Trump’s First 100 Days

Donald Trump's initial months as president were marked by controversy, policy initiatives, and unconventional communication strategies.
The aim is to determine if Trump has a clear plan or is improvising in his role.

Attempted to ban Muslim entrants to the United States, leading to protests.
Dealt with Russian leaks.
Met with Theresa May and China's leader.
Appointed a National Security Advisor who was short-lived.
Threatened legal action against the courts.
Nominated a billionaire education secretary accused of buying her position.
Feuded with a department store that dropped his daughter's fashion line.
Declared war on the media.
Appointed people who had forgotten meetings with Russians.
Addressed Congress.
Accused Barack Obama of wiretapping.
Experienced a setback on healthcare.
Pushed through his Supreme Court appointment amidst controversy.
Vowed to address North Korea.
Ordered an airstrike in Syria and dropped the "mother of all bombs" on Islamic State.

Trump's supporters believe he is fulfilling his campaign promises and upholding the Constitution.
They see him as a patriot who can protect their faith and children.
He is perceived as giving the American people what they want and speaking for them.

Trump's inauguration was followed by a dispute over the size of the crowd compared to Obama's.
Press Secretary Sean Spicer criticized the media for minimizing Trump's support.
The Trump administration introduced the concept of "alternative facts."
The White House aimed to bypass mainstream media and communicate directly through Twitter and other channels.

Trump declared a "running war with the media," labeling some news outlets as "fake news" and "enemies of the people."
He accused the media of bias and of not supporting him.
He views the media as the opposition, while journalists see their role as holding politicians accountable.

Trump signed a series of executive orders, including canceling a trade deal and ordering the construction of the border wall.
Executive orders are expressions of intent and do not require a vote but must be within the law.
The system of governance involves the legislature (Congress), the judiciary (judges and courts), and the executive (president and staff).
Alexander Hamilton emphasized the importance of energy in the executive in Federalist Paper number 70.
Using executive orders can be divisive as it bypasses Congress but can also be an efficient way to get things done.

Trump's inner circle includes his daughter Ivanka, her husband Jared Kushner, and Steve Bannon.
The White House has been described as chaotic, with inexperienced individuals and internal conflicts.
Trump's management style involves creating rival power centers and making determinations himself.

The Muslim travel ban was an executive order that banned entry to the U.S. for people from seven mainly Muslim countries.
It sparked protests and legal challenges, with the judiciary blocking parts of the ban.
Critics argued that the ban was discriminatory and un-American.

The Russia controversy involved allegations of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.
U.S. National Security Services released a report stating that Putin and the Russian government aspired to help Trump's election chances.
Trump had to fire his national security adviser, Michael Flynn, over his Russian connections.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions recused himself from the investigation after failing to disclose meetings with the Russian ambassador.

Trump accused Barack Obama of ordering a wiretap on him.
Press Secretary Spicer cited British Intelligence (GCHQ) as the source of the wiretapping.
The accusations were based on a claim made by Judge Andrew Napolitano on Fox News.

Trump promised to build a "beautiful southern border wall."
He also pledged to triple the deportation manpower of ICE.
The wall policy is popular among Trump's supporters, who feel he understands their frustration with the system.
Trump's administration argues that enforcing immigration laws will raise wages, help the unemployed, and make communities safer.

Trump has taken personal interest in job creation, claiming credit for investments and job announcements by various companies.
However, some are skeptical of Trump's claims and question whether his policies are directly responsible for job growth.

Trump's "America First" policy aims to prioritize American interests and bring back jobs and industries to the country.
Critics argue that this policy could harm international relations and undermine the spirit of America.

Trump's election has sparked a resistance movement, with Democrats and liberals organizing to challenge his policies.
Organizations like Swing Left are targeting swing districts in the 2018 elections to flip the House of Representatives.

Trump promised to "drain the swamp" in Washington D.C., but critics argue that his cabinet is filled with billionaires and bankers.
There are concerns about the lack of experience and public service background among some of his appointees.

Trump's foreign policy has been marked by unconventional diplomacy and tough phone calls with world leaders.
He ordered a military strike on Syria in response to a chemical attack, which was met with approval from some quarters.
He also dropped the "mother of all bombs" on an Islamic State tunnel complex in Afghanistan.
Trump's approach to foreign policy has been described as using a large megaphone and a big stick.

Trump's first hundred days have been described as a crash course in government.
It is too early to say whether he will achieve his ambition of making America great again.
He has learned to bypass the media and speak directly to his supporters.
He has also discovered when he needs allies and when he can act alone.