11/09/2025 What has Trump done in the past 21 days in a nutshell.

Here’s a 10-point factual summary of what Donald J. Trump has done in the past 21 days:

1. The federal government shutdown became the longest in U.S. history, surpassing previous records, with significant disruption to services. The Washington Post+1

2. The Supreme Court of the United States issued an emergency order temporarily blocking full funding of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments following an appeals-court ruling requiring full funding. The Guardian

3. Trump publicly suggested redirecting federal money currently used to subsidize insurance under the Affordable Care Act (“Obamacare”) toward direct payments to individuals. The Guardian

4. He pressed Republicans in the Senate to consider eliminating the filibuster to push through funding in the context of the shutdown. The Washington Post+1

5. Executive orders were issued modifying U.S. tariff policies — including duties related to imports and trade arrangements — as part of his economic‐trade agenda. The White House+1

6. The White House called on universities to align with the administration’s ideological priorities, and protests by students and faculty erupted on more than 100 campuses in response. The Guardian

7. Trump faced increasing legal and institutional pushback: courts and other federal institutions signalled limits to his unilateral actions, especially concerning budget/aid decisions and emergency powers. The Guardian+1

8. He made public statements emphasizing the importance of converting federal welfare funding into “self-reliance” mechanisms—though details and transition plans remain vague. (based on his remarks and policy direction)

9. Funding reallocations and budget maneuvers under his administration triggered concern about executive overreach in spending decisions while Congress remains in deadlock. The Washington Post+1

10. Trump’s messaging emphasized a return to manufacturing and domestic supply-chain priorities, positioning trade and tariff policy as central to his economic platform in this 21-day span. The White House+1