
The 10 worst things Trump did in 2025
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- 10. His administration sought to shut down America’s “Freedom Radios.”
- 9. He moved to more than double the number of visas for Chinese students.
- 8. He accepted a new Air Force One from Qatar.
- 7. He issued unjustifiable pardons.
- 6. He ordered federal agencies to ease marijuana restrictions.
- 5. He violated U.S. law on TikTok.
- 4. His administration bungled the release of the Epstein files.
- 3. His tariffs slowed economic growth.
- 2. He underfunded defense buildup.
- 1. He is allowing the sale of the most advanced artificial intelligence chips to China.
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