The article analyzes the difference between President Trump's use of executive orders and his predecessors' legislative achievements, especially FDR's significant 15 bills in 100 days. While Trump has signed 142 executive orders, he signed only five bills into law, the lowest among recent presidents. This reliance on executive authority shows a preference for rapid action; however, the article cautions that such actions lack permanence compared to legislation. Critics note that Trump's approach may hinder sustained change, emphasizing the lasting impact that legally enacted bills have compared to easily repealable executive orders.
"F.D.R.'s accomplishments were enduring," said H.W. Brands, a Roosevelt biographer at the University of Texas at Austin, emphasizing the lasting impact of legislation over executive orders.
"The lack of major legislation is not because Mr. Trump failed but because he has not even bothered to try," highlighting his reliance on executive authority instead of legislative efforts.
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