POLITICS: Top Wins From Trump’s First 100 Days

President Trump makes history with an unprecedented first 100 days, securing over $1 trillion in investments while deporting hundreds of criminal illegal immigrants and restoring American energy dominance.

At a Glance

• President Trump issued a historic number of executive orders in his first day back in office, tackling border security, illegal immigration, and economic prosperity
• Secured over $1 trillion in new investments, including $500 billion for AI infrastructure and $600 billion from Saudi Arabia
• ICE arrested over 460 illegal immigrants with criminal histories in just 33 hours as part of aggressive border security measures
• Eliminated DEI practices in federal hiring, ended remote work, and declared a National Energy Emergency while withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement
• Pardoned January 6th defendants and declassified JFK Files in line with government transparency promises

Historic First 100 Hours: Setting the Tone for America’s Golden Age

President Trump wasted no time making his mark upon returning to the White House, issuing an unprecedented number of executive orders within his first 24 hours. These decisive actions targeted key campaign promises including border security, immigration enforcement, economic growth, government transparency, and merit-based federal hiring. The rapid-fire approach signals Trump’s determination to deliver immediate results to the American people who elected him to restore order and prosperity to the nation. Unlike previous administrations that spent early days navigating transition challenges, Trump hit the ground running with clear directives that instantly reversed many policies from the previous administration.

Economic growth has been at the forefront of Trump’s first 100 days, with his administration securing over $1 trillion in new investments for American industry and infrastructure. This includes a massive $500 billion AI infrastructure project that positions America at the cutting edge of technological advancement. Additionally, Saudi Arabia has committed to investing $600 billion in the United States over the next four years, demonstrating renewed international confidence in American leadership. These investments are already creating tangible results, with Stellantis announcing plans to restart a shuttered assembly plant in Illinois and invest in other U.S. manufacturing locations, bringing thousands of jobs back to American workers.

Securing America’s Borders and Ending the Migrant Crisis

The Trump administration has taken swift and decisive action to secure America’s borders, resulting in a significant drop in illegal crossings within weeks of implementation. The president deployed military resources to strengthen border security while ICE conducted targeted operations resulting in the arrest of over 460 illegal immigrants with criminal histories in just a 33-hour period. These operations demonstrate the administration’s commitment to removing dangerous individuals who entered the country illegally. The president also terminated the controversial CBP One app that critics argued facilitated illegal entry, and restored the official term “illegal alien” in government communications, replacing the previous administration’s preference for “undocumented.”

Additionally, the administration has begun regular deportation flights with military assistance to ensure efficient removal of those who have violated immigration laws. President Trump’s executive order designating drug cartels as terrorist organizations gives law enforcement expanded tools to combat these criminal enterprises responsible for trafficking both narcotics and humans across the border. The administration has also taken direct action against sanctuary city policies that shield illegal immigrants from federal enforcement, ensuring that immigration laws are enforced consistently across the nation regardless of local political obstruction from officials who refused to cooperate with federal authorities.

Restoring Merit and American Energy Dominance

President Trump has moved decisively to end controversial DEI programs throughout the federal government, signing executive orders ensuring hiring based strictly on merit rather than demographic quotas. His administration terminated affirmative action mandates and ended remote work practices in federal agencies, returning government operations to pre-pandemic standards with employees back in their offices. These actions fulfill his promise to run government more like a business with accountability and physical presence requirements similar to the private sector. The merit-based approach extends to all federal hiring, ensuring that the most qualified individuals serve in government regardless of background.

In a major move toward energy independence, President Trump declared a National Energy Emergency and rescinded dozens of regulations that had restricted American energy production. The administration withdrew from the Paris Climate Agreement for the second time and paused new federal leasing for offshore wind farms that many experts criticized as cost-ineffective. Trump also reversed regulations that had impeded resource development in Alaska and terminated the electric vehicle mandate that many Americans viewed as government overreach. These actions are already resulting in lower energy costs and reduced dependence on foreign sources, fulfilling his pledge to restore American energy dominance.

Government Transparency and Justice Reform

In a move toward greater government transparency, President Trump ordered the declassification of the remaining JFK Files that had been hidden from public view for decades. This action fulfills his long-standing promise to provide Americans with access to historical information that previous administrations had kept classified. The president also took steps to end government censorship practices that had raised significant First Amendment concerns during the previous administration, particularly regarding coordination between federal agencies and social media companies to suppress certain viewpoints and information deemed problematic.

Perhaps most significantly to his supporters, President Trump issued pardons for individuals characterized as “J6 Hostages” by many conservatives who viewed their prosecutions as politically motivated. He also pardoned two Washington D.C. Police officers who had faced what many viewed as excessive charges under the previous administration. Industry leaders across energy, manufacturing, and technology sectors have publicly praised the administration’s early actions for reducing regulatory burdens and creating a more business-friendly environment, suggesting that economic growth will continue to accelerate throughout Trump’s term.