President Donald Trump marked his first 100 days in office with a campaign-style rally in Michigan, where he enthusiastically touted what he called “the most successful first 100 days of any administration in history”. Addressing a crowd of supporters, Trump highlighted his achievements, including his administration’s efforts to bring jobs back to the United States, particularly in the auto industry, and his aggressive stance on tariffs and trade policy. He claimed that companies were eager to return to Michigan, attributing this trend to his tax and tariff policies, and thanked auto workers for their continued support.

Throughout his speech, Trump painted a rosy picture of the economy under his leadership, asserting that “we had the greatest economy in the history of our country” and promising that things were “doing better now”. He emphasized his administration’s actions to end illegal immigration, protect American workers, and restore what he described as the rule of law. Trump also pledged to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse in government spending, and to “make America great again” at an even faster pace than before.

Trump did not shy away from attacking his political opponents, taking aim at Democrats, the Federal Reserve, and foreign trade rivals. He criticized previous administrations for sending American money overseas and failing to prioritize domestic interests. Trump positioned himself as a champion for workers, vowing to put “Michigan first” and “America first,” and to fire “corrupt, incompetent, and unnecessary deep state bureaucrats”. He also referenced his ongoing battle against inflation and his efforts to bring down interest rates, while taking a swipe at the Federal Reserve’s leadership.

Despite his optimistic rhetoric, Trump acknowledged the economic concerns facing the country, including rising interest rates and a volatile stock market. He insisted, however, that his administration’s policies-particularly the imposition of steep tariffs on China-were necessary to end what he called “the greatest job theft in the history of the world”. Trump assured his supporters that a fair trade deal with China was forthcoming and promised that Americans would soon “be very proud of this country”.