A Week-by-Week Reckoning of Trump's First Year in Office

On January 20, 2017, Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States. His first year in office was marked by controversy and upheaval, as he pursued a populist agenda that challenged many of the norms of American politics.

The List: A Week-by-Week Reckoning of Trump’s First Year

by Amy Siskind

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This article provides a week-by-week account of Trump's first year in office, examining his actions, policies, and impact on American society and politics. The article highlights the most significant events of each week, as well as the key players and issues involved.

Week 1: A Tumultuous Start

Trump's first week in office was marked by a series of executive orders that sparked protests and legal challenges. He issued a travel ban on citizens from several Muslim-majority countries, withdrew the United States from the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal, and ordered the construction of a wall on the border with Mexico.

The week also saw the confirmation of Trump's controversial appointments to key positions in the administration, including Steve Bannon as chief strategist and Jeff Sessions as Attorney General.

Week 2: Escalating Tensions

The second week of Trump's presidency was dominated by the ongoing controversy over the travel ban. The ban was blocked by federal courts, and Trump responded with angry tweets accusing the judiciary of being biased against him.

The week also saw Trump's first meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and his decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement on climate change.

Week 3: A Public Feud

The third week of Trump's presidency was marked by a public feud with British Prime Minister Theresa May. Trump criticized May's Brexit plans, and May responded by saying that she would not be "bullied" by him.

The week also saw Trump's first address to a joint session of Congress, in which he outlined his agenda for the future.

Week 4: A New Controversy

The fourth week of Trump's presidency was dominated by a new controversy over his administration's contacts with Russia during the 2016 presidential election. The controversy led to the resignation of National Security Adviser Michael Flynn, and the appointment of Robert Mueller as special counsel to investigate the matter.

The week also saw Trump's decision to launch airstrikes against Syria in response to a chemical weapons attack.

Week 5: A Time for Reflection

The fifth week of Trump's presidency was a time for reflection, as the administration marked its first 100 days in office. Trump held a press conference to tout his accomplishments, but the event was overshadowed by questions about the Russia investigation.

The week also saw Trump's decision to fire FBI Director James Comey, which sparked further controversy and led to the appointment of Robert Mueller as special counsel.

Week 6: A G7 Summit

The sixth week of Trump's presidency was dominated by the G7 summit in Italy. Trump clashed with other world leaders over climate change and trade, and he refused to endorse the summit's communique.

The week also saw Trump's decision to withdraw the United States from the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal.

Week 7: A Trip to Paris

The seventh week of Trump's presidency saw him travel to Paris to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the United States' entry into World War I. Trump also met with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

The week also saw Trump's decision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, which sparked a trade war with China.

Week 8: A Helsinki Summit

The eighth week of Trump's presidency was dominated by the Helsinki summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump appeared to side with Putin over his own intelligence agencies on the question of Russian interference in the 2016 election.

The week also saw Trump's decision to revoke the security clearance of former CIA Director John Brennan.

Week 9: A New Trade Deal

The ninth week of Trump's presidency saw him sign a new trade deal with Mexico and Canada, replacing the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The deal was hailed as a victory for Trump, but it also faced criticism from some lawmakers.

The week also saw Trump's decision to impose sanctions on Iran, and his withdrawal of the United States from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty.

Week 10: A Government Shutdown

The tenth week of Trump's presidency was marked by a government shutdown that lasted for 35 days. The shutdown was caused by a dispute over funding for a border wall between the United States and Mexico.

The week also saw Trump's decision to withdraw the United States from the United Nations Human Rights Council.

Week 11: A Mu

The List: A Week-by-Week Reckoning of Trump’s First Year

by Amy Siskind

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	15678 KB
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