President Donald Trump spoke at a rally here Tuesday, marking his first 100 days in office and asserting the period has been the most successful initial stretch of any administration in U.S. history. Speaking to a supportive crowd at Macomb Community College, Mr. Trump highlighted his administration's efforts and set a course for the challenges ahead.
The President crossed the symbolic 100-day barrier, reflecting on actions taken and those still planned. He described the state of the country under his leadership as a "GOLDEN AGE," receiving adulation from the audience.
A central theme of the address was immigration policy. Mr. Trump touted his administration's focus on mass deportations, particularly of alleged gang members. He discussed legal challenges to these actions, stating confidence they would not stand and that mass deportation was proceeding rapidly, targeting individuals for removal to countries like El Salvador more than 200 people.
Trade policy also featured prominently. The President defended his use of tariffs as a tool to rebalance trade relationships and end what he termed the "greatest job theft in the history of the world." He discussed easing tariffs on automakers assembling cars in the U.S., characterizing the move as flexibility aimed at encouraging domestic manufacturing Trump tariffs automakers.
Addressing public perception, Mr. Trump acknowledged polls showing his approval rating lower than past presidents at the 100-day mark Trump 100 days polling grade approval rating. He dismissed these as "fake polls," stating that legitimate surveys would show higher support, perhaps in the 60s or 70s.
The President returned to familiar campaign themes, referencing former President Joe Biden as "Sleepy Joe" trump fixated biden and former Vice President Kamala Harris Trump has used government powers to target more than 100 perceived enemies. He also repeated his claim of winning the 2020 election. Criticism was also directed at Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, whom he said he knew more than about interest rates Trump federal reserve jerome powell tariffs.
Rally attendees and administration staff openly discussed the possibility of a future Trump campaign beyond the current term, with some in the crowd calling for a "three!" term and a communications aide explicitly mentioning "Trump 2028" to cheers.
While the President touched on his legislative goals, including a budget and tax plan due in July Trump needs unity among Republicans to pass his budget bill Can he get it, much of the focus remained on reflections of past actions and criticisms of political opponents and government bureaucracy. Mr. Trump suggested he was stopping a "gravy train" for some federal workers.
The President spent little time during his first months at locations other than the White House or his residences. However, he appeared to relish being back in a rally environment, connecting with supporters.
"We will never back down. We will never surrender," Mr. Trump said. "We will fight, fight, fight and we will win, win, win together. Together, we will make America powerful again."
