Trump’s First 100 Days: Key Numbers Tell the Story/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ President Donald Trump’s first 100 days of his second term have seen historic levels of executive action, tariffs, deportations, and government job cuts. While supporters hail it as a reset of American governance, critics warn it risks constitutional crises and a looming recession. Here’s a look at the defining numbers behind Trump’s agenda so far.
Trump’s First 100 Days: Key Numbers Tell The Story: Quick Looks
- Roughly 140 executive orders signed — near Roosevelt levels.
- 145% tariff rate imposed on Chinese imports.
- Over 2,000 more Palestinian deaths reported post-ceasefire collapse.
- More than 280,000 federal jobs lost through layoffs and buyouts.
- 139,000 deportations recorded amid sharp border crossing declines.
- U.S. proposal to cede 10,000 square miles of Crimea to Russia.
Trump’s First 100 Days: Key Numbers Are Telling the Story
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Trump’s First 100 Days: Breaking Down the Defining Numbers
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s second term has unfolded with breathtaking force, disrupting norms across Washington and reshaping U.S. policy at home and abroad. Supporters tout it as a long-overdue government overhaul; critics call it reckless and dangerous. Here’s a breakdown of the key numbers driving Trump’s transformative — and controversial — early months:
140 Executive Orders — A Roosevelt-Era Pace
Trump has signed roughly 140 executive orders in just 100 days, nearly matching President Joe Biden’s total over four years. His orders span trade, immigration, federal workforce cuts, and social issues. Analysts say the pace — and the sweeping scope — of these actions hasn’t been seen since the days of Franklin D. Roosevelt.
“These are not incremental measures,” said John Woolley, co-director of the American Presidency Project. “Trump’s actions are more aggressive and arbitrary than anything we’ve seen in modern history.”
145% Tariff on China: A Trade War Escalates
On April 2 — dubbed “Liberation Day” by Trump — tariffs of up to 145% were imposed on Chinese imports, sparking fears of global recession. In retaliation, China placed 125% tariffs on U.S. goods. Although electronics were partially exempted, inflationary pressures have climbed sharply.
Trump remains confident a trade deal will come, but Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned, “China must blink first — they need us more than we need them.”
10,000+ Square Miles of Crimea Offered to Russia
Trump’s proposed peace plan for the Russia-Ukraine war stunned global allies: Ukraine must recognize Russian sovereignty over Crimea, a land mass larger than Maryland. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy flatly rejected the idea, calling it a “nonstarter.”
Despite four meetings between Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin, little progress has been made toward a credible ceasefire framework.
2,000+ More Palestinians Dead in Gaza
Following the collapse of a temporary ceasefire, more than 2,000 additional Palestinians have died in Gaza. Trump initially took credit for brokering a truce, but food, fuel, and medical aid have not entered Gaza in nearly two months. Trump has proposed relocating Gaza’s population and rebuilding the strip into a luxurious “Middle Eastern Riviera” — a plan widely criticized as unrealistic and inhumane.
280,000 Federal Jobs Cut
Trump and DOGE chief Elon Musk have pushed a sweeping federal workforce reduction. About 60,000 federal employees were fired, 75,000 accepted buyouts, and another 145,000 layoffs are projected. Cuts to the IRS, CDC, and NIH have raised concerns about the government’s ability to deliver essential services.
The overall federal workforce has shrunk by nearly 10%, not including indirect impacts at nonprofits, contractors, and research institutions affected by frozen funding.
139,000 Deportations and Falling Border Crossings
Under Trump’s policies, 139,000 undocumented immigrants have been deported in 100 days. Border crossings plunged from over 137,000 in March 2024 to just 7,181 in March 2025, the lowest in years.
However, the deportation process has drawn sharp criticism for violating due process rights. The case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, deported to El Salvador despite a U.S. court order blocking it, has become a flashpoint. Garcia remains imprisoned in El Salvador as legal battles continue.
Trump defended the deportations, saying, “If we have to wait years for trials, we won’t have a country left.”
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