#Trump100Days Donald Trump's 100-day mark in his second presidency concluded on April 30, 2025. During this period, he signed 142 executive orders, 40 proclamations, and 42 memorandums, focusing on key campaign promises.
Key Actions
- *Immigration Reform*: Trump signed executive orders to crack down on the US-Mexico border crisis, including declaring a national emergency and deploying armed forces. He also revived the "Remain in Mexico" policy and resumed construction on the US-Mexico border wall.
- *Economic Policy*: Trump imposed tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada, and a 10% tariff on China. He also proposed a baseline 10% universal import tariff on all imported goods.
- *Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)*: Trump signed executive orders to roll back DEI policies, particularly targeting transgender Americans. He required federal departments to recognize gender as a male-female binary and ceased funding for gender-affirming care.
- *Foreign Policy*: Trump reinstated Cuba's designation as a state sponsor of terror, withdrew from the Paris Climate Agreement and the World Health Organization, and paused the US Refugee Admissions Program for 90 days.
- *Government Organization*: Trump established the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a temporary organization aimed at reducing wasteful and fraudulent federal spending.
Controversies and Criticisms
- Trump's extensive use of executive orders has drawn mixed reactions from both Republicans and Democrats.
- Some executive orders have faced immediate legal challenges, and a few have been blocked by federal judges.
- Critics argue that Trump's actions have been chaotic and confrontational, prioritizing ideology over practical governance ¹.