US President Donald Trump marked the 100th day of his second term in office with a spirited campaign-style rally in Warren, Michigan, where he highlighted his administration's achievements while launching pointed attacks against political adversaries. Addressing an enthusiastic crowd, he characterized his presidency as a "revolution of common sense," asserting that he was spearheading "profound change" in the nation.

In his speech, Trump took particular aim at his predecessor, Democratic President Joe Biden, and the chairman of the US Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell, criticizing their policies and performance. He expressed disdain for public opinion polls that have shown his approval ratings dipping, dismissing them as "fake news." Despite these challenges, Trump maintained that he was just getting started and promised his supporters that they had yet to see the full extent of his plans.

During the rally, held in a region synonymous with America's automotive industry, Trump declared that automobile manufacturers were "lining up" to establish new manufacturing facilities in the Midwest, which he portrayed as a sign of economic revitalization. Earlier in the day, however, he moderated one of the central tenets of his economic strategy imposing tariffs on imported cars and car parts in response to warnings from domestic automakers about the potential for inflated consumer prices.

Trump pointed to significant drops in illegal immigration as a key achievement of his administration, citing a substantial decrease in encounters at the southern border, which he noted had fallen to just over 7,000 from a staggering 140,000 reported in March of the previous year. He claimed that nearly 65,700 immigrants have been deported during his presidency, a number that, while substantial, reflects a slower pace compared to the over 270,000 deported in the last fiscal year.

In a moment that drew a mix of reactions, Trump presented a video showing deportees being sent to a mega-prison in El Salvador, underlining his administration's ongoing crackdown on immigration. His policies in this area, however, have faced numerous legal challenges, particularly his efforts to eliminate birthright citizenship for children born on US soil.

Trumps claims during the rally included a controversial assertion that egg prices had plummeted by 87%. This statement was met with skepticism as it contradicted recent government reports on food pricing. While it is true that inflation, energy costs, and mortgage rates have seen reductions since he took office, the economy remains a point of contention; unemployment figures have slightly increased, consumer sentiment has wavered, and the stock market has experienced volatility attributed to his tariff policies.

Despite facing scrutiny, Trump appeared undeterred, conducting his own informal audience poll to gauge their favorite nicknames for Biden. He not only poked fun at Biden's mental acuity and physical appearance but also continued to assert his belief in an unsubstantiated narrative that he won the 2020 election.

As the President reflects on his first 100 days, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) has characterized his tenure thus far as a "colossal failure," arguing that his policies have led to increased living costs and economic challenges, coining the term 'Trump recession' to describe the looming economic threat they foresee.

In summary, while Trump celebrated what he framed as significant progress, the landscape of political opinion remains complex, with both his approval ratings and those of the Democratic Party in a state of flux. The upcoming months will likely reveal whether his ambitious promises will resonate with voters or lead to further divisions.