The 100-day assessment of Donald Trump's second term reveals significant deviations from conventional political norms. The focus on achievements obscures the damaging impact of an administration characterized by antidemocratic tactics. Concurrent economic data highlights a troubling GDP contraction of 0.3% in early 2025, hinting at recession risks amid rising inflation linked to Trump's tariffs. This chaotic economic strategy casts a long shadow over the prospects for American democracy and stability, eclipsing any ceremonial assessments typically associated with presidential milestones.
The 100-day marker in a presidential administration triggers press assessments of achievements and their alignment with campaign promises, but Trump's second term defies traditional evaluation.
The administration's breakthroughs come at the cost of constitutional governance, which raises concerns about the lasting damage to American democracy.
The first quarter of 2025 saw a 0.3% shrinkage in GDP, marking the first contraction since 2022, signaling a potential looming recession.
Trump's erratic tariffs have created an environment where inflation is inevitable, and investment uncertainty suggests a precarious economic future.
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