God. The man knows how to work a crowd. I watched the entire Detroit rally yesterday and honestly couldn't believe what I was seeing – Trump in rare form, absolutely feeding off teh energy of his supporters who looked like they'd waited days just to catch a glimpse of him.
Standing in Macomb County Community College's Sports Expo Center, Trump was practically glowing with confidence. "We've accomplished more in three months than most administrations get done in eight, or four, years," he boasted to thunderous applause.
The Brutal Honesty Hour
Trump didn't mince words.
"We're just getting started. You haven't seen anything yet. What the world has witnessed in the past 14 weeks is a revolution of common sense. That's all it is."
I've covered six presidential terms since 2004, and I've never seen a president so comfortable throwing out the traditional "first 100 days" script. My editor bet me $20 that Trump would stick to teleprompter talking points. Poor guy... his wallet's lighter today.
Did He Really Just Say That About Jay Powell?
In classic Trump fashion, he took aim at Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell, breaking one of those unwritten presidential rules about criticizing the Fed.
"You're not supposed to criticize the Fed. You're supposed to let him do his own thing," Trump acknowledged before immediately doing exactly that. "But I know much more than he does about interest rates, believe me."
The crowd ate it up. A woman behind me literally shouted "Tell 'em, Donald!" like she was at church.
China, Immigration, and The Promises
Remember back in January when everyone was freaking out about those 145% tariffs? Trump addressed the China situation head-on, insisting "They want to make a deal. We're going to make a deal. But it's going to be a fair deal."
His immigration rhetoric hit even harder. Trump claimed only THREE illegal immigrants had crossed the border since his inauguration (a claim that made me raise my eyebrows so high they nearly left my face).
"Removing the invaders is not just a campaign pledge, it's my solemn duty as commander-in-chief," he declared. "I have an obligation to do it. To save our country."
Wait... Did Anyone Else Notice That Weird Moment?
There was this bizarre aside where Trump told supporters he noticed many had "lost weight" since he'd last seen them on the campaign trail. The crowd laughed, but I caught several confused glances being exchanged. Just one of those Trump tangents that leaves you wondering where exactly it came from.
I feel stupid now for not asking some of them about it afterward. Would've made for an interesting quote.
100 Days of Chaos and Controversy
Let's be real. These first 100 days have been nothing short of a whirlwind. From day one, Trump brought Elon Musk into his inner circle, had that jaw-dropping Oval Office argument with Zelensky (which I still can't believe was televised), and threw what can only be described as a presidential tantrum over his official portrait.
And who could forget his continued obsession with buying Greenland? Or suggesting Canada might become the 51st state? In 2018, statements like these would've dominated news cycles for weeks. Now they barely register as footnotes.
His response when asked about his previous claim to end the Ukraine war in 24 hours? "Exaggeration." His exact word. At least he's honest about that one.
The Michigan Strategy
Trump's choice of Michigan for this 100-day victory lap wasn't accidental. The state that helped deliver his comeback victory remains crucial to his political strategy.
Before the main event, he visited Selfridge Air National Guard Base, promising to protect what he called a "crucial pillar" of American air defense. The military families I spoke with afterward were... enthusiastic, to put it mildly. His response: "They know I mean what I say."
Even Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer made an appearance, though the tension between them was thick enough to cut with a knife.
I spent $4K of my own money following Trump through three states last month. Worth every penny to witness this bizarre new chapter in American politics unfold firsthand.
Like him or hate him, one thing's undeniable – the man knows how to command attention. And after 100 days, he's just warming up.
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