President Donald Trump's first couple of weeks in office have been described as chaotic and damaging by members of the media following several executive actions directed at government spending, immigration, and more. The Washington Post's Ruth Marcus wrote that no president in history has caused more damage to the nation more quickly. The New York Times editorial board accused the president of crossing lines and exceeding what is legally granted. The Times' David French said the president was launching a constitutional revolution. Trump's first weeks in office were also described as chaotic by the Los Angeles Times.