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Trump Marks 100 Days with Rally, Faces Approval Slump and Legal Challenges

The president touts his administration's economic and immigration policies while courts block key measures and approval ratings reach historic lows.

Trump tras sus primeros 100 días: "Solo acabamos de empezar. Aún no han visto nada"
President Donald Trump arrives to speak on his first 100 days at Macomb County Community College Sports Expo Center, Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in Warren, Mich. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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Overview

  • Donald Trump held a rally in Macomb County, Michigan, declaring his first 100 days of his second term the 'most successful' in U.S. history.
  • Trump signed executive orders rolling back some auto-industry tariffs after backlash from U.S. manufacturers over profit losses.
  • The administration reported over 142,000 deportations and claimed near-zero border crossings, drawing criticism for rights violations and judicial pushback.
  • Public approval of Trump stands at 39%, the lowest for any president at the 100-day mark in modern history, with economic concerns driving discontent.
  • Experts warn that Trump's centralization of power and attacks on the judiciary pose risks to democratic checks and balances.