What has 79 year old Trump been doing all day? I looked around and it seemed like I had done a lot, but I also didn't seem to have done anything 2025-07-06 1. The serious disaster in Texas has caused 51 deaths Trump prayed for the victims - the rainstorm in central Texas caused floods, and the death toll increased to 51, including 15 children. The governor of Texas has requested to declare a state of disaster in the area. Trump described the floods as "terrible" and "shocking", and is working with local officials to respond to the floods. The federal government will provide post disaster assistance, and he and his wife Melania are praying for the families affected by this terrible disaster. On the 5th local time, after a phone call with Ukrainian President Zelensky, US President Trump stated that Ukraine will need Patriot missiles for defense. Previously, the US government announced the suspension of some military aid to Ukraine. Zelensky made a video speech on the evening of the 5th, saying that his call with Trump was the "best and most productive conversation" between the two so far. 3. Musk announces the establishment of the "American Party" and Trump's "plastic brotherhood" once again ruptures - after Trump signed a landmark domestic policy bill on July 4th, Musk announced the establishment of the American Party on July 5th local time, challenging the current "one party system" in the United States. He wrote, "We live in a one party state, not a democratic one. Today, the American Party is formed to return your freedom to you 4. Russia claims that the United States has postponed the third round of negotiations with Russia - Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova said that the United States has "postponed" the originally scheduled third round of Russia US consultations. Zakharova pointed out, "The United States has not cancelled the negotiations, only postponed them. Currently, both sides are still in contact 5. The Trump administration continues to negotiate with countries on trade negotiations - As the deadline approaches on July 9th, the Trump administration continues to push for trade negotiations with countries around the world. The South Korean trade minister stated that trade negotiations with Washington may be extended beyond the July 9th deadline and has requested a reduction in tariffs on automobiles and steel from the United States. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba stated that he will not easily compromise in negotiations with the United States, and Japan is prepared to deal with all possible tariff scenarios and will promote zero tariffs on automobiles.