Trump to sum up 100 days of his presidency and outline next steps - Reuters
Donald Trump, President of the US (photo: Getty Images)
After 100 days in office, President Donald Trump is presenting a summary of his work and announcing new initiatives, including the signing of international agreements and efforts to combat bureaucracy within the US government, reports Reuters.
The head of the White House and his administration plan to present the achievements of their first 100 days in power this week and outline plans for the next period.
Following rapid changes that sparked enthusiasm among allies and surprise among opponents, particularly in the field of social policy, one White House official stated that the president still has some torpedoes in reserve but did not provide further details.
Since taking office on January 20, Trump has carried out sweeping changes in both domestic and foreign policy:
- he disrupted the established global economic order by imposing tariffs;
- reduced the size of the federal government through layoffs;
- eliminated diversity programs in both the public and private sectors.
The president also criticized academic institutions, law firms, and the judicial system.
Economic transformations and migrants
This week, Trump will visit Michigan to take part in a rally marking his 100 days in office. The White House plans to highlight the administration's economic policies, measures to deport illegal immigrants, changes in foreign policy, and the work of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) led by billionaire Elon Musk, aimed at reducing federal bureaucracy and eliminating excessive spending.
An administration official, speaking on condition of anonymity, described this phase of the presidency as a conservative's fantasy. "Every morning I wake up, it’s like living in a dreamscape," he said.
Despite the administration's positive assessment, critics warn that the president’s actions infringe on the rights of citizens and foreigners, complicate relations with America's traditional allies, and undermine the country’s international leadership.
In the first 100 days, the Trump administration:
- cut funding for universities that, according to the White House, tolerate antisemitism;
- restricted the rights of transgender individuals;
- eliminated diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs within the federal government and among its contractors, leading to significant public repercussions.
According to officials, the administration is preparing new initiatives, including the continued issuance of executive orders. One official described this process as a snowball rolling downhill, adding that work is underway on a new travel ban targeting citizens from several countries.
Courts have blocked some of the president’s initiatives, prompting sharp criticism from the White House, which accused judges of obstructing the will of the executive branch and the voters.
Plans for the future
Over the next 100 days, according to the administration’s plans, Trump will focus on securing new trade agreements and advancing peace negotiations. Although the president had launched a large-scale trade war with several countries, he has now suspended mutual tariffs to allow time for talks. The administration hopes to reach concrete agreements within 90 days, though experts view this timeline as unrealistic due to the lack of finalized deals.
Special emphasis is placed on the difficulties in negotiations with China, where Trump’s statements often contradict the Chinese side’s position.
Next month, Trump will travel to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. During the visit, he will continue efforts to achieve peace in the war between Ukraine and Russia.
Although Trump had promised to end the conflict on the first day of his second term, peace remains elusive. On Saturday, the president acknowledged that Russian President Vladimir Putin may not want to end the war.
Peace talks on Ukraine
On Saturday, April 26, Trump held a brief meeting with Zelenskyy at the Vatican during the funeral of Pope Francis.
After the meeting, Trump posted on social media, stating that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin does not want to end the war in Ukraine and announced plans for new banking or secondary sanctions against Russia.
Zelenskyy confirmed the US president’s remarks.
According to media reports, Trump’s plan to end the war in Ukraine includes provisions recognizing Russian control over several occupied territories, including the illegally annexed Crimea.
Meanwhile, Ukraine and European countries have proposed their own plan to end the war.
