I asked ChatGPT 3 questions...
I asked, "What actions has Trump taken so far in this term?", "Who do these actions hurt?", and "Who benefits from these actions?" This is what I learned.
Right now, the United States is in an information war—not just against foreign adversaries, but within our own borders. This war isn’t fought with bullets and bombs, but with narratives, policies, and power plays designed to control what we see, believe, and ultimately, how we live.
Since his return to office, Donald Trump has wasted no time reshaping the country through executive orders and sweeping policy changes. But every action taken by those in power has consequences—some Americans win, others lose. The question is: who benefits, and who gets left behind?
The list below is not just a rundown of Trump’s latest moves. It’s a roadmap of the shifting power dynamics in America. It reveals who gains from these decisions and who suffers as a result. Because in an information war, understanding who profits and who pays the price is the key to seeing the bigger picture.
Here’s what’s happening—unfiltered, unsanitized, and without spin.
Executive Orders and Actions Taken
Mandated all federal employees return to in-person work by February 6 or resign.
Who is hurt? Federal employees who rely on remote work for accessibility, work-life balance, or childcare.
Who benefits? Commercial real estate owners, office landlords, and businesses reliant on office workers (e.g., restaurants, transit systems).
Prohibited gender transitions for individuals under 19 years old.
Who is hurt? Transgender youth, their families, and healthcare providers offering gender-affirming care.
Who benefits? Conservative lawmakers, religious advocacy groups, and organizations opposed to gender-affirming care.
Targeted transgender military personnel, reinstating restrictions on their service.
Who is hurt? Transgender service members and those aspiring to serve in the military.
Who benefits? Conservative policymakers and military officials who oppose trans inclusion in the armed forces.
Paused federal loans, grants, and other financial assistance (temporarily blocked by a judge).
Who is hurt? Students relying on federal financial aid, especially low-income and first-generation college students.
Who benefits? Private lenders and financial institutions that issue student loans, as students may seek alternative funding sources.
Fired Democratic National Labor Relations Board member Gwynne Wilcox and multiple Department of Justice officials.
Who is hurt? Workers seeking federal labor protections, as the NLRB often rules on union rights and workplace disputes.
Who benefits? Corporations and business owners seeking to weaken union power and labor protections.
Ordered a comprehensive effort to secure the U.S. southern border, including increasing physical barriers and reinstating the Migrant Protection Protocols.
Who is hurt? Migrants and asylum seekers, particularly those fleeing violence or persecution.
Who benefits? Private contractors building border infrastructure, anti-immigration advocacy groups, and political figures campaigning on border security.
Signed "Protecting The Meaning And Value Of American Citizenship."
Who is hurt? Undocumented immigrants and children of non-citizen parents who may face increased barriers to legal status.
Who benefits? Nationalist and anti-immigration organizations, as well as politicians using immigration restriction policies to rally their base.
Issued "Ending Illegal Discrimination And Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity," banning federal contracts for companies that enforce DEI policies.
Who is hurt? Minority workers, women, and marginalized groups who benefited from DEI programs in the workplace.
Who benefits? Businesses opposed to DEI regulations, conservative advocacy groups, and executives looking to cut compliance costs.
Signed "Reevaluating and Realigning United States Foreign Aid," pausing U.S. foreign development assistance for 90 days.
Who is hurt? Countries and humanitarian organizations reliant on U.S. aid for critical programs like disaster relief, healthcare, and food assistance.
Who benefits? Fiscal conservatives and politicians advocating for an “America First” approach to reduce foreign spending.
Implemented a federal hiring freeze and ended telework for federal employees.
Who is hurt? Federal employees, particularly those with disabilities, caregivers, and those in agencies already understaffed.
Who benefits? Private sector employers who may gain experienced workers leaving federal jobs, and conservatives who favor a smaller federal government.
Rescinded Executive Order 11246, which mandated affirmative action and nondiscrimination practices for federal contractors.
Who is hurt? Women, minorities, and other historically disadvantaged groups who relied on affirmative action to ensure fair hiring practices.
Who benefits? Companies that no longer have to follow affirmative action policies, business leaders who prefer fewer regulations.
Issued an order prohibiting the government from granting citizenship to certain individuals born in the U.S. (targeting birthright citizenship).
Who is hurt? Children of undocumented immigrants and non-citizen parents, potentially creating stateless individuals.
Who benefits? Anti-immigration groups, conservative politicians appealing to nativist sentiments.
Terminated all DEI programs in the federal government and extended this mandate to private sector incentives.
Who is hurt? Minority workers, LGBTQ+ employees, women, and other underrepresented groups benefiting from DEI initiatives.
Who benefits? Conservative activists and executives who opposed DEI as “woke” spending.
Delayed TikTok ban for 75 days while searching for a U.S.-owned buyer.
Who is hurt? TikTok’s user base and employees, as uncertainty around its future could disrupt operations.
Who benefits? Potential U.S. buyers looking to acquire TikTok at a lower price, domestic tech competitors like Meta and Google.
Issued multiple orders targeting trans rights in prisons, military service, healthcare, and education funding.
Who is hurt? Transgender individuals in prisons, the military, schools, and those seeking medical care.
Who benefits? Conservative lawmakers and advocacy groups opposed to trans-inclusive policies.
Initiated mass firings of federal employees with plans to replace them with aligned personnel.
Who is hurt? Career federal employees, especially those in agencies focused on climate, labor rights, civil rights, and regulatory oversight.
Who benefits? Trump loyalists and conservative officials seeking more ideological control over the federal government.
As the information war rages on, it becomes increasingly clear that the battle for power in America isn’t just about politics—it’s about control over the narrative, the policies, and, ultimately, the people. The oligarchs, with their vast wealth and influence, have positioned themselves as the true beneficiaries of Trump’s latest moves. They are using their control over information and the economy to strengthen their hold on power, while everyday Americans are left to bear the cost.
From dismantling protections for marginalized communities to stripping away access to resources, these policies are more than just political decisions—they are strategic maneuvers in a larger game of wealth and influence.
The question isn’t just who wins and who loses, but who controls the story. And until we wake up to the reality of this ongoing information war, the balance of power will continue to tip further in favor of the billionaires, leaving the rest of us to struggle in their wake.
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I have a friend who works for an AI company. Save this response because they are working hard to make sure that Large Language Models like ChatGPT do not offend the Trump Administration.
All I see is that every move tRump has made through EO hurts the American people and helps his loyalist billionaire buddies get richer!