Achievements and shortcomings of the Trump administration in its first 100 days

WASHINGTON () As the White House marks the 100th day of President Donald Trump’s presidency, the administration has highlighted its campaign promises on immigration, global trade and government spending.

Trump is scheduled to mark the milestone in Michigan, a critical battleground state he won in 2024.

The rally, his first since taking office, will be held Tuesday in Macomb County, just north of Detroit, an area heavily affected by the administration’s tariff policies.

100 days of the Trump administration

Trump has pushed the boundaries of his second term in his efforts to cut the federal workforce and curb illegal immigration. Since his inauguration, Trump has signed nearly 150 executive orders.

Key achievements include a significant drop in migrant encounters and border crossings, as well as a reduction in the federal government workforce.

The newly established Department of Government Efficiency has also initiated significant changes, and more than 120,000 federal employees have been laid off or terminated.

Trump has not yet brokered an end to the war in Ukraine, a promise he vowed to fulfill on his first day in office.

And while several Israeli hostages have been released amid the war in Gaza, many remain in Hamas captivity.

The administration has also faced legal hurdles in its push for mass deportations, though it reports that roughly 57,000 undocumented immigrants have been removed so far.

Additionally, tariffs have led to rising costs for Americans amid the administration’s trade war with China. Trump has insisted, however, that his tariff strategy will deliver lasting results.

Poll: Trump approval dips at 100-day mark

Trump has seen his favorability ratings decline in the first three months of his presidency amid growing criticism of his handling of the economy and various controversies, according to initial polling averages from Decision Desk HQ/The Hill. 

His approval rating has dropped 11 points since Inauguration Day, with more than half of those polled saying they disapprove of the job he’s doing.

That sentiment continued when voters were asked whether they feel the country is on the right or wrong track, with 56% saying they beleive the United States is currently headed in the wrong direction.