President Donald Trump’s return to power has ignited controversy as he defies conventions and pushes boundaries in his first two weeks back in office. His actions, including creating a cryptocurrency, seating billionaire industry leaders in front of Cabinet members, and canceling security details for former aides who became critics, have raised concerns about self-interest and vengefulness.
In reshaping the federal government, Trump has fired inspectors general at 17 agencies, frozen federal grants to align with his priorities, and challenged birthright citizenship despite constitutional provisions. His foreign policy approach includes needling allies Canada and Mexico, picking fights over climate and health issues, and teasing the idea of reclaiming the Panama Canal and staking a claim to Greenland.
Meanwhile, Trump’s unconventional moves extend to his executive orders, such as coining a cryptocurrency and seeking to regulate the industry, favoring tech allies at his inauguration, halting security teams for former aides who criticized him, and ordering the withdrawal from the World Health Organization. These actions have sparked legal and ethical debates, with experts questioning the implications of Trump’s decisions on governance and international relations.
Despite facing pushback and legal challenges, Trump remains steadfast in his agenda, signaling a disruptive and contentious start to his renewed presidency. The implications of his bold and unorthodox approach are being closely watched as he continues to reshape policies and relationships both domestically and globally.