Photo credit: www.foxnews.com
Trump’s First 100 Days Marked by Executive Action
Tuesday signifies the completion of President Donald Trump’s first 100 days back in the White House, a period notably characterized by the signing of nearly 140 executive orders.
This figure starkly contrasts with the five laws passed by Congress and endorsed by the President during the same timeframe, highlighting a significant divergence in governance strategy.
Three of the laws focus on repealing regulatory measures implemented by the Biden administration over the last four years. Additionally, one legislative action involved a temporary funding extension to prevent a partial federal shutdown in March.
MEET THE TRUMP-PICKED LAWMAKERS GIVING SPEAKER JOHNSON A FULL HOUSE GOP CONFERENCE
President Trump’s abundance of executive orders has far surpassed legislative efforts by Congress. (Reuters)
The first piece of legislation signed by Trump—aside from the repeals—was the Laken Riley Act, a transformative law permitting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain any undocumented immigrant charged with theft or other offenses.
Despite the remarkable volume of executive actions, Trump’s administration has often operated independently, issuing directives aimed at dismantling the Department of Education and excluding transgender women from women’s spaces among other initiatives.
Historically, in the first 100 days of his first term, Trump signed 30 bills into law, while the initial days of the Biden, Obama, and Bush administrations saw significantly fewer laws enacted: 11, 14, and seven, respectively.
Congressional allies of Trump, Representatives Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) and Eric Burlison (R-Mo.), expressed frustration regarding the disconnect between the legislative body and the President. Greene explicitly criticized Congress for falling short in advancing Trump’s legislative overhaul through the budget reconciliation process—a priority that House GOP leaders have aimed to complete by the spring or summer.
Georgia’s Marjorie Taylor Greene voiced her concerns over Congress’s lack of progress. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, file)
“We didn’t initiate our reconciliation over the first 100 days, which I consider a setback,” Greene remarked. “Even though I’ve remained silent, I am hopeful that we can achieve this in both the House and Senate. However, I am increasingly frustrated.”
Burlison echoed her sentiments, assigning Trump an “A” grade while giving Congress a “D” for its performance. “Congress must match the bold vision and courage that Trump has shown, especially regarding DOGE,” he asserted.
In contrast, Democratic representatives have accused their Republican counterparts in Congress of relinquishing authority to Trump through his executive actions. “Now is the time for Congress to reaffirm the constitutional powers it is surrendering to the executive branch,” stated Representative John Mannion (D-N.Y.) during a recent press conference.
However, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) maintained that Congress had not forfeited any power to Trump, emphasizing the legitimacy of the President’s actions within constitutional boundaries.
SENATE GOP PUSHES TRUMP BUDGET FRAMEWORK THROUGH AFTER MARATHON VOTE SERIES
House Speaker Mike Johnson contended that Congress has been diligently working to advance Trump’s agenda. (Getty Images)
“I believe he is operating within his rights. If he were to overstep, I would address such concerns directly with him,” Johnson explained. “Congress is actively pursuing Trump’s legislative priorities, although the pathways to enact these measures differ significantly between the executive and legislative branches.”
“We need to navigate our processes to secure the necessary 218 votes. Progress is being made, and you’ll see the outcomes of these legislative efforts in the coming weeks,” he added, indicating that groundwork has already been laid to facilitate the passage of upcoming measures.
Source
www.foxnews.com