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Analysis of the work done: Trump has been in power for 48 hours, and it feels like a whole month has already passed

Donald Trump has only been in office as President of the United States for 48 hours and has set a strong pace, fulfilling his campaign promises.

CNN analyzed what the newly elected president promised during the election campaign, what decisions he announced and signed in the first hours of his term, and what's still to come.

Trump has cracked down on immigration, announced $500 billion in tech investments, renamed the Gulf of Mexico, banned much of the federal government's diversity policy, banned and bought TikTok, fired people through social media posts, talked about territorial expansion, threatened a trade war, talked to reporters more than Biden in months, and danced with a sword.

He has also made a mockery of the rule of law by releasing insurgents on January 6, 2021; lied about the 2020 election; retaliated against critics, including by withdrawing insurance from a former associate who was threatened by Iran; criticized the bishop; compromised ethics in government; stigmatized trans Americans, and paved the way for ICE arrests in schools and churches.

Donald Trump photo EPA-EFE/AARON SCHWARTZ / POOL

Only two days have passed.

Trump has seen early success, but the real test is yet to come
Trump's speed is deliberate. So much happens so quickly that there is rarely time to think about the details of any given event.

To Trump fans, all of his actions create the impression of an endless series of victories and fulfilled promises. Most people don’t follow politics 24/7, but the stories and images Trump creates filter through social media, radio, and local news, adding to his political capital. Even when Trump merely provokes the media or Democrats, that’s okay: His voters, who distrust the establishment, have brought him back to Washington to rage and obfuscate.

Trump's enemies are having a hard time knowing what will anger them most. The opposition is being diluted, and he is being absolved of responsibility. Meanwhile, daily compilations of liberals bewildered by his latest outbursts fill conservative news outlets.

Most new presidencies begin with a flurry of activity, although most emphasize the first 100 days rather than the first 100 hours.

But Trump has only done the easy part, successfully orchestrating an early start. Domestic and international crises await a president in such situations. It is one thing to sign hundreds of executive orders – some of which are already facing legal challenges – but real change can only be cemented by passing legislation.

The treacherous task facing Trump in enacting real, lasting change came into focus Tuesday at his meeting with Republican leaders in Congress. There still appears to be no consensus on whether to proceed with one big bill to push his agenda forward or two smaller ones. In either case, nothing is guaranteed given the GOP’s slim majority in the House of Representatives.

However, the first two days have revealed some important trends in Trump's new presidency.

This time more organized

The shock and awe of the myriad actions of the executive branch suggest a much more professional White House operation than his chaotic first term. The new White House chief of staff, Susie Wiles, has been credited with adding structure to Trump’s campaign, while failing to curb his wild, sometimes self-destructive improvisational instincts. Perhaps he can do the same in the West Wing.

And unlike his first few days in office last time, Trump knows what he wants to do and how to do it. His good spirits after the flattery of his second inauguration – so far unfazed by the inevitable political setbacks – probably helped.

 

Donald Trump and Vice President Vance photo: EPA-EFE/WILL OLIVER

Trump is looking for deals everywhere

One of the most notable developments since Trump’s return has been his repeated public messages to Russian President Vladimir Putin to persuade him to make a deal to end the war in Ukraine. After suggesting on Monday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was willing to talk, Trump was asked on Tuesday whether he would impose new sanctions on the Russian president if he did not cooperate. “It sounds likely,” he said. There is no guarantee that Putin is willing to end the conflict, but Trump’s attempts to exert influence come ahead of a likely conversation between the leaders that is set to take place soon.

Trump has also so far backed away from promised tariffs on China and indicated on Monday that he was using the threat as leverage before a possible trip to Beijing. On Tuesday, he issued a new threat to the European Union, raising the possibility of a new trade war, which could be a reality or a negotiating tactic. “They treat us very badly. So they’re going to be included in the tariffs,” he said.

And at the end of another grueling day in Trump's new White House, the president - who is trying to convince China to sell TikTok - was asked if he would like to see tech billionaire Elon Musk buy the app.

"I would love it if Musk wanted to buy it," Trump said.

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