Staff Reports
In early 2017, President Trump’s whirlwind start in the Oval Office set a new standard for presidential productivity. Just days after being inaugurated, he lunged into action with a staggering 19 executive actions. It seems the man wasn’t just ready to lead; he was ready to sprint, prompting one publication to dub him “DON NONSTOP.”
For those keeping score, this means that Trump was tackling more in a week than some presidents manage in a full term. While other leaders twist their mustaches and ponder during their first week, Trump was busy rolling out changes that sent shockwaves through the political landscape. Can you imagine what kind of headlines the mainstream media would have pumped out if a Democratic president had done the same? The chorus of applause would have been deafening.
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— DjGee (@DjMastaGee2022) November 20, 2024
Among his first moves were attempts to undo the previous administration’s policies faster than you could say “fake news.” The media couldn’t get enough of spinning their own narratives about his methods, while conservatives cheered at the action-oriented approach. Finally, there was a president who saw the need for quick solutions, rather than endless meetings in air-conditioned rooms that yield little more than more meetings.
As expected, the liberal contingent was in an uproar, clutching their pearls and fumbling for fainting couches as Trump took the reins decisively. It was as if the thought of a president not seeking permission from bureaucrats left them in a state of shock, or perhaps it was merely the result of their plans being threatened by someone who seemed to believe in the American dream rather than the swamp.
In a time when many were rolling their eyes at the endless cycle of political stagnation, “DON NONSTOP” became a rallying cry for those tired of the old norms. With the ink barely dry on his oath, he chose to ignore the customary slow-waltz of presidential initiatives and instead opted for a full sprint. This president’s inaugural dance was nothing short of a mosh pit, and it left Americans wondering just how many more executive actions one man could fit in one week. The real question now: how much more action-packed rollercoaster could the Trump presidency deliver?
