Trump: "It's been an extraordinary six months" but his approval ratings are at rock bottom.

NEW YORK – Donald Trump boasts of having revitalized the United States in just six months . He is certainly changing it radically, at a speed rare among his predecessors, to the point that many Americans no longer recognize him. Whether their democracy will emerge intact is another matter, one that will remain to be seen over the next three years, assuming he doesn't challenge the Constitution to seek a third term.

"Today," the president wrote on social media yesterday, "is the anniversary of the first six months, considered one of the most significant periods of any president. We have accomplished many great things, including the end of several wars. Six months is not a long time to revitalize a country." However, according to him, "a year ago we were dead, now we are the most respected in the world." The most significant changes have occurred on the domestic front, aside from the tariffs, which have a double meaning. He pushed Congress through the Big Beautiful Bill, which cuts taxes by $4.5 trillion and healthcare for millions of Americans. Democratic Congresswoman Ocasio Cortez called it "the largest transfer of wealth to the richest, a massive act of corruption." Not to mention the various ways the president and his family are enriching themselves, such as cryptocurrencies. This is where the sensational rift with Elon Musk took place, who accused his former friend Donald of having betrayed his campaign promises by caring for the establishment instead of the people.

New revelations about Epstein

This is roughly the same accusation the MAGA base leveled against him in the Epstein case, where, by reneging on a promise to release all secret documents, he became the defender of the privileged class. The New York Times added further details, such as a party thrown at Mar a Lago for a calendar girl competition, to which the only guest was Jeffrey, or the complaint from Maria Farmer, who in 1996 accused the financier of sexual abuse, asking the FBI to also investigate Trump, who was present at several meetings.

Immigration and economy

On immigration, he has carried out fewer deportations than Obama, but more sensationally, to give the impression of keeping his promises. The National Guard on the streets of Los Angeles, however, has raised doubts about his authoritarian turn, while Alligator Alcatraz and the deportation of illegal immigrants who had not committed crimes but had now integrated into the system are provoking reactions from businesses that are losing workers.

The pressure to oust Fed chief Powell has confirmed the lack of respect for the rules of democracy, aided by the conservative-majority Supreme Court, which almost always sides with him.

Collapse in the polls

The rationale for tariffs changes frequently, with the risk of reintroducing inflation and overwhelming the global and American economies, sparking risky geopolitical tensions, not only with China but also with traditional allies like the Europeans. He didn't end the war in Ukraine in 24 hours, though he's now changing his stance, with Putin mocking him. Meanwhile, the raids in Iran may not lead to a new paradigm in the Middle East unless he also manages to halt the war in Gaza. According to a CBS and YouGov poll, his approval ratings have dropped to 42%. In short, not everyone is convinced that a new golden age is dawning for America.