PROMISES KEPT
President Trump’s First 100 Days of American Restoration
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JAN. 20, 2025
Trump sworn in as 47th president, pledges ‘golden age of America’
President d onald t rum P took the oath of office Monday inside the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, beginning his historic second, non-consecutive term as the nation’s 47th president.
Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath as Trump placed his hand on two Bibles held by First Lady Melania Trump.
“The golden age of America begins right now,” Trump declared in his inaugural address. “From this day forward, our country will flourish and be respected again all over the world.”
Trump immediately fulfilled campaign promises, signing executive orders declaring a national emergency at the southern border and establishing the Department of Government Efficiency.
“During every single day of the Trump administration, I will, very simply, put America first,” the president said to applause.
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Targeting the Departmenet of Education
President trumP set his sights on the federal education bureaucracy, calling for a sweeping reduction of the Department of Education’s role in a bold move to fulfill his campaign promises. In a February 1 announcement, Trump unveiled a proposal to dramatically cut the department’s budget and staff, with an eye toward ultimately dismantling it and returning most education decision-making to states and local communities. The president argued that the department had grown too intrusive, particularly in pushing what he described as “radical ideology” in schools, and that downsizing it would “empower parents and teachers” while eliminating wasteful federal programs.
The decisive action delighted conservative education reformers who have long wanted to abolish the federal education department, with many advocates calling for converting Title I and special education funding into no-strings-attached block grants to states. While acknowledging that fully eliminating the department would require congressional approval, the administration signaled it would take significant executive steps to reduce its size and influence, with Trump’s Education Secretary suggesting funds would be better used directly in classrooms rather than supporting Washington bureaucracy.
Despite warnings from teachers’ unions and Democrats about potential impacts on student loans and civil rights protections, the ambitious proposal underscored Trump’s commitment to shaking up the status quo and returning power to local authorities.
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FEB. 2, 2025
Coordinating with Mexico on cartels in a Pivotal Phone call with Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum, Trump discussed joint efforts to combat drug cartels and curb illegal immigration, achieving a significant diplomatic breakthrough. Sheinbaum, speaking directly in English rather than through an interpreter, proposed deploying 10,000 Mexican troops to the border to help curb fentanyl trafficking and illegal migration. This concrete offer impressed Trump enough to pause his threatened 25% tariffs on Mexican imports scheduled to begin February 4. The White House readout emphasized Trump’s determination to designate certain Mexican
cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, describing them as creating “a national emergency” through fentanyl smuggling. While Mexican officials maintained their commitment to sovereignty, the call established a pragmatic working relationship between the leaders and laid groundwork for new bilateral initiatives to address drug trafficking. The diplomatic win fulfilled Trump’s campaign promise to tackle border issues while bolstering Sheinbaum’s standing in Mexico as she demonstrated an ability to stand firm yet collaborate with her northern counterpart
FEB. 3, 2025
Military mission for border security
President t rum P issued an executive order clarifying the military’s role in protecting the territorial integrity of the United States and officially assigning United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) the mission of securing the southern border. This unprecedented deployment of military resources to address the border crisis underscores the president’s commitment to treating border security as a matter of national security
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Protecting women’s sports
President t rum P signed the “ n o m en in Women’s Sports” Executive Order in a packed East Room ceremony surrounded by dozens of female athletes, fulfilling a key campaign promise and delivering a major victory for women’s athletics nationwide. The historic order upholds Title IX protections and requires the Department of Justice to take immediate
enforcement actions against schools and athletic associations that “deny women single-sex sports and single-sex locker rooms,” building on his January 20 executive order establishing the biological reality of two sexes throughout the federal government. Declaring “the war on women’s sports is over,” Trump put educational institutions “on notice” that non-compliance
could jeopardize federal funding, while also directing Secretary of State Marco Rubio to make America’s position clear to international sporting organizations ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, demonstrating the administration’s comprehensive approach to preserving fair competition and protecting women’s athletic achievements.
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FEB. 6, 2025
Prayer breakfast calls for national renewal
at the annual national Prayer Breakfast in the Capitol’s Statuary Hall, President Trump delivered inspiring remarks on faith and patriotism before lawmakers and religious leaders. Trump called for Americans to “bring religion back” and “bring God back into our lives,” sharing how the July 2024 assassination attempt had deepened his own faith. Later at the Washington Hilton, he announced a new presidential commission on religious liberty and a task force to combat “anti-Christian bias” in federal agencies. His unifying message resonated strongly with evangelical and Catholic leaders as he pledged unwavering support for religious freedom.
FEB. 6, 2025
Advancing U.S. interests in NGO funding
President t rum P signed a memorandum directing the heads of executive departments and agencies to review all funding provided to non-governmental organizations. The president announced “the policy of my Administration to stop funding NGOs that undermine the national interest,” ensuring that American taxpayer dollars support organizations aligned with U.S. interests and administration priorities.
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FEB. 7, 2025
Strong jobs report bolsters economy
t he l a B or d e P artment’s January jobs report, released February 7, showed continued employment growth, giving the new President an early economic win. U.S. employers added 143,000 jobs in January, and the unemployment rate improved to 4.0% from 4.1% in December. Job growth was concentrated in healthcare (44,000), retail (34,000), and government (32,000), with wages increasing by 0.5% for the month and 4.1% from a year ago—exceeding economists’ expectations.
Trump welcomed the report, noting that upward revisions of 100,000 jobs for the previous
two months affirmed labor market stability and demonstrated confidence in his administration’s economic policies. While the total fell short of forecasts, markets showed little reaction as investors recognized the solid wage growth and rising labor force participation as signs of economic health.
The President’s supporters highlighted the real wage growth and declining unemployment as early validation of his pro-growth agenda, while administration officials pointed to the stability in employment figures as building momentum for Trump’s upcoming tax and economic initiatives.
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Trump delivers bold vision in first address to Congress
President d onald t rum P declared
“America is back” in a confident and assertive address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, March 4, outlining an ambitious agenda focused on revitalizing the American economy through tariffs, tax cuts, and domestic production.
In his 100-minute address — the longest such speech to Congress in modern history — Trump touted his administration’s swift actions during his first six weeks in office, positioning his policies as fulfilling campaign promises to the American people.
“Six weeks ago, I stood beneath the dome of this capitol and proclaimed the dawn of the Golden Age of America,” Trump told lawmakers. “From that moment on, it has been nothing but swift and unrelenting action to usher in the greatest and most successful era in the history of our country.”
Trump highlighted his executive orders on tariffs as central to his economic strategy, framing them as essential to protecting American workers and manufacturing. “Tariffs are not just about protecting American jobs. They’re about protecting the soul of our country,” the president declared, adding that they are about “making America rich again and making America great again.”
The president showcased American steelworker Jeff Dennard from Decatur, Alabama, who has worked at the same steel plant for 27 years, as an example of the workers his policies aim to protect. Trump emphasized that stories like Dennard’s demonstrate the human impact of his trade policies.
On tax policy, Trump urged Congress to pass new tax cuts, calling it “the next
phase of our plan to deliver the greatest economy in history.” The president also touted his administration’s commitment to 100% expensing for domestic manufacturing, making it retroactive to January 20, 2025 — a policy he credited for economic success during his first term.
Republicans responded enthusiastically throughout the address, with chants of “USA! USA!” when Trump entered the chamber, while Democrats largely remained seated during applause lines, highlighting the partisan divide in Washington.
Trump directly addressed this division, stating, “For just this one night, why not join us in celebrating so many incredible wins for America. For the good of our nation, let’s work together and let’s truly make America great again.”
The president also announced that
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had sent him a letter stating Ukraine is “ready to come to the negotiating table as soon as possible to bring lasting peace closer,” signaling a potential shift in the ongoing conflict with Russia.
Four Supreme Court justices attended the address: Chief Justice Roberts, and Associate Justices Elena Kagan, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett. Following the president’s address, newly elected Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin of Michigan delivered her party’s response from Wyandotte, Michigan.
The speech capped a day that began with the implementation of new tariffs, including a 25% tax on goods from Canada and Mexico and increased tariffs on Chinese goods, measures the president defended as necessary to level the playing field for American workers and businesses.
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