02 May 2025

100 Days of the Trump Administration: A Look Back

Last week marked the 100th day of the Trump administration, and Newswhip shared a fascinating reflection on the top news stories and social media posts that have captured public attention during this period. With over 5 million articles and billions of social media engagements, the coverage has been extensive and varied.

As per the article, different things received high engagement on different platforms.

On the web:

The Atlantic (US-based news portal) led with the most engaged news story, exposing "Signalgate," where plans to attack Yemen were shared in a group chat.
Elon Musk's influence in the administration and its impact on his businesses was a significant focus.

Social Media Trends:

TikTok saw massive engagement, particularly with two Daily Mail videos on gender, each surpassing 6 million interactions.
Instagram was dominated by personalities, with Trump's own posts leading the way. His NASCAR appearance in February garnered over 3 million engagements.
Reddit highlighted the Oval Office meeting with Zelenskyy as a recurring theme.
On Facebook, the top post was from Fox News, wishing Melania Trump a happy birthday.

This analysis underscored the diverse ways in which news about the Trump administration engaged the public, cutting through the noise to highlight key moments and discussions.

Click here to read the full article.