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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is joined by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for the daily briefing.President Donald Trump has completed his first 100 days in office since returning to the White House on January 20, 2025. This period has been marked by sweeping executive actions, aggressive immigration policies, economic turbulence and declining public approval. Trump signed more than 140 executive orders, setting a record pace for unilateral actions. Among the most controversial moves were attempts to end birthright citizenship and dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs across the federal government. These measures, along with a large-scale restructuring of federal agencies overseen by Elon Musk and the newly created Department of Government Efficiency, triggered widespread legal challenges and protests. Immigration remained a central focus of Trump’s agenda. His administration reinstated the “Remain in Mexico” policy, accelerated mass deportations, and designated several drug cartels as terrorist organisations. Civil rights groups and international observers criticised the policies, warning of humanitarian fallout. On the economic front, Trump’s decisions have roiled markets. New tariffs on imports, including goods from traditional US allies, sparked volatility and raised fears of inflation. Consumer confidence dropped sharply, and small business optimism fell to its lowest levels in three years, fueling concerns of a potential recession. Internationally, Trump’s actions strained relations with longstanding allies. He continued to criticise North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato) members over defence spending, imposed tariffs on European and Asian trading partners, and struggled to secure lasting ceasefires in conflicts such as Ukraine and Gaza. Polls show Trump’s approval rating has fallen to 41 per cent, the lowest for a sitting president at the 100-day mark since the figure began being tracked in the 1950s. His agenda has faced mounting legal scrutiny, with several key initiatives tied up in the courts. As Trump looks ahead to the remainder of his term, analysts say his second presidency could be defined by a deepening divide at home and increased uncertainty abroad. In his first 100 days of his second term, President Donald Trump has taken significant steps to fulfill several key campaign promises, though many initiatives remain in progress or face legal challenges: Mass deportations: The administration has deported over 139,000 individuals, marking a substantial increase in immigration enforcement efforts. Laken Riley Act: Signed into law, this act mandates the detention of undocumented immigrants charged with theft or assaulting law enforcement officers. Tariff implementation: Significant tariffs have been imposed on imports from countries like China. While the promise has been fulfilled, whether the impact on the American economy has been positive is uncertain. Inflation trends: Inflation in the US has decreased, just as Trump promised. However, economists note that this trend began prior to Trump’s term, and concerns remain about potential price increases due to new tariffs. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE): Trump had said that he would cut down government expenditure. He has established to streamline federal operations, DOGE, led by Elon Musk, has initiated significant reductions in the federal workforce. However, DOGE’s successes have been under scrutiny, with several reports indicating the savings have not been as many as Musk had claimed. #karolineleavitt #donaldtrump #whitehouse #usanewstoday #trump100days #usnewslive #hindustantimeslive
