S M SAMITH

Trump Marks His First 100 Days in Office in Campaign Mode, Focused on Grudges and Grievances

As Donald Trump marked his first 100 days in office, it was clear that he had little interest in following the usual traditions associated with the presidency. Trump remained firmly in campaign mode, continuing to focus on the grievances, grudges, and combative style that had defined his political rise rather than celebrating the milestone by highlighting legislative accomplishments or laying out a clear vision for the future. Rather than hosting a formal event at the White House, Trump chose to return to the rally stage, holding a campaign-style event in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania — a crucial state in his 2016 election victory. Before a crowd of thousands of loyal supporters, he rehashed many of the same themes that propelled him to the White House: attacking the news media, blasting political opponents, and portraying himself as a fighter for the “forgotten men and women” of America.