Locals react to President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in oval office

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - President Donald Trump has officially completed his first 100 days in the oval office and America is divided deciding how they feel he’s done.

A recent poll by the Atlanta Journal Constitution shows that 43% of Georgians approve of how the president has handled the first leg of his second term while 55% disapprove.

When speaking with those living and going to school in the Coastal Empire, that divide is clear.

“I’m just completely proud that I voted for him and I’m proud of the job he’s doing,” said John Ponville who lives in Wayne County.

“[I’m] a little nervous, the first 100 days are obviously kind of the scariest,” said Avery Goodman, a student at the Savannah College of Art and Design.

During his first 100 days, President Donald Trump signed 142 executive orders, dealing with mass deportations, major cuts to federal agencies and tariffs.

Republican Congressman Buddy Carter marked all of those measures a success.

“The four words that I would think to describe it; promises made, promises kept,” said Rep. Carter.

On the other hand, state Democratic Representative Anne Allen Westbrook said this administration has done more harm than help.

“If we’re going to talk accomplishments, show us the receipts, show us what they are,” said Rep. Westbrook.

Right now, tariffs are top of mind for many in Georgia. Rep. Carter said President Trump’s actions are a huge step in the right direction.

“Yeah, it caused some problems in the short-term, but this is long-term that he’s addressing the unfair trade that exists,” said Rep. Carter.

However, Rep. Allen Westbrook is not so confident.

“The early moves around tariffs alienated Canada and Mexico, and so many of our friends and allies,” said Rep. Allen Westbrook. “And I think from the standpoint of the world stage, do you really want to have no friends?”

As President Trumps moves forward with his term, Georgians say they are watching, some eagerly and some anxiously.

“I’m really excited, I mean, I’ve seen so many changes that have already happened in the last 100 days,” said Gene Rogers from Savannah.

“In our age, with how the world’s going, tomorrow some entirely new issue could pop up, and all we can do is hope for the best,” said McKenna Hanuscin, who lives in Georgia and attends the Savannah College of Art and Design.