White House report card: Lake America won't save Trump from drowning
Welcome to Friday’s Washington Secrets. Is there such a thing as a normal week with this administration? It has been seven days of extraordinary ups and downs, and that’s just for people who have eaten recalled iceberg lettuce and jalapeno peppers!
TL;DR
- President Trump participated in campaign events, including a rally for Sen. Dorine Graham Nordone and a fundraiser for Ken Paxton.
- Trump increased pressure on Canada with threats of higher tariffs on automotive imports and steel.
- An "economic D-day" was announced for Iran, though it was described as more words than action.
- The Supreme Court allowed Trump's election integrity executive order to proceed, enabling the compilation of voter eligibility lists.
- Trump signed a proclamation to increase beef import quotas, which irritated ranchers.
- An executive order renamed Lake Ontario to "Lake America."
- Critics view the trade war with Canada as detrimental and criticize the renaming of Lake Ontario.
- Polls indicate negative approval ratings for Trump in 47 states.
- There are concerns about a potential bond bubble bursting and impacting stock markets.
- Democrats maintain a lead in the congressional generic ballot.
- Flock cameras, used for population monitoring, are being removed from some gun stores due to privacy concerns.
- The Trump administration plans increased deportation flights to Haiti.