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Gulf Today
25-05-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
Trump's next 1,300 days could change the nation
James-Christian B. Blockwood, Tribune News Service The country has now witnessed and felt the first 100 days of President Donald Trump's second term. These days were filled with unrelenting, fast-paced executive action. He signed a record-breaking number of executive orders, though many have been challenged and may be reversed. Working with Congress to pass legislation, though more difficult, leads to more enduring change and is less likely to be challenged in court. While certainly eventful, the jury is still out on how effective these first days have been. More importantly, the period of greater consequence — the months following the first 100 days, which should focus on implementation — will ultimately determine whether the president's drastic changes can stand the test of time and have their desired impact on American society. The first months of all presidential terms include outlining a vision and using presidential influence to shift priorities and change governance structures. The media often focuses on polling and popularity, comparing previous presidents and highlighting public perception of the president's handling of specific issues like the economy, immigration, and national defense. Rasmussen Reports' daily presidential tracking poll now shows 50 percent of likely voters approve of Trump's job performance, but change has never been popular, and he is unapologetically pursuing it in these first months. The Trump administration should be credited for impressive planning and execution, transitioning from campaign to elected official, with a rapid roll-out of policy objectives and assembly of nearly his entire cabinet with blinding speed. We should also recognize the level of transparency brought to government spending and operations through publicized data and open sharing of findings of digital investigations into federal agencies. The president has also spurred national dialogue about the role, size, and management of government and public servants (which has forced introspection among government agencies and government-adjacent organizations that support them). The president's goals and areas of focus include higher levels of military recruitment, lower numbers of migrant crossings at the southern border, loosening of regulations to increase energy production, increased foreign investment to promote the creation of manufacturing jobs, attempts to reduce or eliminate global trade imbalances, and promoting a merit-based society. Yet any progress toward achieving these feats will be overshadowed, and Trump risks being remembered by some for retribution, destruction, authoritarianism, bigotry, and vitriol if his administration doesn't change tactics soon. The current approach — indiscriminately dismissing public servants, erratic economic policy stances, and strong-arm use of government pressure to reshape social issues in schools, businesses, and institutions — is being challenged by a growing number of people in the court of public opinion, not to mention actual courts with greater jurisdiction across the country. Trump has three critical opportunities to strengthen the federal government through smarter personnel management, greater accountability, and improved operational effectiveness. First, while the administration's new civil service regulations reclassifying upwards of 50,000 federal employees aim to enhance policy responsiveness, they fall short of addressing the deeper flaws in the federal hiring process. Structural reforms, not just removals, are needed to modernise how talent is recruited and retained. Second, the creation of the Department of Government Efficiency has sown confusion, fear, and unnecessary duplication. Rather than building a new bureaucracy, the administration should work with existing oversight bodies like auditors and inspectors general with clearer mandates and resources to combat fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement. Third, the administration must articulate a coherent vision and management agenda, complete with clear performance goals, timelines, and feedback loops. These tools are well-known, effective, and already embedded within the government. What's needed is top-level leadership commitment and empowered public servants to use these mechanisms to their full potential. His first 100 days and attempts at bold reform underscore that incremental changes in governance are no longer sufficient to address the magnitude of challenges facing the nation, and the country should move beyond improving government to transforming it. The president, Congress, the public, and the public administration community have important roles to play in reshaping government. The next 100 days call for once-in-a-generation leadership typified by respect for people, adherence to the rule of law, and rebuilding institutions that can help reestablish trust and deliver the results the American people deserve. The next 1,300 days will be important for all of us. The president has demonstrated that the government deeply impacts our daily lives — every person and every community across our country. In the months to come, how we provide care and services to our most vulnerable populations, ensure the economic stability of our markets and individual households, secure our borders, and ensure the safety of our neighbourhoods, and learn about our history and our country's traditions will be affected.
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Trump approval rating in Louisiana: How favorable is the president in the state?
As President Donald Trump's second term continues, with numerous sociopolitical controversies, Trump's presidential approval rating seems to be fluctuating. These changes in U.S. voters' approval of Trump is evident in various surveys and polls that show changes in percentages from the beginning of his presidency to the month of March. In addition to such national surveys and polls, others show state-by-state approval ratings and even break down the results based on various demographics. As of March 17, President Trump's approval rating in Louisiana is 55% and his disapproval rating is 42%, with 2% remaining unsure, according to Civiqs' survey results for state-by-state approval ratings. Looking further into Louisiana's approval rating of Trump, 94% of Republican voters approve, 4% disapprove and 2% are uncertain. As for Democrat voters in the state, 3% approve and 96% disapprove, while approximately 1% are unsure. Additionally, 44% of Independent voters approve, while 52% disapprove and 4% remain undecided, according to Civiq's survey results for Louisiana. Trump's approval has steadily risen in Louisiana since late 2022, when he was viewed at equally 46% favorable and unfavorable in the state. As of March 18, Rasmussen Reports' Daily Presidential Tracking Poll shows approximately 50% of probable U.S. voters currently approving of Trump's second term and 47% disapproving. Additionally, it appears 36% of voters strongly approve of Trump's presidency currently and 39% strongly disapprove, which equals to an approval index rating of -3, according to Rasmussen Reports' Daily Presidential Tracking Poll. However, on March 16, NBC News released results of a national poll that show a 47% approval rating for Trump and a 51% disapproval rating. Furthermore, regarding Trump's early job performance on the economy, 54% disapprove and 44% approve. Additionally, 55% disapprove and 42% approve of how he is handling inflation and the cost of living, according to NBC News' national poll. Presley Bo Tyler is a reporter for the Louisiana Deep South Connect Team for Gannett/USA Today. Find her on X @PresleyTyler02 and email at PTyler@ This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: What is Trump's approval rating in Louisiana? Here's what polls say
