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Morning Good to Have You with Us
I’m Joe Frier and I’m Savannah Sers, thanks for starting your day with us. We’re going to begin with the White House commemorating the 100th day of President Trump’s second term today. The president will mark that milestone at a rally in Mcome County, Michigan, a key battleground state. He flipped on his path to take back the White House in 2024.
Trump’s Job Approval Rating is Underwater
Yesterday, Trump signed several executive orders targeting immigration. He also met with House Speaker Mike Johnson as Republicans race to try to pass big pieces of the president’s agenda by Memorial Day.
Morning Check-In
This morning, we’re taking a closer look at how Americans are feeling, a gut check 100 days in. More than a dozen of the most recent national polls show that President Trump’s job approval rating is underwater. We’re also hearing directly from voters who helped bring him back to Washington.
MAGA Base Remains Firmly Behind Trump
New polls show the president’s support softening among most Americans, especially on the economy. However, the MAGA base remains firmly behind Donald Trump, and that was crystal clear in conversations with NBC News. Our Shaquille Brewster joined us with some of those conversations from Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Trump Supporters: Economy Uncertainty
Our Shaquille Brewster traveled to Kent County, Michigan, to hear from President Trump’s supporters. When it comes to one of Trump’s key campaign promises to improve the economy, one of the things that’s undeniably causing economic uncertainty is Trump’s tariffs. Shaquille spoke with supporters who are willing to give Trump the benefit of the doubt.
Tariffs: A Long-Term Goal
One supporter said, "Nobody likes to pay more for anything, I don’t. But um, in the long run, I think it’s going to be good. Um, I’m on board with the mission. My money went down just like everybody else’s, my investments, and they’re coming right back up. It doesn’t phase me a bit."
Immigration Policies
When it comes to immigration policies, one supporter said, "I am totally excited. Everybody I know is excited. Absolutely everybody that’s here illegally should go. I’m not one of these that oh, the poor person, no. They need to go. They came in illegally. I do believe that people are criminals, and they’re doing the wrong things, and they should be taken out of our country."
Drain the Swamp
The president’s pledge to drain the swamp is another issue that’s important to his supporters. Shaquille spoke with supporters who are willing to give Trump the benefit of the doubt on this issue as well.
Rally in Mcome County, Michigan
Tonight, President Trump will hold a rally in Mcome County, Michigan, a key battleground state. John Allen, NBC News senior national politics reporter, joined us to discuss the significance of this rally and what we can expect to hear.
Take It Down Act
The House passed the Take It Down Act, aimed at combating deep fake pornography online. The bill makes it a crime to post non-consensual sexually explicit images on social media, including those generated by artificial intelligence. The bill will now go to President Trump’s desk, where he is expected to sign it into law.
Deadly Collision in Clearwater, Florida
We’re also learning new details about the deadly collision between a boat and a ferry in Clearwater, Florida. A webcam capture shows the horrifying crash, which happened Sunday night. One man was killed, and several others were injured. The driver of the boat has been identified as Jeffrey Knight, and the victim has been identified as Jose Castro.
Severe Weather Update
Finally, Angie Lassman is tracking severe weather today in the Plains and Midwest. Parts of Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas are under a thunderstorm watch, and there’s a chance for severe storms to develop throughout the day.
