The Blueprint for Trump’s Enemies List & More
Friday, September 26, 2025
Trump goes after Soros and offers the blueprint for how he'll go after others on his enemies list.
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Tech & Platforms
Headline: Details on Trump executive order clearing way for TikTok deal to keep app in U.S. (video) | Bloomberg: TikTok’s proposed $14B U.S. valuation stuns investors
What?
A new order outlines a path for U.S. investors to acquire TikTok’s U.S. business; early estimates peg valuation far below prior expectations.
So What?
Sets terms for a politically driven tech carve‑out with big speech, data, and competition stakes—and major lobbying on all sides.
Now What?
Watch for: CFIUS process and court challenges; buyer consortium details; platform policy shifts affecting creators. Further reading: Bloomberg.
Headline: DOJ Civil Division initiates False Claims Act probes into DEI practices
What?
Reports say DOJ is issuing civil investigative demands to federal contractors over DEI programs, linking compliance to False Claims Act risk.
So What?
Extends legal pressure on workplace equity initiatives; contractors need rapid audits of Title VI/VII alignment and grant/contract certifications.
Now What?
Watch for: Test cases and settlements; new compliance guidance; employer coalition responses. Further reading: DOJ initiative background.
News of the Weird / Media Ecosystem
Headline: Hate groups seize on Trump’s antifa order with online threats
What?
Online extremists are celebrating and amplifying the administration’s antifa designation rhetoric, escalating threats across platforms.
So What?
Highlights offline risk and the need for rapid platform enforcement plus coordinated civil‑society counter‑messaging.
Now What?
Watch for: Platform policy updates; law‑enforcement briefs; civil‑society safety advisories. Further reading: Bloomberg.
Headline: DealBook: Trump, Soros, Hoffman — donor politics collide
What?
DealBook frames how elite donor politics are shaping policy flashpoints from tech to civil society amid fresh probes and executive actions.
So What?
Useful context for funder‑narrative mapping and anticipating opposition talking points.
Now What?
Watch for: Market reactions to donor‑linked companies; further investigative leaks; think‑tank amplification. Further reading: Reuters.
Headline: InfluenceWatch Friday — Capital Research Center
What?
Weekly roundup from a right‑of‑center watchdog profiling advocacy networks and donors.
So What?
Signals narratives likely to feed GOP oversight and media hits; preview how progressive groups may be framed next.
Now What?
Watch for: Entries on OSF/CIFF and climate groups; cross‑posting into Hill/AG letters. Further reading: InfluenceWatch.
