#Trump100Days

Donald Trump began his second term as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025. Given the current date is April 30, 2025, we are approximately 100 days into his presidency. Here's what's been happening¹:

Key Actions

- *Pardons and Layoffs*: Trump pardoned 1,500 January 6 rioters and initiated layoffs of federal workers.

- *Trade Wars*: He imposed tariffs on all countries and began trade wars with Canada and Mexico.

- *Immigration*: Trump's administration has been enforcing harsh policies against asylum seekers and deploying troops to the U.S.-Mexico border.

- *Environmental Policies*: He withdrew the U.S. from the Paris Agreement and rolled back 100 federal environmental regulations.

Challenges and Controversies

- *Lawsuits*: Trump's actions have drawn lawsuits challenging their legality, particularly regarding his use of executive orders and deportations of immigrants.

- *Unitary Executive Theory*: His interpretation of power has led to conflicts with federal courts.

- *Global Backlash*: Trump's presidency has been part of a global backlash against incumbent parties due to the 2021-2023 inflation surge.