Geraldo Rivera's Report Card for Trump's First Year: Economy 'A', Foreign Policy 'C'

Foreign Policy Assessment

• 🎯 Geraldo Rivera assigns President Trump a 'C' grade for his foreign policy approach during his first year back in office.
• ⚠️ Rivera criticizes Trump's handling of NATO, calling it a "catastrophe" that undermines decades of principles and the alliance's role against Russian expansion.
• 📉 The report card also notes Trump's perceived ambivalence towards Putin and the decision to "chicken out on Ukraine," including reduced intelligence sharing.
• 💡 Despite criticisms, Rivera acknowledges Trump's success in addressing Iranian nuclear capabilities and the apprehension of Maduro.

Economic Performance Review

• 📈 For the economy, Rivera awards President Trump a "big fat A".
• 💰 He argues that Trump deserves credit for keeping the economy strong, especially considering the lingering effects of COVID-19 and the economic situation inherited.
• 📉 Rivera points to falling prices, particularly for gasoline and eggs, and a decreasing deficit as evidence of sound economic management.
• 📊 The assessment suggests Trump is running America like a business, surrounding himself with smart and successful people, which Rivera applauds.

Presidential Approval and Communication

• 📊 The video touches upon President Trump's approval rating, which has been hovering in the low 40s, currently just under 43%.
• 🗣️ A comparison is drawn to President Biden's late-term communication strategy, questioning if Trump is making a similar mistake by stating things are great when public perception might differ.