Day 6-8: Wait and See

It’s no secret that the Trump administration has gone out of their way to flood the communications zone and exhaust Americans with endless confusion. Instead of flooding your inbox, I figured a three-day update would be valuable. I figured correctly. The last few days were full of expected shenanigans. A new White House Press Secretary has emerged from the abyss with fresh bleach blonde hair and sharp lies to spearhead the propaganda-laced crock of shit press briefings the administration plans to give at their discretion.

The Three-Day Overview: A Flood of Nonsense

President Donald Trump’s administration has not taken a breath in its barrage of policy blitzes, with each day unfolding like a chapter from a dystopian novel. From abrupt firings to controversial pardons, the last few days have indeed been a testimony to the administration’s relentless push to redefine the federal landscape and assert its contentious policy measures.

Day 6: A Deluge of Directives

Trump’s administration hit the ground with revocations and reversals that might make your head spin. Notably, the President continued to demonstrate a blatant disregard for environmental accords by pulling out from the Paris Climate Agreement, leaving the U.S. aligned with nations notoriously negligent about climate change. Additionally, the WHO saw the U.S. turning its back, leaving global health collaborations significantly handicapped.

The administration didn’t stop there; it went on to challenge the very fabric of U.S. citizenship by attempting to scrap birthright citizenship. Coupled with this were measures that seemed spitefully aimed at erasing any traces of Biden’s cost-cutting measures on essential medications. Amidst these whirlwinds, Trump found time to pardon participants of the Jan 6. insurrection, essentially welcoming back those who had once sought to topple the very seat of democracy they were returning to.

Day 7: Executive Orders and Erasures

The administration’s obsession with rolling back diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) was evident. A stark instance came to light when Franklin County Commissioner Kevin Boyce was barred from mentioning DEI during an MLK luncheon, an act he decried as an affront to the very principles MLK stood for. Such actions underline a broader theme of cultural and policy regression that seeks to mute the progress of decades.

As if the domestic upheavals weren’t enough, Trump’s orders crossed into the territory of public health and safety by halting federal warnings about the avian flu and stopping the publication of scientific reports, potentially putting countless lives at risk in favor of preserving industrial profits.

Day 8: Continued Controversies and Confrontations

The administration’s actions continued to stir unrest across various sectors. The firing of eighteen Inspectors General signaled a clear move towards consolidating power while evading accountability. This action alone stands to dismantle decades of built-in government oversight.

Matthew Vaeth of the OMB issued a memo freezing federal grants, particularly those he described as funding “Marxist equity” and “green new deal social engineering.” This not only showcased a sweeping misuse of executive power but also set a worrying precedent for future governmental overreach.

In a troubling development, an Indiana man, recently pardoned by Trump for his role in the Capitol riots, was fatally shot during a traffic stop. This incident painfully underscored the volatile intersection of Trump’s pardons and public safety.

Conclusion: Bracing for Impact

While we can catalog the specific actions and orders, the broader question remains: how do we, as a society, respond to such a systematic dismantling of norms and protections? The answer lies not in passive observation but in proactive, persistent civic engagement. History reminds us that pressure on political figures can yield significant changes. It’s not about winning every battle but making sure that our collective voice as advocates for justice, equity, and truth is heard loud and clear.

As Trump continues to rewrite the rules, our resolve must only strengthen. The deluge is heavy, but our capacity to stand, resist, and advocate must rise taller. Let’s remember: the goal is not just to survive these four years but to emerge with our principles and progress intact.

Engagement doesn’t have to mean confrontation; it means being informed, staying connected, and supporting each other. Let’s harness our collective energies towards fostering a society that thrives on diversity, respects science, and upholds the true meaning of democracy.

—Alex

Tomorrow: Where are Democrats?