Isn’t It Amazing?
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Hi friends,
Isn’t it amazing that President Trump and team have accomplished so much in spite of every monkey wrench that’s been thrown in the works?
Here is an overview of some major accomplishments in less than 30 days.
1. Government Reorganization and Efficiency
Establishment of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE): On January 20, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order creating DOGE, led by Elon Musk. This department aims to reduce wasteful federal spending and eliminate excessive regulations. theguardian.com
President Trump also issued a memo warning about wasteful spending, orders 'radical transparency' amid DOGE probes, revelations
Supreme Court likely to side with Trump admin on DOGE lawsuits
Federal Workforce Reduction: The administration has initiated a campaign to decrease the federal workforce by over 9,500 employees, focusing on probationary staff, to streamline operations. en.wikipedia.org
There’s also the 77,000 that have accepted the resign-with-pay-through-September option.
Approximate annual savings of $7.79 billion ($7,785,000,000), assuming an average federal salary (including benefits) of $90,000 per employee for 86,500 employees.
2. Economic and Trade Policies
Implementation of New Tariffs: In early February 2025, President Trump signed executive orders imposing a 25% tariff on all goods from Mexico and Canada and a 10% tariff on imports from China. These measures aim to address trade imbalances and protect domestic industries. apnews.com
Approval of LNG Exports: The administration granted a liquefied natural gas export license to the Commonwealth LNG project in Louisiana, aiming to boost U.S. energy exports and reduce European reliance on Russian gas. reuters.com
3. Social Policies
Rescission of Diversity Initiatives: An executive order was signed to eliminate certain Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs within federal agencies, emphasizing a shift towards merit-based hiring practices. en.wikipedia.org
Expansion of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Access: President Trump signed an executive order aimed at reducing costs associated with IVF, intending to make it more accessible to prospective parents. apnews.com
4. Energy and Environmental Policies
Creation of the National Energy Dominance Council: An executive order established this council to increase U.S. oil and gas production, reflecting the administration's focus on energy independence. apnews.com
Reversal of Offshore Drilling Bans: The administration reversed previous bans on offshore oil drilling, opening over 625 million acres to development. apnews.com
5. Foreign Policy and National Security
Reinstatement of Cuba as a State Sponsor of Terrorism: The administration has re-designated Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism, reversing policies from the previous administration. en.wikipedia.org
Withdrawal from International Agreements: The U.S. has withdrawn from the Paris Climate Agreement and the World Health Organization, signaling a shift towards unilateral policy approaches. en.wikipedia.org
Bonus: A few of the many victories from the week of 2/7/2025
These actions reflect the administration's priorities in government efficiency, economic protectionism, energy independence, and a reevaluation of international commitments.
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