After a tumultuous election and inauguration process, Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States on January 20th, 2021. With promises to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic, rebuild the economy, and address social and racial injustices, President Biden entered office facing an array of challenges.
During his first 100 days in office, President Biden wasted no time in taking action on his campaign promises. One of his first acts was to sign several executive orders aimed at combating the COVID-19 pandemic, including a mask mandate for federal buildings and a plan to ramp up vaccine distribution. He also unveiled a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package, the American Rescue Plan, which included direct payments to Americans, funding for vaccine distribution, and support for small businesses.
President Biden also moved quickly to address systemic racism and police reform, signing an executive order to advance racial equity and nominating the first African American woman to the Supreme Court, Ketanji Brown Jackson. He also repealed the controversial travel ban targeting predominantly Muslim countries and implemented a moratorium on deportations.
In terms of the economy, President Biden has taken steps to support struggling Americans, including extending unemployment benefits and implementing a nationwide eviction moratorium. He has also proposed a $2 trillion infrastructure plan, the American Jobs Plan, which aims to modernize the country’s infrastructure, create millions of jobs, and combat climate change.
On the foreign policy front, President Biden has taken a more diplomatic approach than his predecessor, rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement and the World Health Organization. He has also announced plans to withdraw all U.S. troops from Afghanistan by September 11th, ending America’s longest war.
Overall, President Biden’s first 100 days have been characterized by a flurry of activity and swift action on a number of key issues. While he has faced criticism from some for not going far enough on certain issues, such as gun control and immigration reform, he has also been praised for his efforts to address the urgent needs of the American people.
As the Biden administration moves forward, it remains to be seen how successful he will be in achieving his ambitious agenda. However, one thing is clear: President Biden has wasted no time in making his mark on the country and setting a new tone for his presidency.