Trump celebrates 100 days in office with rally, declares ‘You haven’t seen anything yet’
US President Donald Trump has marked the 100th day of his second term in office with a defiant campaign-style rally in a Detroit suburb on Tuesday, where he touted his administration’s accomplishments and launched blistering attacks on his political rivals and institutions.
Speaking before a crowd of enthusiastic supporters, Trump hailed what he called a “revolution of common sense,” claiming his presidency was delivering “profound change” and promising that “you haven’t seen anything yet.”
At the heart of Trump’s speech was his aggressive immigration crackdown. He cited a dramatic drop in illegal border crossings — from 140,000 in March 2024 to just over 7,000 — and highlighted nearly 65,700 deportations since returning to office. A video montage of deportees being sent to a mega-prison in El Salvador was aired during the event, underscoring the hardline image his administration continues to project.
However, Trump’s economic record remains a point of contention. While he celebrated lower energy costs, falling mortgage rates, and claimed egg prices had dropped by 87%, government data has disputed several of these assertions. Meanwhile, inflation has cooled slightly, but unemployment has ticked upward, and tariffs — a cornerstone of Trump’s economic policy — have shaken markets and worried local business owners.
Earlier in the day, Trump softened his stance on planned tariffs for foreign automobiles and parts after backlash from US carmakers warning of soaring consumer prices. Still, he assured the rally crowd that manufacturers were “lining up” to build new plants in Michigan, long considered the heart of America’s automotive sector.
In characteristic fashion, Trump mocked Democratic leaders, including former President Joe Biden, questioned Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s competence, and dismissed opinion polls showing his approval rating at just 44%. “They’re fake,” he said, urging the crowd to ignore what he called dishonest media narratives.
A Gallup survey ranks Trump as the only post-World War II president with sub-50% approval after 100 days into a second term. Nevertheless, Republican voters remain largely loyal, and Trump showed no signs of moderating his approach, instead doubling down on his familiar message of outsider leadership and national renewal.
Meanwhile, Democrats blasted his early presidency as a “colossal failure.” The Democratic National Committee accused him of exacerbating economic hardship and warned of an impending “Trump recession.”
Local reaction in Michigan was mixed. Joe DeMonaco, a carpenter, expressed concern about rising costs due to fluctuating tariffs: “We’re just treading water and seeing if things get better,” he said.
But many supporters praised Trump’s directness. “I’m just thrilled,” said Teresa Breckinridge, owner of Atlanta’s Silver Skillet Diner. “He’s doing what needs to be done and reporting back to the people. I believe the tariffs will end up working in our favor.”
