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A factual log of presidential escalations

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Term Progress
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365 days into term
Midterms: Nov 2026
Primaries: Mar 2028
Election: Nov 2028
10
Total Violations
4
Irreversible Damage
38
Cumulative Severity

Logged deviations from established constitutional processes

This is a deviation log, not a complete presidential record. We log only system-damaging escalations that meet our criteria. Focus: Trump. Framework: universal.

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Timeline

Level 4 January 17, 2026

Tariff threat against 8 European countries over Greenland

Founders' Principles Violated

Announced 10% tariff on all goods from 8 European countries starting February 1, 2026, escalating to 25% on June 1, 2026, until 'a Deal is reached for the Complete and Total purchase of Greenland.'

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Level 4 January 7, 2026

Seized Russian-flagged oil tanker Marinera in international waters

Founders' Principles Violated

US Coast Guard and Navy forces boarded and seized the Russian-flagged oil tanker Marinera in international waters between Iceland and the UK on January 7, 2026. The tanker was carrying sanctioned oil cargo. Operation conducted based on US federal court order for sanctions violations, without Russian consent.

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Level 5 Irreversible January 3, 2026

Captured Venezuelan president Maduro in military operation without Congressional authorization

US military forces conducted nighttime raid in Caracas on January 3, 2026, disabling Venezuelan air defenses, capturing Maduro and his wife, and transporting them to New York for prosecution. Operation conducted without Congressional authorization, UN mandate, or Venezuelan government consent.

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January 2026

Level 4 December 10, 2025

Seized oil tanker in international waters without clear legal basis

Founders' Principles Violated

US forces boarded and seized the oil tanker 'Skipper' carrying approximately 1.8 million barrels of Venezuelan crude oil in international waters near Venezuela on December 10, 2025. Operation conducted without Venezuelan consent and without clear UN mandate. Additional tankers (including 'Veronica') seized in subsequent operations.

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December 2025

Level 4 Irreversible October 20, 2025

Demolished White House East Wing without proper authorization

Founders' Principles Violated

Demolished the entire White House East Wing (built 1902, expanded 1942) starting October 20, 2025, without formal approval from the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC). The demolition included the colonnade, Family Theater, First Lady's offices, and visitor entrance. Proceeded despite legal challenges and public opposition.

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October 2025

Level 4 Irreversible September 15, 2025

Supreme Court expands presidential power to fire independent agency heads

Founders' Principles Violated

Supreme Court ruled on September 15, 2025 that the president has broader authority to remove heads of independent agencies (FTC, NLRB, etc.) without cause, challenging the 1935 Humphrey's Executor precedent. Decision potentially undermines independence of regulatory agencies and increases presidential control over independent oversight.

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September 2025

Level 3 Irreversible May 29, 2025

Executive orders promoting fossil fuels and declaring energy emergency violate constitutional rights

Founders' Principles Violated

Signed executive orders that: (1) promote coal and fossil fuel development, (2) suppress climate science and reports, (3) declare national energy emergency. Orders bypassed normal regulatory processes and Congressional oversight. Lawsuit filed by children and young adults claiming violation of constitutional rights to life and liberty due to climate impacts.

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May 2025

Level 3 February 21, 2025

Restricted press access violating First Amendment rights

Founders' Principles Violated

White House restricted Associated Press access to certain official spaces including Oval Office, Air Force One, and press briefings. AP alleged discriminatory treatment and violation of First Amendment press freedom. Lawsuit filed on February 21, 2025 claiming violation of constitutional rights and due process.

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February 2025

Level 3 January 27, 2025

Froze federal grants without Congressional authorization

Founders' Principles Violated

Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued memo M-25-13 on January 27, 2025 directing all federal departments and agencies to temporarily halt all activities related to awarding or disbursing federal financial assistance (grants, loans, etc.), except where legally or operationally impossible. The freeze was scheduled to take effect on January 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST. Multiple states and organizations filed lawsuits. Federal judge Loren AliKhan issued a preliminary injunction on January 28, 2025 blocking the freeze before it took effect, ruling it violated Congressional appropriations authority.

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Level 4 January 24, 2025

Mass firing of 17 Inspectors General without required Congressional notification

Founders' Principles Violated

Fired 17+ Inspectors General from agencies including Defense, State, Energy, Interior, Agriculture, Transportation, and Veterans Affairs on January 24, 2025. Fired via email without the legally required 30-day advance notice to Congress or detailed case-specific reasons as mandated by the Inspector General Act of 1978 (amended 2022).

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January 20, 2025 - Second Term Inauguration