Unwavering Victory: President Trump Maintains His Electoral Commitments for 200 Days
In the second 100 days of his presidency, Donald Trump made significant strides across various policy areas, from tax cuts and immigration reform to trade, economy, defense spending, regulatory reform, and cryptocurrency-related initiatives.
Tax Cuts
The "One Big Beautiful Bill," signed into law, made Trump's earlier tax cuts permanent. This legislation also allocated $170 billion for border enforcement while reducing Medicaid funding, potentially affecting millions of people over the next decade.
Immigration
Notable immigration reforms included signing the Laken Riley Act, executive orders blocking illegal immigrants, reinstating a national emergency at the Mexico–U.S. border, designating drug cartels as terrorist organizations, attempts to end birthright citizenship, and initiating mass deportations of immigrants.
Trade
Trump adopted an "America First" trade policy, imposing tariffs on other countries to protect U.S. interests. There was also a focus on nearshoring supply chains, with Mexico being positioned for semiconductor industry growth due to tax incentives and low labor costs.
Economy
Despite aggressive policies like tariffs and deportations, key economic indicators remained strong. Job growth was robust, inflation was around 2.7%, unemployment near 4.1%, and GDP rebounded to 2.4% growth in Q2 after a Q1 decline. The stock market reached record highs, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reaching new record highs several times. Trump secured $500 billion in private investment for a large AI infrastructure project.
Defense Spending
While details on overall defense budgets are limited, a $170 billion allocation specifically for border enforcement was highlighted. Trump also authorized strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities during the Iran–Israel conflict, indicating active military engagement.
Regulatory Reform
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, cut over 67,000 federal jobs and abolished agencies such as USAID and CFPB. Regulatory changes saved U.S. families about $180 billion, averaging $2,100 in savings per family over four years. Regulatory changes also included widespread removal of environmental data.
Cryptocurrency
While no specific cryptocurrency-related achievements were documented during Trump's second 100 days, his focus on technology investments and the politically aggressive reshaping of governmental departments could imply an evolving tech policy.
Other Notable Achievements
During this period, President Trump reached eight historic trade deals with major U.S. trading partners, covering more than half of global GDP. He also secured an agreement from NATO member nations to raise their defense spending to 5% of their GDP.
However, controversies arose in the healthcare sector, with Children's Hospital Los Angeles closing its "Center for Transyouth Health and Development and Gender-Affirming Care," and Stanford Medicine ending sex-change surgeries for minors. Additionally, UChicago suspended "gender-affirming care" for minors.
In summary, Trump's second 100 days were marked by record-setting executive orders predominantly targeting immigration, tax permanence, trade protectionism, regulatory and bureaucratic downsizing, economic stimulus through private AI investment, and substantial federal job cuts, alongside significant environmental deregulation.
