Economist Podcasts Executive disorder: Trump’s first 100 days
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Apr 30, 2025 
Join John Prideaux, US editor, Joshua Spencer, Asia news editor, and Anne Rowe, obituaries editor, as they tackle a whirlwind of topics. Prideaux analyzes the chaos of Trump's first 100 days, revealing the challenges of his executive power. Spencer reflects on the 50th anniversary of Saigon's fall, highlighting the impact of the Vietnamese diaspora on modern Vietnam. Rowe pays tribute to busker Alice Tan Ridley, celebrating her inspiring journey from local performer to national star on 'America's Got Talent.'
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Trump's 100 Days Shape Presidency
- Donald Trump's first 100 days have felt longer due to the rapid pace and volume of actions taken.
- He challenges institutions and aims to rewrite the unwritten constitutional norms in real time.
Targeting Unpopular Institutions
- Trump targets institutions unpopular with many voters, attacking democratic elites like universities and law firms.
- His tariff policies caused approval rating drops, revealing limits to his support.
Republicans Loyal to Trump
- Republican legislators mostly support Trump because they owe their positions to him since 2015.
- Pushback may arise in upcoming tough legislative fights, especially on tax law.