CNN analyst Harry Enten called Trump “the most influential president this century” during a recent broadcast.
https://nypost.com/2025/08/03/us-news/cnns-enten-dubs-trump-most-influential-president-this-century/
He pointed out the tariff rise, saying: “The average U.S. tariff rate went from 2% to around 18%, the highest since the 1930s.”
https://nypost.com/2025/08/03/us-news/cnns-enten-dubs-trump-most-influential-president-this-century/
Enten also noted: “We may be dealing with … negative net migration to the United States in 2025,” the first in at least 50 years.
https://nypost.com/2025/08/03/us-news/cnns-enten-dubs-trump-most-influential-president-this-century/
Pollster Frank Luntz told The Times: “In just 200 days, Trump delivered big tax cuts, military spending, and strong border controls — all with only a small congressional edge.”
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/show-me-a-president-who-did-more-than-trump-in-200-days-pollster-says-x7s5bgdtq
Luntz added, “People like the results, but not the way Trump gets them.”
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Tariffs are now near 18%, a level unseen in almost a century
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Immigration may be negative for the first time in 50 years
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Major policy wins came even with limited support in Congress
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Critics fear the methods could erode democratic norms
Trump’s second term is moving faster than most modern presidents. His changes are sweeping and swift. Supporters praise the results. Critics worry about the long‑term cost to institutions.