Daijiworld Media Network- Washington
Washington, Apr 29: In a whirlwind return to the Oval Office, Donald Trump has unleashed a rapid barrage of executive orders and sweeping policy shifts, setting a relentless pace in his first 100 days that has stunned even seasoned political observers.
From the moment he retook the oath of office, Trump wasted no time, signing declarations and aggressively pushing his agenda forward. Political strategists note that this deliberate "flooding" of news cycles — a concept promoted by former adviser and right-wing commentator Steve Bannon — appears central to Trump’s governing style.
"The Democrats don't matter," Bannon once said in 2018, emphasizing that overwhelming the media landscape was key. Speaking to the media recently, Bannon hailed the "flooding the zone" approach as an "overwhelming success," claiming it has weakened traditional media’s influence.
However, public sentiment tells a different story. According to a recent joint poll by ABC News, Washington Post, and Ipsos, Trump’s approval rating is currently the lowest recorded for any U.S. president at this stage in the past 80 years. Despite Trump's typical dismissal of these figures as “fake polls from fake news organisations,” analysts caution that public disapproval could pose significant challenges ahead.
Trump’s political base remains fiercely loyal, but the unpredictable nature of politics means his bold strategy carries considerable risks. Experts point to three possible scenarios that could disrupt his aggressive agenda in the months to come — factors ranging from legal challenges to economic turbulence and mounting political opposition.
As the former president races ahead with a high-risk, high-reward strategy, Washington — and the world — watches closely to see if this furious pace will lead to triumph or trouble.