How Have Biden’s Actions as President Compared to Trump’s Actions?

The 2020 Presidential Election was drama-filled and watched by the entire nation, and Biden’s first days in office have been equally scrutinized. Biden campaigned with the promise to reverse many Trump-era policies.  When asked their opinion, many Social Studies teachers at FHS agreed that he has upheld that goal, creating a stark difference in White House policy in just a few short months as...

While Trump placed more value on the economic benefits of ventures such as the Keystone Pipeline, Biden is determined to slow climate change and improve America’s environmental impact....

Biden and Trump could not be more different on their foreign policy views. While Trump was more focused on maintaining the American economy and withdrawing from foreign affairs, Biden wants to reestablish connections with foreign nations. However, both presidents believe in strong action against China, although Biden has criticized Trump's aggressiveness with tariffs on Chinese goods....

Mr. McCarthy, Social Studies Department Head at FHS, believes that Biden’s most marked departure from Trump era policies has been his stance on the environment. “Specifically, the rejoining of the Paris Pact, and his reassessment of the viability of the Keystone Pipeline,” he says.  ...

According to FHS Social Studies teacher Mrs. Maclean, Trump had "a policy of 'American First' which was more of an isolationist stance on foreign policy," while Biden has reversed this isolationism through action such as "Reestablishing relations with our allies in NATO, the Paris Climate Agreement, and Biden's goal of having the U.S. rejoin the United Nations Human Rights Council." ...