This week marked the centennial milestone of President Donald J. Trump’s tenure in office, as he outlined ambitions for the coming 100 days, promising growth, prosperity, and success for the American populace.
A selective overview of achievements in week 15:
- In April, the economy added 177,000 new jobs, exceeding forecasts and reflecting a growing workforce as businesses continue to bring jobs back to the U.S.
- President Trump’s unwavering commitment to U.S. manufacturing has catalyzed a wave of onshoring and domestic investment:
- Mercedes-Benz revealed plans to relocate production of another vehicle to its facility in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
- AstraZeneca announced the transfer of some medicine production from Europe to the U.S.
- Walmart enhanced its commitment to American-made products.
- IBM declared a $150 billion investment over the next five years to bolster its U.S. operations.
- Pratt Industries announced a $5 billion investment, which is projected to generate 5,000 new manufacturing jobs across key states.
- Kimberly-Clark unveiled a $2 billion investment to expand its U.S. manufacturing sites, resulting in 900 new jobs.
- Corning expanded its investment in Michigan manufacturing facilities to $1.5 billion.
- Merck & Co. announced a $1 billion investment for a new biologics manufacturing plant in Delaware, creating at least 500 jobs, as part of a broader commitment to invest over $9 billion in the next four years.
- “Since the enactment of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Merck has allocated over $12 billion to enhance domestic manufacturing and research capabilities, with planned investments exceeding $9 billion in the coming four years.”
- Amgen disclosed a $900 million expansion of its Ohio manufacturing operations.
- “Pro-growth policies like those from the @POTUS @WhiteHouse 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act have enabled investments like this. Since its enactment, Amgen has invested about $5 billion in capital expenditures, generating an additional $12 billion in economic output.”
- The Bel Group announced a $350 million investment to enhance U.S. production, particularly in South Dakota, Idaho, and Wisconsin, creating 250 new jobs.
- President Trump took decisive steps to secure the border and eliminate illegal immigrant criminal activity:
- New York Post: Reports indicate illegal border crossings remained historically low in April, a result of President Trump’s strict measures.
- The Trump Administration led an operation at a nightclub in Colorado, known for its ties to TdA and MS-13, resulting in 100 arrests of illegal immigrants.
- ICE apprehended over 1,000 illegal immigrants in Florida within just six days as part of Operation Tidal Wave.
- Uzbekistan agreed to accept 131 illegal immigrants from Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan.
- In a bid for global stability, President Trump continued his “peace through strength” approach:
- A historic agreement with Ukraine was secured, offering the U.S. an economic role in ensuring Ukraine’s future sovereignty and aiding in its reconstruction post-Russia’s invasion.
- President Trump announced secondary sanctions targeting any entity buying Iranian oil.
- The release of a wrongfully detained U.S. citizen in Belarus was achieved, along with another citizen freed from Kuwait — totaling 47 detained Americans released during Trump’s presidency.
- The Trump Administration facilitated a peace pledge between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- The Treasury Department took action against vessels supplying oil derivatives to Houthi terrorists in Yemen.
- Sanctions were imposed on six Iranian and Chinese firms related to missile propellant procurement for Iran.
- The Trump Administration pushed forward with its ambitious agenda for American energy independence:
- The Woodside Energy Group approved a $17.5 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) project.
- The Environmental Protection Agency granted an emergency waiver, enabling Americans to purchase cheaper, higher-ethanol gasoline this summer.
- President Trump undertook several executive actions aimed at enhancing the lives of Americans:
- Strengthened the capacities of state and local law enforcement in their efforts to tackle crime.
- Signed an executive order designed to protect Americans in “sanctuary” jurisdictions from dangerous criminal illegal immigrants.
- Established the Religious Liberty Commission to uphold and promote the foundational principle of religious freedom in America.
- Incentivized domestic automobile production.
- Mandated that commercial truck drivers must demonstrate proficiency in English.
- Discontinued taxpayer funding for NPR and PBS.
- President Trump unveiled his proposed budget, targeting $163 billion in reductions of wasteful spending, aiming to dismantle what he termed the “weaponized deep state,” while proposing significant increases for defense and border security.
- Initiated the FEMA Review Council to reform the disaster response framework and empower states.
- Announced that Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Michigan will soon be home to new F-15EW Eagle II fighter jets.
- Declared May 8 as “Victory Day for World War II” and November 11 as “Victory Day for World War I,” acknowledging America’s pivotal roles in both conflicts.
- The Department of Health and Human Services published a review of “gender-affirming care,” concluding that no robust medical evidence supports the treatment’s irreversible consequences.
- Resolved the Biden-era legal disputes affecting South Dakota cattle ranchers wrongfully targeted over a minor land disagreement.
- The State Department designated Haitian gangs Viv Ansanm and Gran Grif as Foreign Terrorist Organizations.
- The Department of Education initiated a civil rights investigation into the New York Department of Education concerning its threats to withhold funding from the Massapequa School District unless it eliminates its Native American mascot.
- Announced findings that the University of Pennsylvania breached Title IX, giving the institution ten days to rectify violations or face enforcement proceedings from the Department of Justice.
- Investigated allegations of race-based discrimination within Harvard University and the Harvard Law Review.
- The Department of the Interior proposed 42 new hunting opportunities across 87,000 acres within the National Wildlife Refuge and Fish Hatchery Systems, vastly expanding access compared to the previous administration.
- The Department of Energy announced the removal of several unnecessary regulations governing indoor and outdoor gas products, aimed at enhancing consumer choice and reducing costs.
- The Department of Transportation unveiled a new initiative to bolster the air traffic controller workforce.
- Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard expanded counter-narcotics efforts within the National Counter Terrorism Center, focusing on combating the trafficking of deadly narcotics.
- The Department of Justice arrested two individuals for their roles in an international child exploitation operation.
- The Department of Agriculture secured a water transfer agreement with Mexico, promptly benefiting Texas farmers and ranchers.
- The White House Council on Environmental Quality launched the Permitting Innovation Center to streamline processes and accelerate environmental reviews.
- The National Institutes of Health announced that it will publicly release studies it funds online, promoting transparency and empowering American research initiatives.
- PepsiCo committed to eliminating artificial ingredients from some of its popular food products by year-end, a response to the Administration’s push against artificial food dyes.
