11 data-driven investigations sourced from 40+ institutions
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Trump v. 1776 presents 11 data-driven investigations into the Trump presidency. Every claim is sourced from government databases, peer-reviewed research, award-winning journalism, and nonpartisan institutions. The project draws from over 40 institutional sources to build a comprehensive, verifiable public record.
The Constitution — How executive actions, emergency declarations, and institutional challenges measure against the constitutional limits the founders established. Tracks the balance of power between branches of government and the expansion of presidential authority.
The Money — Economic impact measured through gas prices, grocery costs, tariff effects, national debt, and stock market performance. Compares pre- and post-policy data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Congressional Budget Office, and Federal Reserve.
Wag the Dog — The Iran military conflict and its costs. Over $10 billion in war spending tracked day by day, including troop deployments, strike operations, civilian casualties, and the geopolitical timeline from escalation to ongoing operations. Sourced from Department of Defense reports and CENTCOM data.
The Press — 80+ federal actions against press freedom documented, including lawsuits against media organizations, FCC regulatory weaponization, journalist detentions, credential revocations, photographer bans, and direct censorship attempts. Includes an interactive pressure map tracing how influence flows from the White House to newsrooms.
The Enrichment — Presidential and family wealth accumulation during and after time in office. Tracks a $4.4 billion wealth surge across Trump family members, including cryptocurrency ventures, foreign deals, real estate valuations, and financial disclosures. Each family member's earnings are individually documented.
The Cabinet — The wealthiest cabinet in American history with over $390 billion in combined net worth. Profiles each appointee's financial background, potential conflicts of interest, and how personal wealth intersects with policy authority.
World Opinion — Global confidence in U.S. leadership measured across 33 countries. Draws from Pew Research Center surveys, Gallup World Poll data, and international polling to track how allied and non-allied nations view American leadership under this administration.
Immigration — A 63% decline in border encounters alongside the human cost of enforcement. Covers policy changes, deportation statistics, asylum processing, family separation data, and economic contributions of immigrant communities. Sources include CBP encounter data and DHS reports.
Brain Drain — 75% of scientists report considering leaving the United States. Documents the departure of researchers, federal employees, and skilled professionals in response to policy changes, funding cuts, and institutional restructuring. Tracks visa policy impacts on international talent recruitment.
The Pardons — Over 1,600 pardons and commutations issued, the most in modern presidential history. Categorizes each pardon by type, analyzes patterns in who received clemency, and compares the scope and nature of pardons to historical precedent across administrations.
Guns vs. Growth — Defense spending versus domestic investment. Compares the $901 billion defense budget against funding for education, infrastructure, healthcare, and scientific research. Examines how budget priorities reflect national values and long-term economic strategy.
The Midterms — Democrats have flipped 9 seats to Republicans' 0 in every special election since January 2025. Tracks the 9–0 scoreboard, voter turnout surges averaging D+13 swing from 2024 margins, 2026 Senate battleground polling in Texas, Georgia, and South Carolina, and historical comparisons to the 2017 resistance wave.
Every data point on this site is traceable to a named source. We prioritize primary government data — official filings, budget documents, and agency reports — supplemented by peer-reviewed academic research and reporting from Pulitzer Prize-winning newsrooms. When sources disagree, we present the range and note the discrepancy.
Our institutional sources include the Department of Defense, Congressional Budget Office, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Federal Reserve, Census Bureau, Government Accountability Office, Pew Research Center, Reporters Without Borders, and more than 30 additional government, academic, and journalistic organizations.
This project is built for public education and civic engagement. It does not represent the views of any political party, candidate, or organization. Readers are encouraged to verify every claim using the sources linked throughout each investigation.