Trump Marks 100 Days in Office, Defends Economic Record Amid Criticism
On his 100th day in office, President Donald Trump defended his administration’s performance in an interview with ABC News’ Terry Moran, pushing back against criticism from both political opponents and former supporters.
Pressed on concerns about his economic policies—especially tariffs that analysts say could end up costing American families thousands—Trump replied, “Well, they did sign up for it, actually.” He argued that voters knew the economy was central to his platform and pointed to lower gas and egg prices as evidence that his plan is working.
Despite his confidence, public opinion paints a more mixed picture. A new ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll shows 55% of Americans disapprove of his performance so far—the worst 100-day approval rating for a president in eight decades. Meanwhile, a New York Times survey found that 66% of respondents described the early months of his term as “chaotic.”
