Marco Rubio Applauds Trump's First 100 Days: "Delivering for the American People"

As President Donald Trump marks the first 100 days of his second term, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has taken to the internet to praise the administration's achievements. Rubio asserts that Trump's agenda has decisively begun to reshape the nation's direction, particularly in foreign policy. "In these past 100 days, POTUS has delivered for the American people," Rubio shared on his X account. He added, "We've made significant strides, but our work is far from over," encouraging followers to engage with the State Department's efforts to prioritize America.

Rubio further emphasized the administration's impact, stating, "We are thriving in this golden age of America-first foreign policy. The United States is stronger, safer, and more prosperous, and we're just getting started." This optimistic tone continued in further statements, where he highlighted significant advances in protecting Americans abroad, including the release of 47 unjustly detained individuals in countries like Afghanistan, Russia, Venezuela, and recently, Belarus.

The State Department supported this narrative with an official statement highlighting the institution's reorganization as a crucial step toward modernization and efficiency. "We are becoming a more efficient machine, eager to meet taxpayers' interests," the statement said, emphasizing a renewed focus on defending national interests abroad. Rubio expressed gratitude for the trust Trump placed in him, proud to lead a department that "finally prioritizes America, as the people deserve." "In just 100 days, POTUS's foreign policy agenda has already made America great again," he declared.

Mixed Record of Achievements and Challenges

While the administration celebrates these first 100 days, the White House also released a report outlining what it sees as immediate economic and social achievements. The Republican government boasts of creating 345,000 jobs since January and increases in real hourly earnings for low-income and manufacturing workers. They also note a more than 2% drop in prescription drug prices, reduced gasoline and energy rates, and a decline in mortgage rates by about 0.4 percentage points.

Despite these accomplishments, Trump faces significant resistance across various segments of the population. A national poll conducted by NBC News Stay Tuned and SurveyMonkey reveals that over 60% of Americans believe the country is on the wrong track. Only a quarter enthusiastically approve of his leadership, while more than 40% strongly disapprove. His approach to trade, inflation, and diversity has been particularly controversial. His economic management, focused on tariff policies, has an approval rating of just 39%.

On immigration, one of Trump's key campaign issues, public opinion is split, with a 49% approval and 51% disapproval rate. The White House has intensified its hardline approach, deporting 65,682 undocumented immigrants. According to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), 75% of these arrests involve individuals with criminal records, including gang members and convicted felons. This crackdown has been aided by the reactivation of the 287(g) program, which promotes cooperation between local agencies and federal immigration authorities.

Persistent Polarization

Trump's leadership continues to deepen the divide between political parties. While 88% of Republicans support his presidency, only 7% of Democrats do. Among independent voters, crucial in any national contest, disapproval stands at 68%. Rubio, however, remains unfazed by these numbers. From his position as the head of U.S. diplomacy, he insists that "change has arrived" and that America has regained a foreign agenda "focused on its own citizens."

As the White House strives to solidify this success narrative, public opinion figures present a more complex picture, where the administration's optimism clashes with widespread skepticism in a deeply divided nation.