Donald Trump's first 100 days as U.S. president (January 20–April 29, 2017) were marked by significant executive actions, controversial policies, and a focus on his campaign promises, particularly on immigration, trade, and deregulation. Here’s a summary of key events and accomplishments:
### **1. Immigration & Travel Ban**
- **Travel Ban (Executive Order 13769)**: Trump signed an order temporarily banning travelers from seven Muslim-majority countries (Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen), sparking nationwide protests and legal challenges. A revised version was later introduced.
- **Border Security & Wall**: Trump directed the construction of a U.S.-Mexico border wall and increased immigration enforcement, including stricter deportation policies.
### **2. Economic & Trade Policies**
- **Withdrawal from TPP**: Trump officially pulled the U.S. out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), fulfilling a campaign promise.
- **Deregulation Efforts**: Signed executive orders to cut regulations, including a "2-for-1" rule requiring agencies to eliminate two regulations for every new one introduced.
- **Keystone XL & Dakota Access Pipelines**: Approved controversial oil pipelines, reversing Obama-era decisions.
### **3. Healthcare (Obamacare Repeal Attempt)**
- The House introduced the **American Health Care Act (AHCA)** to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). The bill initially failed but later passed in a modified form in May 2017.
### **4. Foreign Policy Shifts**
- **NATO Skepticism**: Trump criticized NATO allies for not spending enough on defense but later reaffirmed U.S. commitment.
- **Syria Strike (April 2017)**: Ordered missile strikes on a Syrian airbase in response to a chemical weapons attack, marking a shift from his non-interventionist stance.
- **Tough on China**: Labeled China a currency manipulator (though no formal action was taken) and initiated trade policy reviews.