A hundred days into his second term, President Donald Trump has wasted no time making waves. From deep cuts to government agencies and trade conflicts with allies and adversaries, to legal battles over immigration, the Trump administration has been anything but quiet.
Though national approval ratings have dipped, many of the voters who put Trump back in office remain loyal. Here’s what five supporters told AFP about why they still stand by him.
Frank Tuoti: “It’ll work out”
At 72, retired machinist Frank Tuoti from New Hampshire is keeping the faith despite market turbulence.
“I’m satisfied with what he’s doing,” Tuoti said. “I’m worried about tariffs and what they’re doing to the economy, but I believe it’ll work out.”
His investments have suffered, but he remains hopeful. “He knows money — that’s his strength.”
Jane Sisk: A tough road on Ukraine
Jane Sisk, a 63-year-old Virginia retiree and mother of six, hasn’t looked at her retirement account in weeks.
“I don’t want to get upset,” she admitted. Still, she said, “I love what he’s doing.”
On Ukraine, she believes Trump has tried hard: “We’ve got two stubborn leaders. Trump and JD Vance have done almost all they can, but it’s a tough deal to close.”
Karen Miner: Calm on tariffs
Karen Miner, a 57-year-old wine shop owner in Reno, Nevada, isn’t too concerned about the trade wars — at least not yet.
“It’s still in negotiation,” she said. “And people can always buy American wines.”
Miner trusts Trump’s strategy: “He’s brilliant. He knows what he’s doing.”
Christy Edwards: Backing immigration policy
In North Carolina, retired teacher Christy Edwards, 54, says she’s fully behind Trump’s stance on immigration.
“He’s not deporting innocent people — just the criminals,” she said. “We can’t keep supporting this with taxpayer money. Working people are footing the bill.”
Zach Kline: Watching and waiting
Zach Kline, a 22-year-old from York, Pennsylvania, is cautiously optimistic.
“There’s been some change, like fewer people crossing the southern border, which is refreshing,” he said. “But I’m still watching to see what happens.”
He’s especially hopeful about fracking and cutting government waste: “It’s only been 100 days. Let’s see what comes next.”
AFP
