200 days in office: Trump pivots to midterm elections after ‘excessive’ second 100 days

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President Donald Trump is marking his 200th day since returning to the White House on Thursday, concluding a second 100 days back in office that were different from his first.

Trump’s first 100 days were propelled by preplanning undertaken during transition as he simultaneously responded to news events. Although White House officials say they also planned for the president’s second 100 days, the past three months have been underscored by his administration’s readjustment to the rigmaroles of governing after two consecutive campaigns.

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