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There is a notable consensus among both supporters and critics of President Donald Trump: numerous significant developments have occurred in the initial 100 days of his nonconsecutive second term.
Inaugurated on January 20, 2025, Trump began with a declaration to instigate what he termed “the golden age of America.”
Taking immediate action, he has notably favored executive orders, eclipsing the frequency seen in contemporary presidencies, to advance his agenda.
Key initiatives include a volatile tariff strategy that could disrupt longstanding U.S. trade alliances and relationships globally.
Further, he is pushing a controversial mass deportation measure and, in collaboration with tech mogul Elon Musk, is pursuing an ambitious plan to significantly reduce the size of the federal government by eliminating entire departments and laying off substantial numbers of employees.
Trump’s eye-catching term thus far has led to several memorable moments. Here are some highlights:
Donald Trump inaugurated as the 47th U.S. president
Donald Trump took the oath of office as the 47th president, administered by Chief Justice John Roberts, with Melania Trump by his side, holding the Bible during the 60th Presidential Inauguration held in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on January 20, 2025.
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Prominent tech leaders present
Noteworthy attendees at the inauguration included Mark Zuckerberg of Meta Platforms Inc., Lauren Sanchez, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, Alphabet’s Sundar Pichai, and Tesla’s Elon Musk, all gathered in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2025.
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Trump renames Gulf of Mexico
President Trump proclaimed a change in nomenclature, referring to the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America” during a press conference where he signed an executive order, flanked by U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., in the Oval Office on February 25, 2025.
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Federal employees dismissed under new directives
Recently terminated staff from the U.S. Agency for International Development are seen leaving their offices in Washington, D.C., on February 21, 2025, carrying their belongings and receiving applause from supporters and former colleagues.
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Trump engages with Zelenskyy in the Oval Office
President Trump, alongside Vice President JD Vance, met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office on February 28, 2025.
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Elon Musk involved in cabinet discussions
In a cabinet meeting on February 26, 2025, Elon Musk, who leads the newly established Department of Government Efficiency, humorously donned a shirt labeled “Tech Support” while addressing the attendees.
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Executive orders surge under Trump
On March 20, 2025, President Trump was seen signing an executive order to disband the Department of Education during an event in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C.
Nathan Howard | Reuters
Tariff announcements on ‘liberation day’
On April 2, 2025, President Trump made a statement at the White House regarding new tariff measures.
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Protests erupt against Trump’s policies
On April 5, 2025, demonstrators gathered at the Washington Monument grounds to protest against President Trump and his advisor Elon Musk during a mobilization titled ‘Hands Off!’.
Ken Cedeno | Reuters
Commencement of mass deportations
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem conducted a tour of the Terrorist Confinement Center in Tecoluca, El Salvador, on March 26, 2025, amidst the backdrop of ongoing mass deportation efforts.
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Trump and Zelenskyy during Vatican funeral
A handout image from official Ukrainian channels highlights a meeting between President Trump and President Zelenskyy during Pope Francis’ funeral at St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City, on April 26, 2025.
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Commemoration of Trump’s 100 days
A mural honoring President Trump was displayed on a residence wall in Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C.
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