The article discusses the evolving dynamics of the Trump presidency, highlighting a shift from unilateral actions to a phase of responding to backlash and judicial challenges. After initial assertiveness, actions like tariffs and immigration enforcement are now facing reactions, including a more restrained approach to deportations and ongoing legal battles over several controversial executive orders that have been frozen by courts. This transition reflects the complexities and unpredictability inherent in presidential leadership, particularly in a highly polarized political landscape.
There's a rhythm to the presidency. Presidents begin their terms by unleashing their plans. But soon they must begin responding to the world.
Actions create reactions, and we're beginning to see them and to see how the Trump administration responds to those reactions.
The Trump administration has seen one after another of its most aggressive acts frozen by judges, at least for now.
We're seeing immigration arrests running at roughly Obama-era levels, but being marketed and conducted with a gleeful cruelty.
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