#Trump100Days 🏛️ Executive Actions and Policy Overhaul
President Trump signed approximately 143 executive orders during this period, surpassing Franklin D. Roosevelt's record of 99 in 1933. Notable actions included:
Immigration: The Laken Riley Act was enacted, aiming to end birthright citizenship and restricting asylum seekers. A national emergency was declared at the U.S.-Mexico border, leading to the construction of a migrant detention center at Guantánamo Bay .
Economic Policies: He imposed significant tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada, including a 145% tariff on most Chinese imports, marking a departure from post-WWII free trade policies .
Environmental Deregulation: Trump withdrew the U.S. from the Paris Agreement, rolled back climate protections, and expanded coal and oil production .
Social Policies: He banned gender-affirming care for minors, restricted transgender athletes in women's sports, and prioritized English as the official language .
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🏛️ Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)
Trump established DOGE, led by Elon Musk, to reduce federal spending and bureaucracy. The initiative led to widespread layoffs and the elimination of various programs, though claims of massive savings were later found to be exaggerated .
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📉 Economic Impact
The U.S. economy contracted slightly in Q1 2025 after nearly three years of growth, influenced by uncertainty surrounding trade policies and a rush to import goods before tariffs were enacted. Consumer sentiment declined, reflecting fears of inflation and potential recession, despite stable unemployment and subdued inflation in official data .
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⚖️ Legal Challenges and Controversies
Several executive orders faced legal challenges:
Birthright Citizenship: A federal judge blocked Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship, calling it "blatantly unconstitutional" .
Federal Workforce Overhaul: Lawsuits were filed over efforts to make it easier to fire thousands of federal employees and replace them with political loyalists .