Trump Report for April 25th, 2025

The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter: Trump Report

Here’s the Trump Report for April 25th, 2025.

Yeah. The dipshit in the hat is and example of what having a dipshit for a father can create. I know what most people would like to do with that hat. Now…on with the Trump Report….

Economic & Trade Policy

Tariff Policy Approval Declines: A Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll reveals that 64% of Americans disapprove of President Trump's handling of tariffs, with 71% fearing price increases due to the new tariffs. ​The Washington Post+3The Washington Post+3ABC News+3

Trump's Tariff Victory Claim: President Trump stated that if high tariffs on foreign imports remain in place a year from now, it would constitute a "total victory" for the U.S., arguing that the country would profit significantly. ​

Legal & Judicial Actions

FBI Arrests Judge Dugan: The FBI arrested Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan for allegedly helping an undocumented immigrant evade arrest, escalating tensions between the Trump administration and the judiciary. ​YouTube+4The Guardian+4The Guardian+4

Pentagon Resumes Transgender Health Care: The Pentagon announced it will resume gender-affirming health care for transgender service members in compliance with a court order, following legal challenges to President Trump's renewed ban on transgender individuals in the military. ​Them

Foreign Policy & International Relations

Conflicting U.S.-China Trade Talks: President Trump claimed to have had talks with China on tariffs, but Chinese officials denied ongoing negotiations, adding to global trade confusion. ​CBS News+2The Guardian+2Reuters+2

Trump's Stance on Crimea: President Trump asserted that Crimea would remain with Russia, provoking tensions with Ukraine. ​The Guardian+1ABC News+1

Peace Talks with Iran: President Trump expressed openness to meeting Iran's leadership amid ongoing nuclear negotiations. ​The Guardian

Public Opinion & Political Climate

Polls Show Declining Approval: Recent polls indicate that a majority of Americans disapprove of President Trump's handling of tariffs and immigration policies, reflecting growing concerns or dissatisfaction with his approach. ​The Washington Post+1The Washington Post+1

"Trump 2028" Merchandise Sparks Speculation: The Trump Organization's online store began selling "Trump 2028" hats, fueling speculation about a potential third presidential run. ​ABC News+2CBS News+2ABC News+2

Press Freedom & Government Actions

DOJ Rescinds Media Subpoena Policy: The Department of Justice, under Attorney General Pam Bondi, rescinded a policy limiting subpoenas of journalists, sparking backlash over press freedom concerns. ​The Guardian+1The Guardian+1

Investigations into Democratic Fundraising Platform: The administration began investigations into Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue, raising concerns about political targeting. ​

Clearly, the Trump chaos continues.

Have a good evening…and sleep well!

Best,

Jack