How did U.S. news media cover Donald Trump-related stories in June 2025? To answer this question, we analyzed the top 100 keywords containing the term “trump” that ranked in mobile News Boxes in the United States throughout June 2025. This keyword-based approach allows us to identify which topics drove the most visibility across news publishers, which narratives dominated the public-facing editorial agenda, and how Trump’s name was embedded in broader political, legal, international, and cultural contexts.

From foreign policy headlines and electoral dynamics to legal showdowns and symbolic controversies, Trump’s presence in the media remained high throughout the month. By focusing on News Box rankings, this analysis highlights both the most prominent themes and the most successful newsrooms in shaping Trump-related discourse.

Following the keyword analysis, we also examine which publishers achieved the highest visibility on this topic, based on these 100 keywords. Together, these insights offer a data-driven snapshot of how the digital news ecosystem responded to Trump-related developments during a month of heightened political tension.

Let’s dive into the data!

Top 100 keywords related to Trump in June 2025

This list contains the top 100 keywords that generated the most rankings in U.S. mobile News Boxes in the period from June 1 to 30 and contained the term “trump.” The keywords are sorted in descending order according to the number of rankings. The ranking values in brackets after the keywords represent the number of different appearances on a 15-minute basis in the visible part of the mobile News Boxes.

Main themes

Trump vs. Musk

One of the most prominent Trump-related narratives in June 2025 was the escalating conflict between Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Despite being captured in just four distinct keywords (“trump musk” (2,751 rankings), “musk trump” (2,716), “trump elon musk” (622), and “tesla trump” (186)), this storyline accounted for a total of 6,275 rankings, making it one of the largest thematic clusters. The renewed friction stemmed from Musk’s decision to distance himself from Trump politically, including veiled criticisms of Trump’s economic plans and hints at supporting alternative candidates in the 2026 election.

Iran, Israel, and global security

Foreign policy once again played a central role in June’s Trump coverage. The keyword “trump iran” alone reached 3,447 rankings, with additional visibility from terms like “iran trump” (2,420), “trump israel” (978), “trump israel iran” (196), “israel trump” (225), and “nuclear trump” (78). Combined, these keywords amassed over 7,300 rankings, signaling sustained attention on Trump’s involvement in Middle East affairs.

Civil protest and political backlash

The intersection of Trump’s actions with public protest and symbolic dissent was also prominently reflected. Keywords such as “trump no kings” (505 rankings), “no kings trump” (478), “protests trump” (540), “anti trump” (188), “democracy trump” (46), and “regime trump” (162) generated a combined total of over 1,900 rankings. These terms were tied to a wave of demonstrations following Trump’s proposal to revive a national military parade, as well as concerns over executive overreach. The slogan “No Kings” resurfaced as a rallying cry across U.S. cities and became a central visual in media reports and headlines, highlighting the political symbolism that still surrounds Trump’s leadership style.

Executive power and judicial scrutiny

Legal and institutional challenges to Trump’s recent decisions and legacy were another recurring sub-theme. Court-related keywords such as “judge trump executive order” (144 rankings), “judge trump” (280), “appeals court trump” (36), “judge trump administration” (28), and “judge blocks trump” (32) reached nearly 520 rankings combined. These were driven by developments like an appellate court’s review of Trump-era travel bans and a recent judicial inquiry into federal spending shifts under his administration. While not dominating coverage, these legal storylines provided consistent background noise in the search landscape, keeping institutional critique within the public discourse.

Trade, economy, and legislative disputes

Keywords connected to Trump’s economic policy and legislative disputes formed a significant portion of the dataset. Terms such as “trump tariffs” (948 rankings), “trump bill” (1,123), “bill trump” (705), “trump fed” (380), “fed trump” (228), “trump budget” (28), and “trump congress” (148) collectively amassed over 3,500 rankings. Media coverage focused on the fallout from Trump’s proposed tax plan revisions, pressure on the Federal Reserve, and his renewed calls for tariffs against Chinese imports. Though these topics were less emotionally charged than foreign policy or protest movements, they captured extensive coverage due to their wide-reaching implications for both domestic voters and international markets.

NASA

The keyword “nasa trump” appeared 1,666 times, making it one of the most visible non-core-political keywords in the dataset. This spike stemmed from Trump’s reaction to NASA’s dedication of a research hub to Barack Obama, a move he condemned as partisan, as well as his push to redirect funding away from climate research and back toward space exploration. Trump also used the NASA controversy to draw a contrast between his administration’s space priorities and what he described as symbolic gestures by Democratic leaders. The result was a rare moment in which the space agency became a focal point in political media narratives tied to Trump.

Harvard policy

Another notable theme in June’s Trump-related coverage was his renewed focus on elite universities—particularly Harvard. The keywords “harvard trump” (1,348 rankings), “trump harvard” (1,189), “harvard trump’s” (182), and “harvard trump administration” (134) combined for a total of 2,853 rankings, placing the topic among the most visible clusters of the month. Media attention was driven by Trump’s public criticism of Harvard’s alleged bias in foreign student admissions, alongside his call to revoke funding for institutions that, in his words, “undermine American values.” His remarks reignited debate around academic freedom, merit-based immigration, and ideological polarization on campus, topics that played well across both political commentary and mainstream news reports.

The most visible news publishers in June’s Trump coverage

Now that we’ve looked at the top 100 Trump-related keywords in U.S. mobile News Boxes for June 2025, it’s time to examine which news publishers gained the most visibility across this highly competitive search environment. The screenshot below from the Trisolute News Dashboard shows the visibility trajectories of the top 10 editorial domains based on these keywords over the course of the entire month.

Making it into the top 10 most visible publishers for Trump-related coverage in U.S. mobile News Boxes in June is a significant achievement. Given the sheer scale and intensity of media reporting around Donald Trump—spanning international affairs, domestic policy, personal rivalries, protests, and legal controversies—the competition for visibility in Google’s news surfaces was exceptionally fierce. The fact that these publishers secured a spot among the top performers not just on isolated days, but across the full month, reflects a consistent editorial investment, effective keyword strategies, and strong content resonance in one of the most high-volume, high-interest news cycles of the year.

Top 10 publishers on Trump-related keywords in US mobile News Boxes in June 2025

1. New York Times
   With a visibility share of 12.87%, the New York Times led the coverage on Trump-related topics in U.S. mobile News Boxes throughout June. The outlet maintained consistently high visibility, peaking on June 27 at 18.39% with reports on Trump’s trade negotiations with Canada. In total, it secured 8,502 keyword rankings, with “trump” accounting for 2,422 rankings (15% of that keyword’s total), followed by “trump iran” (430 rankings). The most visible article overall was titled “Israel-Iran Live Updates: Trump Says He’s Working on ‘Something Much Bigger’ Than Cease-Fire.”
2. CNN
   CNN followed with 8.74% visibility, marked by notable peaks on June 6 (19.13%) and June 26 (20.22%), the latter representing the highest single-day visibility across all outlets. These spikes were tied to general presidency coverage and escalating Middle East tensions involving Trump. The network achieved 5,716 keyword rankings overall, led by “trump” (1,172 rankings, 7% of the keyword’s total) and “trump iran” (546 rankings). Its most visible article was “June 6, 2025: Donald Trump presidency news.”
3. NBC News
   registered 7.20% visibility, peaking on June 20 (14.26%) with coverage of Trump’s role in the Israel-Iran conflict. The network amassed 4,327 keyword rankings, with “trump” leading at 935 rankings (6% of the keyword’s total), followed by “trump musk” with 365. Its most visible article was titled “Trump says Musk will face ‘serious consequences’ if he funds Democratic candidates.”
4. Fox News
   With 5.81% visibility, Fox News saw dual peaks on June 23 (13.98%) with coverage of Trump’s involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict and on June 29 (13.09%) following a Senate vote on a Trump-backed infrastructure bill. The outlet accumulated 3,587 keyword rankings, with “trump” topping the list at 868 (5%), followed by “trump iran” (339). Its most visible article was “Trump convenes Israel-Iran Situation Room meeting at White House to weigh US response.”
5. Washington Post
   At 5.06% visibility, the Washington Post reached its highest points on June 10 (8.83%) with a report on proposed NASA budget cuts and June 20 (8.03%) covering Trump’s comments on foreign policy. The publisher logged 3,203 keyword rankings, most frequently for “trump” (557 rankings, 4%), followed by “trump iran” (218). Its most visible article was titled “Trump administration considers adding 36 countries to travel ban list.”
6. AP News
   AP News reached 4.49% visibility, peaking on June 27 (9.18%) with reports on a key court ruling. The agency secured 3,156 keyword rankings, led by “trump” (557 rankings, 3%), followed by “trump g7” (161). Its most visible article was “What to know about ‘No Kings’ protests against Trump’s policies.”
7. CNBC
   CNBC held a 4.32% share of visibility, peaking on June 4 (10.42%) and again on June 29 (16.14%), both tied to Trump’s feud with Elon Musk over a tax bill. It collected 2,642 keyword rankings, with “trump” ranking 535 times (3%) and “trump bill” 114 times. Its most visible article was titled “Elon Musk rips into ‘utterly insane’ Trump-backed megabill.”
8. BBC
   The BBC achieved 3.56% visibility, peaking on June 8 (15.49%) and June 10 (13.23%) with live coverage of protests in Los Angeles. The outlet gathered 2,490 keyword rankings, most often for “trump” (550, 3%) and “trump travel ban” (139). The most visible article was “Trump sends another 2,000 National Guards and 700 Marines to LA on fourth day of unrest.”
9. The Guardian
   With 3.47% visibility, The Guardian peaked on June 21 (8.55%) with an article criticizing Trump’s branding of the presidency. The outlet amassed 2,304 keyword rankings, led by “trump” (525 rankings, 3%) and “trump iran” (110). Its top article was titled “Tulsi Gabbard now backs Trump claim that Iran could have nuclear weapon ‘within weeks’ – as it happened.”
10. ABC News
    Finally, ABC News held 3.32% visibility, with peaks on June 24 (7.43%) and June 25 (7.08%) covering the NATO summit and the Israel-Iran conflict. The outlet achieved 2,543 keyword rankings, with “trump” (308 rankings, 2%) and “trump iran” (192) as its top keywords. Its most visible article was “What to know about Trump Mobile, the Trump Organization’s new phone plan.”

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