Center for American Progress & Donald Trump
9 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026
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Center for American Progress: The think tank faces a $5 billion defamation threat and potential legal costs, but has refused to retract its report and is receiving support from other organizations. The dispute could affect its funding and operations.
Donald Trump: President Trump initiated the legal threat against the Center for American Progress, continuing his pattern of using lawsuits to intimidate critics. The action may face legal hurdles but could embolden supporters and increase political polarization.
Aug 21, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Center for American Progress: The Center for American Progress is threatened with a lawsuit by Trump over a report critical of his crime policies. This adds a legal dimension to the event.
Donald Trump: President Trump is the central figure, using the event to highlight his crime record and boost Republican candidates. His approval on crime is relatively strong, but overall ratings are low due to economic and Iran issues.
Aug 14, 2026 · 29 articles
Domestic
Center for American Progress: The Center for American Progress is part of a coalition of groups that issued a preemptive report defending the concept of church-state separation, opposing the views of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission.
Donald Trump: Donald Trump created the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission and supports its recommendations for a stronger role for religion in public life. He views the report as a success for his efforts to 'save religion'.
Jun 26, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
Center for American Progress: Kendall's current employer; may face reputational implications but not directly involved.
Donald Trump: President whose administration ordered the leak investigation and revoked Kendall's clearance. His travel decisions on Air Force One are central to the story.
Aug 07, 2026 · 11 articles
Domestic
Center for American Progress: Neera Tanden commented on electability; minor role.
Donald Trump: Endorsed Tiffany; his influence shapes the general election dynamics.
Jul 09, 2026 · 33 articles
Domestic
Center for American Progress: The Center for American Progress is cited as an organization that warned of stagflation under the Donald Trump administration, a claim the article refutes with recent economic data.
Jun 09, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Center for American Progress: The Center for American Progress has ended its fellowship with Larry Summers due to the controversy.
Nov 18, 2025 · 52 articles
International
Center for American Progress: The Center for American Progress's director, Neera Tanden, spoke about the disconnect between economic hardship and concern for democracy.
Apr 17, 2026 · 35 articles
Domestic
Center for American Progress: The Center for American Progress, through its president Neera Tanden, commented on the significance of Viktor Orbán's defeat as a blow to authoritarianism.
Apr 06, 2026 · 329 articles
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