1. Playing Golf with Representatives from Several South Korean and Japanese Companies
—US President Trump played golf with representatives from South Korean and Japanese companies at the Trump International Golf Club in Florida on the 18th. Whether the heads of South Korean companies discussed investment and tariffs with Trump has sparked concern.
2. Deporting Survivors of Caribbean Operations—Trump announced on Saturday that the United States is deporting two survivors of Thursday's Caribbean operations to their countries of origin, Colombia and Ecuador, for detention and prosecution.
3. Protests in New York, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., Chicago, and Other Cities
—Protests were held in major cities across the United States on the 18th, including New York, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and Chicago, protesting against various Trump administration policies, including violent crackdowns on immigrants, the forced deployment of National Guard troops into American cities, and increased tariffs. Organizers said the protests drew millions of participants.
4. Released AI Video to Provoke "Kingless" Protesters
—Trump released an AI video showing him wearing a crown and flying a fighter jet, dumping feces on protesters. Multiple media outlets reported that more than 2,600 anti-Trump protests, themed "No Kings," were held across all 50 U.S. states on October 18th, protesting against the Trump administration's policies on immigration, education, and security.
