This piece was inspired by the first 100 days of
Donald Trump’s presidency, during which he
signed over 142 executive orders. For some
Americans, these actions represented progress
and a stronger nation; for others, they signaled
division and deterioration. The work explores the
polarized responses to his administration’s early
decisions and the lasting impact of that divide.


Some of these orders included the defunding of
U.S. aid programs in favor of the newly established
DOGE initiative, significant cuts to federal funding
for medical research, and heightened tariffs that
devalued the U.S. dollar—affecting small
businesses and international relations. Additionally,
the escalation of immigration raids raised serious
concerns about human rights violations and the
erosion of constitutional protections.