In his first 100 days of his second term, President Donald Trump has implemented a series of measures that have generated both support and controversy.
🏛️ Domestic Policy and Governance
Executive Orders: Trump has signed 143 executive orders, a record in recent US history, covering issues from immigration to environmental policies.
- Government Restructuring: The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, was established with the goal of reducing federal spending and eliminating regulations deemed excessive.
- Agency Dismantling: Agencies such as USAID, the Department of Education, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau have been weakened or eliminated.
🧾 Economy and Trade
- Tariff Policy: Tariffs were imposed on almost all countries during the so-called "Liberation Day" event, although the measure was reversed in less than 24 hours due to negative market reaction.
- Inflation and Consumer Confidence: Despite promises to reduce the cost of living, inflation persists and consumer confidence has declined.
🌍 Foreign Policy and Security
- Immigration: A policy of mass deportations has been implemented, and attempts have been made to eliminate birthright citizenship.
- International Relations: Trump has declared a national emergency to combat drug cartels, considering them terrorist organizations.
🧑⚖️ Justice and Civil Rights
- Pardons: Pardons were granted to approximately 1,500 people convicted of crimes related to the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, as well as to anti-abortion activists.
- Criticism: These actions have been described by counterterrorism experts and Justice Department officials as an unprecedented and dangerous use of the pardon power.
📉 Public Opinion
- Presidential Approval: Polls indicate that Trump is the least popular president since 1945, with 62% of the population believing the country is headed in the wrong direction.
- International Perception: Although Trump claims that the US has regained international respect, many meetings with foreign leaders have been tense.
