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Donald Trump is more than 50 days into his second term as US president (Image: Getty)
It’s fair to say ’s return to the White House has been nothing short of extraordinary. In little over two months, Mr Trump has overseen a seismic shift in foreign policy – most notably in his approach to the war and European security – while also making a raft of changes domestically.
No one ever thought 2.0 would be like most other administrations, and that certainly proves the case. His has sparked fury and economic uncertainty, while his angered many in Europe. So what do you think? Vote in our poll and join the debate in the comments section. Can’t see the poll below? .
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Other changes introduced under the administration include the creation of the new Department of Government Efficiency, known by the acronym DOGE.
The department, headed by the world’s richest man, , is tasked with cutting government jobs and spending.
The president has also launched a campaign against DEI (Diversity, equity and inclusion) policies.
Elon Musk, who runs DOGE, is a close adviser to Donald Trump (Image: Getty)
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In a speech to Congress earlier this month, he said: “Our country will be woke no longer.
“We believe that whether you are a doctor, an accountant, a lawyer, or an air traffic controller, you should be hired and promoted based on skill and competence, not race or gender.”
has also targeted transgender and nonbinary people with a series of executive orders since he returned to office.
A nationwide immigration crackdown has been launched after the president promised the mass deportation of undocumented immigrants in the .
Demonstrations have been held across the in response to some of the policies introduced.
Donald Trump’s row with Volodymyr Zelensky shocked the world (Image: Getty)
’s comments about and Greenland have also hit the headlines.
He has made it clear he would , an autonomous territory of Denmark, and has even claimed neighbouring should be the 51st state.
’s next prime minister, Mark Carney, used his , saying: “America is not . And will never, ever be a part of America in any way, shape or form.”
Meanwhile, the administration’s approach to European security has sent panic on the continent, with European nations now looking to bolster their own defences amid concerns over commitment.
Last week he suggested Washington wouldn’t defend its allies if they aren’t spending enough on their own defence.
He said: “It’s common sense, right.
“If they don’t pay, I’m not going to defend them. No, I’m not going to defend them.”