10/16/2025 What has Trump done in the past 30 days in a nutshell.

🕊️ Foreign Policy & Military Actions

• Covert Operations in Venezuela
  President Trump confirmed the authorization of CIA operations in Venezuela, citing concerns over drug trafficking and the release of prisoners into the U.S. He also hinted at the possibility of U.S. land operations in the region. AP News+1

• Naval Strikes in the Caribbean
  The U.S. Navy conducted strikes on alleged drug-smuggling vessels originating from Venezuela, resulting in multiple casualties. The administration labeled drug cartels as “unlawful combatants,” a move that has drawn bipartisan criticism in Congress. Wikipedia+1

• India Ceases Russian Oil Imports
  President Trump announced that India will stop purchasing oil from Russia, marking a significant diplomatic shift and easing tensions between the U.S. and India. Politico

🏛️ Domestic Affairs

• Wealthy Donor Dinner at the White House
  President Trump hosted a lavish dinner for approximately 130 top donors and political allies at the White House, celebrating the progress on a $250 million renovation project to build a new, bulletproof-glass-clad White House ballroom. AP News

• Federal Judge Halts Mass Layoffs
  A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s plan to lay off over 4,100 federal workers during the government shutdown, ruling in favor of unions that argued the layoffs were illegal. The Washington Post

🏗️ Infrastructure & Monuments

• Plans for the ‘Arc de Trump’
  President Trump revealed plans for a monumental arch in Washington, D.C., dubbed the “Arc de Trump,” to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence in 2026. The proposed structure would be situated near the Lincoln Memorial. TIME+1