President Donald J. Trump Celebrates One Year in Washington
the staff of the Ridgewod blog
Washington DC, One year ago, on January 20, 2025, Donald J. Trump returned to the White House facing intense political headwinds. With a mandate for change, the administration moved immediately to address inflation, border security, and federal efficiency. As we enter 2026, the data shows a presidency defined by speed, disruption, and an “America First” agenda that has transformed the federal landscape.
Executive Action: Breaking Records from Day One
President Trump’s second term began with a flurry of activity that hasn’t been seen in nearly a century. In 2025 alone, the President signed 225 executive orders, surpassing his own first-term record and marking the most prolific year for executive action since FDR.
- Day One Blitz: 26 executive orders were signed within hours of the inauguration.
- Purpose: The orders targeted everything from dismantling DEI mandates to “Ending the Weaponization of the Federal Government” (EO 14147).
Border and Immigration: “The Most Secure Border in History”
The cornerstone of the 2025 agenda was the immediate reinstatement of strict immigration controls. Under the leadership of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, the administration has reported historic shifts in border data.
- Zero Releases: For seven consecutive months (May–November 2025), U.S. Border Patrol reported zero releases of illegal aliens into the interior.
- Encounters Plunge: Total nationwide encounters reached record lows for the start of a fiscal year, with November 2025 seeing just over 30,000 encounters—a 95% drop in daily averages compared to the previous administration.
- The Wall: Construction on the southern border wall resumed on Day One under EO 14159, alongside the expansion of ICE operations and the return of the “Remain in Mexico” policy.
The Economy: Tariffs and “Liberation Day”
The 2025 economic strategy was defined by aggressive trade moves and targeted tax reform. On April 2, 2025—coined “Liberation Day” by the President—a new global tariff system was unveiled
- Reciprocal Tariffs: A 10% baseline tariff was applied to nearly all imports, with higher “reciprocal” rates (some exceeding 30-50%) for specific countries like China, the EU, and Vietnam to address trade deficits.
- Gas and Housing: While market volatility initially followed the tariff announcement, the administration pointed to year-end wins, including gas prices dipping below $3.00 in many regions and mortgage rates retreating to roughly 6.3% by January 2026.
- The American Worker: Tax reforms included popular measures such as the elimination of taxes on tips and expanded deductions for families.
Federal Disruption: The Rise of DOGE
Perhaps the most discussed innovation of the second term is the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Co-led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, DOGE was established to treat the federal government like a lean tech startup.
Key DOGE Achievements in Year One:
- Waste Identification: DOGE claims to have identified hundreds of billions in redundant spending.
- System Consolidation: Massive efforts to merge overlapping federal IT systems.
- Hiring Freeze: A government-wide hiring freeze was a hallmark of the first half of 2025, aimed at reducing the federal headcount through attrition.
The Social and Political Pulse
As of late January 2026, the nation remains deeply divided on the impact of these changes. Recent polling shows President Trump’s approval rating hovering around 40-42%.
While supporters point to a “restoration of common sense” in schools and federal agencies—including the dismantling of DEI programs—critics highlight concerns over the long-term impact of tariffs and the tactics used by reorganized agencies like ICE.
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