This week, President Donald Trump took aim at those attempting to thwart his agenda, accusing them of being “traitors” who have committed “treason.”
During a dinner for the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) on Tuesday, Trump asserted that the Democratic Party was “terrified” that the Trump administration’s America First policies would succeed rather than “frightened” that they would fail.
“Our adversaries are not scared that our America First policies will fail; rather, they are afraid that our strategy will work and that our party will grow stronger and better, and that is what is happening,” Trump stated. “I’m actually looking forward to the midterms, and it’s going to be something. We will demonstrate that their treacherous years of betrayal will never be forgotten because what they did was treason. To me, it was treason when they let millions of people from all over the world enter through open borders. It is inconceivable what they have done to our nation.”
Trump continued by criticizing the judicial system, mentioning that judges were debating whether to deport suspected Tren de Aragua (TdA) gang members or allow them to return while the U.S. government was spending money “to take people out.” He expressed pride in being the President for the middle class and working people.
“I’m proud to be the President for the workers, not the outsourcers; the President who defends America, not trade cheaters around the world; the President who stands up for Main Street, not Wall Street; and the President who protects the middle class, not the political class,” he said.
Trump further accused foreign entities of being “trade cheaters” and claimed they had stolen American jobs and money. “People are going around saying, ‘Oh, we’re not treating them right,’ after they stole our money and our jobs. No, in fact, we’re treating them quite well. They’re fortunate that we treat them well.”
Despite facing indignation from Democrats, establishment Republicans, and mainstream media outlets over his ambitious trade changes, President Trump’s approval rating has reportedly risen to nearly all-time highs. Following the imposition of sweeping tariffs on numerous trading partners on April 2, a new poll by J.L. Partners and the Daily Mail indicated that Trump’s approval rating increased to 53 percent, up four points from the previous week’s poll.
The study revealed that Trump’s popularity among voters aged 18 to 29 surged by an impressive 13 points since March 7. This demographic shift is notable, as these voters had previously strongly endorsed Joe Biden in the 2020 election.
Additionally, the poll found that Trump’s support among registered Democrats and independents rose by six percentage points, while his popularity among black voters increased by 17 points.
American employers and job board leaders have given Trump a positive report card nearly a year into his presidency, expressing optimism about the economy. TaChelle Lawson, founder and author of FIG Strategy & Consulting, stated, “I would give President Trump, right now, a pretty solid B+.” She noted that he arrived with a specific economic plan focused on prioritizing business, which small business owners appreciate.
According to a recent quarterly survey conducted by RedBalloon and PublicSquare, over two-thirds of small business owners anticipate either “slow” or “robust” growth for the year, a significant shift from earlier pessimistic predictions.
RedBalloon CEO Andrew Crapuchettes emphasized the potential positive impact of a strong U.S. economy on the global stage, stating, “We all feel like we have a very strong economy that will win and will actually be a huge blessing to the entire world.”
As the 100th day of Trump’s presidency approaches, small business owners are expressing their support for the administration’s efforts to tackle overregulation and bureaucratic red tape that stifles growth. PublicSquare CEO Michael Seifert noted that these business owners appreciate the administration’s focus on fostering a more favorable environment for business development.
