On his first day back, President Trump signed a flurry of executive orders. He set a new record and immediately started tackling some of his biggest campaign promises. Two actions stand out: pardoning over 1, 500 people involved in the Capitol attack and grounding nearly 1, 600 Afghan refugees. Among these refugees were family members of U. S. service personnel and unaccompanied children. While Trump promised law and order, he's setting a strange tone. Afghans who helped us during the war and were vetted are seen as threats. Meanwhile, those who assaulted police officers and tried to overthrow the government get a pass. Trump even described some attackers as "hostages. "

In his inaugural speech, Trump painted a dark picture of America. He claimed to be sent by God to fix it. But his actions suggest a different priority. Violent criminals loyal to him get pardons, while desperate people who need help are seen as dangerous. It's a flip of who's a hero and who's a criminal. Past presidents, like Biden, had compassion for these refugees. They didn't cause any harm. But Trump is turning his back on them, all while letting violent criminals go free.

This is the America we might see under Trump. It's one where the rich keep getting special treatment, while the middle and working classes face cuts. Those who attack democracy might be favored over those who value it. Trump's promise of freedom and free speech seems to have conditions. He quickly revoked security clearance for officials who criticized him. Even a reverend's sermon about compassion annoyed him.

President Trump's Back: Pardoning Attackers and Detaining Refugees

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