President Donald Trump’s recent interview with ABC News, marking the first 100 days of his second term, has sparked widespread discussion and scrutiny. Conducted by ABC News Senior National Correspondent Terry Moran, the interview delved into various aspects of Trump’s presidency, including immigration, economic policies, and foreign affairs.DeciderThe Daily Beast+4ABC News+4Decider+4
Key Highlights from the Interview
Immigration and Border Control:
President Trump emphasized his administration’s efforts to secure the U.S. southern border. He claimed that the border is now “totally closed down,” attributing this to policies that have significantly reduced illegal crossings. Trump stated, “They were allowing people to come in from prisons… And now it’s totally closed down.” ABC News
Economic Policies and Tariffs:
Addressing concerns over the economy, Trump defended his tariff policies, asserting that they would ultimately benefit the U.S. He dismissed fears of a recession, stating that inflation and prices are falling. However, recent polls indicate that 72% of Americans believe his economic policies may lead to a short-term recession. AxiosDecider
Foreign Policy and Relations with Russia:
On foreign affairs, Trump discussed his approach to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. He acknowledged that Russian President Vladimir Putin might be “tapping” him along in peace talks but maintained that his administration is working towards a resolution. ABC7 Los Angeles
Public Approval and Polls:
Despite Trump’s assertions of success, an ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll revealed that his approval rating stands at 39%, the lowest 100-day approval rating of any president in 80 years. The poll also highlighted public dissatisfaction with his handling of the economy and immigration. Decider+1ABC News+1ABC News
For those interested in viewing the full interview, it is available on ABC News, Disney+, and Hulu. Additionally, you can watch the interview below:
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During President Joe Biden’s tenure from January 2021 to January 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recorded over 7.8 million illegal border crossings, along with at least 1.5 million “gotaways”—individuals detected but not apprehended—totaling approximately 9.3 million unauthorized entries. Senator Cornyn
In contrast, under President Donald Trump’s first term (2017–2021), CBP reported about 3.1 million illegal border crossings. Homeland Security Committee
These figures indicate that the number of illegal border crossings was significantly higher during the Biden administration compared to Trump’s first term.
It’s important to note that while these numbers reflect the total recorded encounters, they do not account for the complexities of immigration enforcement policies, asylum procedures, and other factors influencing migration patterns during these periods.
