OM, you're correct. This was the wrong execution of the right move. In an effort to look pro-active, they didn't put all the horses in place before the race.
I think the level of protest indicate a personal hate for Trump more than his policies. He's strong minded and doesn't like to be opposed. That makes people very nervous and upset.
For me, other than my stock portfolios showing a healthy increase, his actions have had no effect on my life to day nor did President Obama's other than increasing my health care premiums.