President Trump's actions and challenges during week 14 of his first 100 days in office

SOURCE www.npr.org
President Trump softens tone towards China and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, seeks to make deals with Iran and end Russia-Ukraine war, faces challenges with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth; mixing politics and business, raising ethical concerns.

Key Points

  • Stock market volatility due to trade war
  • Challenges with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
  • Efforts to make deals with Iran and resolve Russia-Ukraine conflict
  • Mixing politics and business activities

Pros

  • Stock markets responded positively to Trump softening his tone towards China and Jerome Powell
  • Efforts to make deals with Iran and end Russia-Ukraine war show diplomatic engagement

Cons

  • Decreasing approval ratings and challenges with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
  • Mixing politics and business raises ethical concerns