I would say he inherited it, and wouldn't/couldn't turn it around.
But yes, it seems the administration has caved on the illegals.
Story here about a soldier’s flag being ripped down in Florida. If anyone lives in Florida with a HOA board, it is against the law to make someone take a temporary display of the flag (Memorial Day, Fourth of July, etc.) down. Post #3 has the relevant law. Keep it handy if you have any stalinists where you live!
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1841595/posts