After returning to the Oval Office, President Donald Trump wasted no time in launching a whirlwind of activity across the country.
His first week back in power saw a rapid pace of announcements, hires, and strategic moves designed to set the tone for his second term.
Trump’s Return to Nevada
Trump made a high-energy return to Las Vegas on Saturday, holding a rally at the Circa Resort & Casino.
Supporters, many of whom had waited for hours, packed the venue eager to hear what the president had to say.
His speech, delivered at around 12:30 pm PST, focused heavily on his plans to overhaul taxing tips, a move he promised would revolutionize the lives of everyday Americans.
A Notable Attendee and an Eye-Catching Promise
Among the crowd was Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes, recently released from prison by Trump.
Rhodes, who is banned from Washington and the Capitol due to his involvement in the January 6th riots, stood as a testament to Trump’s bold approach to pardons.
Trump began his speech by thanking Nevada voters for their overwhelming support in November, calling his victory in the state a “landslide” and claiming it was a sign of things to come for the Democrats.
He also announced a proposal to remove the tax on tips, a promise that quickly caught the attention of other politicians, including Vice President Kamala Harris.
Trump’s Busy Days Across the Country
After the rally, Trump’s schedule remained packed.
He spent the following days signing numerous executive orders and outlining his America First agenda at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
One of his most attention-grabbing moves was pardoning 1,500 individuals convicted for their involvement in the January 6th Capitol attack.
A Week of Bold Moves and Unprecedented Actions
Trump’s allies compared his actions during this first week to a military operation aimed at destabilizing his opponents.
On Friday, he boarded Air Force One for his first trip of his second presidency.
He visited North Carolina, where he toured areas ravaged by Hurricane Helene, meeting families who lost their homes and even floated the idea of disbanding the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
From there, he made a swing through California, meeting with Democratic officials and touring neighborhoods devastated by wildfires.
Trump’s agenda was aggressive, and he aimed to make a bold statement on his second term.
Trump’s Team Highlights First 100 Hours’ Achievements
Onboard Air Force One, Trump’s team distributed a four-page dossier outlining his achievements in the first 100 hours of his second term.
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was quick to boast, saying, “This president has done more in 100 hours than his predecessor Biden did in the first 100 days.”
Leavitt highlighted over 300 executive actions and several executive orders focusing on the economy and border security.
Trump’s first move was an ambitious one: securing the southern border and launching what is being called the largest mass deportation operation in American history.
Confirmation of Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense
Back in Washington, Trump’s controversial pick for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, was confirmed after Vice President J.D. Vance cast the deciding vote.
Trump expressed confidence in his new pick, calling Hegseth “a very good secretary of defense.”
A Busy Weekend Ahead in Miami
Trump’s packed schedule continues as he heads to his Doral Club in Miami for the rest of the weekend.
With his second term officially underway, it’s clear that the president is taking a bold, fast-moving approach to governance, making waves across the country and the political landscape.