President Donald Trump delivered remarks at a rally in Michigan Tuesday evening, his 100th day in office of his second term
Casey Harper
The Center Square
President Donald Trump delivered remarks at a rally in Michigan Tuesday evening, his 100th day in office of his second term.
Trump touted his progress cutting federal waste, “protecting workers, restoring the rule of law” and ending illegal immigration as part of “the most successful 100 days in the history of any administration.”
“Instead of putting China first, I’m putting Michigan first and I’m putting America first,” Trump said at the Macomb County Rally.
“In 100 days we have delivered the most profound change in Washington in 100 years,” Trump said, adding he is ushering in “the golden age of America,” a nod to his inauguration speech in January.
Trump took time to attack former President Joe Biden, questioning how he ever got elected. He spent much of his speech touting his wins on immigration policy. The Center Square Voter’s Voice poll found immigration is the issue voters are happiest with the president.
“I banned all welfare to illegals, and I signed an order that will end automatic citizenship for the children of illegal aliens,” Trump said before touting his signing of the Laken Riley Act, a law that requires the Department of Homeland Security to detain illegal aliens charged with a crime after 22-year-old Riley, a nursing student, was killed by an illegal alien while jogging.
“For years, Joe Biden and the media told us that stopping the flood of illegal immigration was absolutely impossible,” Trump said. “He said it was impossible. He didn’t know what the hell anybody was talking about.”
“But it turned out that all we needed was a new president,” Trump added, repeating a favorite line of his State of the Union address.
Trump said his immigration policies would be more effective if not for the courts blocking him.
Trump blasted “a handful of radical, communist judges” saying they are infringing on authority delegated to the president.
He also attacked Democrats for fighting his effort to deport migrants, saying he was elected in every swing state and won the popular vote because of immigration more than any other issue.
“The last administration engineered a massive border invasion” that allowed “gangs and cartels to infiltrate our communities and rape and murder our citizens and that is being nice about it,” Trump said.
Trump also hit Democrats, accusing them of cheating in elections and saying he actually won Michigan in 2020, a state he lost to then-President Joe Biden.
Trump attacked liberal media coverage as well as the pollsters who have reported his approval rating has fallen, saying they interview more Democrats than Republicans.
The Center Square Voters’ Voice Poll, released last week, also shows more voters disapprove of the job Trump is doing than those who approve. The poll surveyed 2,527 registered voters. Of those respondents, 1,089 were Republicans, 1,187 were Democrats, and 251 were “True Independents.”
In the speech, Trump touted stripping the security clearances of the intelligence officials who said Hunter Biden’s laptop was Russian disinformation, a claim that was later debunked.
He also touted his bans of critical race theory and transgender military members, saying recruitment has since soared.
The president promised major tax cuts in the future and promised to defend Medicaid and achieve “military supremacy.”
The president’s speech was wide-ranging and often off the cuff, reminiscent of his time on the campaign trail. He went on to tout his “drill baby, drill” energy policy and his 25% tariff on foreign automobiles, saying it would revive auto manufacturing in Michigan.
“We have been beaten up so badly by the countries…” he said.
Trump pointed to tens of billions of dollars in domestic investment promised by companies like Apple, Amazon, Johnson and Johnson and more.
Trump’s tariffs have mostly been put on pause while his team negotiates trade deals, though his 145% tariffs on China remain in place.
“You’re going to make the cars,” he told the crowd.
“We really don’t want your cars,” he added, speaking to other nations.
“The president stands up for Main Street, not Wall Street.”
This report was first published by The Center Square.
Highlights from Trump’s First 100 Days
• Border Security: Significant reduction in illegal border crossings, with daily encounters dropping by 93%.
• Executive Orders: Signed 142 executive orders, addressing issues like immigration, deregulation, and education.
• Economic Measures: Advocated for tax cuts and introduced tariffs aimed at boosting domestic manufacturing.
• Pro-Life Policies: Reinstated policies to prevent U.S. taxpayer funding for foreign organizations involved in abortion.
• Energy Independence: Focused on revitalizing American energy production.
• Legislation: Signed five bills into law, including the Laken Riley Act, which expanded federal authority to detain undocumented immigrants.
• Foreign Policy: Took steps to restore a traditional “America First” foreign policy, focusing on national sovereignty and peace.
• Social Policies: Ended federal support for certain diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
• Environmental Deregulation: Rolled back regulations on oil and gas production.
• Judicial Appointments: Confirmed several conservative judges to federal courts.
• Military Investments: Increased funding for defense, including new fighter jet missions.
• Education Reform: Advocated for school choice and redirected federal funds to charter/private schools.
• Healthcare Policies: Reduced federal involvement, promoted state-level solutions.
• Immigration Policy: Implemented a merit-based system and reduced illegal border crossings.
• Economic Deregulation: Created a “one-in-for-ten-out” rule, saving billions in costs.
• Energy Policy: Expanded drilling and mining, unlocking trillions in resources.
• Pro-Life Advocacy: Reinforced restrictions on funding for abortion-related organizations.
• Defense Investments: Announced new fighter jet missions and military technology projects.
• Trade Policies: Imposed new tariffs to protect American industries.
• Veterans Affairs: Expanded healthcare access and mental health services for veterans.
• Infrastructure Initiatives: Announced major road, bridge, and airport investments.
• Space Exploration: Increased funding for NASA and Mars/lunar missions.
• Law Enforcement Support: Boosted police funding and enhanced community policing.
• Tax Reform: Pushed comprehensive reform to simplify the tax code and lower rates.
• Cybersecurity: Created a national task force to improve cyber defenses.
• Rural Development: Launched broadband and infrastructure projects in rural areas.
• Space Force Expansion: Focused on satellite defense and new space missions.
• Drug Policy: Increased funding for opioid treatment and prevention.
• Federal Workforce Reduction: Cut government size and bureaucracy.
• Birthright Citizenship: Took legal steps to challenge automatic birthright citizenship.
• International Relations: Appointed new ambassador to China; recalibrated relations.
• Budget Reforms: Introduced reconciliation bill for balancing budget.
• Water Regulation: Signed order preserving water pressure standards.
• Environmental Policy: Repealed Biden-era climate regulations.
• Healthcare Initiatives: Expanded Health Savings Accounts (HSAs).
• Federal Budget: Proposed a balanced budget amendment to Congress.
• Education Policy: Banned federal funding for critical race theory in schools.
• Foreign Aid: Reduced spending and redirected funds to domestic priorities.
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