Episode 838: President Trump’s First 100 Days

Newt's World

Gingrich 360

News, Politics

4.7 • 6.3K Ratings

🗓️ 4 May 2025

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Newt’s guest is Dr. Kevin Roberts, president of The Heritage Foundation and Heritage Action for America. They discuss President Trump's first 100 days in office, highlighting significant achievements such as border security, economic growth, and challenging unfair international tariffs. Their conversation also covers the Trump administration's strategic approach to governance, emphasizing the importance of merit and performance over diversity quotas. They consider the potential for a Trump economic boom, the necessity of passing reconciliation in Congress, and the broader implications of Trump's presidency on American politics and global relations. Roberts shares insights from his recent book, "Dawn's Early Light," which outlines a revitalized conservative movement focused on empowering families and local communities. Their conversation concludes with a call to action for Congress to act swiftly to ensure continued economic success and political momentum.

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1:04.6	On this episode of NUTS World, President Trump marked his first hundred days in office this week,
1:10.1	and it's been one of the most remarkable
1:12.3	hundred days in any modern American presidency. From securing the border to taking on inflation,
1:18.8	to challenging unfair tariffs from countries around the globe, President Trump has had a monumental
1:23.8	impact in a very short period of time.
1:33.5	Here to discuss the first hundred days, I'm really pleased to welcome my guest, Dr. Kevin Roberts, President of the Heritage Foundation and Heritage Action for America.
1:50.7	Kevin, welcome and thank you for joining me on Newt's World.
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