100 Days of MAGA: A New Standard for Presidential Action

For nearly a century, Franklin D. Roosevelt’s first 100 days in office—marked by sweeping New Deal reforms during the depths of the Great Depression—have stood as the benchmark for presidential productivity. FDR called a special session of Congress, passed 15 major pieces of legislation, and reassured a shaken nation through his now-iconic “fireside chats.” His impact was historic. His legacy, unmatched—until now.

After witnessing President Donald J. Trump’s first 100 days of his second term, it...