The Trump Administration’s First 100 Days: Key Decisions and Controversies
Cuts to 9/11 Aid: The group led by Elon Musk implemented cuts to a federal program providing aid to 9/11 responders, sparking bipartisan criticism. President Trump suggested that savings from these budget cuts could be returned to taxpayers but provided no specific details.
‘One Big Beautiful Bill’: Trump endorsed a House GOP budget plan while rejecting Senate Republicans' proposals, contradicting his earlier statements regarding cuts to social safety net programs.
Air Force One Delays: Frustrated by delays in the delivery of two new Air Force One jets, Trump empowered Elon Musk to explore drastic measures to pressure Boeing into speeding up production.
Lawsuits Over D.E.I. Orders: Civil rights organizations filed lawsuits against the administration, arguing that Trump’s executive orders targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs were discriminatory against Black and transgender individuals.
Pentagon Budget Cuts: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth instructed Pentagon leaders to prepare plans for an 8% budget cut annually over the next five years, according to officials.
Shift in U.S.-Russia Policy: During peace talks in Saudi Arabia, Trump declared an end to the U.S. policy of isolating Russia. He controversially suggested that Ukraine was partly responsible for the invasion, prompting European leaders to reconsider their diplomatic approach with the U.S.
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