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Due to his promotion and support of conservative, [[America First]]<ref>Spiering, Charlie (April 4, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/04/donald-trump-to-american-workers-im-not-and-i-dont-want-to-be-the-president-of-the-world/ Donald Trump to American Workers: ‘I’m Not, and I Don’t Want to Be, the President of the World’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 5, 2017.</ref> policies, President Trump faced large opposition from the left and the [[establishment]],<ref>Klein, Aaron (April 28, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/28/trumps-first-100-days-establishment-goes-to-war-to-halt-presidents-agenda/ Trump’s First 100 Days: Establishment Goes to War to Halt President’s Agenda]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 28, 2017.</ref><ref>Miller, S.A. (June 20, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/20/donald-trumps-isolation-cripples-agenda/ Isolated from Washington establishment, Trump struggles for presidential victories]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 21, 2017.</ref> including from within the government bureaucracy.<ref>Singman, Brooke (January 1, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/01/31/trump-faces-bureaucratic-battle-in-implementing-agenda.html Trump faces bureaucratic battle in implementing agenda]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 1, 2017.</ref><ref>Kurtz, Howard (February 3, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/02/03/empire-strikes-back-why-trumps-private-talks-with-foreign-leaders-were-leaked.html The empire strikes back: Why Trump's private talks with foreign leaders were leaked]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 3, 2017.</ref> (The fact that members of the [[Deep State]] have grown visibly scared of reports stating such confirms this view;<ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2017/03/22/politico-obama-admin-bureaucrats-panicked-by-breitbart-spotlight-dont-question-our-loyalty/ POLITICO: Obama Admin Bureaucrats ‘Panicked’ by Breitbart Spotlight: Don’t Question Our Loyalty!] ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 22, 2017.</ref> in May 2017, it was reported that 60% of [[National Security Council]] employees were Obama-Administration holdovers<ref>Wong, Kristina (May 17, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/17/trump-under-siege-more-than-60-percent-of-nsc-employees-placed-by-obama/ Trump Under Siege: More than 60 Percent of NSC Employees Placed by Obama]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 18, 2017.</ref>). Left-wing federal courts also blocked some of President Trump's executive orders regarding sanctuary cities and immigration.<ref>Spiering, Charlie (April 27, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/27/donald-trump-blasts-ninth-circuit-for-blocking-sanctuary-cities-order-see-you-in-the-supreme-court/ Donald Trump Blasts Ninth Circuit for Blocking Sanctuary Cities Order: ‘See You in the Supreme Court!’] ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 4, 2017.</ref><ref>Klukowski, Ken (March 12, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/03/12/federal-court-blocks-immigration-executive-order/ Federal Court Blocks Trump Admin’s Immigration Executive Order]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 4, 2017.</ref>
 
Due to his promotion and support of conservative, [[America First]]<ref>Spiering, Charlie (April 4, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/04/donald-trump-to-american-workers-im-not-and-i-dont-want-to-be-the-president-of-the-world/ Donald Trump to American Workers: ‘I’m Not, and I Don’t Want to Be, the President of the World’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 5, 2017.</ref> policies, President Trump faced large opposition from the left and the [[establishment]],<ref>Klein, Aaron (April 28, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/28/trumps-first-100-days-establishment-goes-to-war-to-halt-presidents-agenda/ Trump’s First 100 Days: Establishment Goes to War to Halt President’s Agenda]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 28, 2017.</ref><ref>Miller, S.A. (June 20, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/20/donald-trumps-isolation-cripples-agenda/ Isolated from Washington establishment, Trump struggles for presidential victories]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 21, 2017.</ref> including from within the government bureaucracy.<ref>Singman, Brooke (January 1, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/01/31/trump-faces-bureaucratic-battle-in-implementing-agenda.html Trump faces bureaucratic battle in implementing agenda]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 1, 2017.</ref><ref>Kurtz, Howard (February 3, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/02/03/empire-strikes-back-why-trumps-private-talks-with-foreign-leaders-were-leaked.html The empire strikes back: Why Trump's private talks with foreign leaders were leaked]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 3, 2017.</ref> (The fact that members of the [[Deep State]] have grown visibly scared of reports stating such confirms this view;<ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2017/03/22/politico-obama-admin-bureaucrats-panicked-by-breitbart-spotlight-dont-question-our-loyalty/ POLITICO: Obama Admin Bureaucrats ‘Panicked’ by Breitbart Spotlight: Don’t Question Our Loyalty!] ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 22, 2017.</ref> in May 2017, it was reported that 60% of [[National Security Council]] employees were Obama-Administration holdovers<ref>Wong, Kristina (May 17, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/17/trump-under-siege-more-than-60-percent-of-nsc-employees-placed-by-obama/ Trump Under Siege: More than 60 Percent of NSC Employees Placed by Obama]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 18, 2017.</ref>). Left-wing federal courts also blocked some of President Trump's executive orders regarding sanctuary cities and immigration.<ref>Spiering, Charlie (April 27, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/27/donald-trump-blasts-ninth-circuit-for-blocking-sanctuary-cities-order-see-you-in-the-supreme-court/ Donald Trump Blasts Ninth Circuit for Blocking Sanctuary Cities Order: ‘See You in the Supreme Court!’] ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 4, 2017.</ref><ref>Klukowski, Ken (March 12, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/03/12/federal-court-blocks-immigration-executive-order/ Federal Court Blocks Trump Admin’s Immigration Executive Order]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 4, 2017.</ref>
  
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Even before being inaugurated, Democrats spoke about [[Impeachment and removal|impeaching and removing]] Trump from the presidency.<ref>Pollak, Joel B. (May 17, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/17/in-impeachment-talk-washington-establishment-declares-war-on-trump-voters/ In ‘Impeachment’ Talk, Washington Establishment Declares War on Trump Voters]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 20, 2017.</ref> Even some local communities passed resolutions calling for the impeachment of President Trump.<ref>McLaughlin, Seth (May 21, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/21/donald-trump-impeachment-on-local-agendas/ Local communities look for reasons, take up resolutions to impeach Trump]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 21, 2017.</ref> Some Democrats used profane language against Trump, such as the f-word<ref>
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Even before being inaugurated, Democrats spoke about [[Impeachment and removal|impeaching and removing]] Trump from the presidency.<ref>Pollak, Joel B. (May 17, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/17/in-impeachment-talk-washington-establishment-declares-war-on-trump-voters/ In ‘Impeachment’ Talk, Washington Establishment Declares War on Trump Voters]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 20, 2017.</ref> Even some local communities passed resolutions calling for the impeachment of President Trump.<ref>McLaughlin, Seth (May 21, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/21/donald-trump-impeachment-on-local-agendas/ Local communities look for reasons, take up resolutions to impeach Trump]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 21, 2017.</ref> Some Democrats used profane language against Trump, such as the f-word<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Chumley, Cheryl K. (May 22, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/22/donald-trump-lefts-frequent-target-f-bombs/ F-bombing Trump — the left’s new weapon of choice]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 22, 2017.
 
*Chumley, Cheryl K. (May 22, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/22/donald-trump-lefts-frequent-target-f-bombs/ F-bombing Trump — the left’s new weapon of choice]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 22, 2017.
 
*Hart, Angela (May 21, 2017). [http://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article151843342.html California Democrats flip off Donald Trump]. ''The Sacramento Bee''. Retrieved May 22, 2017.
 
*Hart, Angela (May 21, 2017). [http://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article151843342.html California Democrats flip off Donald Trump]. ''The Sacramento Bee''. Retrieved May 22, 2017.
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In addition to the above, Senate Democrats unduly delayed Trump's cabinet nominees at historic and unprecedented proportions<ref>Crowe, Jack (June 13, 2017). [http://dailycaller.com/2017/06/13/wapo-fact-checkers-surprised-to-find-trump-claim-correct/ WaPo Fact Checkers Surprised To Find Trump Claim ‘Correct’]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved June 13, 2017.</ref> – by February 8, 2017, only [[George Washington]] had fewer cabinet nominees confirmed by this length of time into his presidency.<ref>Singman, Brooke (February 8, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/02/08/trump-facing-historic-delays-in-confirmation-push.html Trump facing historic delays in confirmation push]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 8, 2017.</ref> Trump's last cabinet secretary was confirmed on April 27, 2017,<ref>Kellman, Laurie (April 27, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/27/alex-acosta-trumps-secretary-labor-confirmed/ Senate confirms last member of Trump cabinet at 100th day in office nears]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 27, 2017.</ref> and Trump's last cabinet-level member assumed office on May 15, 2017.<ref>Moons, Michelle (May 15, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/15/trump-cabinet-complete-swearing-u-s-trade-representative-lighthizer/ President Donald Trump’s Cabinet Complete with Swearing-In of U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 16, 2017.</ref> In addition to the confirmation delays, congressional Democrats had already (unsuccessfully) filibustered Trump's supreme court nomination and initiated an investigation into Trump's alleged ties to [[Russia]].<ref>McLaughlin, Seth (April 27, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/27/democrats-mark-100-days-of-resistance/ Democrats seeking revenge prepare to mark 100 days of ‘resistance’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 4, 2017.</ref>
 
In addition to the above, Senate Democrats unduly delayed Trump's cabinet nominees at historic and unprecedented proportions<ref>Crowe, Jack (June 13, 2017). [http://dailycaller.com/2017/06/13/wapo-fact-checkers-surprised-to-find-trump-claim-correct/ WaPo Fact Checkers Surprised To Find Trump Claim ‘Correct’]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved June 13, 2017.</ref> – by February 8, 2017, only [[George Washington]] had fewer cabinet nominees confirmed by this length of time into his presidency.<ref>Singman, Brooke (February 8, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/02/08/trump-facing-historic-delays-in-confirmation-push.html Trump facing historic delays in confirmation push]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 8, 2017.</ref> Trump's last cabinet secretary was confirmed on April 27, 2017,<ref>Kellman, Laurie (April 27, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/27/alex-acosta-trumps-secretary-labor-confirmed/ Senate confirms last member of Trump cabinet at 100th day in office nears]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 27, 2017.</ref> and Trump's last cabinet-level member assumed office on May 15, 2017.<ref>Moons, Michelle (May 15, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/15/trump-cabinet-complete-swearing-u-s-trade-representative-lighthizer/ President Donald Trump’s Cabinet Complete with Swearing-In of U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 16, 2017.</ref> In addition to the confirmation delays, congressional Democrats had already (unsuccessfully) filibustered Trump's supreme court nomination and initiated an investigation into Trump's alleged ties to [[Russia]].<ref>McLaughlin, Seth (April 27, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/27/democrats-mark-100-days-of-resistance/ Democrats seeking revenge prepare to mark 100 days of ‘resistance’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 4, 2017.</ref>
  
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As in the 2016 presidential election, the [[mainstream media]] strongly opposed Trump and wrote him off as a failure early in his presidency, despite his numerous accomplishments by that time.<ref>Kurtz, Howard (April 3, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/04/03/media-score-triple-bogey-presidency-but-trump-is-just-getting-started.html Media score a triple-bogey presidency, but Trump is just getting started]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 3, 2017.</ref><ref name="89%negative"/> They consistently misrepresented him and his accomplishments,<ref>Miller, S.A. (April 30, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/30/president-trump-criticizes-dishonest-press-in-100t/ President Trump criticizes ‘dishonest’ press in 100th-day interview]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 4, 2017.</ref> As evidence of this intense MSM opposition, a study published close to the 100th-day mark of Trump's presidency found that 89% of media coverage regarding Trump was negative.<ref name="89%negative">
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As in the 2016 presidential election, the [[mainstream media]] strongly opposed Trump and wrote him off as a failure early in his presidency, despite his numerous accomplishments by that time.<ref>Kurtz, Howard (April 3, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/04/03/media-score-triple-bogey-presidency-but-trump-is-just-getting-started.html Media score a triple-bogey presidency, but Trump is just getting started]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 3, 2017.</ref><ref name="89%negative"/> They consistently misrepresented him and his accomplishments,<ref>Miller, S.A. (April 30, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/30/president-trump-criticizes-dishonest-press-in-100t/ President Trump criticizes ‘dishonest’ press in 100th-day interview]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 4, 2017.</ref> As evidence of this intense MSM opposition, a study published close to the 100th-day mark of Trump's presidency found that 89% of media coverage regarding Trump was negative.<ref name="89%negative">Multiple references:
 
* Harper, Jennifer (April 19, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/19/donald-trump-media-coverage-is-89-percent-negative/ As first 100 days in office approaches, media coverage of Trump is 89% negative: Study]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 20, 2017.
 
* Harper, Jennifer (April 19, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/19/donald-trump-media-coverage-is-89-percent-negative/ As first 100 days in office approaches, media coverage of Trump is 89% negative: Study]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 20, 2017.
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* Noyes, Rich; Ciandella, Mike (April 19, 2017). [http://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/rich-noyes/2017/04/18/honeymoon-hell-liberal-media-vs-president-trump Honeymoon from Hell: The Liberal Media vs. President Trump]. ''NewsBusters -- Media Research Center''. Retrieved April 21, 2017.</ref> A similar study conducted by the Harvard Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy released in May 2017 found that 80% of the mainstream media coverage over Trump (including outlets such as [[Fox News Channel]] and ''[[The Wall Street Journal]]'') was negative.<ref>
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* Noyes, Rich; Ciandella, Mike (April 19, 2017). [http://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/rich-noyes/2017/04/18/honeymoon-hell-liberal-media-vs-president-trump Honeymoon from Hell: The Liberal Media vs. President Trump]. ''NewsBusters -- Media Research Center''. Retrieved April 21, 2017.</ref> A similar study conducted by the Harvard Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy released in May 2017 found that 80% of the mainstream media coverage over Trump (including outlets such as [[Fox News Channel]] and ''[[The Wall Street Journal]]'') was negative.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Richardson, Valerie (May 19, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/19/study-trump-press-coverage-new-standard-negativity/ Harvard agrees: Trump press coverage sets ‘new standard for negativity’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 19, 2017.
 
*Richardson, Valerie (May 19, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/19/study-trump-press-coverage-new-standard-negativity/ Harvard agrees: Trump press coverage sets ‘new standard for negativity’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 19, 2017.
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*Shaw, Adam (May 19, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2017/05/19/study-93-percent-cnn-nbcs-trump-coverage-negative/ Study: Media Coverage of Trump’s First 100 Days Set ‘New Standard For Negativity’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 19, 2017.</ref> Additionally, Trump was on track to become the most mocked president on late-night comedy TV in at least 25 years.<ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2017/05/04/study-trump-track-mocked-president-late-night-25-years/ Study: Trump On Track to Be Most Mocked President on Late-Night TV in 25 Years]. ''Breitbart News''. May 4, 2017. Retrieved May 4, 2017.</ref> The American public had the same perception of media bias against the president – a June 2017 Rasmussen poll found that 50% of Americans believed the media was biased against President Trump and that 4% believed the opposite.<ref>Harper, Jennifer (June 22, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/22/just-4-percent-of-americans-say-the-news-media-fav/ Just 4 percent of Americans say the news media favors Trump: poll]. ''The Washington Times.</ref> The mainstream media promoted [[fake news]] against President Trump,<ref>
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*Shaw, Adam (May 19, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2017/05/19/study-93-percent-cnn-nbcs-trump-coverage-negative/ Study: Media Coverage of Trump’s First 100 Days Set ‘New Standard For Negativity’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 19, 2017.</ref> Additionally, Trump was on track to become the most mocked president on late-night comedy TV in at least 25 years.<ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2017/05/04/study-trump-track-mocked-president-late-night-25-years/ Study: Trump On Track to Be Most Mocked President on Late-Night TV in 25 Years]. ''Breitbart News''. May 4, 2017. Retrieved May 4, 2017.</ref> The American public had the same perception of media bias against the president – a June 2017 Rasmussen poll found that 50% of Americans believed the media was biased against President Trump and that 4% believed the opposite.<ref>Harper, Jennifer (June 22, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/22/just-4-percent-of-americans-say-the-news-media-fav/ Just 4 percent of Americans say the news media favors Trump: poll]. ''The Washington Times.</ref> The mainstream media promoted [[fake news]] against President Trump,<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Heinlein, Peter (May 30, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/donald-trump-frustrated-fake-news-overlooks-accomplishments/3878266.html Trump Frustrated by 'Fake News' That Overlooks His Accomplishments]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved June 26, 2017.
 
*Heinlein, Peter (May 30, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/donald-trump-frustrated-fake-news-overlooks-accomplishments/3878266.html Trump Frustrated by 'Fake News' That Overlooks His Accomplishments]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved June 26, 2017.
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*Persons, Sally (June 27, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/27/donald-trump-slams-media-after-cnn-retraction/ Trump slams media after CNN retraction]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 27, 2017.</ref> with notable examples including an unverified dossier by [[BuzzFeed]],<ref>
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*Persons, Sally (June 27, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/27/donald-trump-slams-media-after-cnn-retraction/ Trump slams media after CNN retraction]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 27, 2017.</ref> with notable examples including an unverified dossier by [[BuzzFeed]],<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Scarborough, Rowan (April 25, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/25/christopher-steele-admits-dossier-charge-unverifie/ Ex-spy admits anti-Trump dossier unverified, blames Buzzfeed for publishing]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
 
*Scarborough, Rowan (April 25, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/25/christopher-steele-admits-dossier-charge-unverifie/ Ex-spy admits anti-Trump dossier unverified, blames Buzzfeed for publishing]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
 
*Henderson, Barney; Lawler, David; Burke, Louise (January 12, 2017). [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/01/11/donald-trump-kremlin-blast-fabricated-report-russian-ties-asfbi/ Donald Trump attacks alleged Russian dossier as 'fake news' and slams Buzzfeed and CNN at press conference]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
 
*Henderson, Barney; Lawler, David; Burke, Louise (January 12, 2017). [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/01/11/donald-trump-kremlin-blast-fabricated-report-russian-ties-asfbi/ Donald Trump attacks alleged Russian dossier as 'fake news' and slams Buzzfeed and CNN at press conference]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
 
*[http://www.breitbart.com/news/media-firestorm-over-trump-russia-dossier/ Media firestorm over Trump-Russia dossier]. ''Breitbart News''. January 11, 2017. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
 
*[http://www.breitbart.com/news/media-firestorm-over-trump-russia-dossier/ Media firestorm over Trump-Russia dossier]. ''Breitbart News''. January 11, 2017. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
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*Boyle, Matthew (January 24, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/01/24/ex-buzzfeed-reporter-buzzfeed-cnn-fake-news-reports-trump-russia-not-made-decision-run/ Exclusive — Ex-BuzzFeed Reporter on BuzzFeed, CNN Fake News Dossier on Trump, Russia: ‘I Would Not Have Made That Decision to Run That’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 27, 2017.</ref> two stories by the ''The New York Times''<ref>Scarborough, Rowan (June 8, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/8/james-comey-debunks-new-york-times-story-fueled-un/ James Comey debunks New York Times story that fueled unproven Trump-Russia collusion]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 9, 2017.</ref> and CNN,<ref>Pollak, Joel B. (June 7, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2017/06/07/james-comey-testimony-proves-trump-right-cnn-wrong/ James Comey Testimony Proves Trump Right, CNN Wrong]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 9, 2017.</ref> respectively, debunked by former FBI Director [[James Comey]], and an eventually-retracted [[CNN]] article that attacked Trump and his allies over a Russia fund<ref>
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*Boyle, Matthew (January 24, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/01/24/ex-buzzfeed-reporter-buzzfeed-cnn-fake-news-reports-trump-russia-not-made-decision-run/ Exclusive — Ex-BuzzFeed Reporter on BuzzFeed, CNN Fake News Dossier on Trump, Russia: ‘I Would Not Have Made That Decision to Run That’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 27, 2017.</ref> two stories by the ''The New York Times''<ref>Scarborough, Rowan (June 8, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/8/james-comey-debunks-new-york-times-story-fueled-un/ James Comey debunks New York Times story that fueled unproven Trump-Russia collusion]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 9, 2017.</ref> and CNN,<ref>Pollak, Joel B. (June 7, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2017/06/07/james-comey-testimony-proves-trump-right-cnn-wrong/ James Comey Testimony Proves Trump Right, CNN Wrong]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 9, 2017.</ref> respectively, debunked by former FBI Director [[James Comey]], and an eventually-retracted [[CNN]] article that attacked Trump and his allies over a Russia fund<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Boyle, Matthew (June 23, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/23/very-fake-news-after-breitbart-investigation-cnn-retracts-conspiracy-theory-hit-piece-attacking-trump-associates-over-russian-fund/ Very Fake News: After Breitbart Investigation, CNN Retracts Conspiracy Theory Hit Piece Attacking Trump, Associates Over Russian Fund]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 24, 2017.
 
*Boyle, Matthew (June 23, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/23/very-fake-news-after-breitbart-investigation-cnn-retracts-conspiracy-theory-hit-piece-attacking-trump-associates-over-russian-fund/ Very Fake News: After Breitbart Investigation, CNN Retracts Conspiracy Theory Hit Piece Attacking Trump, Associates Over Russian Fund]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 24, 2017.
 
*Boyle, Matthew (June 24, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/24/cnn-under-fire-very-fake-news-network-hit-from-all-sides-as-breitbart-investigation-forces-rare-retraction/ CNN Under Fire: ‘Very Fake News’ Network Hit from All Sides as Breitbart Investigation Forces Rare Retraction]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 25, 2017.
 
*Boyle, Matthew (June 24, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/24/cnn-under-fire-very-fake-news-network-hit-from-all-sides-as-breitbart-investigation-forces-rare-retraction/ CNN Under Fire: ‘Very Fake News’ Network Hit from All Sides as Breitbart Investigation Forces Rare Retraction]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 25, 2017.
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*Spiering, Charlie (June 27, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/27/fake-news-donald-trump-questions-cnns-phony-stories/ ‘FAKE NEWS!’ — Donald Trump Challenges CNN for ‘Phony Stories’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 27, 2017.</ref> that was motivated by ratings<ref>Richardson, Valerie (June 27, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/27/donald-trump-charges-fake-news-after-cnn-producer-/ Trump charges ‘fake news’ after CNN producer admits ‘bulls–’ Russia story is about ‘ratings’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 27, 2017.</ref> and caused three CNN employees to resign.<ref>
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Official presidential photo of President Donald Trump
President Trump speaking to Congress, February 28, 2017.

This article is a non-exhaustive list of political achievements (and failures) of United States President Donald Trump, his administration, and Congress during his administration in passing conservative legislation, advancing conservative ideals, and "Making America Great Again".

When adding additional examples, please add at least one reliable source for each example for future reference.

2016 election and transition

See: Donald Trump achievements: 2016 election and transition

As U.S. President

Trump being sworn in, January 20, 2017.

Trump was inaugurated on January 20, 2017, giving one of the strongest inauguration addresses in American history.[1][2][3] His first bill signed as president was to allow retired general and Defense Secretary nominee James Mattis to be confirmed.[4] Trump had a very busy and productive first week, undoing Obama's legacy and instituting conservative executive orders.[5][6][7] He had already made a reasonably large impact by his 50th day in office.[8]

President Trump accomplished many of his campaign promises by his 100th day in office and he had already made significant progress by then, most notably by reducing regulations, enforcing American immigration laws, and appointing and having the Senate confirm his Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch.[9][10][11] In his 100 days as president, Trump signed the most pieces of legislation of any president since Harry Truman and more executive orders than any previous president.[12] By his 100th day, it was clear that Trump had disrupted the liberal political establishment consensus.[13] Additionally, a poll taken shortly before the 100th day of Trump's presidency indicated that 96% of his supporters would have voted for him again had an election been held that day.[14] A May 2017 poll showed Trump with 98% support among Republican military veterans and 54% overall.[15] Similar polls taken mainly around the same time gave the same results.[16] Additionally, a Pew Research poll indicated that over three-fourths of "white evangelical Protestants" approved of Trump's performance.[17] These people, as well as members of the Tea Party Movement,[18] did not believe the media and left-wingers in their war against President Trump.

It was reported on June 10, 2017, that President Trump had signed 37 bills into law, more than each of the previous four presidents, and the U.S. House had passed 158 bills, "making it the most productive in the modern-era," according to GOP House leaders.[19]

Despite opposition to Trump from the Left, Congressional Republicans were more united during Trump's presidency than in any other time in recent U.S. political history.[20]

Social policy

See: Donald Trump achievements: Religious liberty, gender issues, and other social policies

Veterans

See: Donald Trump achievements: Veterans

Criminal justice, law enforcement, and other matters pertaining to the DOJ

See: Donald Trump achievements: Criminal justice, law enforcement, and other matters pertaining to the DOJ

Abortion

See: Donald Trump achievements: Abortion

Gun rights

See: Donald Trump achievements: Gun rights

Immigration, illegal immigration, and border security

See: Donald Trump achievements: Immigration, illegal immigration, and border security

Education

See: Donald Trump achievements: Education

Energy and environmental policy

See: Donald Trump achievements: Energy and environmental policy

Economic policy and labor

See: Donald Trump achievements: Economic policy and labor

Trade

See: Donald Trump achievements: Trade policy

Foreign policy

See: Donald Trump achievements: Foreign policy

Deregulation and government size

See: Donald Trump achievements: Deregulation and government size

Military, national security, and anti-terrorism

See: Donald Trump achievements: Military, national security, and anti-terrorism

Miscellaneous political achievements

See: Donald Trump achievements: Miscellaneous political achievements

The courts

See: Donald Trump achievements: The courts

Non-legislative or policy achievements

See: Donald Trump achievements: Non-legislative or policy achievements

Opposition to Donald Trump's achievements

See also: Opposition to Donald Trump and American liberalism and 21st century political losses

Due to his promotion and support of conservative, America First[21] policies, President Trump faced large opposition from the left and the establishment,[22][23] including from within the government bureaucracy.[24][25] (The fact that members of the Deep State have grown visibly scared of reports stating such confirms this view;[26] in May 2017, it was reported that 60% of National Security Council employees were Obama-Administration holdovers[27]). Left-wing federal courts also blocked some of President Trump's executive orders regarding sanctuary cities and immigration.[28][29]

Even before being inaugurated, Democrats spoke about impeaching and removing Trump from the presidency.[30] Even some local communities passed resolutions calling for the impeachment of President Trump.[31] Some Democrats used profane language against Trump, such as the f-word[32] and s-word.[33] As a testament to the deep opposition and hatred towards him by the left-wing, at least 217 violent protestors were arrested in Washington D.C. on Inauguration Day.[34][35] Left-wingers committed or advocated for many other acts of violence against President Trump or his supporters.[36][37][38] It was reported in early February 2017 that 12,000 tweets already had called for Trump's assassination.[39] The mainstream media helped promote such violence.[40] In addition to domestic opposition, President Trump, and by extension, the United States, was strongly opposed by non-Americans compared to the Obama Administration, despite a majority of non-Americans believing Trump to be a strong leader.[41]

In addition to the above, Senate Democrats unduly delayed Trump's cabinet nominees at historic and unprecedented proportions[42] – by February 8, 2017, only George Washington had fewer cabinet nominees confirmed by this length of time into his presidency.[43] Trump's last cabinet secretary was confirmed on April 27, 2017,[44] and Trump's last cabinet-level member assumed office on May 15, 2017.[45] In addition to the confirmation delays, congressional Democrats had already (unsuccessfully) filibustered Trump's supreme court nomination and initiated an investigation into Trump's alleged ties to Russia.[46]

As in the 2016 presidential election, the mainstream media strongly opposed Trump and wrote him off as a failure early in his presidency, despite his numerous accomplishments by that time.[47][48] They consistently misrepresented him and his accomplishments,[49] As evidence of this intense MSM opposition, a study published close to the 100th-day mark of Trump's presidency found that 89% of media coverage regarding Trump was negative.[48] A similar study conducted by the Harvard Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy released in May 2017 found that 80% of the mainstream media coverage over Trump (including outlets such as Fox News Channel and The Wall Street Journal) was negative.[50] Additionally, Trump was on track to become the most mocked president on late-night comedy TV in at least 25 years.[51] The American public had the same perception of media bias against the president – a June 2017 Rasmussen poll found that 50% of Americans believed the media was biased against President Trump and that 4% believed the opposite.[52] The mainstream media promoted fake news against President Trump,[53] with notable examples including an unverified dossier by BuzzFeed,[54] two stories by the The New York Times[55] and CNN,[56] respectively, debunked by former FBI Director James Comey, and an eventually-retracted CNN article that attacked Trump and his allies over a Russia fund[57] that was motivated by ratings[58] and caused three CNN employees to resign.[59]

According to a poll taken around the 100th day of Trump's presidency, only 11% of Democrats believed that their party's opposition to Trump had yielded successful results for them.[60] The Democrats' poor performance in the special congressional elections held in the first half of 2017 illustrated their weakness and unsuccess in challenging President Trump.[61]

President Trump was still able to implement new policies and roll back Obama's policies despite the opposition against him, which served as a distraction from the changes being made.[62]

See also

Concerning Trump's presidency

Concerning leftists and Trump

References

  1. ↑ Boyle, Matthew (January 20, 2017). ‘America First’: President Donald Trump Brings the Rain in Inauguration Address. Breitbart. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
  2. ↑ McCaskill, Nolan D. (January 20, 2017). Key moments from Trump's inauguration speech. Politico. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
  3. ↑ Scott, Patrick; Midgley, Robert (January 20, 2017). Donald Trump just delivered the most 'American' inauguration speech ever. The Telegraph. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
  4. ↑ Kopan, Tal (January 20, 2017). President Donald Trump signs first bill into law. CNN. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
  5. ↑ Davenport, David (January 27, 2017). How Trump Managed To Undo Obama's Legacy In One Week. Forbes. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
  6. ↑ Said-Moorhouse, Lauren (January 26, 2017). What's Trump done so far? His productive first week and how it stacks up to previous presidents. CNN. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
  7. ↑ President Trump's First Week of Action. whitehouse.gov. January 28, 2017. Retrieved January 28, 2017.
  8. ↑ Kew, Ben (March 10, 2017). Major Impact: President Donald Trump’s First 50 Days in Office. Breitbart News. Retrieved March 10, 2017.
  9. ↑ Kew, Ben (April 28, 2017). Making America Great Again: Donald Trump’s 100 Days’ Success. Breitbart News. Retrieved April 29, 2017.
  10. ↑ Wise, Lindsay (April 27, 2017). Think Trump didn’t achieve much in his first 100 days? Think again. The Sacramento Bee. Retrieved April 29, 2017.
  11. ↑ Singman, Brooke (April 29, 2017). Trump's first 100 days: Did he keep his promises? Fox News. Retrieved April 29, 2017.
  12. ↑ Singman, Brooke (April 29, 2017). Trump's first 100 days – by the numbers. Fox News. Retrieved April 29, 2017.
  13. ↑ Derespina, Cody (April 29, 2017). 100 Days of Disruption: How Trump rewrote the presidential script. Fox News. Retrieved April 29, 2017.
  14. ↑ Pollak, Joel B. (April 23, 2017). Poll: 96% of Trump Supporters Would Vote for Him Again, Win Popular Vote. Breitbart News. Retrieved April 24, 2017.
  15. ↑ Harper, Jennifer (May 29, 2017). 98 percent of Republican military veterans approve of Trump: Poll. The Washington Times. Retrieved May 29, 2017.
  16. ↑ McLaughlin, Seth (May 28, 2017). Virtually no buyer’s remorse among Trump voters. The Washington Times. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
  17. ↑ Smith, Gregory A. (April 26, 2017). Among white evangelicals, regular churchgoers are the most supportive of Trump. Pew Research Center. Retrieved May 13, 2017.
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  19. ↑ Harper, Jennifer (June 10, 2017). So far, so good: President Trump signed more bills into law than his four predecessors: report. The Washington Times. Retrieved June 10, 2017.
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  25. ↑ Kurtz, Howard (February 3, 2017). The empire strikes back: Why Trump's private talks with foreign leaders were leaked. Fox News. Retrieved February 3, 2017.
  26. ↑ POLITICO: Obama Admin Bureaucrats ‘Panicked’ by Breitbart Spotlight: Don’t Question Our Loyalty! Breitbart News. Retrieved March 22, 2017.
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  28. ↑ Spiering, Charlie (April 27, 2017). Donald Trump Blasts Ninth Circuit for Blocking Sanctuary Cities Order: ‘See You in the Supreme Court!’ Breitbart News. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  29. ↑ Klukowski, Ken (March 12, 2017). Federal Court Blocks Trump Admin’s Immigration Executive Order. Breitbart News. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  30. ↑ Pollak, Joel B. (May 17, 2017). In ‘Impeachment’ Talk, Washington Establishment Declares War on Trump Voters. Breitbart News. Retrieved May 20, 2017.
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  33. ↑ Yilek, Caitlin (June 4, 2017). CNN host calls Trump 'a piece of s--t' after London attack. Washington Examiner. Retrieved June 5, 2017.
  34. ↑ Weber, Joseph (January 20, 2017). Hundreds of protesters arrested in Inauguration Day clashes. Fox News. Retrieved March 31, 2017.
  35. ↑ Noble, Andrea; McDermott, Ryan M. (January 20, 2017). D.C. police report 217 arrested during Inauguration Day riots. The Washington Times. Retrieved March 31, 2017.
  36. ↑ Clark, Alex (June 18, 2017). A Year of Hate: 9 Times the Radicalized Left Engaged in Violence in the Trump Era. Breitbart News. Retrieved June 18, 2017.
  37. ↑ Shaw, Adam (June 17, 2017). Dem Strategist James Devine Launches Hashtag #HuntRepublicanCongressmen After Steve Scalise Shooting. Breitbart News. Retrieved June 18, 2017.
  38. ↑ Ernst, Douglas (June 15, 2017). HuffPo scrubs ‘ultimate punishment’ Trump piece after Scalise, GOP shooting. The Washington Times. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
  39. ↑ More than 12,000 tweets have called for Trump's assassination since the inauguration. Daily Mail. Retrieved June 18, 2017.
  40. ↑ Harper, Jennifer (June 15, 2017). Expert identifies top media lies ‘that radicalized the violent left’. The Washington Times. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
  41. ↑ Ault, Nicole (June 27, 2017). Trump’s low global ratings call for caution, not despair. The Washington Times. Retrieved June 28, 2017.
  42. ↑ Crowe, Jack (June 13, 2017). WaPo Fact Checkers Surprised To Find Trump Claim ‘Correct’. The Daily Caller. Retrieved June 13, 2017.
  43. ↑ Singman, Brooke (February 8, 2017). Trump facing historic delays in confirmation push. Fox News. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
  44. ↑ Kellman, Laurie (April 27, 2017). Senate confirms last member of Trump cabinet at 100th day in office nears. The Washington Times. Retrieved April 27, 2017.
  45. ↑ Moons, Michelle (May 15, 2017). President Donald Trump’s Cabinet Complete with Swearing-In of U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer. Breitbart News. Retrieved May 16, 2017.
  46. ↑ McLaughlin, Seth (April 27, 2017). Democrats seeking revenge prepare to mark 100 days of ‘resistance’. The Washington Times. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  47. ↑ Kurtz, Howard (April 3, 2017). Media score a triple-bogey presidency, but Trump is just getting started. Fox News. Retrieved April 3, 2017.
  48. ↑ 48.0 48.1 Multiple references:
  49. ↑ Miller, S.A. (April 30, 2017). President Trump criticizes ‘dishonest’ press in 100th-day interview. The Washington Times. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  50. ↑ Multiple references:
  51. ↑ Study: Trump On Track to Be Most Mocked President on Late-Night TV in 25 Years. Breitbart News. May 4, 2017. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  52. ↑ Harper, Jennifer (June 22, 2017). Just 4 percent of Americans say the news media favors Trump: poll. The Washington Times.
  53. ↑ Multiple references:
  54. ↑ Multiple references:
  55. ↑ Scarborough, Rowan (June 8, 2017). James Comey debunks New York Times story that fueled unproven Trump-Russia collusion. The Washington Times. Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  56. ↑ Pollak, Joel B. (June 7, 2017). James Comey Testimony Proves Trump Right, CNN Wrong. Breitbart News. Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  57. ↑ Multiple references:
  58. ↑ Richardson, Valerie (June 27, 2017). Trump charges ‘fake news’ after CNN producer admits ‘bulls–’ Russia story is about ‘ratings’. The Washington Times. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
  59. ↑ Multiple references:
  60. ↑ Harper, Jennifer (April 30, 2017). Inside the Beltway: Only 11% of Democratic voters say opposition to White House is a success. The Washington Times. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  61. ↑ Multiple references:
  62. ↑ Multiple references:

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