Thursday, August 6, 2026
The day in brief
Trump signed two executive orders restricting birthright citizenship and ending "birth tourism," amid a day of midterm endorsements and new trade actions.
- — Signed two executive orders on birthright citizenship — "Ending Birth Tourism" and "Continuing to Protect the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship" — plus a proclamation on polysilicon imports and one marking National Purple Heart Day.
- — Issued a wave of Tennessee endorsements across most of the state's congressional districts, backing Reps. Harshbarger, Burchett, Fleischmann, DesJarlais, Ogles, Kustoff, Van Epps, and candidate Brent Taylor, plus praise for Sen. Hagerty.
- — Held official events: a Team USA reception at the White House, a virtual tele-rally for Wyoming's Megan Degenfelder, and an interview with Punchbowl News's Jake Sherman on Congress and the midterms.
- — Defended Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as "fake news" rumors circulated, referencing a strike on Venezuela, and touted U.S. munitions stockpiles and defense manufacturing.
- — Weighed in on Michigan's Senate race, criticizing Democratic candidate Abdulrahman El-Sayed over the filibuster, and amplified reports on Republican midterm fundraising and a proposed new tariff authority.
- — Posted personal attacks on Michael Moore and praised the state of Washington, D.C.
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Remarks: Donald Trump Hosts a Team USA Reception at the White House - August 6, 2026
Donald Trump: Great athletes, great athletes. Thank you very much. It's a real honor to be with stars. I like being with stars. I like being with winners. You're winners like nobody. Thank you very much. Fantastic. It's fantastic. Today, we're truly …
Watch videoRemarks: Donald Trump Holds a Virtual Tele-Rally for Megan Degenfelder - August 6, 2026
Tom Durian: Well, thank you very much, Megan, and hello to all of the patriots of the great state of Wyoming, where I had a great experience for a long time politically. I love the state, and we have every record that you have in the books by million…
Watch videoRemarks: Donald Trump Signs Two Executive Orders on Birthright Citizenship - August 6, 2026
Donald Trump: OK. Thank you very much. We have a few subjects that we're going to discuss, all important, but one in particular, important having to do with birthright citizenship. And, Will, if you would, maybe you could -- we'll start it off with w…
Watch videoInterview: Jake Sherman of Punchbowl News Interviews Donald Trump - August 6, 2026
Jake Sherman: All right, President Trump. Welcome to Fly Out Day. Donald Trump: Thank you. Jake Sherman: Uh, here to talk about Congress. Donald Trump: Good. Jake Sherman: We have 89 days until the midterm election, something you've been focused …
Watch videoNational Purple Heart Day, 2026
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION On National Purple Heart Day, we honor the immeasurable sacrifices of every valiant service member wounded or killed in combat in defense of our Nation and we reaffirm our eternal grat…
Read documentAdjusting Imports of Polysilicon and its Derivatives into the United States
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION 1. Polysilicon is the base material underpinning the security of America’s semiconductor and solar-power supply chains. Yet for decades, America has allowed foreign countries to weak…
Read documentEnding Birth Tourism
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose. United States citizenship is among the greatest inheritances the Nation can bestow. It embodies…
Read documentContinuing to Protect the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose. The privilege of United States citizenship remains a priceless and profound gift. Since my firs…
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