President Donald Trump’s first week in office has been busy, as he quickly began putting his plans into action with a flood of executive orders aimed at reversing President Biden’s policies and fulfilling promises made during his campaign. From starting the deportation of undocumented immigrants to pardoning political allies, Trump’s early moves show his determination to deliver on campaign promises and cater to his base.
White House deputy chief of staff Taylor Budowich said that many of these actions, which include pardoning January 6th convicts and anti-abortion activists, were easy early wins for Trump. However, he is already facing challenges in making some of his actions stick. For example, a judge temporarily blocked one of his first orders on citizenship, and Mexico refused to accept deported individuals on a U.S. military plane, although the issue was quickly resolved.
One of Trump’s key projects, the Department of Government Efficiency, hasn’t fully launched yet. It has already seen issues, such as the departure of one co-chair, Vivek Ramaswamy, and public disagreements between the other co-chair, Elon Musk, and other supporters of Trump’s policies. This has caused some tension in the early days of the administration.
Trump’s goal is clear: to make big changes as quickly as possible. His team is acting with urgency, and they are keen on making headlines with bold moves. Trump’s administration is also working on reshaping the federal workforce, with many officials being sent home and others being fired. His controversial “Schedule F” plan, which makes it easier to fire federal employees, is already in motion.
Despite some challenges, Trump’s team believes the first week was a success. They’re moving quickly and are ready to keep pushing forward with his agenda. The key goal is to act fast and keep the public’s attention on his policies. With a Republican-led Congress on his side, Trump is looking to make even bigger changes in the weeks ahead. His team is aiming for dramatic shifts, and they’re not slowing down anytime soon.
