Here’s a list of everything Donald Trump has done to fight pedophiles and child sex trafficking. But yeah, go ahead and call him, and his supporters pedophiles.
1. Signed FOSTA‑SESTA (2018) – Landmark legislation that holds websites legally accountable for promoting or facilitating sex trafficking. Led to the takedown of Backpage.com.
2. Signed Executive Order 13818 (2017) – Allowed the U.S. to sanction and freeze assets of international human rights abusers, including traffickers.
3. Declared January as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month every year of his first term.
4. Created the White House Human Trafficking Council (2020) – Coordinated anti-trafficking policy across federal agencies.
5. Expanded DOJ and HHS funding – Increased federal grants for trafficking victim services, law enforcement, and nonprofit support.
6. Promoted DHS’s Blue Campaign – Enhanced public awareness and training for recognizing and reporting trafficking.
7. Launched “Operation Broken Heart” – A nationwide crackdown that led to the arrest of thousands of suspected child predators.
8. Supported “Operation Not Forgotten” (2020) – U.S. Marshals rescued 39 missing children in Georgia, many tied to trafficking or exploitation.
9. Elevated the issue at the State of the Union – First president to spotlight human trafficking in that speech.
10. Reformed Child Sponsorship Vetting (2025) – Implemented DNA tests, ID checks, fingerprints, and immigration reviews for adults seeking custody of unaccompanied migrant children.
11. Ordered ICE to locate and deport unaccompanied migrant children (2025) – Part of a sweeping attempt to prevent trafficking through illegal sponsorships.
12. Directed a federal audit of 320,000+ missing migrant children – Tasked DHS and HHS with investigating loss of contact under prior administrations.
13. Initiated joint DHS-ICE operation on abusive sponsors (2025) – Found widespread misuse of the sponsorship system, including exploitation and trafficking.
14. Increased ORR child detention time from 20 to 90 days (2025) – Claimed goal: allow for deeper background checks and prevent release to bad actors.
15. Temporarily restricted legal aid and tracking data (2025) – Limited victim demographic data in federal reporting (e.g., LGBTQ+, race, immigration status)—a move praised by some, criticized by others.
Shall I go on?
Mike