New York Post+5Wikipedia+5

Lawsuit Against FMCS Shutdown:

Over a dozen labor unions have filed a lawsuit to prevent the Trump administration from eliminating the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS), arguing that the shutdown violates constitutional authority .​Reuters

Criticism of Ukraine War:

President Trump blamed President Biden, President Zelenskyy, and President Putin for the ongoing war in Ukraine, stating, "Everybody is to blame." He also announced a $20 billion lawsuit against CBS News for alleged political bias .​Politico

Tariff Exemptions for Auto Industry:

Auto manufacturing stocks surged after President Trump announced he is considering temporary exemptions on tariffs for imported vehicles and car parts, allowing companies time to shift production to the U.S. .​Wikipedia+4Business Insider+4ABC News+4

New Pharmaceutical Tariffs:

President Trump announced plans to impose tariffs on imported pharmaceutical products in the near future, aiming to promote domestic industry .​Reuters

$2.3 Billion in Federal Funds Frozen:

The Trump administration froze $2.3 billion in federal funding to Harvard University after it refused to comply with government demands to dismantle diversity and inclusion programs and crack down on alleged antisemitism .​The Guardian+1AP News+1

Attempted Assassination Indictment:

Federal prosecutors revealed that Ryan Routh planned an assassination attempt on President Trump as early as February 2024, seeking military weapons, including a rocket launcher, from a contact believed to be Ukrainian .​Wikipedia

White House Bars AP from Event:

Despite a federal court ruling, the White House barred Associated Press journalists from an Oval Office event with President Trump and El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele, citing ongoing legal appeals .​YouTube+6AP News+6New York Post+6

MAGA Movement Tensions:

Intra-party tensions have escalated among Trump allies, with prominent MAGA figure Steve Bannon criticizing Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, signaling a deepening rift within the movement .​

Things are moving fast….so I may be back with another Trump Report as soon as tomorrow.

I appreciate YOU.

Best,

Jack