Federal Politics

Trump's week

SATURDAY

Signs controversial executive order temporarily banning travel to the US from seven predominantly-Muslim countries, and suspending refugee program for 120 days.

SUNDAY

Calls several foreign leaders including Malcolm Turnbull, "the worst call by far". Pledges to honour Barack Obama's refugee deal but ends call after just 25 minutes.

MONDAY

Defends immigration ban against worldwide condemnation, including from Britain, Canada and France, tweeting it will stop "bad dudes" and "terrorists" entering US.

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TUESDAY

Fires acting attorney-general Sally Yates for having "betrayed" the Justice Department by refusing to implement the immigration order, replaces her with Dana Boente.

​WEDNESDAY

Picks 49-year-old Colorado judge Neil Gorsuch for the lifetime job of Supreme Court Justice, restoring a conservative majority on the bench.

THURSDAY

Responds to leaks of his incendiary call with Turnbull by tweeting he would "study" the "dumb deal" to take "illegal immigrants".

FRIDAY

Backtracks and says he will respect the refugee arrangement with Australia, boasts of "tough phone calls" with foreign leaders.