DJT, War and Politics #3, 3/26

Potpourri

100

The Executive Department that provides healthcare and other benefits to those who have served in war.

What is the Department of Veteran's Affairs?

Bonus:

200

worth 200 points each

Name things that Veteran's of Iraq and Afghanistan are struggling with at higher rates as compared to other wars.

What are:

PTSD

Suicide

inadequate care from the VA

Disbelief in the reasons for the war

300

The Israeli Prime Minister.

Who is Benjamin Netanyahu?

400

The 2 areas of Israel that are part of Palestine.

What are Gaza and the West Bank?

500

Three U.S. Presidents who received Deferments during the Vietnam War.

Who are:

- Bill Clinton

- Donald Trump

- Joe Biden

Orangeman Bad

100

At least 2 of the things that Donald Trump did before he went into Politics.

an extra 100 points for any more than 2

What are Business, Real Estate, Casinos, Golf Courses, Resorts, Hotels, Miss USA Pageant, and Reality Television?

200

Where MAGA people are on the simple political spectrum and who is the main politician associated with MAGA.

What is on the right and Donald Trump?

Bonus:  What does MAGA stand for?

300

The number of times Donald Trump has been married.

What is 3?

Bonus:  How many children does he have?

400

The thing that Donald Trump said "off the record", (but someone recorded it)  long before he was President that many people think should have kept him from ever being President.

What is the Access Hollywood tape where Trump said he could grab a woman in an inappropriate place if he wanted?

"Grab 'em by ...."

500

The belief in or endorsement of any of various DISCREDITED claims that former U.S. president Barack Obama is not a natural-born U.S. citizen and therefore was not constitutionally eligible to be president of the United States

What is the Birther movement?

Bonus:  What Politician first got involved with politics with this movement?

Trump Cards

100

A written directive from the U.S. President to federal agencies that carries the weight of law to manage government operations

What is an Executive Order?

200

The U.S. President who issued more executive orders than any President.

Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt?

Bonus:  About how many did he issue?

Double Bonus:  

400

Trump's most recent Executive Order that may not be legal, but probably won't be challenged...

What is the Executive Order to fund the TSA?

Bonus:  Why will it likely not be challenged?

500

Worth Double:

The FOUR ways to undue or overturn and Executive Order.

What are:

Another Executive Order

A Congressional Law

A Supreme Court Decision

A Constitutional Amendment

Rights, Rights, Baby!

100

The law passed after 9/11 that violated some basic American Freedoms.

What is the Patriot Act?

200

Protects against unreasonable search and siezure.

What is the 4th Amendment?

300

Constitutional protections against cruel and unusual punishment.

 What is the 8th Amendment?

Bonus: Money given to the court by an accused person to ensure they show up for their trial?

400

The month and years of the next midterm and Presidential elections.

What are midterm in November of 2026 and then Presidential election in November of 2028?

Bonus:  What is the name of the voting law the Republicans are wanting to currently pass and what is the essence of the law?

500

The 5 Freedoms guaranteed by the 1st Amendment.

What are Freedoms of:

Religion

Speech

Press

Assembly

Petition

(I)FEO's

100

Probably the most famous Executive Order and who issued it.

What was the Emancipation Proclamation and Abraham Lincoln?

200

The most infamous Executive Order issued by FDR.

What were Japanese, German and Italian Internment Camps?

Bonus:  What President apologized for this E.O. and provided reparations?

300

A controversial law or Executive Order that came during the Biden Administration.

What are:

Inflation Reduction Act

Student loan forgiveness

Mandatory covid vaccine for U.S. Military

Border policy

Energy policy (green)

400

The President who issued the Executive order to bring more equality for women in the work place.

Who is Lyndon B. Johnson?

T 2.0 EO's

100

Formerly the Department of Defense.

What is the Department of War?

200

The Executive Department President is slowly eliminating.

What is the Department of Education?

300

Tasked by the Trump Administration to reduce the size of the federal bureaucracy and eliminate waste.

What is the Department of Government Efficiency?

400

The 3 words Trumps uses to explain many of his Executive Orders.

What is "Drill, Baby, Drill!"?

500

The most recent Trump E.O. that we discussed in class and the reason, even though it is probably illegal for him to do, no one will likely challenge it.

What is Fund the Transportation Security Authority and it would be bad politics?

Bonus:  What else did President Trump do to help at airports?

Stand up and cheer

100

The venue and main audience of President Trump's speech that we watched in class.

Where is the U.S. Capital building and Congress?

Bonus:  What is the name of the speech?

200

One of the reasons that President Trump expressed "surprise" during his speech.

What are:

Democrats actually stood up and clapped

And

Democrats refused to stand and clap at certain things?

300

A lawmaker was kicked out at the beginning of the speech for this reason.

What is holding a sign saying "black people are not apes"?

400

Name 4 things President says he has accomplished or is proposing to accomplish.

What are:

• "Roaring Economy": Trump described the economy as "roaring like never before," noting that 100% of new jobs were created in the private sector, including 70,000 in construction.
• Inflation & Costs: He claimed credit for bringing inflation down to 1.7% in late 2025 and lowering the costs of gas, groceries, and rent.
• Tax Cuts: He touted the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which eliminated taxes on tips, overtime pay, and Social Security for seniors.
• Tariff Revenue: Despite a Supreme Court ruling against some of his levies, Trump stated his tariffs had already generated billions in revenue.
• Housing & Healthcare: He highlighted an executive order banning institutional investors from buying single-family homes and credited his "Most Favored Nation" agreements for reducing prescription drug prices through TrumpRx.gov. 
• Border Control: Trump claimed the U.S. now has the "strongest and most secure border in history," stating that zero illegal aliens had been admitted over the previous nine months.
• Crime Reduction: He cited a record 56% decline in fentanyl flows and stated the murder rate reached its lowest level in recorded history.
• Ending Conflicts: The President claimed to have ended eight wars in his first year, including the Israel-Hamas war, and confirmed the return of all hostages.
• Foreign Operations: He highlighted successful strikes on Iran's nuclear program and the January 2026 mission in Venezuela that removed Nicolás Maduro from power. 

  
  

• Ending DEI: Trump declared that his administration had successfully "ended DEI in America" through federal executive orders.
• War on Fraud: He announced a new initiative led by Vice President JD Vance to combat widespread fraud, specifically citing $19 billion allegedly "pillaged" in Minnesota.
• Energy Dominance: He stated that domestic oil production increased by 600,000 barrels per day and that natural gas production reached an all-time high. 
• Trump Accounts for kids, major sponsor by the Dell's ($6.25 billion donated)

500

Description of 4 of the guests of President Trump at the speech.

Who are:

• Erika Kirk- The widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated

• USA Men's Olympic Hockey Team: Gold Medal and Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck was specifically announced as a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

• Evalea and Gary Beckstrom- The parents of West Virginia National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom, who was fatally shot in Washington, D.C., in late 2025.

• Scott Ruskan, Coast Guard Petty officer who rescued 165+ people during the tragic Texas Floods in July of 2025.

• Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe- A National Guard member who survived the same attack that killed Sarah Beckstrom. 

• Captain Royce Williams: A 100-year-old veteran of the World War II, Korean, and Vietnam Wars, who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during the Korean War.

• Chief Warrant Officer Eric Slover- An Army helicopter pilot who received the Medal of Honor for his role in the U.S. military operation in Venezuela.

• Enrique Márquez- A released Venezuelan political prisoner who was reunited with his niece in the gallery.

• Everest Nevraumont- An 11-year-old student from Texas who uses AI-powered learning. She was a guest of First Lady Melania Trump to highlight education and technology.

• Megan Hemhauser- A working mother and bartender whose family reportedly saved over $5,000 due to the administration's tax cuts.

• Dalilah Coleman, who was seriously injured by a California car crash involving an illegal immigrant truck driver.

• Buddy Taggart - decorated WW2 Veteran who will turn 100 on July 4, 2026