#Trump100Days

Donald Trump's First 100 Days: A Look at His Second Term

Donald Trump's second term as the 47th President of the United States began on January 20, 2025, and his first 100 days have been marked by significant executive actions. Here's a breakdown of his key initiatives:

Executive Orders and Memorandums

- Signed 143 executive orders, the most of any president in this period

- Issued 42 proclamations and 42 memorandums

- Focus on immigration reform, deportations, tariffs, and reducing federal spending

Major Policy Initiatives

- *Immigration Reform*: Trump signed executive orders to declare a national emergency on the southern border, enable deployment of armed forces, and address the fentanyl crisis

- *Economic Policies*: Implemented tariffs on foreign trade partners, tax cuts, and reduction of federal government size

- *Energy Policy*: Expanded domestic oil production, ended federal government's electric vehicle incentives, and declared a national energy emergency

Controversies and Criticisms

- Trump's extensive use of executive orders drew mixed reactions from Republicans and Democrats

- Some executive orders faced immediate legal challenges, testing the limits of executive authority

Notable Actions

- Signed the Laken Riley Act, requiring ICE to detain illegal aliens accused or charged with certain crimes

- Expanded the Guantanamo Migrant Operations Center to house high-priority illegal migrant detainees

- Launched the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to streamline government operations¹