100 Days That Changed America

Following a dramatic change in the government of the United States, the environment and position of the country in the global network has also been significantly shaped. Journalists from CNN Politics and Digital Studios spoke with people across the political spectrum caught in the path of Hurricane Trump. Both those who have witnessed the new administration up close and those who stood outside to cheer or jeer. We talked to Democrats suddenly adjusting to a new political foe and Republicans trying to work out how to march in lock step with the most unorthodox President in recent history. The process showed how the reality of Trump evoked a new mood in political environment. His actions were so controversial that it couldn't make people passive and made them go out of the streets and protest. His supporters, however, believe that the confusion and uncertainty of the current situation in the country is a downpayment on the disruption he promised. US relations with Europe and Asia seem to concern the nation the most. President's action within the country also concern people just as much. Considering last week, for example, including the unveiling of a new tax plan and a new broadside against the federal judiciary, show, the President remains as unpredictable as ever. Stability and clarity of actions are the last thing we should expect from the current president. The first 100 days is often a sobering experience for Presidents as they first come come face-to-face with the huge responsibilities of serving as commander in chief. Trump faced a life and death decision when he ordered cruise missile strikes in Syria to punish the use of chemical weapons by government forces. He had once advised his predecessor, Barack Obama, not to bomb Syria. But he changed his tune after he saw harrowing video of children choking for air after a chemical weapons attack. Some Republicans see an evolution in Trump's behavior and demeanor, despite his tendency to roil his opponents with his Twitter account and lambast the press. They also insist that the loyal voters who put the President in the White House are not going to desert him over a sometimes rocky start. The White House will likely be relieved when this week is over — the first 100 days marker is often an irritant to new presidents who chafe at being judged so early on, as they are still learning the ropes of their job. President Trump may be unpredictable and in charge of controversial action, but all we can do is put faith into his power and see what time shows.

Citations: Collinson, Stephen. "100 Days That Changed America." CNN. Cable News Network, 27 Apr. 2017. Web. 28 Apr. 2017.