Trump’s First 100 Days: What's Happened So Far And What’s Coming Next?

When voters sent Trump back to Washington, they weren't just asking for a policy reset, they were demanding a cultural, economic, and constitutional revival. And so far, Trump’s second administration has moved swiftly and strategically to deliver on those expectations. Here’s a breakdown of the major wins, the media attacks that haven’t stuck, the court victories piling up, and what the road ahead looks like. An Economic Revival First, the economy. One of Trump’s core promises during his second campaign was to bring back American prosperity, and in just 100 days, signs of a revival are everywhere. Stock markets surged after his election, and job creation is booming across manufacturing, construction, and energy sectors. Inflation is cooling too, dropping from nearly three percent under Biden to around 2.4 percent now, providing relief for American families. Egg prices, which spiked under the previous administration, are stabilizing. Gas prices have dropped below $3 a gallon in many states, thanks in part to deregulation and expanded domestic energy production . Tariffs are also making a comeback. The administration has reimposed or expanded tariffs on key Chinese imports, especially electric vehicles and solar panels, to strengthen U.S. manufacturing and reduce dependence on adversarial supply chains. Patrice Onwuka, director of the Independent Women’s Center for Economic Opportunity, praised the rapid improvement, saying, “Prices are coming down and Americans are saving money. That’s a big promise made and kept by President Trump. Egg prices are finally affordable again, prices at the pump are falling, and halting Biden-era regulations has saved American families about $2,100 each.” The next big economic push, Trump’s team says, will be a new round of tax cuts designed to turbocharge growth even further. Border Security Back in Focus On the security front, the changes have been just as immediate. Border enforcement has shifted from chaos to control. Illegal crossings at the southern border have plummeted by 93 percent per day. Trump reinstated effective policies like "Remain in Mexico," surged up to 10,000 troops to assist border operations, and ended catch-and-release. The administration is also targeting the cartels more aggressively by designating them as transnational criminal organizations and coordinating with allied governments to disrupt trafficking routes. Meaghan Mobbs, director of the Independent Women’s Center for American Safety and Security, summed it up well: “President Trump has done what critics said couldn’t be done: put sovereignty, law, and order back at the center of America’s border policy.” She also noted another important achievement, that military recruiting is up, fueled by a renewed emphasis on strength, unity, and restoring the warrior ethos. The Media Frenzy That Still Isn’t Sticking Naturally, a tidal wave of media outrage followed Trump’s return. Day after day, headlines blare warnings about dictatorship, democracy in peril, and authoritarianism. Yet something interesting has happened: none of it is sticking. After years of endless misinformation and hyperbole surrounding Trump, the American public seems largely immune to the noise and increasingly focused on results, not rhetoric. Trump’s base has only solidified, and even some independent voters are expressing cautious optimism based on economic relief and national security improvements. This marks a significant shift from the dynamics of his first term, and it favors Trump enormously. Court Wins and Constitutional Shifts In the courts, the Trump team is steadily building momentum. Several charges brought against him after the 2020 election have been dismissed, narrowed, or bogged down in procedural challenges. Cases dealing with presidential immunity are heading to the Supreme Court, where early signals suggest Trump’s arguments are being taken seriously. At the agency level, Trump’s transparency push is accelerating. Federal departments are being required to disclose internal spending and personnel policies, especially on DEI and ESG initiatives. Investigations into pandemic-era government contracts and censorship coordination with Big Tech are underway. Energy and Education Reset Energy policy is also seeing a rapid transformation . The Trump administration has fast-tracked permits for new oil and gas drilling, reopened shuttered coal facilities, and is encouraging private investment in advanced nuclear energy. At the same time, conservation efforts are being modernized. Public land access is expanding, and funding is being directed toward clearing the National Park Service maintenance backlog. The U.S. is on track to become a net energy exporter again, with expanded oil, gas, coal, and nuclear production. Gabriella Hoffman, director of the Independent Women's Center for Energy and Conservation, explained that deregulation will not mean environmental destruction. Instead, it is leading to smart, balanced policy that prioritizes abundance and innovation without abandoning stewardship of natural resources. Education reform is another major area of focus. Trump has signed executive orders to ban racially divisive trainings in federal programs, review Title IX guidance to protect women’s sports, and strip funding from schools that enforce gender ideology in defiance of sex. The Department of Education is also launching a national Parents’ Bill of Rights initiative to guarantee parental access to curriculum materials and school data. Neeraja Deshpande, policy analyst, remarked, “Between going after institutions that have flagrantly defied civil rights law and signing executive orders to restore discipline and end ideological indoctrination, the Trump administration has gone above and beyond in making American schools and colleges sane again.” What’s Ahead? Looking ahead, the administration’s second phase will tackle even bigger structural reforms. Trump is preparing sweeping overhauls of government agencies like the DOJ, FBI, and Department of Education to root out corruption and restore public trust. Healthcare reform is also back on the table, with an emphasis on affordability, transparency, and giving Americans more choices. A new round of tax cuts is planned to build on economic momentum, and there will likely be major initiatives to rein in Big Tech and Big Pharma. On top of that, Trump’s judicial appointments over the next few years could leave a generational impact on constitutional law and civil liberties. The media may shout. The courts may delay. Critics may sneer. But the Trump administration seems focused on a much bigger mission, not just making America great again, but making that greatness lasting and self-sustaining. If the early days are any indication, this comeback story is only just beginning. Subscribe today to get unlimited access to all of Evie’s premium content.