Americans responded to Trump’s first week

If President Donald Trump has been polarizing on the campaign trail, his first week back in office has been no different.

He was officially sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Monday, before signing hundreds of executive actions, changing policies of President Joe Biden’s administration and fulfilling many of his promises on the campaign trail.

We asked 10 Americans about their thoughts on the week in politics.

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Not everyone we spoke to had followed the events closely, but almost everyone had an opinion on the extraordinary day. The tradition of increasing weatherEvents and many people move in.

Kyle Plesa, 39, who voted for Trump: “Like WWE, I felt like I was watching professional wrestling. Like the hype, the spectacle, playing to the cameras. You can tell that entertainment is a big part of Donald Trump’s credo, as opposed to say you had Barack Obama or Joe. Biden graduated.”

Greg Bruno, 67, a Republican who voted for Trump: “I think Trump proved he’s a public figure when he threw those pens into the audience after signing executive orders in front of 20,000 people. That showed you exactly who he’s working for.”

Richard Weill, 74, who chose Kamala Harris: “(His first inaugural address) wasn’t as dark as his first speech (in 2017), but it was certainly bittersweet. There was nothing that said anything good about America.”

Angela Ramos, 37, an independent who voted for Harris: “I find a lot of Trump’s rhetoric to be nonsense, because he mentions certain things like justice, honor, honesty, integrity, but these are not qualities that I think are reflected in his policies or behavior… I looked at him. A sense of civic duty.”

In his first week, Trump signed hundreds of executive actions, including big issues — including immigration and the economy — and small ones, such as renaming the Gulf of Mexico and releasing files related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. You can find it here.

Larry Case, 47, who voted for Trump: “I was happy (with the executive order). There were so many. I couldn’t keep up. He’s obviously not a regular politician — with most politicians, you hear one thing and do another.”

Tony Flecklin, 69, a Republican who voted for Trump: “You can expect the usual behavior from him. But overall, his policies in terms of border protection, economic efficiency, oil and gas, I wholeheartedly support.”

Greg Bruno, Republican: “That’s why he was elected. Most of these orders involve things that the American people want done. They’re campaign promises and he’s delivering on them.”

Voters who voted for Kamala Harris said they didn’t like many of Trump’s choices, particularly his decision to pardon supporters charged with crimes related to climate, health and the Jan. 6 Capitol riots. Others questioned who might influence Trump’s future actions.

Carlin Jorgensen, 40, who voted for Harris: “I didn’t like the fact that the front row was basically CEOs — you had Elon Musk and (Jeff) Bezos in the front row. That, to me, felt like — are we going to an oligarchy at this point?”

Angela Ramos, Independent: “My biggest concern is withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement and the World Health Organization, because our actions have profound consequences not just for us in America, but for the entire world.”

David Leek, 58, a Democrat who voted for Harris: “I felt that he was moving to the core with his January 6th move on pardons and sentencing. I felt that sent the wrong message to the American people.”

Both supporters and critics say President Trump is approaching his second term more urgently than his first.

Greg Bruno, Republican: “The first time he came into the presidency was under attack … you put a person in the defensive pile when you’re under attack like that. This president doesn’t have that. So he’s not only coming under attack, he’s coming in as someone with a lot of experience in how to use the power of the presidency.” is it.

Shantonu Mazumdar, 58, a Democrat who voted for Harris: “A little bit of a hard, hard line, I think it seems. He’s, I think, a little bit emboldened by the voters and the people who support him. I think he’s been given a little bit more … freedom. Be more to the right than he’s ever been.”

Richard Weil, Independent: “I think he’s more focused. I think he’s angrier, more angry… But I think he’s turning into a bitter old man. I think he’s changed and I think he’s changed for the worse.”

Tony Flecklin, Republican: “I’m happy to follow through on his promises. Sometimes his methods are a little harsh. That’s just the nature of Donald J. Trump. He doesn’t hold grudges the way he sees things.”