Trump Makes Sweeping Changes in First 30 Days in Office

Unlike during his first term, Trump faced little organized opposition from the public during the early weeks of his second term.

President Donald Trump holds an executive order directing a tariff increase in the Oval Office of the White House on Feb. 13, 2025. Kevin Lamarque/Reuters

WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump took the reins at the White House for a second time and immediately set the tone for his new administration, issuing rapid-fire executive orders and reframing the federal government with comprehensive changes during his first 30 days in office.

From border security and tariffs, to shrinking the federal workforce and realigning the nation’s foreign policy, Trump is tackling his to-do list at breakneck speed.