Donald Trump’s first 100 days as president have been anything but ordinary. In fact, they’ve been deemed a “miserable failure” when compared to Franklin D. Roosevelt’s historic first term. Despite passing no major legislation and causing economic uncertainty, Trump has still managed to make significant changes.
His presidency has had far-reaching consequences, including the erosion of democratic norms, crippling the federal bureaucracy, and realigning America with its traditional enemies. However, these actions have also led to widespread opposition and concern about the future of democracy in the US.
While Trump’s supporters may see his actions as a triumph, critics argue that they portend ruin for nearly everyone else. The unprecedented nature of Trump’s presidency means that traditional measures of presidential achievement are no longer relevant. Instead, historians will need to reevaluate what it means for a president to be successful and how their actions impact the country long-term.
Source: https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2025/04/donald-trump-100-days/682636