Trump's second term so far: A story of chaos, confusion and reversals

President Donald Trump has moved quickly on his far-reaching agenda, but his administration has frequently changed both its messaging and its course.

WASHINGTON — As he prepared to take office for a second time, Donald Trump made it clear to his economic team that his tariffs needed to be imposed quickly.

One candidate for a top position suggested to him during the transition that it might be a better idea to move more deliberately. He didn’t get the job, a person briefed on the matter said.

 “He [Trump] was not very sympathetic” to those advising a go-slow approach, the person said, speaking on condition of anonymity.

The president is in a hurry. Executive orders, tariffs, mass firings — all are happening at a speed that has made it hard for the nation to keep up. And tough for Trump to carry out.

The chaotic start of his presidency has been characterized by a rash of reversals and retreats as he hastens to execute his agenda while his party controls both houses of Congress and his political capital is at its peak.

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/chaos-confusion-reversals-trump-second-term-rcna200649

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