As President Trump hits the magical, mythical milestone of 100 days in office—again—the reactions are predictably theatrical. Over on the left-leaning channels, folks like some prominent commentators are surely pacing holes in their carpets, marching through the spirals of grief. From denial to anger to bargaining, welcome to MSNBC’s very own stage production of “Grief in Four Acts.” Now it seems they’ve landed smack dab in the depression stage. Blue-tinted pundits lament that everything Trump does, even when simply for grandstanding, just isn’t landing right with the public. But one wonders, are they seeing the same public, or just the same audience that’s been nodding along with them since day one?
Celebrating this 100-day marker, the New York Times devoted prime-time front-page real estate to headlines declaring voters are sour on Trump and that he’s wielding his power a tad too enthusiastically. Amidst this melancholic tune, Trump decides it’s time to exert significant executive power. In a reality twist that might have left “Law & Order” scriptwriters scratching their heads, this president is proving no one’s above the law, not even the ones who decide what the law is. Meanwhile, whisperings of plummeting approval ratings float around, like a dog howling after a forced trip to the vet—it’s for your own good, they say.
The skeptics are quick to assign Trump an F, a grade that seemingly means fire and fury, not failure. But while the usual critics are up in arms—or rather, up in tweets—the president barrels along, ticking items off his to-do list faster than most can say, “but the polls!” Meanwhile, a litany of lawsuits and legal challenges deploy like ticks on a summer’s day. How dare the president dare to insist on coherent English among our truckers? One might think it’s common sense that communication on the open road requires a shared language, but alas, simple logic seems elusive these days.
And speaking of accomplishments that critics love to hate, the Trump administration is once again building border walls. It’s as if order and sovereignty might actually matter in the grand scheme of things. But over in the proverbial peanut gallery, the mighty progressive warriors cry foul at every turn. Here they are plotting yet another impeachment, a cause that’s starting to feel like their timeless pastime. Impeach him for standing firmer than a Supreme Court ruling? Oh, the audacity.
Yet, in a twist of bipartisanship that could make a Hollywood movie look predictable, some state officials find themselves on stage acknowledging federal actions saving local interests. Surely, the scriptwriters were surprised by this plot twist, but perhaps it serves as a reminder that governance can still rise above the noise. But worry not, the usual suspects are still outside staging their protests, armed with placards and slogans. Who are the true heroes, you ask? Well, it all depends on the channel you’re watching. Should you need a break from politics for some retail therapy, maybe check out one of those patriotic tank tops just in time for summer. After all, who can resist a good tank top when the world feels like it’s about to boil over?
