President Donald Trump's week began with a massive unforced error on the part of Democrats and ended with revenge firings. In between, he was acquitted, a suit against him was tossed out, and he delivered a State of the Union address full of surprises. Suffice it to say, a lot happened this week.

Tuesday

On Tuesday, Democrats kicked off their primary process in Iowa. It was clear early on that the entire event was a massive chaotic wreck. No winner could be called, and it left the Democrats looking unorganized and unprepared.

Trump, in the meantime, was delivering the State of the Union address in Congress. It was a night full of surprises that showed the President's prime-time roots.

Trump surprised a fourth-grader from Philadelphia named Janiyah Davis with a scholarship and explained to attendees that Davis' single mother couldn't send her to the school she wanted because Pennsylvania's Democratic governor blocked a bill allowing school choice. He recognized a 100 year-old Tuskegee airman and promoted him to the rank of brigadier general after talking about the airman's great-grandson who wants to join Trump's newly created Space Force. He also surprised a military-wife with the return of her husband.

Some of Trump's surprises were more controversial. During the speech, Trump awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to popular conservative talk-radio host Rush Limbaugh. The First Lady draped the medal around Limbaugh's shoulders as they stood in attendance. Limbaugh recently announced that he has advanced lung cancer. Limbaugh has mocked and derided Asians, African American athletes, Mexican immigrants, Latinos in general, and even the Presidential Medal of Freedom itself.

"The Presidential Medal of Freedom is now being rendered meaningless. It's just a political award," Limbaugh said in 2012. "That's all it is. It's another great tradition, institution down the tubes." He made these statements after Obama awarded Dolores Huerta the medal. Huerta is a New Mexico native who preaches non-violence and who has long fought for civil rights and the rights of farmers.

Another controversial surprise was the attendance of Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó. Venezuela is currently under the rule of authoritarian dictator Nicolás Maduro, but Guaidó is trying to wrestle power back for the people. His appearance was met with bipartisan applause, unlike almost any other part of the speech.

Part of the reason for that is the relationship between Trump and Rep. Nancy Pelosi. Pelosi is the leader of the House and has worked aggressively to impeach the President, and the President has responded in his usual manner: veiled threats and insults. One of those insults occurred at the very beginning of the State of the Union.

As Trump approached his dais, Pelosi, who was seated behind the President, extended her hand, but Trump declined to take it. Pelosi then introduced the President without saying it was her "high privilege and distinct honor" as is traditional. After the President finished his speech, Pelosi calmly tore up her printed copy. Trump later shared a video that had been manipulated to make Pelosi appear to tear up the speech during the portion Trump spent honoring the Tuskegee airman.

Wednesday

Believe it or not, it's only been five days since Trump was acquitted. The vote was official on Wednesday, but the flood of news that came after soon seemed to replace it in the public memory.

Neither article of impeachment passed by the House received 67 votes, half of the votes in the chamber, the number required for removal. Abuse of power received 48 votes, and obstruction of Congress got 47. The only Republican senator who voted for removal was Mitt Romney of Utah. Romney said he felt he had no choice but to vote for conviction because of his "promise before God to apply impartial justice."

In response, Trump called Romney a "Democratic asset" and "failed presidential candidate." He also accused Romney of using "religion as a crutch."

Thursday

On Thursday, the Iowa Democratic Party still hadn't announced the results of the primary.

At the annual Capitol Hill Prayer Breakfast, Trump said he didn't believe Nancy Pelosi prayed for him. Pelosi has said on several occasions that she prays for the President. Pelosi attended the Breakfast and was feet away from the President at the time. Later that day, Trump held a press conference.

"I had Nancy Pelosi sitting four seats away, and I'm saying things that other people wouldn't have said, but I meant them," Trump told reporters.

On the subject of impeachment, he said, "We went through hell, unfairly. I did nothing wrong," and "It was all bulls***," and called Democrats "some very evil and sick people."

Meanwhile, Pelosi gave a press conference in which she said Trump is "impeached forever."

"No matter what he says or whatever headlines he wants to carry around, you are impeached forever. You are never getting rid of that scar," she said. Touching on his comments about her prayer practices she said, "He can say whatever he wants, but I do pray for him, and I do so sincerely. He's talking about things he knows little about: faith and prayer."

At the Thursday press conference, Trump also took aim against the intelligence community. The President called top FBI officials "top scum." The FBI falls under the umbrella of the Department of Justice which itself is an independent branch of the executive branch. In 2017, Trump himself suggested that the FBI "really reports directly to the president of the United States, which is interesting."

Friday

On Friday, Democrats still couldn't determine who had won the Iowa primary. That night, Democrats held the first presidential debate of 2020. As usual, defeating Trump was a popular topic. On the same day, a suit brought against the President by Democrats was dismissed.

Democrats sued the President for allegedly violating the emoluments clause which stipulates that officials can't accept favors or gifts from foreign governments without approval from Congress.

"no Person holding any Office of Profit or Trust under them, shall, without the Consent of the Congress, accept any present... of any kind whatever, from any King, Prince or foreign State," the clause reads.

The federal court of appeals dismissed the case saying that individual members of Congress lack the legal standing needed to sue the president. The court declined to rule on whether or not Trump did violate the law.

We saw some of the effects of a "fully acquitted" and empowered Trump on Friday when he tried to get revenge against two of the officials who testified in the impeachment trial.

Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman was one of the "bombshell" witnesses who was on the call with Ukraine. Vindman has said he has no doubt that Trump ordered investigations in exchange for an Oval Office visit. Gordon Sondland was another witness who gave damning testimony against the President famously saying "everyone was in the loop."

The Lieutenant Colonel who has worked in the White House for some time, was escorted out by security. Vindman's twin brother was escorted out, as well. Sondlan, on the other hand, was simply called back from his post as U.S. Ambassador to the E.U. and dismissed. Critics are calling the firings clear acts of retribution and revenge. The President is free to hire and fire as he sees fit, but this firing has many worried since, by all accounts, Vindman was a model public servant.

In other Trump News

• Trump was "apoplectic" over U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to allow Huawei limited access to the U.K.'s 5G network. U.S. AG William Barr said America is considering taking stakes in Nokia and Ericsson.
• A picture of Trump was shared on Twitter showing an orange-hued line around his face that appeared to be either spray tan or makeup. Trump called the picture "Fake News" but said his hair looked great.
• The fiscal 2021 budget is being released by the White House on Monday. The plan is based on economic forecasts that predict 3% economic growth, but the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office says that they predict something much lower.