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FDR's Transformative 100 Days
- FDR's first 100 days set the foundation for the New Deal during the Great Depression.
- The government stabilized banks, raised taxes for borrowing, and funded employment and public works.
Trump's Reversal of New Deal State
- Trump's second 100 days aimed to dismantle the modern American state established by FDR.
- He reversed decades of regulation, safety nets, and global leadership in favor of benefiting the wealthy.
Autocratic Tendencies and Corruption
- Trump's administration mimics autocratic regimes by ignoring rule of law and privileging cronies.
- Corruption is evident with family profiting and officials enabling business over public interest.