President Trump Responds to Economic Contraction Blaming Biden
President Trump blames economic contraction on Biden's administration while asserting future economic growth due to his tariffs.
The decline in GDP highlights the challenges the U.S. economy faces as it adjusts to the impact of tariffs.
Trump Says Americans Should Be Patient After US Economy Contracts
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This marked the first time the economy contracted since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trump blames Biden for shrinking economic first quarter
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The contraction marks a significant decline from the 2.4 percent annual growth rate that the economy saw in the fourth quarter of 2024.
President Trump Decries ‘Biden Overhang,’ Urges Americans To ‘Be Patient’ After Grim GDP Report
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The appeal of Trump’s mumbo-jumbo, smoke-and-mirrors antics is wearing off.
Laura Washington: Donald Trump achieves a notorious distinction in his first 100 days
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Despite flagging consumer sentiment and ongoing market turmoil, some key measures of the economy remain fairly strong.
US economy expected to have slowed sharply at start of Trump's 2nd term
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The Americans who spoke to Fox News Digital about Trump’s first 100 days offered a wide range of grades for the president’s performance.
'Too fast' or 'excellent'? Americans grade first 100 days of President Trump's second term
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Overall, the rollout of the tariffs and the uncertainty it has created have caused significant economic and financial turbulence.
Trump's economy at 100 days: Unprecedented uncertainty reigns
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Economic growth appears to be slowing.
Trump promised a 'golden age' for the economy. Then he unveiled tariffs
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By definition Trump has succeeded at being extraordinary in almost all negative ways.
Readers give their verdict on Trump’s 100 days: ‘Extraordinary destruction’
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Trump's tariffs loom over the economy as shipments from China fall
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The economy is a potential political vulnerability as he wages a global trade war.
Trump 100 days: President celebrates by touting his record and blasting foes
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In highlighting his accomplishments, he made a number of false and misleading statements on topics such as the state of the economy and the price of eggs.
FACT FOCUS: Trump touts his accomplishments at 100 days but at times falls short on the facts
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Yet only about 4 in 10 Americans approve of how Trump is handling the presidency, and his ratings on the economy and trade are lower than that.
Trump marks his first 100 days in office in campaign mode, focused on grudges and grievances
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Trump’s handling of the economy has been especially concerning for many Americans.
Trump defends first 100-days agenda amid sliding polls: 4 takeaways from Michigan rally
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Recent polls have shown the enthusiasm among Trump’s supporters at the Michigan rally is not reflected among the wider public, with nearly every major pollster finding higher disapproval than approval for the president in recent days.
Trump marks tumultuous first 100 days in office with rally in Michigan
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Trump has moved at a rapid pace through his first hundred days, signing at least 140 executive orders, including measures to secure the southern border, protect women’s sports, and unleash America’s energy potential, as a few examples.
Trump Touts 'Best' First 100 Days 'Of Any President in History’
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What’s more remarkable than the general slide in Trump’s job-approval numbers is the dip’s pervasiveness across issue areas, including those on which the president was in a very strong position coming out of the 2024 elections.
At 100 Days, Trump Approval Rating Is As Low As First Term
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The large amount of executive actions signed as well as the massive changes the administration is hoping to enact has opened them up to legal challenges.
Trump's first 100 days by the numbers
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The whole campaign of delegitimization-by-poll-numbers is part of what a writer for Townhall called “another liberal media psyop.”
Pay no heed to the misleading Trump approval ratings
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Summary
In a rally marking 100 days of his second term, President Trump acknowledged challenges such as a recent 0.3% contraction in GDP. This marked a drastic decline from the 2.4% growth seen last quarter and revealed Americans' low confidence, with approval ratings at 39%. Trump attributed the downturn to former President Biden's policies in a fiery Truth Social post, asserting recent tariff implementation would spur growth. Meanwhile, economic details reveal consumer spending declined sharply, while imports surged, negatively affecting GDP calculations. Analysts express concerns about looming recession risks despite some positive investment trends.
Perspectives
Trump's reliance on executive orders continues to draw criticism for undermining bipartisanship and creating uncertainty, with recent tariffs expected to lead to a significant economic slowdown according to analysts.
Recent approval ratings indicate Trump's popularity is faltering, especially among independents who are concerned about his handling of the economy and immigration policies.
Despite low approval ratings, Trump’s agenda faces legal challenges and public opposition, suggesting an increasingly turbulent political landscape.
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