Trump Report for Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter #322
Trump Report for Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
May 5, 2025
Immigration Incentive Program:
The Trump administration announced a $1,000 incentive for undocumented immigrants to voluntarily leave the U.S., covering their travel expenses. AP News+1AP News+1
Executive Orders Issued:
President Trump signed orders halting federal funding for NPR and PBS, and implementing a 20% reduction in top military brass. Wikipedia+3AP News+3Wikipedia+3
Alcatraz Reopening Proposal:
Trump proposed reopening Alcatraz prison to detain violent offenders and migrants. Wikipedia+2AP News+2Wikipedia+2
Film Industry Tariff:
Announced a 100% tariff on foreign-made movies, labeling them a "national security threat."Wikipedia+2People.com+2AP News+2
Surgeon General Nominee Withdrawn:
Janette Nesheiwat's nomination was pulled due to misrepresentation of her medical education. Politico
Public Media Funding Cuts:
Issued an executive order to end federal funding for NPR and PBS, citing bias concerns. AP News+3Wikipedia+3Wikipedia+3
May 6, 2025
Canada-U.S. Trade Tensions:
Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met amid ongoing trade disputes, with Trump reiterating his stance on Canada becoming the 51st U.S. state. Wikipedia+3AP News+3YouTube+3
Houthi Truce Announcement:
Declared a U.S. truce with Houthi rebels, which has implications for U.S.-Israel relations. The Times of Israel
China Ambassador Sworn In:
Held a ceremony for the new U.S. Ambassador to China, signaling a focus on trade relations. Leah J. Erlikilyika+10The Washington Post+10Wikipedia+10
May 7, 2025
Gaza Ceasefire Efforts:
Announced potential new ceasefire and hostage release deal concerning Gaza, with updates expected within 24 hours. Reuters
Persian Gulf Renaming Plans:
Revealed plans to rename the Persian Gulf to "Arabian Gulf" or "Gulf of Arabia" during an upcoming trip to the Middle East. ABC News+2People.com+2AP News+2
Trade Deal Announcement:
Teased an upcoming trade agreement, the first since recent tariffs, aimed at stabilizing markets. NPR
China Ambassador Sworn In:
Officially swore in the new Ambassador to China, amid ongoing trade tensions.
That concludes the Trump Report for May 7th, 2025.
Things are going to get tougher out there…the further we go. However, thirty years of immersing myself in human behavior has taught me that we get to decide how tough things get in our inner world.
Let’s stick together…and be among those who never gave up, and who never lost hope…and worked our asses off…for those who will arrive one day, but aren’t yet born.
I’ll forever be grateful to those who fought to keep the world safe in WWII, so that my arrival would find me enjoying the freedom that they did. I want to fight to make that same gift available for the people of the future.
Best,
Jack
Jack, I am wondering, with all of the items you've documented in your t-reports combined with the country's pitiful approval rating of this imbecile, how is it that impeachment filings are turned away? Does this mean there will never be an impeachment? Also, aren't the contents of the filings considered criminal and that they will be ignored due to the immunity this monster has?