So, like, one hundred days ago this week, right after partying it up with a huge crowd at Capital One Arena, President Donald Trump was all like, “I’m totally gonna sign some executive orders for my second term, guys!” And then bam, he goes ahead and freezes a bunch of environmental regulations and peaces out of an international climate agreement. Classic Trump move, am I right?
The dude has been on a roll ever since, signing over 130 executive orders and a bunch of memorandums. He’s declared like eight national emergencies and has been going toe-to-toe with the courts, causing all sorts of drama about whether we’re in a constitutional crisis or not. Wild times, man.
Some legal experts are all up in arms about it, saying it’s way too much power for one person to have. But Trump is all like, “Nah, I’m just doing what the people want.” Sure thing, Donny.
And get this, he’s been signing executive orders left and right in the Oval Office, like it’s his job or something (oh wait, it is). He’s signed more executive orders in his first 100 days than any other president in like forever. Someone give this guy a gold star.
But wait, there’s more! Trump has been cleaning house, firing a ton of government employees and getting rid of all those diversity and inclusion initiatives. He’s even trying to get rid of the Department of Education. Like, what’s next, getting rid of homework?
Oh, and don’t even get me started on his immigration policies. Dude is declaring national emergencies left and right, even when there’s no real emergency. And he’s using those emergencies to slap tariffs on everyone. Can someone please explain to him how taxes work?
And if you thought he was done there, think again. Trump has been using his presidential powers to go after his political enemies. It’s like a reality show, but way more terrifying. He’s even cozying up to dictators like Xi Jinping and Putin. What a time to be alive.
The thing is, Congress should be stepping in to check his power, but they’re too busy playing politics. Even the Republicans are too scared to stand up to him. It’s like high school all over again, with Trump playing the bully and everyone else too afraid to speak up.
But hey, at least the courts are trying to keep him in check. They’ve been pushing back against his crazy policies, even if Trump is calling them names and threatening to ignore their decisions. It’s like a bad breakup, but with branches of government instead of exes.
In the end, though, it’s up to us to decide if we want to keep living in a democracy or if we’re cool with Trump turning into a king. Let’s hope we make the right choice before it’s too late.
