As former U.S. President Donald Trump hits the 100-day milestone of his second term, his trademark "creative destruction" strategy is sparking economic whiplash and global confusion. Critics argue his aggressive tariffs and federal downsizing resemble a demolition crew without a blueprint for what comes next. Stock markets? 📉 On a rollercoaster. Allies? 🌏 Raising eyebrows.
Economic Rollercoaster: From Boom to Gloom
Despite inheriting low unemployment and easing inflation from the Biden era, Trump’s tariff hikes triggered a market freefall. Consumer confidence is tanking as trade wars escalate, and unemployment is inching up. Analysts warn this could be the prelude to a Netflix-style cliffhanger—no one knows how the season ends. 🍿
Approval Ratings Take a Hit
Polls show Trump’s approval sinking to 40%, with even former supporters questioning his immigration crackdowns. Case in point: A Maryland man’s mistaken deportation ignited legal battles and public fury. Meanwhile, universities and corporations are rebelling against diversity policy rollbacks, signaling a grassroots storm. 🗳️
Global Allies Push Back 🇯🇵🇰🇷
Japan’s PM publicly rejected Trump’s tariff demands, while South Korean attitudes toward the U.S. have soured. Subaru even rerouted supply chains to Canada to dodge Trump’s trade policies. And that promise to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict in 24 hours? Still MIA. 🕒
The Big Question: What’s Next?
Trump’s team thrives on chaos—"good for television," as he once said—but rebuilding institutions takes more than loyalty hires and executive orders. With Democrats mobilizing in even deep-red districts, the 2026 midterms could be a reckoning. Can destruction without a plan really win long-term? 🧩 Only time (and Twitter) will tell.
