CNN Expert Highlights Donald Trump's Historic Impact on U.S. Policies

CNN analyst Harry Enten has garnered widespread attention on social media over the weekend for his assessment that President Donald Trump is significantly reshaping the United States through policies such as tariffs, immigration reforms, and executive orders. He claims these actions position Trump as "the most influential president of this century" and even extend his impact into the early 20th century. During an appearance on CNN Newsroom with anchor Omar Jimenez, Enten discussed Trump's tariff policies, noting that the effective tariff rate has risen to 18%, the highest since the 1930s and a stark increase from just 2% last year. He emphasized that this surge in tariffs underscores Trump's influence, stating, "I can't think of a more impactful president this century, starting with tariffs." Enten also highlighted significant changes in immigration, indicating that net migration to the U.S. has decreased by at least 60%, potentially leading to negative net migration by 2025—the first occurrence in over 50 years. He pointed out that Trump has been very active in issuing executive orders, with 180 signed so far this year—comparable only to the FDR era. Concluding his analysis, En...