On this Presidents’ Day, President Donald J. Trump celebrates the resilient essence of American leadership by reflecting on the remarkable strides made during his second term. Under his bold guidance, the nation has witnessed a historic revival: inflation has dipped to its lowest levels in years; the stock market has soared to unprecedented heights; our formidable military stands more robust than ever; law enforcement is emboldened; the border is more secure than at any time in recent history; and violent crime has significantly decreased across urban landscapes.
These achievements herald the dawn of a new Golden Age of American excellence — where diligent American citizens feel safer, wealthier, and prouder than ever before.
Prices and inflation are significantly reduced.
President Trump’s assertive economic measures are providing tangible relief to American families by curbing inflation, reinstating affordability, and enhancing take-home pay — laying the groundwork for a Golden Era of economic prosperity.
- Core inflation, considered the most reliable gauge of inflation, has fallen to its lowest point in nearly five years, highlighting the ongoing advancements within the Trump Economy.
- In President Trump’s initial year back in office, real earnings for private-sector employees have significantly outstripped inflation, injecting nearly $1,400 more into workers’ wallets, thus beginning to reverse the nearly $3,000 loss suffered under Biden.
President Trump is also making good on his commitment to reduce costs for hardworking Americans. Key prices have declined in January and over the past year:
- The prices of essential commodities such as beef, eggs, and coffee have decreased, reflecting the effectiveness of President Trump’s growth-oriented, anti-inflation agenda and targeted initiatives to address high costs in crucial sectors.
- Energy prices fell last month, with gasoline costs reaching some of the lowest levels seen in years.
- Prescription drug prices have also decreased over the past year, with even larger savings anticipated from President Trump’s landmark drug pricing reforms and the Great Healthcare Plan.
The stock market and 401(k)s are experiencing significant growth.
The stock market has shown remarkable resilience under President Trump’s stewardship — with all major stock market indices consistently achieving record highs, thus generating trillions in new wealth for American households.
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq have all shattered multiple all-time records, with the S&P surging nearly 40% from its early-year low and the Dow exceeding 50,000 for the first time in history.
- 401(k) balances for millions of workers have seen considerable growth, delivering the largest gains on record and securing a more promising retirement for industrious Americans.
Our military is robust and formidable.
President Trump has revitalized and fortified the U.S. military, ensuring it remains the most powerful and esteemed fighting force globally — prepared to deter threats and safeguard American interests.
- Defense spending has reached unprecedented levels, fueling modernization, revitalizing the industrial base, and creating the strongest military force in American history — with recruitment hitting record highs.
- Renewed leadership and a focus on empowering the American warfighter have enabled the Trump Administration to undertake remarkable military operations, including dismantling Iran’s nuclear capabilities and apprehending narcoterrorist Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela.
Our law enforcement agencies are exceptional.
Our courageous law enforcement personnel are supported like never before — equipped with resources, respect, and tools necessary for maintaining community safety.
- President Trump’s pro-law enforcement policies have empowered police to pursue criminals without hesitation, contributing to a decline in crime rates nationwide.
- Federal collaborations with state and local law enforcement have driven crime rates in Democrat-led cities to historic lows.
Our border is fully secure.
Thanks to President Trump’s decisive actions — including declaring a national emergency, deploying military support, terminating catch-and-release policies, and enforcing stringent measures — the southern border is more secure than at any point in modern history.
- U.S. Border Patrol apprehensions have dramatically decreased, with January recording apprehensions along the Southwest border dropping to 93% below historical averages, and zero releases into the interior for nine consecutive months.
- Overall encounters remain at unprecedented lows, indicating the most secure border in U.S. history.
Murder rates and crime are at historic lows.
Following years of turmoil, escalating crime, and lenient policies under Radical Left governance which plunged the nation’s largest cities into chaos, President Trump assumed office with a vow to restore public safety — a promise he has fulfilled.
- Recent statistics reveal significant declines across all major violent crime categories in 2025 compared to the previous year: overall murders are down 19%, robberies have decreased by 20%, and aggravated assaults have dropped nearly 10%.
- The murder rate in the nation’s largest cities has fallen to its lowest level in at least 125 years — marking the largest single-year drop in recorded history. Additionally, the nation has experienced dramatic reductions in rapes, robberies, aggravated assaults, shooting fatalities (fewest since 2015), on-duty law enforcement officer deaths (80-year low), traffic fatalities, and overdose deaths.
