🇺🇸 Trump’s First 100 Days: Aggressive Moves and Growing Divides

 

🇺🇸 Trump’s First 100 Days: Aggressive Moves and Growing Divides

April 2025 — Washington, D.C.
President Donald Trump has entered his second term with swift and sweeping actions that are reshaping U.S. governance, stirring political tension, and raising concerns both domestically and globally.

🖊️ Executive Overhaul

Within days of taking office, Trump issued more than two dozen executive orders, undoing many of President Biden’s policies. Among the key reversals:

• Abolishing climate protections and electric vehicle mandates.

• Rolling back DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) policies in federal institutions.

• Pushing to end birthright citizenship for undocumented immigrants’ children.

His administration is heavily aligned with Project 2025, a right-wing blueprint aimed at overhauling federal institutions and increasing presidential power.

⚖️ Political Retaliation

In a controversial move, Trump:

• Revoked security clearances of former intelligence officials critical of him.

• Ordered investigations into political opponents, including Joe Biden.

• Fired DOJ and FBI officials involved in his past legal troubles.

Critics warn this reflects authoritarian-style governance, using government tools to target adversaries.

📉 Economic Uncertainty

Though unemployment remains low (4.2%), markets are rattled:

• The S&P 500 has dropped 14% since February.

• Rising inflation has stirred fears of recession—75% of Americans say they’re worried.

A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll found that just 37% approve of Trump’s handling of the economy.

🏛️ Internal Turmoil

The White House has been marked by high staff turnover, especially in defense and intelligence roles. Communication inconsistencies—particularly on trade and foreign policy—have led to confusion even among allies.

🎓 Cultural Shifts

Trump has:

• Attacked what he calls the “DEI jungle” in education.

• Established a new initiative for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), promising “excellence over ideology.”

🇺🇸 Public Sentiment

While support among Republicans remains strong (81%), overall approval is sinking. Trump’s bold approach has solidified his base but alienated moderates and independents.

✅ Trump’s First 100 Days: Major Achievements

🖊️ Policy Reversals & Executive Orders

• Overturned climate and EV mandates: Rolled back Biden-era emissions targets and electric vehicle requirements.

• Eliminated DEI initiatives: Ordered the removal of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion mandates from federal agencies and education institutions.

• Blocked birthright citizenship: Signed an executive order aiming to end automatic citizenship for children born to undocumented immigrants (pending legal challenge).

• Reinstated “Remain in Mexico” policy: Migrants must now wait in Mexico while asylum claims are processed.

🏛️ Government Restructuring

• Launched a federal workforce reshuffle, part of the "Project 2025" agenda, to install loyalists in key government positions.

• Started reducing the size of the Department of Education and proposed eliminating the Department of Energy's climate office.

📈 Domestic & Economic Moves

• Pledged to eliminate income tax for those earning under $60,000, introducing draft legislation to restructure federal taxes.

• Cut regulatory red tape for energy and manufacturing sectors to boost domestic production.

• Proposed a new “America First Jobs Act”, aiming to penalize companies that offshore jobs.

🌍 Foreign Policy & Border Security

• Reinstated the travel ban on several countries deemed “high-risk.”

• Secured a new immigration deal with Guatemala and announced the expansion of the southern border wall using diverted federal funds.

🎓 Cultural & Education Shifts

• Introduced an “American Curriculum” initiative for K-12 schools promoting patriotism and founding documents.

• Signed an executive order strengthening HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) funding, which has received bipartisan support.

🛡️ Law & Order

• Ordered the DOJ to increase prosecution of drug trafficking, especially fentanyl, and labeled Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations.

• Expanded federal support to police departments with new equipment and grant programs.