Dive into Trump’s first 100 days policies in office. See how his early moves are changing government. Are they solutions or problems in disguise?
Is the “First 100 Days” Policy or Myth?
There’s no “First 100 Day” Plan written out. But during the Great Depression, Franklin D. Roosevelt’s era started the “review of the first 100 days in office.”
Check out FDR’s First 100 Days: A Blueprint for Bold, Democratic Government. Bold definitely describes Donald J. Trump! Roosevelt provided the blueprint. Trump took it to a whole other level.
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The Evolution Continues
Due to the sudden death of Roosevelt, the next Commander in Chief, Harry S. Truman, kept tradition going. He ended World War II. He got the United Nations Charter signed.
Truman met with leaders Winston Churchill and Joseph Stalin at the Potsdam Conference to plan the postwar world.
Meanwhile back on the homefront, he began the complex transition of the American economy from wartime to peacetime.
Truman Library Institute: “Truman’s First 100 Days” says, “Truman’s start was defined by managing the conclusion of the deadliest war in history and laying the groundwork for the post-war global order and the nascent Cold War, all while being largely unprepared for the scope of the office. It was a baptism by fire that solidified the idea that a president’s early days are often the most defining.”
1945 to 2025 – First 100 Days Policies-Tradition Continues
We’re just past the 4-month mark in Trump’s second term, and the dust is far from settled.
Whether you support him or not, his first 100+ days have left a mark on how our government operates.
But were these changes solutions to real problems — or problems disguised as solutions?”
In this article, we’ll break down 5 major actions he’s taken so far using a clear problem–solution lens.
First 100 Days Policies–Problems, Solutions, Results & Thoughts?
Problem: Government Remote Work = Decreased Accountability?
Trumps First 100 Days Policies- Orders Federal Workers Back to the Office
- Problem: Critics argue remote work lowered productivity and slowed processes.
- Solution: Issued executive order ending widespread remote work.
Result so far: Mixed reactions — some praise the structure, others report morale drop and higher turnover.
Thoughts: A matter of opinion. Some government workers are happy to be back in office for the camaraderie. Does this mean productivity or socialization? Other civil servants had to find other jobs because their work/life balance was not taken into consideration. Issues such as after school care, commuting to work after accepting a remote job and you live 50 miles away.
Yet, other government employees admit to getting more done in the office and need it to stay focused.
Problem: “Deep State” or Just a Protected Bureaucracy?
What is Schedule F?
Schedule F is a job classification for the US Federal Civil Service created by Exec Order 13957 in Trump’s first term. It’s used to classify positions and mandates, confidentiality, policy-determinations, policy making and policy advocating characters. In other words, be in agreement publicly with the president’s public policies if you are a federal worker
Reinstatement of Schedule F
- Problem: Allegations of bias and insubordination among career civil servants.
- Solution: Trump brought back a job classification making it easier to fire federal employees.
Results: Raises ethical questions about political loyalty vs. professional independence.
Thoughts: What proof does Trump have that government workers were not loyal and therefore needed to bring Schedule F back? Let me know your thoughts by sharing your comments in the form below
Problem: Inefficiency in a Tech-Driven World
- Problem: Legacy systems, overlapping departments, and bloated spending.
- Solution: Creation of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an executive branch initiative/organization established by Executive Order, rather than a traditional, cabinet-level “Department” that would be created by an act of Congress.
Results: Centralize and automate operations. Implication: Could improve efficiency—or lead to privacy/control concerns.
Thought: See above, how do we know there was ever a problem and are we ok with a non citizen (Elon Musk) running the department?
A crucial question for public conversation is whether there is definitive, widespread proof that the federal government is indeed suffering from the systemic “bloated spending” or debilitating “legacy systems.”
I dont have the answers either. So if so, to what extent that such a sweeping organizational overhaul is necessary.
While supporters often assert these problems are self-evident and require urgent action, others argue that existing processes, though imperfect, ensure stability, expertise, and essential checks and balances.
We invite your views on this debate: Please share your comments and any evidence you have for this discussion in the form below.
Problem: Overreach of DEI Mandates in Government?
Review the Civil Rights and Equal Opportunities history of the US- Do we need to Debunk Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)?
Problem: All are not treated equally
Solution: Defunding DEI Programs
- The criticism: Claims of reverse discrimination and mission drift in agencies.
- Trump’s action: Stripped DEI-related roles and budgets.
- Fallout: Lawsuits, protests, and policy backlash.
Here at PC Marks Insights, we decided no stance is the best dance on DEI Mandates in Government. Everybody has an opinion, all are to be respected. We would love to hear your insight on the subject.
Problem: Federal Control of Education = Poor Results?
Problem: The performance or lack thereof of the Department of Education
Solutions: Executive Push to Close Department of Education
- Framed as a return to local control and “parental rights.”
- Status: Needs Congress — not enacted, but sets the tone for an educational debate.
- Discussion: Would decentralization really fix the system?
These last two were not yes/no answers for PC Marks Insights. Being an advocate for education I found there were pros and cons with the Department of Education. Here’s a list of debates from both sides:
- The Century Foundation: Why the Department of Education Matters
- USAFacts: What does the Department of Education do?
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The First 100 Days- Great Solutions or New Problems Created?
Trump’s first 100 days are a case study in bold, sweeping actions marketed as solutions to long-standing problems.
Whether they solve anything—or simply shift the problems elsewhere—is up for debate.
Right Wing, Left Wing, in between- who knows. We are all playing the “hurry up and wait” game.
What do you think about the first 100 days— great solutions or new problems created? We can’t change it but we can talk about it.
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PC Marks Reflections and Insights on the First 100 Days
Reflecting on the bold First 100 days policies, encompassing topics from DEI mandates in government to the Department of Education, the ultimate impact of Trump’s First 100 Days Policies is still unfolding.
Were these truly great solutions or new problems created? Your insights enrich this vital conversation.
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