Daily Trump Report: June 16, 2025

Trump Implements UK Trade Deal, Deploys National Guard, and Endorses Abe Hamadeh

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Today's Report

1. Overview

2. White House News

3. Truth Social Posts

4. Government Accounts (🔒 Paid)

5. Policy Impact on Economy (🔒 Paid)

6. Policy Impact Analysis (🔒 Paid)

7. 2028 Democratic Presidential Candidates (🔒 Paid)

8. Congressional Watch (🔒 Paid)

1. Overview

The White House announced President Trump's order implementing the Economic Prosperity Deal with the United Kingdom, citing national security and economic interests. The order establishes tariff-rate quotas for automobiles and automotive parts from the UK while removing tariffs on certain aerospace products. The Secretary of Commerce is directed to design tariff-rate quotas for aluminum and steel from the UK later, addressing national security concerns. Additionally, members of Congress are touting the benefits of President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill," highlighting tax cuts, reduced spending, border security enhancements, and welfare reform.

On Truth Social, President Trump claimed his deployment of the National Guard prevented Los Angeles from burning down, criticizing Governor Newsom. He declared that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon and suggested everyone should evacuate Tehran immediately. Trump also endorsed Congressman Abe Hamadeh for re-election in Arizona, describing him as an "America First Patriot" working to secure the border and strengthen the military. Finally, First Lady Melania Trump acknowledged that the U.S. Army's 250th birthday serves as a reminder of America's strength and sacrifice.

Government departments actively retweeted and commented on White House announcements. The State Department retweeted announcements of the UK trade deal and Trump's meetings with President Macron of France and German Chancellor Merz. The DOD highlighted the Medal of Honor recipient Joseph Sarnoski, the visit of the 101st Airborne Division to Defense Secretary Hegseth, Air Force innovation, and the A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft. HHS retweeted statements regarding FDA modernization, advice on aging, and Meals On Wheels’ work, and Secretary Kennedy inspected Fort Detrick with Sec. Noem and Sen. Rand Paul. The Treasury Department highlighted the Citadel ROTC's Army birthday celebration and claimed success in IRS modernization, while the Commerce Department emphasized the U.S. Steel deal.

Several 2028 Democratic presidential candidates used Twitter to convey their messages. Gavin Newsom celebrated the anniversary of California’s first legal same-sex union, stating that "LGBTQ rights are human rights." Josh Shapiro teased an upcoming announcement and criticized proposed Medicaid cuts, stating that the cuts "would remove over 300,000 Pennsylvanians from healthcare." Gretchen Whitmer visited the USS America, thanked peaceful protestors and first responders, and embarked on an investment mission to Australia. Wes Moore acknowledged the contributions of Maryland's Caribbean community. JB Pritzker stated that Illinois is working to make life more affordable for working families and signing Illinois' seventh balanced budget into law, while Tim Walz expressed gratitude to Premier Doug Ford for calling to express condolences and to law enforcement and the emergency management team, thanking Madam Speaker.

There was no Congressional Record found for 2025-06-15.

2. White House News

Implementing the General Terms of The United States of America-United Kingdom Economic Prosperity Deal

President Trump issued an order to implement the Economic Prosperity Deal with the United Kingdom, citing national security and economic interests under various acts including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. The order establishes a tariff-rate quota of 100,000 automobiles from the UK at a 10 percent tariff, and a 10 percent tariff on automotive parts from the UK for use in UK-made automobiles. The Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the ITC and CBP, shall publish a notice in the Federal Register modifying the HTSUS consistent with this section, if necessary.

The order also removes tariffs on certain aerospace products from the UK and directs the Secretary of Commerce to design tariff-rate quotas for aluminum and steel articles from the UK at a later time, considering the UK's implementation of the General Terms and the need to address national security concerns. The order states that it does not create any enforceable rights against the United States and will be implemented subject to applicable law and the availability of appropriations.

Reference: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/06/implementing-the-general-terms-of-the-united-states-of-america-united-kingdom-economic-prosperity-deal/

Capitol Hill Touts Benefits of the One Big Beautiful Bill

Members of Congress are sharing the benefits of President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" with their constituents. The bill aims to cut taxes, reduce spending, secure the border, and reform welfare. Sen. Grassley says Republicans are "restoring rule of law and securing [the] border," while Democrats "riot in the streets." Sen. Lummis states the bill helps finish Trump’s border wall and gives resources to Border Patrol and ICE. Sen. Marshall believes the bill will keep the border secure. Rep. Arrington and Rep. Pfluger assert the House has delivered on the "most comprehensive and consequential set of conservative reforms."

Multiple representatives highlight the bill's tax cuts and border security measures. Rep. Barr said the bill "will deliver an across-the-board tax cut for families, small businesses, farmers and seniors." Rep. Bergman argues the bill will "turn the tide against out-of-control spending." Rep. Feenstra estimates families could see up to $13,300 more in take-home pay. Rep. Houchin counters claims of Medicaid cuts, stating the bill protects safety net programs by addressing "waste, fraud, and abuse." Rep. Yakym states the bill "cut[s] taxes, rein[s] in federal spending, permanently secure[s] the border, and reform[s] welfare."

Reference: https://www.whitehouse.gov/articles/2025/06/capitol-hill-touts-benefits-of-the-one-big-beautiful-bill/

3. Truth Social Posts

Los Angeles National Guard Deployment:
Trump asserts that Los Angeles would have burned down without his intervention of deploying the National Guard. He criticizes Governor Gavin Newsom, calling him "incompetent" and "one of the WORST GOVERNORS IN HISTORY!"

Iran's Nuclear Ambitions:
Trump states that "IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON" and that AMERICA FIRST means many great things, including that fact. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!

Clarification for Tucker Carlson:
Trump asks someone to explain to Tucker Carlson that "IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON!"

Melania Trump's Message on Army Anniversary:
First Lady Melania Trump notes that the U.S. Army's 250th birthday serves as a reminder of America's strength and sacrifice and expresses gratitude for those who serve and protect the nation.

Tehran Evacuation Warning:
Trump states that Iran should have signed the deal he wanted and declares that "IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON." He repeats this point and suggests that everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran.

Endorsement of Abe Hamadeh:
Trump endorses Congressman Abe Hamadeh for re-election in Arizona's 8th Congressional District. He describes Hamadeh as an "America First Patriot," a "Brave U.S. Army Veteran," and a "former Criminal Prosecutor" who is working to secure the border, stop migrant crime, grow the economy, cut taxes, strengthen the military, safeguard elections, and protect the Second Amendment. Trump believes Hamadeh will never let the people down.

Reference: https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump

4. Government Accounts + 5. Policy Impact on Economy + 6. Policy Impact Analysis + 7. 2028 Democratic Candidates + 8. Congressional Watch

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