This analysis of a former president's first 100 days argues that his presidency is in retreat due to faltering approval ratings, particularly concerning his key campaign issues of immigration and the economy. The video suggests he's been forced to back down on various policies, including potentially firing the Fed chair and his stance on China and Ukraine, often after facing negative market reactions, declining poll numbers, or legal challenges. Ultimately, the source posits that even if he attempts to stop his current economic actions, the repercussions, such as rising prices due to tariffs, are already in motion and will continue to impact the economy.

This source is an audio recording from Amy Siskind's "Weekly List" project, which tracks instances of broken democratic norms under Donald Trump, viewing them as signs of potential authoritarianism. Siskind started this list in 2016 and resumed it in 2023 upon his re-election, archiving her findings. The focus of this specific week's entry, week 24, is on a period where, according to Siskind, Trump experienced significant setbacks and was forced to "capitulate" on several fronts. These setbacks were primarily driven by pushback from the global economy, protests, and judicial challenges, including courts appointed by Trump himself, suggesting that forces external to his administration were effectively checking his power.