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Will Trump’s Record Support a Second Term? Not Looking Good

Opinion | What Does Trump’s Record Say About a Second Term? Nothing Good.

This week, members of the Republican party have attempted to portray the four⁣ years of Trump’s presidency ‍as a period of⁤ unmatched peace,⁢ prosperity, ​and serenity.​ Senator Katie Britt⁤ of Alabama claimed it was ⁤”the strongest economy in history.” Meanwhile, Gov. Kristi Noem of South Dakota stated ‍that “President Trump⁤ honored the Constitution,” and Gov. Glenn Youngkin​ of​ Virginia ​lauded‌ Mr.⁤ Trump’s first ​term as an example of ​”common-sense conservative⁢ leadership.”

However, the reality of Trump’s presidency and‌ his actions in office contradict the glowing descriptions ⁣provided by the Republicans. The truth⁣ is that‍ under his leadership, the country faced‍ numerous crises, from the separation of⁢ migrant‌ families at ‍the border to ⁣a sudden spike in ​prices due to the trade‍ war with China, and the mishandling of the Covid-19 pandemic. Additionally, Trump’s repeated​ disregard for the Constitution and ‌those ‍oath-bound to ⁢defend it is a marked departure from the image the Republicans ​are trying to ‍uphold.

For those who may ⁤need a ⁤reminder, or have chosen to forget, let’s review the timeline of his presidency. This ⁣provides a stark warning ⁢about ‍what Trump is capable of doing with ​the power⁢ of his ⁢office if he is not rejected by the American voters.

January 21, 2017: “This was the largest ⁣audience ‌to ever witness an inauguration —‍ period.”

January 25, ​2017: Attempts to defund sanctuary cities ​in ⁤a ⁣bid to ⁣increase deportations.

January 27,‍ 2017: Enforces the Muslim⁢ ban.

January 28, ‍2017: Appoints Steve Bannon, a committed ‌advocate of dismantling the administrative state, to the⁣ National Security⁤ Council.

February 15, 2017: Abandons a‍ long-standing commitment to a two-state solution in⁣ a ⁣news conference.

March 4,‌ 2017: Claims to have ⁣been wiretapped by the U.S. government.

May 9, 2017: Fires the F.B.I. director,​ James Comey, who was ⁣leading ⁣an investigation into ties between​ Russia and the Trump campaign.

May 10, 2017: ⁤Reveals ‍highly ⁤classified intelligence to Russian officials.

And the list⁢ of concerning actions and decisions made during his presidency continues. From orders ⁢that have upended decades of U.S. policy to instigating the longest government shutdown, his presidency was marked by controversy and division. ‍His responses to the Covid-19 pandemic, including promoting unproven treatments and ‌downplaying the severity of the virus, have left a lasting​ impact on the nation.

It is crucial to⁢ remember this timeline of events and decisions from Trump’s presidency as the country moves ⁣forward. The repercussions of his actions⁢ continue to be felt, and‌ serve as a stark reminder of‌ the consequences that come with unchecked power.

January‍ 6, 2020: Calls for a big protest in Washington,⁣ D.C.
December 22, 2020: Threatens ⁣to veto coronavirus aid.
December 23, 2020: Vetoes annual military spending bill.
January 2, 2021: Tries to overturn Georgia’s election​ result.
January ‌13, 2021: Becomes the first president in U.S. history to be impeached twice.
January 21, 2017: Exaggerates the ⁤size of the audience at⁣ his inauguration.
January 25, 2017: Tries to defund sanctuary cities to⁢ increase deportations.
January 27, 2017: Imposes a ban on refugees from‍ war-torn countries ‌and Muslim-majority nations.
January ⁣28, 2017: Names⁤ Steve Bannon, a far-right agitator, to‍ the ⁢National Security Council.
February 15, 2017: Abandons a⁣ two-state solution in a press conference with Prime Minister ⁤Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel.
March 04, ⁣2017: Makes unsubstantiated claims about ⁢being wiretapped⁣ by the U.S. government.
May 09, 2017: Fires the F.B.I. director, James Comey, who was leading an investigation ⁣into ‍ties between Russia and the Trump campaign.
May ‍10, 2017: Reveals highly classified intelligence to​ Russian officials.
June 2017: Makes racist comments about immigrants⁤ from Haiti.
June 2017: Attempts ⁤to fire special counsel Robert Mueller over the Russia ‌investigation.
June ⁣21, 2017: Sends son-in-law to negotiate⁤ Middle East​ peace.
July 26, 2017: ​Announces a ban on‍ transgender people in the military.
August 15,⁣ 2017: Makes controversial remarks after a violent rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.
August ⁢21, 2017: Makes a comment about staring at an eclipse.
October 03, 2017: Throws paper towels to Puerto Ricans after Hurricane Maria.
December 06, 2017:​ Recognizes Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, deviating from longstanding​ U.S. policy.
December⁣ 22,​ 2017: Cuts ⁤taxes‍ for corporations and ⁤the wealthy.
January‌ 06, 2018: ‌Boasts about his mental stability​ and intelligence.
January ​11, 2018: Makes derogatory comments about immigrants ​from certain countries.
Winter 2018: Benefits financially from a diplomatic crisis in the ‍Persian Gulf.
March 14, 2018: Admits to making up facts in meetings ⁣with foreign ​leaders.
April 15, ​2018: Reverses position on ​sanctions for​ Russia over its role in Syria’s​ chemical weapons program.
Spring 2018: Attempts to get the Justice Department to ​prosecute Hillary Clinton and James Comey.
Spring 2018: Initiates family ⁣separations by executive order.
May⁢ 2018: Orders⁣ top-secret⁣ clearance for Mr. ⁤Kushner against intelligence officials’⁤ advice.
May 2018: Closes pandemic preparedness unit.
May 08, ⁤2018: Unilaterally⁣ pulls ‍out of the Iran nuclear deal.
June 04, 2018: Claims he⁢ has the absolute ⁤right to pardon himself.
Summer 2018: Escalates trade ⁣war with China.
July 11, 2018: Insults NATO​ allies and calls the European ‍Union a “foe.”
July 16, 2018: Sides with ‌Vladimir Putin over American intelligence agencies⁢ on Russian election‌ interference.
September 13, 2018: Denies nearly 3,000 deaths from Hurricane Maria.
October 24, 2018: Continues to ​use personal iPhones ⁤after warnings that⁣ they are not secure.
November 10, 2018: Calls American soldiers “losers” and “suckers.”
December 22, 2018: Instigates the longest government shutdown ever.
December 28, 2018: Proposes weakening regulations on power plants that restrict⁢ the release⁣ of mercury, which can cause ‌brain damage.
February 14, 2019: Moves to appoint a climate change denier to lead a climate⁣ security panel.
February 15, 2019: Declares national ⁢emergency to get money for border wall.
March 2019: Suggests shooting ‌migrants ​in ​the legs to‌ slow‍ them⁢ down.
March 20, 2019: Continues ​to attack ‍John McCain after⁣ his death.
March ⁢22, 2019: Reverses North Korea sanctions by tweet … maybe.
May 24, 2019: Proposes ending ​federal health rights protections⁣ for transgender people.June 12, 2019: Federal Protections for ⁢Trans Patients Blocked

A day before ​federal⁢ protections against discrimination‍ in the health care system for trans patients were set⁢ to take effect, a federal judge⁢ blocked ​this ⁢initiative.

June 29, 2019: Ivanka Trump ⁢at G20 Summit

A video clip of Ivanka Trump trying to join a ⁢conversation with four world⁣ leaders at the G20‌ summit went viral, spawning the ⁣hashtag #UnwantedIvanka.

June 30, 2019: Trump and North Korea

After initially⁤ promising⁤ “fire and fury,” ‌Trump’s almost complete embrace of Kim Jong-un ⁢resulted in ​no progress in reducing North Korea’s​ nuclear arsenal, with‍ North Korea‌ continuing to⁢ test-launch missiles in the months after‍ the visit.

July 25, 2019: Pressure on⁢ Ukraine’s President

Trump pressures Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, for a⁣ favor to ‌investigate Mr. Biden’s activities in the country. He orders his acting chief ⁢of staff to put ​a hold on almost $400 million of military ⁣aid ​intended for the ⁢country⁢ to combat Russian aggression.

August 20, 2019: Cancelled‌ State Visit to Denmark

Denmark’s refusal‍ to sell Greenland leads to Trump cancelling a state visit to Denmark, prompting him to say, “You don’t talk to the⁢ United States that way”.

August 21, 2019: Proposal for Indefinite Detention of Migrant Families

Trump proposed a⁢ regulation that would allow the indefinite detention of‍ migrant families, which was rejected by a federal judge⁤ as “Kafkaesque”.

September 4, 2019: Sharpiegate and Hurricane Dorian

Trump insists, against ‌meteorologists’ objections, that Alabama would be hit by Hurricane Dorian, and⁢ allegedly alters a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ⁣map to prove his statement. This incident comes ‌to be⁢ known ‍as Sharpiegate.

November 18, 2019: Reversal on Israeli‌ Settlements

Trump‌ reverses four decades‍ of U.S.⁤ policy by declaring that Israeli settlements in the West Bank do not ‌violate international law.

December ⁣18, 2019: ​Impeachment

Trump becomes the third ​president in the history⁤ of the ‌United States to be impeached, on charges related to his interactions⁤ with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. He was subsequently acquitted in the Republican-controlled Senate.

January 17, 2020: School Nutrition Rules Rollback

Trump rolls back school nutrition rules promoted by Michelle Obama, leading to fewer vegetables and more ⁣pizza in school meals.

January 28, 2020: Middle East Peace⁤ Plan

Trump announces​ a Middle East peace plan that⁢ heavily favors Israel, celebrating ​by Israeli hard-liners and denounced by the‍ leadership ⁤of the Palestinian Authority.

February 28,⁢ 2020: Downplaying Covid-19

Trump downplays the seriousness of Covid-19, blaming the media for ⁢instilling⁣ fear and calling it a “hoax” by the Democrats.

March 2020: Early Covid-19 Response Failings

The White ‌House Covid ⁤response coordinator, Deborah Birx, reveals that the White House purposely tried to discourage testing to obscure​ the virus’s​ rapid spread, among other failings.

April 4, 2020: Promotion of Hydroxychloroquine

Trump pushes hydroxychloroquine, a malaria drug, ‍as a Covid⁣ treatment, leading ‌to a surge in prescriptions.

April ⁢23, 2020: Pushing Bleach as a Covid Treatment

Trump ⁤promotes bleach ⁤as a Covid treatment, leading to a spike⁣ in ‌reports of poison control ‌cases of accidental disinfectant poisoning.

May 7, ⁣2020: Pressure on the Justice Department

Trump pressures the Justice​ Department into ‍dropping a Russia-related‌ case against his former national ⁤security adviser, Michael​ Flynn.

June 1, ⁣2020: Controversial Tweet on George Floyd ‍Protests

Trump tweets ‌a slogan seemingly advocating ⁢violence against Black Lives Matter ⁣protesters, amid protests over George ‍Floyd’s murder.

July‌ 2020: ‌Defense⁢ of the ​Confederate Flag

Trump defends the Confederate flag, stating that people ⁣with Confederate flags are not ⁤talking about ‌racism, but rather love for the South.

August 19, 2020:​ Praise⁢ for QAnon

Trump‌ praises ‍QAnon at a news conference, further​ fanning the controversies associated​ with the group.

September‌ 23, 2020: Refusal to Commit‌ to ‍Peaceful ‌Transfer of Power

Trump​ refuses to commit to a peaceful transfer of ‍power, raising‍ concerns about the integrity of the upcoming ‍elections.

September 26, 2020: Covid-19 Superspreader Event

Trump ‍hosts‍ a Covid-19 superspreader event ⁣at the‌ White House, resulting in multiple ⁣Covid-19 cases.

September 29, 2020: Addressing the Proud Boys

During a ‌presidential debate, Trump addresses the white supremacist group Proud Boys directly,‌ telling them to “stand back and stand by.”

October 7, 2020: Access to ‍Experimental ⁣Covid Treatment

Trump receives ⁢an experimental Covid treatment not‌ yet widely available and‌ calls it a “cure.”

October 7, 2020: Pressure on the Attorney General

Trump ⁣pressures ⁢Attorney General Bill Barr to start a pre-election investigation into his political enemies.

November 4, ⁢2020: False ‌Claims of Election Victory

Trump falsely claims victory in the election before ⁣all votes are counted, stating, “We did win ‍this election.”

November 9, 2020: Firing the Defense Secretary

In the wake of his ⁢election loss, Trump fires the defense secretary, raising concerns about his intentions for the military in the‍ final weeks of his administration.

November 9, 2020: ⁤Withholding Briefings from Biden’s Team

Trump’s⁤ refusal to acknowledge the outcome of the election results in withheld intelligence briefings from Biden’s team​ for a smooth transition.

November 2020: Attempts​ to Overturn Election Results

Trump uses​ pressure⁣ tactics to overturn Michigan’s ‍election results and stop⁣ a crucial swing state from going to Mr.⁢ Biden.

December 19, 2020: Encouraging⁤ Protests in ​D.C.

Trump encourages ​protests in Washington D.C. on January⁤ 6th,⁣ and tweets, “Be there, will be wild!”

December 22, 2020: Threat to Veto ‌Coronavirus Aid

Trump ⁣suddenly denounces a⁣ bill to provide $900⁣ billion in coronavirus relief and threatens to veto it, resulting in delays in financial aid for Americans.

December 23, 2020: Veto ​of Annual Military Spending Bill

Trump vetoes ‍the‍ annual‌ military spending bill, objecting to parts of the legislation including a measure to rename military bases honoring‍ Confederate generals.

January 2, 2021: Efforts to ​Overturn Georgia’s Election Result

Trump pressures Georgia⁣ Secretary of ‌State ⁢Brad Raffensperger to find enough votes to ⁤overturn election results⁣ in the state.

January ⁤6, 2021:​ Role in ‌Capitol Riot

Trump’s false claims​ about a⁤ stolen election culminate in a mob storming the ‍Capitol on January 6, leading to injuries‌ and deaths.

January⁢ 13, 2021: Second Impeachment

Trump becomes the first​ president in the ‌history of the ⁢United ‌States to ‍be impeached twice, though he was later acquitted in ‌the Senate.

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