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Trump left the 44th G7 summit early and withdrew the US’ endorsement of a joint communique.
Trump left the 44th G7 summit early and withdrew the US’ endorsement of a joint communique.

by Helen Stickler

Outrage 999 of 1000

NY judge ordered Trump to pay $2 million to settle claims that the Trump Foundation misused money raised for charitable donations during his 2016 campaign.
NY judge ordered Trump to pay $2 million to settle claims that the Trump Foundation misused money raised for charitable donations during his 2016 campaign.

by Sketchy Richie

Outrage 984 of 1000

Trump ousted the chairman of a watchdog panel that oversaw how the Trump Administration managed $2 trillion in coronavirus relief.
Trump ousted the chairman of a watchdog panel that oversaw how the Trump Administration managed $2 trillion in coronavirus relief.

by @drawfromthepast

Outrage 980 of 1000

JPMorgan Chase estimated that taxes on consumer goods would cost the average American household an additional $1,000 a year due to tariffs with China.
JPMorgan Chase estimated that taxes on consumer goods would cost the average American household an additional $1,000 a year due to tariffs with China.

by Sketchy Richie

Outrage 973 of 1000

The Trump Administration imposed tariffs on $34 billion worth of Chinese products. China retaliated with similar tariffs.
The Trump Administration imposed tariffs on $34 billion worth of Chinese products. China retaliated with similar tariffs.

by Jen Campbell

Outrage 971 of 1000

With a budget that proposed cutting Medicaid, Trump tweeted, “I suggest that we add more dollars to Healthcare".
With a budget that proposed cutting Medicaid, Trump tweeted, “I suggest that we add more dollars to Healthcare".

by Caren Helene Rudman

Outrage 929 of 1000

Trump’s “Salute to America” Independence Day program included military flyovers and cost taxpayers $1.2 million.
Trump’s “Salute to America” Independence Day program included military flyovers and cost taxpayers $1.2 million.

by Sketchy Richie

Outrage 936 of 1000

Trump’s proposed fiscal year 2021 budget included significant cuts to foreign aid, Medicare and the EPA.
Trump’s proposed fiscal year 2021 budget included significant cuts to foreign aid, Medicare and the EPA.

by Nate Dorr

Outrage 924 of 1000

An economist from Columbia said of Trump’s, “I think it is, aside from perhaps James Buchanan’s lead into the Civil War, the worst presidency in American history.”
An economist from Columbia said of Trump’s, “I think it is, aside from perhaps James Buchanan’s lead into the Civil War, the worst presidency in American history.”

by Adam Zucker

Outrage 902 of 1000

Tens of millions no longer received the $600-a-week federal unemployment payment, putting six million at risk of not being able to pay their bills.
Tens of millions no longer received the $600-a-week federal unemployment payment, putting six million at risk of not being able to pay their bills.

by Ryan Ferland

Outrage 900 of 1000

Feeding America said that since the start of the pandemic, demand had spiked 50% over the same period last year.
Feeding America said that since the start of the pandemic, demand had spiked 50% over the same period last year.

by Beth Costello

Outrage 873 of 1000

The US and China implemented a second round of tariffs on $16 billion worth of imports on both sides.
The US and China implemented a second round of tariffs on $16 billion worth of imports on both sides.

by Helen Stickler

Outrage 869 of 1000

Trump sought to slash $18 billion of funding from support for mental health, foreign aid, and public housing.
Trump sought to slash $18 billion of funding from support for mental health, foreign aid, and public housing.

by Steve Saiz

Outrage 866 of 1000

HUD planned to spend $31,000 on a dining set for Ben Carson’s office, plus another $165,000 despite HUD’s annual funding being cut by $6.8 billion.
HUD planned to spend $31,000 on a dining set for Ben Carson’s office, plus another $165,000 despite HUD’s annual funding being cut by $6.8 billion.

by Helen Stickler

Outrage 862 of 1000

Chief Economic Advisor Gary Cohn resigned. Trump had ignored Cohn’s long-standing advice against raising steel and aluminum tariffs.
Chief Economic Advisor Gary Cohn resigned. Trump had ignored Cohn’s long-standing advice against raising steel and aluminum tariffs.

by Helen Stickler

Outrage 860 of 1000

EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt had a 20 person security detail, costing more than $3 million with travel expenses included.
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt had a 20 person security detail, costing more than $3 million with travel expenses included.

by Alex Bond

Outrage 855 of 1000

Trump privately argued for the construction funding for his border wall to come from military budget.
Trump privately argued for the construction funding for his border wall to come from military budget.

by Lauren Foley

Outrage 849 of 1000

Kushner has received major loans after meetings held at the White House.
Kushner has received major loans after meetings held at the White House.

by Helen Stickler

Outrage 829 of 1000

Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act into law. The legislation, which costs $1.5 trillion, cut the corporate tax rate to its lowest point since 1939.
Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act into law. The legislation, which costs $1.5 trillion, cut the corporate tax rate to its lowest point since 1939.

by Lauren Foley

Outrage 815 of 1000

Trump said he would not approve $25 billion of funding for the USPS, or $3.5 billion supplemental for the 2020 election.
Trump said he would not approve $25 billion of funding for the USPS, or $3.5 billion supplemental for the 2020 election.

by Ryan Ferland

Outrage 807 of 1000

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin spent $811,797.81 to make seven trips using military aircraft.
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin spent $811,797.81 to make seven trips using military aircraft.

by Jen Campbell

Outrage 794 of 1000

Trump attempted to bypass Congress, signing 4 exec orders at his Bedminster club to make dramatic changes to tax & spending policy.
Trump attempted to bypass Congress, signing 4 exec orders at his Bedminster club to make dramatic changes to tax & spending policy.

by Ryan Ferland

Outrage 791 of 1000

Trump’s much-hyped $765 million plan to turn Eastman Kodak Company into pharmaceutical maker put on hold after concerns over insider trading.
Trump’s much-hyped $765 million plan to turn Eastman Kodak Company into pharmaceutical maker put on hold after concerns over insider trading.

by Ryan Ferland

Outrage 768 of 1000

The Treasury Department announced the federal deficit grew by $63 billion in July, to a record $2.8 trillion.
The Treasury Department announced the federal deficit grew by $63 billion in July, to a record $2.8 trillion.

by Ryan Ferland

Outrage 753 of 1000

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke flew on a charter plane from Las Vegas to his hometown in Montana, which cost taxpayers $12,375.
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke flew on a charter plane from Las Vegas to his hometown in Montana, which cost taxpayers $12,375.

by Roland Robert Cowperthwaite

Outrage 737 of 1000

Rex Tillerson decided not to spend $60 million for the State Department to battle foreign propaganda.
Rex Tillerson decided not to spend $60 million for the State Department to battle foreign propaganda.

by Roland Robert Cowperthwaite

Outrage 735 of 1000

Trump proposed slashing $1.7 trillion over the next ten years from programs supporting low-income Americans.
Trump proposed slashing $1.7 trillion over the next ten years from programs supporting low-income Americans.

by Helen Stickler

Outrage 733 of 1000

Trump’s budget proposal presented a 20 percent budget cut to the National Institutes of Health.
Trump’s budget proposal presented a 20 percent budget cut to the National Institutes of Health.

by Parvez Sharma

Outrage 721 of 1000

The Interior Department planned to spend $139,000 on six doors for Secretary Ryan Zinke’s office.
The Interior Department planned to spend $139,000 on six doors for Secretary Ryan Zinke’s office.

by Sketchy Richie

Outrage 695 of 1000

Trump said proposed sale of TikTok to a U.S. buyer could go through with September 15 deadline, but would have to include a “substantial amount of money” to the U.S. Treasury.
Trump said proposed sale of TikTok to a U.S. buyer could go through with September 15 deadline, but would have to include a “substantial amount of money” to the U.S. Treasury.

by Ryan Ferland

Outrage 691 of 1000