Trump boasts more auto jobs coming during Michigan rally to mark first 100 days

MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. — President Donald Trump spoke at a rally in Michigan Tuesday evening to celebrate the first 100 days of his second term in office.

The president gave his remarks at at Macomb Community College in Warren, Mich. The region about 20 miles north of Detroit is known as the automotive hub.

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Trump began his speech by saying that a lot of automotive jobs will be coming to Michigan due to his tax and tariff policies. He said that automakers have been talking to his administration “all day and all night” about opening domestic plants.

We’re here tonight in the heartland of our nation to celebrate the most successful first 100 days of any administration in the history of our country.

President Trump boasted weekly improvements during his first 100 days to combatting illegal immigration, taking back jobs, protecting American automakers, restoring the rule of law, fighting inflation, ending “woke lunacy,” stopping indoctrination and saving taxpayers money.

He promoted his ‘big beautiful bill’ on taxes and called for Republicans who did not support the passing of the bill to be voted out of office.

After decades of politicians who destroyed Detroit to build up Beijing, we finally have a champion for workers in the White House, and instead of putting China first, I’m putting Michigan first and I’m putting America first.

Trump said that due to his fight against illegal immigration, America has achieved its most secure border in history. He said that just three people have crossed the border during the last two months.

The price of eggs dropping 87% was presented as milestone in the Trump administration’s efforts to reduce inflation. He also said that the prices of gasoline, energy, groceries and prescription drugs have gone down.

Trump discussed his recent executive order that would temporarily give tariff rebates to automotive manufacturers if they worked to manufacture their parts domestically.

He then thanked Michigan Republican legislators, members of his cabinet and Elon Musk.

Other actions including banning paper straws, removing Biden’s regulations on water pressure, ending USAID, requiring federal workers to return to office, withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement and UN human rights council and more were highlighted by Trump.

The speech ended with Trump thanking the people of Michigan for his election and promising that “our golden age has just begun.”

Protesters and supporters gathered before the event in anticipation of the President’s arrival.

Cuts proposed by Trump’s administration have received mixed reaction from elected officials around the Great Lakes state. Manufacturing in the state has been the top of mind for local and state leaders on both sides of the aisle.

Trump’s trip to Michigan also follows a series of meetings and phone calls with the state’s Democratic governor, Gretchen Whitmer. Once a sharp critic of Trump, Whitmer has said that she hopes to find common ground with the president in his second term.

The Governor did make this post a few hours before Trump was set to arrive in Michigan:

Whitmer welcomed Trump to the state and joined him for a speech at Selfridge Air National Guard Base. While at the base, Trump promised “We’re going to save this place” and announced they would be receiving 21 new F-15EXs in addition to new KC-46As jets.

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Trump’s visit drew some protesters. Ahead of the president’s remarks, protesters gathered at 4 p.m. at the corner of Hayes and 12 Mile Roads in Warren. The group highlighted the, “real impacts of disruption and hardship that have resulted from President Trump’s first 100 days.”

“From gutting veterans’ benefits to skyrocketing the cost of groceries, the Trump administration has been hurting Michiganders and their families from day one,” said the Michigan Democratic Party in a statement regarding the visit.

“There’s no question that in just 100 days, President Trump has improved our nation, and I’m so proud that he chose to come to Michigan to celebrate this milestone in his tenure,” said Mike Cox, Republic candidate for Michigan Governor.

People begin lining up hours before the President’s slated arrival:

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Macomb Community College is located at 14500 E 12 Mile Rd., Warren, MI, 48088.