Daily Trump Report: June 18, 2025

Trump Nominates Judge, Praises Digital Assets Bill, and Bashes Powell

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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 emphasized the benefits of President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill," claiming it will provide tax cuts, higher wages, and spending cuts, leading to economic prosperity for all 50 states. A state-by-state analysis from the Council of Economic Advisers detailed the administration’s projections of the bill’s impact, claiming that "Americans in all 50 states will feel the bill's "massive benefits." The post also included methodological notes for the analysis.

On Truth Social, President Trump called Jerome Powell "the WORST," urging him to cut rates or resign. He also announced his nomination of Chad Meredith for Judge on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky, praising Meredith's qualifications and commitment to the Constitution. Finally, Trump lauded the Senate's passage of a digital assets bill, predicting massive investment and innovation for America, and urged the House to pass it quickly.

Government departments were active on Twitter, though they provided limited details beyond the shared retweets. Vice President Vance announced his presence on @bluesky, noting widespread illegal immigration "was a policy choice of the Biden admin" and "was happening by design.". The State Dept advised citizens seeking to depart Israel to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) and retweeted Sec Rubio's remarks on Norway's support for 5% defense spending for NATO Allies ahead of the NATO Summit. The DOD retweeted statements on Navy recruitment, their DOD audit, Army programs, SecDef and Caine testifying on the FY26 budget, DARPA and cybersecurity, as well as DOGE reporting savings. The HHS Secretary Kennedy expressed commitment to supporting Indigenous communities while he praised Sam's Club for removing artificial ingredients from their private label brand Member’s Mark. The Treasury Department announced sanctions against leaders of the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG) and the Secretary Bessent claimed digital assets reinforce dollar supremacy. The Commerce Department highlighted Gap's investment in automation and new jobs and hailed NIST's research to combat the opioid crisis. DOGE touted the savings achieved through collaboration with various departments by terminating wasteful grants.

2028 Democratic presidential candidates used Twitter to express their policy goals. Gavin Newsom criticized Trump's deployment of the National Guard, claiming it strained firefighting resources and endangered California's national parks. Josh Shapiro promoted streamlining government services and condemned Trump's actions against LGBTQ+ youth, labeling them "cruel." Gretchen Whitmer announced affordable housing projects in Michigan and emphasized the state's commitment to supporting young men, while JB Pritzker highlighted Chicago's welcoming spirit and Illinois's commitment to LGBTQ+ rights.

On June 17, 2025, the Senate passed several resolutions commemorating specific events and recognizing individuals, including the GENIUS Act regarding payment stablecoins. The Senate also confirmed Gary Andres as an Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services and Olivia Trusty to the Federal Communications Commission. The House of Representatives introduced numerous bills and resolutions but held no votes or committee hearings, scheduling a pro forma session for June 20.

2. White House News

The One Big Beautiful Bill Is Good for All 50 States

The White House claims President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" will be an "economic windfall for working and middle-class Americans," delivering the "largest tax cut in history," higher wages, and increased take-home pay. The administration asserts this will be coupled with "generational spending cuts and deficit reduction" to position the U.S. for prosperity.

According to a state-by-state analysis from the Council of Economic Advisers, the administration believes Americans in all 50 states will feel the bill's "massive benefits." The post also included methodological notes.

Reference: https://www.whitehouse.gov/articles/2025/06/the-one-big-beautiful-bill-is-good-for-all-50-states/

3. Truth Social Posts

Too Late—Powell is the WORST:
Trump calls Jerome Powell "the WORST" and "a real dummy," claiming he is costing America billions. He references an article suggesting Powell should cut rates or quit.

Honoring Chad Meredith's Nomination:
Trump announces his nomination of Chad Meredith for Judge on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky. Trump praises Meredith's experience, qualifications, and patriotism, emphasizing his commitment to the Rule of Law and the Constitution.

Digital Assets Leadership:
Trump lauds the Senate's passage of a bill he believes will make America the "UNDISPUTED Leader in Digital Assets." He calls it "pure GENIUS," predicting massive investment and innovation. He urges the House to pass a "clean" version quickly, without delays or additions.

Border Patrol Council Praises Trump's Border Policies:
The National Border Patrol Council claims that under Biden's administration, 62,000 illegal aliens were released into the US in May 2024. They state that under Trump’s leadership just five months later, "there were ZERO illegal aliens released into the interior of the United States." They thank Trump for putting America first.

Republican Study Committee on "One Big Beautiful Bill":
The Republican Study Committee statement, "The One Big Beautiful Bill is One Big Beautiful Win for America!"

HUD Secretary Praises "One Big Beautiful Bill":
HUD Secretary Scott Turner statement, “The One Big Beautiful Bill will give millions of Americans financial freedom and unleash America’s Golden Age!”

Border Patrol Chief on Release Numbers:
Chief of U.S. Border Patrol, Michael Banks statement, “We are breaking record numbers in the right direction now….”“CBP’S 0 RELEASES IN MAY DOWN FROM 62,000 UNDER BIDEN”

Great Poll Numbers For Trump!:
Trump claims to have "Great Poll Numbers."

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

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

Vice President JD Vance (@VP and @JDVance)