Here’s all the noise Trump made last week, Oct 19 – Oct 25, 2026 (Days 638–644), tracked daily at thatnoisytrump.com.
This week at a glance
76 events · 0 pardons · 1 executive order · 2 tariff actions
Daily breakdown
Day 638 · Monday, Oct 19
1 executive order
Foreign Policy: Trump endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s upcoming election, calling him a ‘Great Warrior.’ The endorsement comes as Netanyahu faces a tough re-election bid and amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran.
Domestic: Trump signed an executive order launching new women’s health research divisions at the NIH and White House, championed by First Lady Melania Trump as a ‘transformative moment’ for US women’s health. The initiative comes as Republicans struggle to win over female voters ahead of midterm elections.
Domestic: Trump’s approval rating hit a record low of 31 percent, with Democrats leading Republicans by 12 points in generic congressional ballot polling ahead of the midterm elections. The collapse reflects public dissatisfaction over affordability, tariffs, and immigration enforcement.
Day 639 · Tuesday, Oct 20
1 tariff action
Domestic: Trump used an antisemitic slur—”Shylock”—for at least the second time at a Kansas rally while defending Senator Roger Marshall. The Anti-Defamation League condemned the term but initially failed to name Trump in their public statement.
Domestic: A 56-year-old lawful permanent resident, Emiliano Andrade-Covarrubias, died in ICE custody over the weekend from apparent medical neglect. Multiple incidents of ICE abuse continued, including a US citizen injured during detention in Long Beach, California.
Foreign Policy: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made an unannounced visit to Israel to meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s elections, signaling continued US military support and coordination.
Day 640 · Wednesday, Oct 21
Domestic: Trump’s approval rating dropped to 36%, the lowest recorded by a New York Times/Siena poll just two weeks before the midterm elections. Voters disapprove of his handling of the economy and cost of living, with Democrats leading by 11 percentage points in congressional preference.
Legal: The Supreme Court rejected Trump’s policy restricting gender-transition medical care for federal prisoners, blocking enforcement of a Bureau of Prisons rule that would have prohibited such treatments. The decision came amid broader conservative rulings on transgender issues.
Foreign Policy: Russia released American Stephen Hubbard, a 74-year-old retired teacher who had been imprisoned since 2022 on charges of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine. Witkoff praised Putin as a ‘humanitarian’ for the release during their meeting in St. Petersburg.
Day 641 · Thursday, Oct 22
Legal: A federal judge ordered President Trump to sit for a deposition by December 11 in his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC over an edited segment of one of his 2021 speeches. The judge threatened to dismiss the lawsuit if Trump fails to cooperate with the discovery process.
Domestic: DOJ prosecutors are investigating allegations that Corey Lewandowski engaged in contract misconduct at the Department of Homeland Security during his role as an aide to former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. A DHS watchdog referred the investigation to the Justice Department for potential prosecution.
Domestic: Congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s home was subject to a pre-dawn federal raid in which agents seized over a dozen items including cell phones and notebooks as part of a federal investigation. Omar said the raid is forcing her to leave her Washington home due to safety concerns and threats.
Day 642 · Friday, Oct 23
1 tariff action
Economy: Trump administration invoked the Defense Production Act to allocate $150 million toward boosting domestic gas and diesel production as the White House seeks to ease consumer fuel prices amid the Iran war’s impact on global oil markets.
Foreign Policy: First Russian diesel tanker carrying fuel set sail for the United States following Trump’s deal with Putin to release more fuel into the global market, marking the first shipment since the agreement.
Domestic: Trump administration sued Alaska election officials to block certification of Senate race results if GOP incumbent Dan Sullivan loses, claiming voter confusion from two candidates named Dan Sullivan could taint the election. Trump stated he ordered the Department of Justice to file the lawsuit.
Day 643 · Saturday, Oct 24
Foreign Policy: Ukraine confirmed that Starlink satellite connection speeds have been restored after a 10-day period of throttling that affected military and drone operations. Elon Musk accused Ukraine of violating Starlink’s terms of service during the disruption.
Foreign Policy: U.S. intelligence warned that Iran has ‘substantially increased’ efforts to target American officials and diplomats abroad, with lethal plots in the Middle East reaching ‘advanced stages.’ The U.S. has evacuated staff from Saudi Arabia and is drawing down personnel at other regional missions.
Foreign Policy: Iran blamed the U.S. for the failure of ongoing nuclear and diplomatic negotiations, urging new attempts at talks while warning that even limited American strikes would trigger a response ‘several times greater.’ Trump is reportedly considering new attacks on Iran after the midterm elections.
Day 644 · Sunday, Oct 25
Foreign Policy: Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado returned to Venezuela after nearly 10 months in exile, following the US-backed capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Her return comes amid demands from opposition figures for new democratic elections and signals a potential shift in opposition dynamics.
Domestic: Former President Barack Obama campaigned in Ohio and Michigan, attacking Trump’s ‘cruelty and corruption’ and highlighting the Iran war as a central issue. Obama sought to mobilize Democratic voters ahead of the November 3 midterm elections, focusing on cost-of-living concerns and threats to democratic values.
Legal: Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the Justice Department’s lawsuit seeking to block Alaska’s Senate election results certification if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan loses. Democrats challenged the lawsuit as an unconstitutional attempt to overturn an election based on fraud allegations.
Top stories updated this week
Constitutional Crisis: Courts vs. Executive Power (Democracy & Institutions): 11 events
DOJ Weaponization and Political Retribution Campaign (Legal & Justice): 10 events
Ukraine-Russia Peace Negotiations (Foreign Policy): 9 events
The Trump-Russia Relationship (Foreign Policy): 8 events
Voting Restrictions and Election Interference Campaign (Democracy & Institutions): 7 events
Iran War & Nuclear Crisis (Foreign Policy): 6 events
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Since inauguration day
6,579 events · 1,696 pardons · 291 executive orders · 284 tariff actions · 146 rounds of golf
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