The primary focus of the New Deal, introduced by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in response to the Great Depression, was to provide relief, recovery, and reform. The New Deal aimed to alleviate economic hardships faced by millions of Americans through a series of programs and policies. It sought to stabilize the economy, create jobs, and rehabilitate the financial system, all while addressing the social welfare needs of citizens. Initiatives such as Social Security, unemployment insurance, and various public works projects aimed to foster economic recovery and prevent future depressions, reshaping the role of the federal government in the economy.