Trump’s ‘shock and awe’: Forget first 100 days, new president shows off frenetic pace in first 100 hours

President Donald Trump is back in the White House and wasting no time in making his mark. In a flurry of executive orders and actions, the new president has fulfilled campaign promises, flexed his executive muscles, and settled grievances from his previous term.

From cracking down on immigration to sparking a trade war with allies and adversaries, Trump’s actions in his first eight hours back in office have been nothing short of shocking. He has reversed many of the policies implemented by former President Biden, scrapping federal diversity actions and energy provisions in the process.

One of the most controversial moves made by Trump was the pardoning and commuting of sentences for roughly 1,500 supporters involved in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. This decision has sparked outrage and criticism from both sides of the political aisle.

In addition to his executive orders, Trump has also made high-profile announcements, fired top government officials, and even renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. His unscripted and impromptu news conferences have kept the media on their toes, as the president continues to make headlines with his bold and decisive actions.

Republican strategists have praised Trump’s fast-paced approach, applauding his leadership and commitment to fulfilling campaign promises. However, Democratic strategists have criticized Trump for his actions, arguing that they will negatively impact working families and undermine the rule of law.

As a term-limited and lame-duck president, Trump knows he must move quickly to enact his agenda. With the 2026 midterm elections on the horizon, the president is eager to solidify his legacy and rally support for his policies.

Despite the controversy surrounding his actions, Trump’s inner circle remains fiercely loyal to him. White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has been credited with keeping the administration on track and ensuring that Trump’s agenda is implemented efficiently.

As Trump continues to make waves in his second term, the political world is watching closely to see what the future holds. Love him or hate him, one thing is for sure – President Donald Trump is back in the White House and ready to shake things up once again.