The Pros and cons of Having Donald Trump as president

[Twids]

Pros:
1. Economic Growth (Pre-COVID):

The U.S. economy saw strong growth in GDP, a rising stock market, and historically low unemployment before the pandemic hit.
Corporate tax cuts (via the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act) were intended to boost investment.

2. Deregulation:

Trump rolled back numerous federal regulations, especially in the energy, financial, and environmental sectors, which some businesses welcomed as reducing red tape.

3. Judicial Appointments:

Appointed three Supreme Court Justices, shifting the court to a conservative majority.
Also appointed hundreds of federal judges, leaving a long-lasting influence on the judiciary.

4. Foreign Policy Shifts:

Pushed for NATO allies to increase defense spending.
Brokered normalization agreements between Israel and several Arab nations (Abraham Accords).

5. Strong Border Enforcement:

Advocated for stricter immigration policies and increased border security, resonating with voters concerned about illegal immigration.

Cons:
1. Polarization and Rhetoric:

His often inflammatory language deepened political and social divides.
Critics say his rhetoric contributed to political violence and distrust in institutions.

2. Handling of COVID-19:

Widely criticized for downplaying the pandemic early on and for inconsistent messaging on masks, vaccines, and public health.

3. International Relations:

Strained long-standing alliances (e.g., with Europe and NATO) while engaging with adversarial countries like Russia and North Korea in unconventional ways.

4. Environmental Rollbacks:

Reversed numerous environmental protections, including withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement (though the U.S. rejoined under Biden).

5. January 6th Capitol Riot and Aftermath:

His efforts to overturn the 2020 election and the events surrounding January 6th led to a second impeachment and ongoing legal challenges. As of April 2025, during his second term as President of the United States, Donald Trump has been actively pursuing several key initiatives:​ Immigration and Border Enforcement:

President Trump has reinstated stringent immigration policies, including:​

Mass Deportations: Initiating large-scale deportations with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) targeting 1,200–1,500 arrests daily.​
Policy Reversals: Resuming the "Remain in Mexico" policy, revoking humanitarian parole programs, and attempting to end birthright citizenship.​
Use of Alien Enemies Act: Invoking this act to detain migrants without trial at El Salvador's CECOT prison, a facility known for its harsh conditions. ​ Trade and Tariff Policies: Trump has implemented aggressive trade measures:​ Tariff Increases: Imposing a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada, and a 10% tariff on Chinese goods.​ Universal Import Duty: Announcing a 10% universal import duty on all goods, with higher rates for specific trading partners, leading to market volatility. Negotiations: Engaging in tariff discussions with South Korea, Japan, and India, focusing on sectors like LNG and shipbuilding. Foreign Aid and International Relations:

Key actions in foreign policy include:​

Foreign Aid Suspension: Signing Executive Order 14169 to pause most foreign aid for 90 days, affecting humanitarian programs worldwide. Meeting with El Salvador's President: Discussing migration and gang-related issues with President Nayib Bukele, including the controversial use of CECOT prison for deported individuals. Domestic Policy and Governance:

Domestically, the administration has:​

Executive Orders: Issued orders to seal the southern border and modify tariff rates in response to international trade dynamics. Project 2025: Advancing a conservative agenda aimed at restructuring the executive branch and reducing the influence of certain social programs. Media Engagement​:

In the media landscape:​

Media Relations: An ally suggested that Warner Bros. Discovery offer Trump a television show or compensation, reflecting ongoing tensions with major media outlets.

[goaded]

Trump's literally 100% con. A convicted felon, 34 times over.

1. Continuation of the Obama recovery, aided by economy boosting deficit spending that mostly helped the rich.

2. Regulations are almost always introduced because some businesses significantly harmed people. Rolling them back is simply allowing the harms to repeat.

3. McConnell's hypocrisy allowed the Federalist Society to pick Trump's nominees. Not even all of them agree with Trump, because due process has been a bedrock of western justice since 1166. Their appointment was still a con.

4. Peace between countries thousands of miles apart is not all that difficult.

5. Since Trump started deporting people with a legal right to be in the country or for their speech, he's under water on that subject, too.

[Sluttt]

Billionaire cares about billionaires and the promise to bring the factory back to us is outdated. People need to go back to school

[Тгцмр2024]

No president will be 100% perfect but one of the major flaws is supporting Israel, yet democrats were also supporting Israel and would have continued to do so.

It’s clear government has become infested with pro Israel and that’s the biggest problem I see here.

Trump just looks like the middle man now instead of did the actual president. It’s sick how just a few days ago they even said applaud for the first Jewish president referring to Trump and he stood there smiling.

There’s other flaws but at least we got rid of the they thems and other gay shit they were trying to brainwash kids with at school with their drag queens and sexual preferences as if that’s needed for any child to learn.

This starts to look factual

[AviatorTom]

Every President has Pros and Cons, doing some things that people like and some things that they don't. This MyTake is well-composed.

In Trump's second term, I wonder if the majority of the negatives are not the direct result of Trump's actions, but a continued reaction by liberals who still can't believe they lost the 2024 election, losing their power in Congress and the Presidency.

[katiesmuff]

Well to begin he ran and hid from the draft back in the 60's which makes him a bonafide COWARD, he is a CHEAT, LIAR, HE CHEATS ON HIS WIFE (which doesn't seem to bother that religious right group that praises him), BULLY and a CONVICTED FELON are just a few cons.

As for the deportations other than the inhumane why he is handling it, it is a very good thing for the country which would be the pro.

[exitseven]

Trump has done a lot more good than the last 3 presidents put together. some of the things you listed as cons i thought were good. His treatment of some foreign countries was good. He put them in their place and called them out for not paying their share of NATO.

We just spent 4 years with a president that did only one good thing in 4 years, the rest of it was a horror show.

[Тгцмр2024]

Because he’s a hardcore leftist. You can tell in his enthusiasm in writing out the cons. It’s so typical of the left. Then he tries to post his opinion by selecting more leftists retarded comments as best opinions. The left are very deranged.

[Filthy_Immigrant]

@Тгцмр2024 #3 under con isn't actually a con, its a major Pro!

the reason why people outside America hate Trump is because he puts us and our country first before them and they can't stand that

[FreyaRed]

Pros: You have someone to laugh about
Cons: Everything else

[Babebytheshore85]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[MrChinaski]

Pros: He makes James Buchanan look like a much better president.

[DrPepper12]

He is NOT a pro but IS a con.

Try the matzoh! I'll be here all week!

[BonzoInBitburg]

I think that's fairly accurate. Well said

[blackeagle007]

All cons. He’s an idiot. And childish.

[Sabretooth]

Pro: a good laugh.

[Prometheus89]

Come to menzil sect

[msc545]

An international embarassment.

[Babebytheshore85]

Cons

[Babebytheshore85]

Wow app literally deleted my list any ways

Cons
1. Pro Israel
2. Tarrifs
3. Nuclear deal
4. Deportation of Legal international students over their stance on palestine

[jimmy2]

Hands sign SO MUCH BETTER THAN A DEMOCRAT

[Sounding]

Terrible

[Prometheus89]

Come to menzil sect