The 12 worst things from the Trump Presidency

12. Alienation of Allies

• Trump's "America First" foreign policy led to strained relationships with traditional allies. His withdrawal from international agreements, criticism of NATO, and tariffs on allied countries damaged the U.S.'s standing on the global stage

  

11. Environmental Deregulation

• The administration rolled back numerous environmental protections, including regulations on air pollution, water quality, and protections for endangered species. These rollbacks were seen by critics as favoring business interests over public health and the environment.

  

10. Attacks on Democratic Institutions

• Trump's repeated attacks on the media, calling it the "enemy of the people," along with claims of widespread voter fraud without evidence, were seen as undermining trust in democratic institutions. This culminated in his refusal to concede the 2020 election peacefully.

  

9. Withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement

• Trump announced that the U.S. would withdraw from the Paris Agreement, which was a global effort to combat climate change. This decision isolated the U.S. from many of its allies and was seen as a major setback in global environmental effort

  

8. The Muslim Travel Ban

• Early in his presidency, Trump signed an executive order banning travel from several predominantly Muslim countries, leading to widespread protests and legal challenges. Critics labeled it discriminatory and a violation of religious freedoms

  

7. Charlottesville Response

• After the white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, in 2017, where a counter-protester was killed, Trump’s comment that there were "very fine people on both sides" was seen as an equivocation on racism and white supremacy.

  

6. Impeachment and Ukraine Scandal

• Trump was impeached by the House of Representatives in December 2019 over accusations that he withheld military aid from Ukraine to pressure them to investigate Joe Biden, a political rival. Though the Senate acquitted him, the incident was highly divisive

  

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5. Family Separation Policy

• Under the "zero tolerance" immigration policy, families were separated at the U.S.-Mexico border, leading to significant public outcry. Thousands of children were taken from their parents, and many have not been reunited even years later.

4. Roe v Wade and his attacks on women

• Trump appointed three conservative justices to the Supreme Court—Neil Gorsuch (2017), Brett Kavanaugh (2018), and Amy Coney Barrett (2020). These appointments shifted the balance of the Court to a solid conservative majority, crucial to overturning Roe.

  

3. Handling of the COVID-19 Pandemic

• Trump's administration was heavily criticized for its delayed and inconsistent response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many experts and public health officials argued that the lack of clear leadership and dismissal of scientific advice contributed to the U.S. becoming one of the hardest-hit countries.

  

2. Capitol Riot on January 6th, 2021

• After the 2020 election, Trump’s false claims about voter fraud and efforts to overturn the results contributed to the storming of the U.S. Capitol by his supporters on January 6, 2021, in an attempt to disrupt the certification of the election results.

  

1. Further Dividing America

• Donald Trump's presidency pushed America backward, reviving 1950s-style nationalism and division. His rhetoric on immigration, race, and law and order echoed a pre-civil rights era, appealing to those nostalgic for a time of white dominance and isolationism. His policies fueled deep cultural divides, rolling back progress on civil rights and equality, and leaving the country more polarized than ever.