Just like the one-month anniversary of any poisonous relationship, the primary 31 days of President Donald Trump’s second time period have dragged on—and felt extra like 5 months.
All of us at Day by day Kos wish to congratulate you for making it by means of in a single piece, a method or one other. It’s been a whirlwind, so let’s recap a number of the most heinous issues the orange overlord has carried out now that a number of the mud has settled.
1. Trump’s loyal insurrectionists ran free
Trump pardoned greater than 1,500 of his supporters who stormed the Capitol. A few of these folks have been booked on violent offenses, together with assaulting or impeding federal officers. Nonetheless, a few of them have already been rebooked on previous fees.
2. He fought the 14th Modification
The convicted felon himself signed an government order that sought to finish birthright citizenship. Whereas Democrats rapidly filed lawsuits standing behind the 14th Modification, some Republicans argued in favor of Trump’s suggestion. Fortunately, 4 federal judges have blocked Trump’s order as it really works by means of the judicial course of.
3. He went after Muslims—once more
Trump relaunched his Muslim ban, this time rephrasing his government order in a manner that seemingly received’t hit roadblocks in courts. This time, the manager order consists of language which may goal guests who’re already within the nation legally—solely primarily based on who they worship.
4. Trump pardoned extra violent protesters
Trump pardoned 23 anti-abortion criminals who attacked workers members and used weapons to forcefully enter clinics. The president gave himself a pat on the again throughout a pre-recorded speech on the March for Life rally in Washington, D.C., telling protesters that he pardoned one lady who was imprisoned for “praying outside of a clinic.” Nonetheless, the girl, Paula Harlow, was convicted for forcibly getting into a clinic utilizing chains, ropes, and furnishings.
5. He attacked federal support
The commander in chief tried to freeze all federal support. The Workplace of Administration and Finances launched a memo on the time directing federal companies to “quickly pause all actions associated to obligation or disbursement of all Federal monetary help, and different related company actions which may be implicated by the manager orders, together with, however not restricted to, monetary help for international support, nongovernmental organizations, DEI, woke gender ideology, and the inexperienced new deal.” The vague language sent the country into a frenzy, as it appeared to target funding and health care for thousands of families. Minutes before it was supposed to take effect, the order was blocked.
6. Trump launched a private vendetta in opposition to variety
He launched an assault on variety, fairness, and inclusion packages, firing scores of federal officers who oversaw DEI initiatives. He additionally ordered federal companies to wipe their web sites of assorted DEI steerage, together with something that referenced gender ideology—forcing many analysis articles and authorities pages to go darkish.
7. He provided blame in a time of tragedy
He blamed DEI for a lethal airplane collision earlier than the our bodies of all 67 victims had even been recovered from the freezing Potomac River. “The FAA is actively recruiting workers who suffer severe intellectual disabilities, psychiatric problems,” Trump claimed on the time. In the meantime, Trump had gutted an aviation security committee simply days earlier than the crash.
8. Trump and Elon Musk fired, fired, fired their technique to remorse
Trump teamed up together with his billionaire bestie Elon Musk and the so-called Division of Authorities Effectivity to fireside 1000’s of important federal employees. The duo bought flack for firing 400 Federal Aviation Administration staff with direct roles in supporting security inspectors and airport operations, in response to their union and former staff. This, in fact, follows an unprecedented variety of airline crashes since Trump took workplace. In addition they fired staff overseeing nuclear weapons stockpiles and axed hen flu consultants in the midst of a worldwide hen flu outbreak. However who’s counting?
9. He made some enemies on the expense of People
He entered into commerce wars with Canada, Mexico, and China. Trump initially slapped a 25% tariff on Canada and Mexico that resulted within the neighboring international locations retaliating with tariffs of their very own. The three later reached a deal halting the commerce conflict. Discussions on commerce are nonetheless unresolved with China.
10. Trump took his anger out on the LGBTQ+ neighborhood
Unsurprisingly, Trump issued a slew of anti-trans government orders. One order successfully bans present and future transgender folks from the navy, whereas one other bans transgender folks below the age of 19 from accessing gender-affirming medical care. He additionally signed an government order banning transgender ladies from collaborating in ladies’s sports activities in faculties.
11. He confirmed he doesn’t know the way the water provide works
The president visited Los Angeles following the devastating wildfires after which lied about turning on a mysterious water spigot that introduced water to Southern California. In fact, this comes after he provided federal support to the fire-ravaged area—however solely with strings connected.
12. He opened the doorways of Guantanamo Bay
Trump began transport off undocumented immigrants to Guantanamo Bay. Whereas authentic reviews stated the people have been part of the violent Tren de Aragua gang, later reviews confirmed that this wasn’t the case.
13. The president turned on his personal residents (once more)
In the meantime, he additionally entertained the thought of sending U.S. residents convicted of crimes to a jail in El Salvador, telling reporters that he would do it in a “heartbeat.” Bear in mind, Donald: You’re a convicted felon, too.
14. He pushed the U.S. nearer to Christian nationalism
Trump determined to ascertain a White Home Religion Workplace in an try and “eradicate anti-Christian bias.” Naturally, he tapped right-wing televangelist and Trump religious adviser Paula White to steer it.
15. He made (extra) unhinged calls to grab different territories
He casually pitched a plan to seize the Gaza Strip and displace the two million Palestinians residing there. The president initially urged he would use navy intervention if mandatory, however that assertion was later walked again. Baffling People and seemingly the world, Trump urged turning the Gaza strip into the “Riviera of the Middle East,” which is on model together with his many bankrupt actual property ventures. Trump’s assertion with Gaza enhances his concept to grab Canada and Greenland as effectively.
16. Trump dubbed himself royalty
Trump tried to kill a well-liked program that curbs New York Metropolis visitors whereas declaring himself “KING.” Whereas bragging about slicing the very funding the Large Apple deliberate to make use of for subway restore, the White Home Instagram posted a photograph of Trump sporting a crown atop his head. Taking to his personal Fact Social, Trump wrote, “CONGESTION PRICING IS DEAD. Manhattan, and all of New York, is SAVED. LONG LIVE THE KING!”
17. He kissed Putin’s ring—once more
In one other unhinged Fact Social publish, Trump determined to facet with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin as he crafts a so-called “peace” deal. In doing so, Trump known as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a “dictator,” scolding Zelenskyy for not holding elections in the midst of an invasion. Nonetheless, given Russia destroyed giant swaths of Ukraine since invading it in 2022, even Republicans argue that the thought of an election in Ukraine simply isn’t possible.
Whereas Trump did numerous terrible issues within the span of a month, he didn’t handle to maintain his promise to decrease the price of eggs—or something, for that matter.
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