Summary:
President Donald J. Trump marks his 200th day in office, highlighting a series of major policy wins and fulfilled campaign promises. The article details achievements across tax reform, border security, trade, energy, regulation, and social issues, emphasizing that the administration has accomplished more in 200 days than most do in a full term.
Key Highlights:
Historic Tax Cuts:
The “One Big Beautiful Bill” delivers the largest tax cut in history for working- and middle-class Americans, including no tax on tips, overtime, or Social Security.
Border Security:
Record lows in illegal border crossings, resumption of border wall construction, and multiple months with zero illegal immigrants released into the interior.
Trade Policy:
Eight new trade deals covering over half of global GDP; $150+ billion in tariff revenues.
Economic Growth:
Stock market at record highs, inflation moderated, business booming, and egg prices down 67% from their peak.
NATO Defense Spending:
NATO members agreed to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP.
Regulatory Reform:
Federal regulations cut at a 10-to-1 rate, surpassing the first term’s 4-to-1 cut.
Religious Liberty:
Federal agencies directed to protect religious expression in the workplace.
Social Policy:
Major hospitals and health systems ended or paused gender-affirming care for minors.
Women’s Sports:
U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee banned men from competing in women’s sports.
Public Safety:
Deportation of tens of thousands of criminal illegal immigrants; U.S. on track for the lowest murder rate on record.
Energy Policy:
13 million acres in Alaska opened for mining and drilling; reversal of Biden-era wind energy policies.
Federal Hiring:
New merit-based federal hiring plans implemented.
Gas Prices:
Memorial Day set for the lowest gas prices in over 20 years.
Missile Defense:
Announced a “Golden Dome” missile defense system, fully funded in the new bill.
Child Protection:
Over 13,000 missing migrant children located after the previous administration lost track of 325,000.
AI Leadership:
America’s AI Action Plan unveiled to secure U.S. dominance in artificial intelligence.
Crypto Policy:
The GENIUS Act established a regulatory framework for stablecoins and digital assets, ensuring U.S. leadership in crypto.
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