Trump’s First 10 Days Marked by Controversy, Chaos, and Legal Challenges

President Donald Trump’s first ten days back in the White House were defined by a storm of highly controversial decisions that drew immediate legal battles and public outcry. Among his most striking actions, Trump has granted full pardons to violent criminals who previously attacked Congress on his behalf, expelled transgender service members from the U.S. military, and unilaterally attempted to strip birthright citizenship—a move that defies constitutional precedent.

According to Rolling Stone, Trump and his administration have embraced a strategy designed to overwhelm opposition by aggressively pushing through policies that critics have described as both extreme and legally dubious. The approach, described as an effort to “flood the zone” with “uniquely depraved” orders, appears aimed at exhausting political resistance.

“Trump and his officials were confident the general public would grow numb — and stay numb — to this opening onslaught,” the publication reports. “Trump appears to be taking that mentality to heart. The first 10 days of the administration have been marked by an unprecedented barrage of barbaric policy moves and casual executive depravity. In many cases, these actions have flown in the face of the law, decades of tradition, and even the Constitution.”

The rapid-fire rollout of executive orders has already triggered multiple lawsuits from Democratic-led states. Attorneys general in blue states have rushed to challenge Trump’s decisions, arguing that many of his orders not only violate federal law but also disrupt critical government functions.

One particularly chaotic move has already faced judicial intervention. Trump’s sudden freeze on all federal loans and grants this week led to immediate turmoil, temporarily shutting down Medicaid portals in all 50 states. The sweeping financial blockade left hospitals, state agencies, and social services scrambling, creating a ripple effect of confusion and distress across the country.

In response, a federal judge in the District of Columbia intervened late Friday, issuing a temporary injunction to halt the funding freeze. The judge’s ruling prevents the administration from implementing the order until at least next week, offering a brief reprieve to those affected.

Legal experts predict that these early executive actions will continue to face intense scrutiny, with many bracing for prolonged courtroom battles. Meanwhile, Democrats in Congress and advocacy groups are strategizing their responses, signaling that Trump’s return to power will be met with fierce resistance.

As the administration barrels ahead with its agenda, the next few weeks could determine whether Trump’s aggressive approach succeeds in reshaping government policy—or whether the courts will step in to rein him back.