In the ninth week of his presidency, Donald J. Trump celebrated a series of noteworthy accomplishments while maintaining a steadfast commitment to the safety, security, and prosperity of all Americans.
Below is a selective overview of Trump’s achievements during this week:
- Trump’s economic strategies continued to yield significant relief for Americans, especially in the wake of what some have termed “Bidenflation.”
- Wholesale egg prices plummeted for the third consecutive week, having decreased by over 50% since Trump’s inauguration.
- The national average gas price fell for the fourth week running, dipping below $3 per gallon in most states.
- U.S. industrial production reached its highest recorded level, spurred by robust growth in manufacturing and the automotive sector.
- Home sales increased by 4.2% in February, exceeding expectations significantly.
- Trump and his administration have intensified their efforts to enhance national security.
- The FBI successfully apprehended a major figure within the notorious MS-13 gang, marking the third capture from its “Ten Most Wanted” list since Trump took office.
- The Department of Homeland Security reported “unprecedented” seizures of illegal drugs at the nation’s borders.
- Customs and Border Protection awarded the first contract for border wall construction in Trump’s second term.
- Trump’s unwavering commitment to bolster American manufacturing has attracted substantial new investments.
- Nvidia announced plans to invest hundreds of billions of dollars in U.S.-based manufacturing over the next four years.
- Nvidia’s CEO, Jensen Huang, remarked on the favorable climate for AI development in the U.S. due to governmental support.
- Johnson & Johnson committed to a $55 billion investment in U.S.-based manufacturing, R&D, and technology over the next four years, which represents a 25% increase compared to previous investment levels.
- Prepac, a Canadian furniture manufacturer, announced its decision to relocate production from Canada to the U.S.
- After discussions with Trump, the United Arab Emirates committed to a $1.4 trillion investment framework in the U.S. over the next decade.
- Honda revealed plans to source U.S.-made batteries for its hybrid vehicles.
- Audi is contemplating relocating its production to the U.S. to evade tariffs.
- Nvidia announced plans to invest hundreds of billions of dollars in U.S.-based manufacturing over the next four years.
- Trump successfully negotiated the release of George Glezmann, an American held hostage by the Taliban for over two years.
- Trump announced “decisive military actions” against Houthi terrorists in the Middle East.
- In a bold move, Trump signed an executive order to initiate the closure of the Department of Education, citing over $3 trillion spent with negligible outcomes over four decades.
- Trump secured the safe return of NASA astronauts who had been stranded in space for nine months due to the previous administration’s policies.
- The Trump Administration continued its diplomatic efforts towards peace in Ukraine.
- Trump conducted a successful call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, discussing the urgent need for peace and a ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict, resulting in an agreement to enhance bilateral relations.
- Trump also engaged in a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, where both leaders directed their teams to address technicalities regarding the implementation of a partial ceasefire.
- The Trump Administration has maintained its maximum pressure strategy on Iran.
- The State Department sanctioned a Chinese oil terminal for engaging in transactions involving Iranian crude oil from a sanctioned vessel.
- The Treasury Department followed suit by sanctioning Chinese entities involved in Iranian oil shipments.
- Trump signed a repeal of the natural gas tax introduced during the Biden administration.
- An executive order was issued by Trump to enhance U.S. production of critical minerals, thereby reducing dependency on Chinese imports.
- The Department of Energy granted its fifth liquefied natural gas-related approval since Trump’s presidency commenced, effectively reversing restrictions from the Biden era.
- The Department of Energy also approved funding for the Palisades Nuclear Plant, tapping all available energy sources to ensure affordability and reliability.
- The Department of the Interior initiated actions to unlock Alaska’s untapped natural resource potential, following Trump’s executive orders.
- Permanently increased pay for wildland firefighters was implemented by the Department of the Interior.
- The Department of Health and Human Services launched Operation Stork Speed, aimed at providing more options for safe and nutritious infant formula for American families.
- The Department of Health and Human Services also introduced an online database listing contaminant levels in human foods.
- In a controversial move, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced it would stop covering sex reassignment surgeries.
- The Department of Agriculture took action to streamline pork and poultry processing by removing outdated administrative burdens that hinder production efficiency.
- A civil rights investigation was launched by the Department of Education into the Illinois Department of Education and local school districts over alleged Title IX violations regarding locker room access.
- The Department of Housing and Urban Development announced plans to expedite disaster assistance processes in the aftermath of catastrophic events.
- The Small Business Administration revealed a reorganization to realign with its original mission, scaling back its workforce to pre-pandemic levels and terminating aspects of the Biden administration’s expansive social policies.
- Trump signed a directive to remove radical “diversity, equity, and inclusion” initiatives from the U.S. Foreign Service.
- Trump unveiled the F-47, touted as the world’s first sixth-generation fighter jet.
- Trump signed an executive order aimed at streamlining emergency responses, empowering states and communities to collaborate efficiently with federal agencies.
- He also issued directives to ensure full access to unclassified records for federal officials to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse.
- Moreover, Trump signed an executive order aimed at consolidating federal procurement processes to cut down on waste and redundancy.
- Lastly, Trump ordered the release of thousands of previously classified documents related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.