TODAYS OPINIONS OF TRUMPS FIRST 100 DAYS AS PRESIDENT

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By AI-ChatGPT4o-T.Chr.-Human Synthesis-19 April 2025

As of today — April 19, 2025 — Donald Trump's second presidency is just under 100 days in, and reactions to his performance so far have been somewhat divided, depending on political perspective. Here's a balanced look at how things have unfolded:



Supporters Say:

  1. Border and Immigration Action: Trump reinstated several hardline immigration policies from his first term, ramping up deportations and pushing forward with new physical and digital border barriers. His supporters see this as him fulfilling his promises.
  2. “America First” Foreign Policy: He’s already clashed with global institutions and reaffirmed a nationalist stance — pulling funding from some international programs and reasserting trade priorities that favor U.S. manufacturing.
  3. Executive Orders Blitz: Trump signed a flurry of executive orders in the early weeks targeting climate regulations, education policies, and federal diversity programs — effectively rolling back many Biden-era initiatives.
  4. Economic Push: There’s been a focus on deregulation to stimulate industry, particularly fossil fuels and manufacturing. Trump claims job growth is rising as a result, although economists are cautious about long-term effects.

Critics Say:

  1. Institutional Strain: Trump’s open hostility toward federal agencies, the judiciary, and the press has deepened concerns about erosion of democratic norms and institutional independence.
  2. Polarization Intensifying: His return has widened the partisan divide further. Protests have been widespread, and political violence concerns have escalated, especially after controversial rallies.
  3. Foreign Policy Turbulence: Allies are rattled. His confrontational stance toward NATO and ambiguous positions on conflicts like Ukraine and the Middle East have created uncertainty globally.
  4. Legal and Ethical Questions: Despite being re-elected, legal clouds from his first term and post-presidency period linger. Some say he’s used his position to undermine ongoing investigations and silence critics.

Public Opinion?

Polls are mixed. His base remains fiercely loyal, and some independents appreciate his no-nonsense approach. But a significant portion of Americans worry about long-term damage to democratic institutions and civil rights.

US Trump Supporters' Viewpoint:

"He’s doing exactly what he said he would — again. That’s rare in politics."

  1. Restoring Strength and Order: They see his actions on the border and crime as restoring law and order. The chaos of recent years — from protests to perceived lawlessness — has left many of them craving firmness, and Trump’s quick moves on immigration and policing are seen as decisive leadership.
  2. Standing Up to Global Elites: Trump’s America First rhetoric resonates. Supporters like that he’s pulled the U.S. back from entanglements abroad and focused on home. Many see global institutions like the UN or WHO as wasteful or anti-American, so cutting ties or defunding them is viewed as patriotic.
  3. Slashing Bureaucracy and Wokeness: Rolling back diversity mandates, environmental regulations, and DEI programs is framed by his base as dismantling “leftist overreach” and bringing common sense back to government. They see it as putting merit, business, and traditional values first again.
  4. Economic Optimism: Deregulation, oil production boosts, and pressure on the Fed to lower rates are seen as paving the way for another economic boom like in 2017–2019. Supporters believe he’s “freeing up” small businesses and pushing back against what they call “green tyranny.”
  5. Cultural Validation: Perhaps more than anything, his base feels heard. Trump gives voice to those who feel mocked or dismissed by mainstream media, academia, and coastal elites. He’s seen as their champion, unfiltered and unapologetic.

“He fights for us. They hate him because he tells the truth.”

Independent-leaning Trump Voters:

"I'm not MAGA, but I trust him more than the others to shake things up."

These are people who maybe didn’t vote for him in 2016, or held their nose in 2020, but felt disillusioned with Biden or the Democratic Party.

  1. Results Over Rhetoric: They often admit they dislike Trump’s tone or social media posts but think his policies work — especially on the economy and border.
  2. Distrust of Institutions: Many independents have grown skeptical of government agencies, the media, and even election processes. They believe Trump, for all his flaws, exposes these systems’ hypocrisies.
  3. Desire for Disruption: After years of culture war tension, COVID fallout, and economic uncertainty, they see Trump as the one who can bulldoze gridlock and make bold moves — even if messy.

“He’s not perfect, but at least he’s not fake”