So it begins, the most excellent Golden Age of America. Trump and his new administration have been accomplishing so much in the first two weeks that the mainstream media can’t keep up with it. Vice President J.D. Vance even said that this is the new normal and expect it to be like this for the next four years. The word on many internet posts is “Promises made. Promises kept.”
Here are just a few of the major accomplishments attributed to President Trump in his first two weeks of his 2025 term, based on recent reports:
Here are just a few of the major accomplishments attributed to President Trump in his first two weeks of his 2025 term, based on recent reports:
Border Security:
- A 95% decrease in illegal border crossings.
- Resumed construction of the border wall.
- Reinstated the “Remain in Mexico” policy.
- Declared a national emergency on the southern border to utilize Pentagon resources for wall construction.
- Ended the use of an app for migrants to schedule asylum appointments.
- Started deporting dangerous criminals to Gitmo and was able to get Venezuela and El Salvador to take them as well.
Economy and Energy:
- Unleashed American energy production by declaring a National Energy Emergency.
- Killed the national electric vehicle mandate.
- Wall Street has seen significant gains, with $500 billion in AI investments announced.
- Instituted a 25% tariff on Canadian goods and 10% on Canadian energy resources for cooperation on drug trafficking and border security.
- Signed an executive order promoting Alaskan energy exploration.
- Aimed at deregulation to stimulate business, including a significant reduction in federal oversight and compliance burdens.
Regulatory and Government Reform:
- Ended diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in the federal government.
- Mandated federal workers return to office, ending remote work policies.
- Initiated a broad overhaul of federal bureaucracy aimed at efficiency.
- Instituted a hiring freeze on new federal civilian employees, with exemptions for military and immigration enforcement.
- Reinstated the Schedule F executive order to make it easier to fire federal workers involved in policy.
- Initiated a review of federal contracts to assess DEI training materials, aiming to reduce or eliminate such programs.
Law & Order:
- Pardoned pro-life protesters and others targeted by the previous administration’s DOJ.
- Arrests of dangerous criminals from sanctuary cities.
- Pardoned approximately 1,500 defendants from the January 6 Capitol riot.
- Used federal law enforcement to address crime in cities, particularly those with sanctuary city policies.
Immigration:
- Signed executive orders to combat illegal immigration, including ending birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants (though temporarily blocked by a judge).
International Policy:
- Withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement.
- Moves towards reevaluating U.S. foreign aid to align with national interests.
- Withdrawn from the World Health Organization.
- Expressed an inclination towards unilateralism, moving away from some traditional U.S. alliances and international cooperation structures.
Social Issues:
- Signed the Laken Riley Act.
- Targeted policies related to abortion and gender, including rescinding equal opportunity orders.
Media and Public Engagement:
- Increased press access, with Trump taking significantly more questions than his predecessor.
- Released a video highlighting administration achievements.
- Committed to ending what was described as government censorship, increasing transparency, and media access in the White House.
Trade and Tariffs:
- Announced tariffs against China, Canada, and Mexico, with negotiations to pause them under certain conditions.
National Security and Defense:
- Designated Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations to expand the legal tools for combating drug trafficking.
- Announced plans to use military force against cartels.
Education and Workforce:
- Proposed the elimination of the Department of Education.
Environment:
- Withdrew from international environmental agreements, focusing on putting “America first” in global climate policies.
- Rolled back regulations on energy production, including those related to natural gas, coal, and oil drilling.
Cultural and Social Policies:
- Took steps to combat what the administration terms “woke” culture, including in education, government, and military sectors.
- Reversed policies aimed at protecting the rights of the LGBTQ+ community.
Technology and Cybersecurity:
- Addressed cybersecurity by aiming to strengthen national defenses against cyber threats.
- Instituted a pause on federal actions related to the ban on TikTok to allow for further review, potentially aligning with national security concerns.
Miscellaneous:
- Rescinded numerous executive orders from the previous administration, reflecting a shift in policy direction.
- Implemented a regulatory freeze to review and potentially undo Biden-era regulations.
- Launched a review of federal grants, loans, and financial assistance programs to align with the administration’s priorities.
This list represents a broad spectrum of policy changes and initiatives, showcasing an aggressive and rapid implementation of Trump’s agenda. However, these actions are subject to public scrutiny, legal challenges, and could evolve with time.
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