Trump 6-Month Scorecard

Border Security (A)

• Description: Trump’s aggressive border policies, including Executive Order 14165 and Proclamation 10888, have led to a reported 93% drop in daily border encounters by deploying National Guard and designating cartels as terrorist organizations. Policies like “Remain in Mexico” and ending catch-and-release are active, but

Foreign Policy (C)

• Description: Trump’s “America First” foreign policy pushes ceasefires in Ukraine and Gaza, with a 60-day Gaza ceasefire agreed but details unclear. Ukraine negotiations face criticism for forcing concessions. No new wars have started, but tensions with China, Iran, and strained NATO relations raise concerns, with 54% disapproving of his foreign policy. The C grade reflects mixed progress and ongoing global risks.

Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) (A)

• Description: Trump’s MAHA initiative targets public health reform, including gutting the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), criticized as corrupt for alleged ties to Big Pharma. Actions include restructuring ACIP to prioritize transparency and reduce vaccine mandate influence. Progress on removing toxins from food involves FDA reviews of additives and pesticides, with bans on certain chemicals proposed. No major health campaigns are fully implemented, but these steps align with MAGA goals. The A grade reflects strong early moves despite limited broader outcomes.

Drain the Swamp (F)

• Description: Trump fired DOJ and FBI officials linked to January 6th and classified documents probes, aiming to dismantle perceived bureaucratic corruption. Actions include ending DEIA programs and government censorship, but legal challenges to his 140+ executive orders and low transparency (D- on X) hinder progress. Only 41% approve of his performance, aligning with the F grade for limited results.

Economic Policy and Tariffs (C)

• Description: Trump’s tariffs (10% baseline, higher for trade deficit countries) aim to boost manufacturing but wiped out $10 trillion in stock values, sparking trade tensions with China, Canada, and Mexico. Only 33% of Americans approve, and economists warn of inflation risks. The C grade reflects economic ambition tempered by market disruptions and public skepticism.

DOGE/Government Efficiency (C)

• Description: The DOGE initiative, led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, aimed to cut federal spending and regulations, with early actions like firing inspectors general and reducing agency budgets. However, promotion of a bloated Build Back Better (BBB) initiative, which codified very little of DOGE’s findings, has drawn criticism for undermining efficiency goals. Legal and public pushback further complicates progress, justifying the C grade for mixed outcomes.

Crime and Public Safety (B)

• Description: Trump’s “Make America Safe Again” includes DOJ-led initiatives against fentanyl trafficking and violent crime, with cartels targeted as terrorist groups. Arrests of suspected gang members are up, but urban crime rates remain a concern, and 53% of Americans worry about policy costs. The B grade reflects early enforcement gains but mixed public perception.

Cultural and Education Policy (A)

• Description: Trump’s executive orders banning DEIA programs and critical race theory in federal training, alongside the Education Department’s elimination of Title IX changes and push for “patriotic education,” aim to reshape cultural and educational priorities. Despite 51% of Americans opposing these shifts, the A grade reflects strong alignment with Trump’s base and decisive action in promoting a nationalist cultural agenda.