Trump's Triumphs

President Trump scored another huge victory with his heroic efforts to negotiate a ceasefire deal and the release of hostages this week.  That got me to thinking about all the other accomplishments he's had since taking office again.  I asked my trusty A.I. assistant ChatGPT to create a list of Trump's biggest accomplishments in his presidency so far. A few seconds later, this is what came up:

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Key Accomplishments & Actions (2025)

1. Ceasefire / Peace Agreements

• Brokered a ceasefire and a deal in Egypt aimed at ending the Gaza war, which included the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. Financial Times
• Engaged diplomatically in multiple global conflicts: e.g. between Armenia–Azerbaijan, Cambodia–Thailand, Rwanda–DRC; pressing for ceasefires and peace accords. 

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2. Drug Prices / Health Policy

   • Announced a deal with AstraZeneca to give Medicaid discounted drug prices; the company will list its drugs on a government website (TrumpRx.gov). The Washington Post

3. Border / Immigration

   • Illegal border crossings dropped markedly to their lowest levels in decades (since 1970) according to recent data. New York Post

   • Increased deportations and stricter enforcement of immigration policies. The White House+1

4. Executive Actions / Orders

   • A large number of executive orders signed in the second term — some reversing prior policies, others creating new ones (e.g. declaring national emergencies at the border, changes to environmental regulation, etc.). The White House+3The Guardian+3The White House+3

   • Created a “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) to try to reduce government waste and streamline bureaucracy. Wikipedia+2The White House+2

5. Economic Indicators / Inflation, Jobs, Energy, Trade

   • Since January 2025, net job growth: 671,000 jobs added. The White House

   • Core inflation tracked around 2.1%, allegedly lower than many expectations. The White House

   • “New oil and gas drilling permits” increased by 44% over what they were under the prior administration. The White House/

   • Wholesale prices for eggs, gas prices, etc., have (according to White House claims) dropped significantly. The White House

   • “One Big Beautiful Bill” passed by Congress: claimed to be the largest tax cut in U.S. history, increasing take-home pay, etc. The White House+1

6. Rescissions / Budget Cuts

   • Passed a rescissions package intended to cut approximately $9 billion in what are described as “wasteful” foreign aid and other spending. The White House

7. Pardons / Clemency

   • Issued pardons for about 1,500 individuals convicted in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack. Wikipedia+3Reuters+3The White House+3

   • More broadly, by mid-2025, granted executive clemency to over 1,600 individuals on federal charges. Wikipedia

8. Tariffs, Trade Policy, “Liberation Day”

   • Instituted a “reciprocal tariff” policy (called the liberation day tariffs) with baseline tariffs on imports and higher tariffs for countries with large U.S. trade deficits. Wikipedia

   • Negotiated trade deals with other countries (UK, China, Indonesia) are claimed. The White House

9. Government & Regulatory Restructuring

   • Cut back many of the Biden-era federal regulations, especially around energy, climate, and environmental standards. The White House+1

   • Ended certain programs associated with DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion), rescinded rules perceived as “job-killing” in energy policy, etc. he White House+1n

• FINAL NOTE
• Whether you love Trump or you hate him, you've got to give him credit for one thing: He is by far the hardest-working president of all time!  He deserves a big 'thank you' for making America — and the world — great again!