Wednesday, August 19, 2026

The day in brief

Trump paused 50% tariffs on Canada citing a pending trade deal, announced a new economic campaign against Iran, and celebrated election-night Republican wins.

— Suspended additional Canadian duties on alcohol, dairy, and motor vehicles for three days via proclamation, citing a finalized U.S.-Canada deal tied to the Keystone XL Pipeline.
— Announced what he called the "most crushing economic operation ever taken against any country" against Iran, saying it had failed to reach a deal.
— Reacted to election results, repeatedly celebrating Alexander Vindman's loss and touting Republican "wins," while promoting Ashley Moody's Senate prospects.
— Nominated Dr. Heidi Overton as FDA Commissioner, citing her work with Secretary Kennedy and Dr. Oz.
— Backed Ryan Elijah over Rep. Cory Mills in a Florida race, and promoted a "Midterm Convention" rally in Dallas on September 9-10.
— Spoke to technology and finance leaders at the White House and toured the helipad, discussing ongoing White House renovations.

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DocumentWhite House2:34 AM· 7 min read

Temporary Suspension of Additional Duties to Offset Canadian Discrimination Against the Commerce of the United States with Respect to Alcoholic Beverages, Dairy, and Motor Vehicles

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION 1. In Proclamation 11046 of July 20, 2026 (Imposing Additional Duties to Offset Canadian Discrimination Against the Commerce of the United States With Respect to Alcoholic Beverages),…

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Video12:00 PM· 37 min read

Remarks: Donald Trump Speaks to Technology Leaders at the White House - August 19, 2026

Donald Trump: OK. It's a serious group of people here, if you're into the world of finance like I am. I love finance. It's a who's who with us today. It's amazing that you don't know some of these people, but anybody in finance knows every one of the…

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Video12:00 PM· 28 min read

Press Gaggle: Donald Trump Gives Reporters a Tour of the White House Helipad - August 19, 2026

Note: [Video begins in progress] Donald Trump: [Begins in progress] -- and, you know, we're doing a fix-up of the White House. It hasn't been touched. It was built in 1792 and basically since that time, nothing was done, especially to the exteriors,…

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Truth Social

@realDonaldTrump· Aug 19

SleazeBag Vindman loses tonight to a Radical Left Lunatic. How cool is that??? President DJT

@realDonaldTrump· Aug 19

A lot of great WINS tonight!!! President DJT

@realDonaldTrump· Aug 19

I have paused the 50% Tariffs against Canada, that were scheduled to kick in tomorrow morning for a three day period, based on the fact that Canada and the U.S.A., subject to the finalization of documents, have a DEAL! The great Keystone XL Pipeline, long ago killed by Sleepy Joe Biden, may be awoken from the grave! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP

@realDonaldTrump· Aug 19

I told Congressman Cory Mills of Florida, a friend of mine, to get out of the Race, but he wouldn't listen. He thought he could win, so who can blame him? We now have a great candidate, Ryan Elijah, running in his place! Ryan stands for EVERYTHING MAGA, and is respected by ALL. He has my Complete and Total Endorsement! President DONALD J. TRUMP

@realDonaldTrump· Aug 19

The most gratifying loss last night was that of a real treasonous creep, Alexander Vindman, to a Radical Left Lunatic, who can't speak or think properly, and who will go down to certain defeat at the hands of Ashley Moody, a truly Fantastic Senator, from the Great State Florida. Vindman, if you remember, was the one who lied about my "Perfect Call" with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine, only to find…

@realDonaldTrump· Aug 19

RT: https://truthsocial.com/users/realDonaldTrump/statuses/117122893417828005He Bet Big on Trump. The Prize Could Be the Florida Governor's Mansion: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/19/us/elections/byr…

@realDonaldTrump· Aug 19

Today I am honored to nominate the wonderful Dr. Heidi Overton, MD, PhD, as our next FDA Commissioner. Dr. Heidi has been a ROCKSTAR in my Administration, where she has worked directly with Secretary Kennedy, Dr. Oz, and team, to deliver on the MOST TRANSFORMATIVE Health Agenda in History. She is known to take on the HARDEST issues, and bring me solutions that work best for the Country. Heidi is "…

@realDonaldTrump· Aug 19

@realDonaldTrump· Aug 19

THE GREATEST RALLY OF THEM ALL THE MIDTERM CONVENTION is coming to Dallas, Texas, September 9th and 10th. It will be a Rally like never before -- Incredible! For the first time EVER, Republicans from …

Midterm Convention — 2026 Midterm Convention

@realDonaldTrump· Aug 19

No one has given the Islamic Republic of Iran a greater opportunity to make a Deal than me. TRAGICALLY, for them, they have failed to take it. Therefore, today, I am announcing the MOST CRUSHING ECONOMIC OPERATION EVER TAKEN AGAINST ANY COUNTRY! This will be Economic Warfare and Isolation on an unprecedented scale. Their navy is gone, their air force is destroyed, their military factories are now …