Both supporters and detractors of President Donald Trump can agree on one thing: the past 100 days have been eventful.
Beginning his nonconsecutive second term on January 20, Trump vowed to initiate “the golden age of America.”
Since taking office, he has swiftly pursued this vision, heavily employing executive orders—more than any modern president—to realize his agenda.
Among the president’s notable actions is the implementation of an erratic tariff system that has stirred uncertainty in the markets and could disrupt long-standing U.S. trade alliances.
In addition, he has been advancing a contentious mass deportation policy and, in collaboration with Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has proposed significant cuts to the federal government by eliminating entire departments and laying off thousands of workers.
The former reality TV star’s unusual approach to governance has already generated numerous notable moments. Highlights from his administration can be seen below:
Donald Trump inaugurated as 47th President
Donald Trump takes the oath of office as the 47th president of the United States, administered by Chief Justice John Roberts, with Melania Trump holding the Bible during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on January 20, 2025.
Morry Gash | AFP | Getty Images
Tech Titans in Attendance
Prominent tech leaders, including Mark Zuckerberg of Meta Platforms, Jeff Bezos of Amazon, and Elon Musk of Tesla, gather during the inauguration ceremony in the Capitol on January 20, 2025.
Julia Demaree Nikhinson | Bloomberg | Getty Images
Trump Renames the Gulf of Mexico
President Trump announces the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America” during a press conference in the Oval Office on February 25, 2025, while flanked by Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Jim Watson | AFP | Getty Images
Federal Employees Laid Off Under DOGE Directives
Former employees of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) are seen departing with boxes as they are bid farewell by supporters in Washington, D.C., after being let go on February 21, 2025.
Brian Snyder | Reuters
Trump and Vance Engage with Zelenskyy
President Trump and Vice President JD Vance meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office on February 28, 2025.
Andrew Harnik | Getty Images
Elon Musk Participates in Cabinet Meetings
Elon Musk, leading the Department of Government Efficiency, addresses a cabinet meeting while wearing a “Tech Support” shirt on February 26, 2025, at the White House.
Jim Watson | AFP | Getty Images
Trump Signs 142 Executive Orders Since January 20, 2025
President Trump signs an executive order to dissolve the Department of Education at an event in the East Room of the White House on March 20, 2025.
Nathan Howard | Reuters
Tariffs Unveiled on ‘Liberation Day’
During an event titled “Make America Wealthy Again” in the Rose Garden, President Trump discusses reciprocal tariffs alongside Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick on April 2, 2025.
Brendan Smialowski | AFP | Getty Images
Widespread Protests Erupt Against Trump’s Policies
Protesters gather for a ‘Hands Off!’ rally against President Trump and advisor Elon Musk at the Washington Monument grounds on April 5, 2025.
Ken Cedeno | Reuters
Initiation of Mass Deportations by Trump Administration
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem addresses the media during a visit to the Terrorist Confinement Center in El Salvador on March 26, 2025, as prisoners look on.
Alex Brandon | Getty Images
Trump Meets Zelenskyy at Vatican
A photo from the Office of the Ukrainian President depicts a meeting between President Trump and President Zelensky during Pope Francis’s funeral at St. Peter’s Basilica on April 26, 2025.
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Trump Marks 100 Days in Office
A poster celebrating “America’s Back: The First 100 Days” is displayed in Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C.
Thomas Müller | Picture Alliance | Getty Images
