Washington, D.C. — As Donald Trump marks his first 100 days as the 47th President of the United States, his administration is already being described as one of the most radical in U.S. history. Despite rallying supporters with a campaign-style event in Michigan, public sentiment is cooling rapidly.
A recent Washington Post/ABC News poll shows just 39% of Americans approve of Trump’s performance, with disapproval even extending to his once-popular immigration crackdown.
Trump’s presidency has been marked by sweeping tariffs, strained foreign relations, workforce cuts, and crackdowns on institutions like universities and law firms. Backed strongly by billionaire Elon Musk, the administration has frozen billions in funding and exercised executive powers aggressively—issuing over 140 executive orders, many of which are facing legal challenges.
Meanwhile, the economy remains shaky. Wall Street has dropped over 6% since Trump took office, though a slight rebound came Tuesday after the administration signaled a softening of auto tariffs.
Speaking before his Michigan rally, Trump insisted he was “on track” with his second-term goals, stating, “I think either we’ve done everything, or it’s in the process of being done.”
Democrats have labeled his presidency a “colossal failure”, blaming him for inflation, economic hardship, and looming recession fears. Yet Trump’s core base remains enthusiastic.
Controversially, Trump has also removed Barack Obama’s portrait from the White House and replaced it with a painting of himself surviving an assassination attempt. He joked to reporters he’d like to be the next pope, saying, “That would be my No. 1 choice.”
As global tensions persist — especially over Ukraine — and domestic unrest continues, Trump faces growing pressure to moderate his policies, though his actions suggest he’s more focused on consolidating loyalty than broadening appeal.
