In the tumultuous world of politics, it’s rare to see such a whirlwind of activity in a mere six months, but it seems Donald Trump, on his second stint as President, is making history—again. While the typical news outlets are busy churning out their same old narratives, a particular news segment on Hannity pulled back the curtain to reveal just how transformative these past months have been under Trump’s leadership. Whether it’s his bass drum rhetoric or his bulldozer approach to politics, Trump certainly knows how to grab attention.
The situation at the border, which was a mess largely thanks to previous administrations, has seen remarkable changes. Trump, true to his word, has drastically cut illegal border crossings. Apparently, there wasn’t a single illegal immigrant released into the country last month. One can almost picture the line of ICE agents standing shoulder to shoulder supporting a metaphorical “No Vacancy” sign. The influx of criminal activity that haunted the border is now seemingly just a chapter in history—a relief for many who couldn’t believe their eyes at the news under past leaderships.
Taxes, a subject that usually turns eyes gloss over faster than a pop quiz on taxes, became one of Trump’s major reveals. Not only have there been tax cuts on overtime and tips, but a slew of other tax reforms have given back to the American workers, showing that the administration is truly committed to its promises. No longer do hardworking caddies or waitress have to agonize over handing their hard-earned tips to Uncle Sam, a change that has been described as the largest tax cut in the nation’s history. Perhaps the next thinkable linchpin in the American economy is to keep cutting that excess government fat that no one likes to talk about—something Trump has already started by shutting down bloated departments like USAID and severing the federal lifeline of organizations like NPR and PBS.
Trump’s audacious stance on trade is nothing short of a game of poker against the world—with tariffs as his hand, he’s seen inflows and outflows that would make any ardent economist’s head spin. Critics who shouted “inflation” from the rooftops while pushing their panic buttons now seem as out of place as an umbrella in the Sahara. Instead, inflation has dropped considerably, and for common folks rummaging for groceries, seeing the price of eggs fall has been a welcome change. Trump’s negotiation tactics, though perhaps likened to a bull in a china shop, have reportedly brought a budget surplus, a feat unseen since the early 2000s.
There’s no doubt that Trump’s record on the economy is, quite frankly, impressive. Under his new policies, there is wage growth, reviving markets, and record investments in domestic manufacturing sectors which form what he calls the “foundation of a golden era”. In classic Trump fashion, these are changes that are both brash and breathtaking. And while critics might scoff, it’s hard to argue the numbers when they’re staring you right in the face, as bright as the Vegas Strip.
Conclusively, Trump’s renewed presidency isn’t just a redux of his previous term. This time, he has his foot firmly on the gas pedal and his eyes set on the goalposts. For those who support him, it seems like watching their favorite team win the Super Bowl in consistent overtime and for the skeptics, it’s a drama-filled roller coaster ride. But if the past six months are any indication, this chapter of Trump’s presidency is one for the history books, guaranteed to be dissected and discussed for ages to come.
