Vice President J.D. Vance is right: the first 100 days of President Trump’s return to the White House represent not merely a recovery from the disastrous Biden years, but a true revival of the American spirit. In a recent Washington Post op-ed, Vance hailed the Trump administration’s early accomplishments, writing, “In just 100 days, the Trump administration has begun to tear down the barriers standing between our nation’s working class and the American Dream.” He added, confidently paraphrasing President Trump himself, “The best is yet to come.”
Vance’s words reflect precisely what the MAGA movement stands for: restoring American greatness through decisive, America First policies. The administration’s record-breaking series of executive orders demonstrates a commitment to fulfilling campaign promises swiftly and decisively. The most evident example is the administration’s immigration crackdown. Vance noted that the “near elimination of illegal immigration” in just 100 days is a clear indicator of success. For too long, our southern border was a chaotic open door under Biden. Now, under Trump’s leadership, the rule of law is respected, and our sovereignty reestablished.
The vice president also unapologetically defended the “Liberation Day” tariffs implemented by President Trump. Critics, including leftist media and globalist elites, have attacked these tariffs relentlessly, claiming they hurt consumers. Yet, Vance correctly pointed out that these tariffs are “building a more level playing field for America’s labor force.” For decades, American workers watched their jobs shipped overseas as other nations took advantage of unfair trade practices. The Trump administration’s bold move to prioritize American jobs and manufacturing sends an unmistakable message: America will no longer sacrifice its own citizens at the altar of globalization.
Predictably, the media’s narrative around Trump’s first 100 days has been overwhelmingly negative, focusing on manufactured controversies and skewed polls. Critics point to supposed voter dissatisfaction over tariff hikes, the administration’s tough stance on government efficiency spearheaded by Elon Musk, and its handling of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Yet these detractors ignore the fundamental truth: American voters elected Donald Trump precisely because they wanted a dramatic reversal from Joe Biden’s failures.
Let’s recall that Biden’s administration left America weakened and demoralized. Inflation soared, crime surged, our border was overwhelmed, and our international standing plummeted. Trump’s return to the presidency represents a decisive repudiation of those failures. As Vance emphasized, “The president and I campaigned on reversing Joe Biden’s failures and returning to the successful, proven policies of President Trump’s first term—and expanding on them. And we’re delivering.”
Critics are quick to highlight polls indicating dissatisfaction, but conservatives must remember that the establishment media and pollsters have consistently underestimated and misunderstood the American people’s desire for true conservative governance. The mainstream media’s negative spin cannot erase the tangible progress made during these first 100 days. The administration’s decisive actions on immigration, tariffs, and government reform have set America back on a path to strength and prosperity.
Vance is strategically silent on Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and its impact on federal programs. While Musk’s approach might be controversial, slashing bloated federal bureaucracy is precisely what voters demanded. Similarly, Vance briefly noted efforts “to promote peace overseas,” referencing the Ukraine-Russia conflict. President Trump’s cautious approach to foreign entanglements, prioritizing diplomacy over endless wars, aligns perfectly with America First principles.
The first 100 days have indeed been a revival—a restoration of America’s enduring values of sovereignty, security, and economic prosperity. Vance’s message is clear: President Trump is delivering exactly what he promised. Conservatives should reject the media’s doom-and-gloom narrative and recognize the significance of this early progress. As Trump himself says repeatedly, “The best is yet to come.” These first 100 days are just the beginning of America’s comeback.
