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Trump's Day Two: Fentanyl, Tariffs, and TikTok Shenanigans!

Day two of Trump’s presidency was a whirlwind of pardons, tariffs, and TikTok drama! Find out what happened in this hilarious mash-up of politics and pop culture!

On the second day of Donald Trump’s presidency, the new commander-in-chief was determined to carry the momentum of his inauguration into his early days in office. With the Capitol Hill riots fresh in the minds of many, Trump made headlines by defending pardons for some of the defendants involved, effectively granting them what they wanted. It seemed like a scene from a political soap opera, and Trump was the star actor seeking the audience’s sympathy.

In the realm of trade, President Trump unleashed a verbal barrage aimed squarely at China, accusing the country of exporting fentanyl through Mexico and Canada, which then finds its way into the United States. This act didn’t sit well with his administration as he wasted no time in considering implementing a 10% tariff on goods coming from China starting as early as February. It was a bold move, to say the least, leaving many to speculate about the potential fallout in the global market as trading partners braced themselves for a new era of tariffs.

While his trade policies stirred the pot, the president also found time to maintain some semblance of pop culture as TikTok got a sudden reprieve. In a move that had social media users cheering, Trump signed an executive order postponing the enforcement of a TikTok ban by 75 days. The twist? Speculations about why he temporarily shelved the ban kept people buzzing as both TikTokers and meme lords breathed a sigh of relief (at least for the moment).

However, not all of Trump’s early actions were celebrated. During an interfaith service, a bishop publicly admonished the president, urging him to ‘have mercy on the people.’ Maybe the good bishop was simply trying to remind Trump that compassion might also be part of the job description. As the nation grappled with the mixed messages from Washington, the stock markets began to rise, proving that while political theater may evoke strong sentiments, economic realities often tell a different story.

Did you know that the pardon power of the president is outlined in the U.S. Constitution and was designed to be broad to allow the alleviation of punishment? Meanwhile, on the TikTok front, the app has been a platform for millions, with viral challenges and dances often defining the trends of modern youth culture. It seems that in Trump’s presidency, just like in the most entertaining reality shows, politics and pop culture will continue their dance, leaving us all to wonder what’s next!