Mark Leonard's World in 30 Minutes 100 days of Trump
May 2, 2025
Jeremy Shapiro, the editorial director and head of the Washington office at ECFR, dives into the tumultuous first 100 days of Trump’s presidency. He discusses the chaotic shifts in U.S. foreign and domestic policy, highlighting how these changes are impacting American democracy and Europe's role in the world. Shapiro examines the divisions within the Republican Party, the passive public response to democratic erosion, and the implications for NATO amidst a reordering of global diplomacy.
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Rapid, Aggressive Policy Launch
- Trump's administration launched policies aggressively with 139 executive orders in 95 days.
- He shows imperial ambitions with rhetoric on Greenland, Canada, Panama, and Gaza, surprising many observers.
MAGA Base Proud of Disruption
- Trump's base is proud of attacking "deep state" power centers like universities.
- They also support his disruptive trade agenda despite market turmoil, seeing it as renegotiation of global deals.
Foreign Policy Tribes Battle
- Trump's foreign policy leadership is a mix of three Republican tribes: primacists, restrainers, and prioritizers.
- Restrainers gain most influence, especially on Ukraine policy, while primacists push hardline Iran stances, showing strong internal tensions.