Donald Trump’s first month as the 47th President of the United States has been marked by a flurry of executive orders. From
declaring that there are “only two genders” to targeting diversity programs and renaming the Gulf of Mexico, Trump’s actions
have been bold and controversial.
He has also continued to push policies against undocumented migrants. Some of his orders have been temporarily blocked by
federal judges. On February 18, Trump signed an executive order bringing independent agencies like the FTC and SEC under
the White House’s control, which could increase his power significantly.
Lawmakers had mixed reactions to his first month, with North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer calling it “Active,” Missouri
Senator Josh Hawley labeling it “Bold,” and Utah’s John Curtis describing it as “Aggressive.” Iowa’s Chuck Grassley likened it
to a “Hurricane,” while Vermont’s Peter Welch accused Trump of going on an “illegal rampage,” and Delaware’s Chris Coons
called it “terrible.”
