WEEK NINE WINS: President Trump Puts America First
In the ninth week of his presidency, President Donald J. Trump focused on advancing economic growth, enhancing national security, and promoting American manufacturing. Key developments included:
Economic Growth
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Lower Consumer Prices: Wholesale egg prices decreased for the third consecutive week, dropping over 50% since President Trump's inauguration. Gasoline prices also fell for the fourth straight week, with averages dipping below $3 per gallon in most states.
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Industrial Production and Housing Market: U.S. industrial production reached record highs, driven by manufacturing and the automotive sector. Additionally, home sales surged by 4.2% in February, surpassing expectations.
National Security
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Immigration Enforcement: The administration invoked the Alien Enemies Act to deport members of the Tren de Aragua gang to El Salvador. The FBI apprehended a senior leader of MS-13, marking the third capture from its "Ten Most Wanted" list since January. The Department of Homeland Security reported unprecedented seizures of illicit drugs at the borders, and Customs and Border Protection awarded the first border wall construction contract of President Trump's second term. Wikipedia+1Wikipedia+1
Manufacturing and Investment
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Corporate Commitments: Nvidia announced plans to invest hundreds of billions of dollars in U.S. manufacturing over the next four years. Johnson & Johnson committed $55 billion to domestic manufacturing, research, and development. Canadian furniture manufacturer Prepac decided to relocate production to the U.S., and the United Arab Emirates agreed to a $1.4 trillion investment framework over the next decade. Automakers Honda and Audi are also considering or planning to source or move production to the U.S. Wikipedia
Foreign Policy and Defense
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Hostage Negotiation: The administration secured the release of George Glezmann, an American citizen held by the Taliban for over two years. AP News
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Military Actions: President Trump authorized decisive military operations against Houthi militants in the Middle East. Wikipedia
Education Policy
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Department of Education: An executive order was signed to initiate the process of dismantling the Department of Education, aiming to return educational authority to the states. The Guardian+3Axios+3AP News+3
These actions underscore the administration's commitment to prioritizing American interests across various sectors.
In the ninth week of his presidency, President Donald J. Trump implemented several initiatives focused on economic growth, national security, and government restructuring. Key developments include:
Economic Initiatives:
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Inflation Reduction: Wholesale egg prices decreased for the third consecutive week, dropping over 50% since President Trump assumed office.
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Fuel Prices: The national average for gasoline declined for the fourth straight week, with prices falling below $3 per gallon in most states.
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Industrial Production: U.S. industrial production reached record highs, driven by growth in manufacturing and the automotive sector.
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Housing Market: Home sales increased by 4.2% in February, surpassing expectations.
National Security Measures:
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Gang Deportations: The administration invoked the Alien Enemies Act to deport Tren de Aragua gang members to El Salvador.
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MS-13 Leader Apprehension: The FBI captured a senior leader of the MS-13 gang, marking the third fugitive from its "Ten Most Wanted" list apprehended since President Trump took office.
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Drug Seizures: The Department of Homeland Security reported unprecedented seizures of illicit drugs along U.S. borders.
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Border Wall Construction: Customs and Border Protection awarded the first border wall construction contract of President Trump's second term. New York Post+1The White House+1
Manufacturing and Investment:
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Nvidia Investment: Nvidia announced plans to invest hundreds of billions of dollars over the next four years in U.S.-based manufacturing operations. The White House+2The White House+2The White House+2
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Johnson & Johnson Expansion: Johnson & Johnson committed to a $55 billion investment over the next four years in U.S.-based manufacturing, research and development, and technology.
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Prepac Relocation: Canadian furniture manufacturer Prepac plans to move production from Canada to the United States.
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UAE Investment: Following discussions with President Trump, the United Arab Emirates committed to a $1.4 trillion U.S. investment framework over the next decade.
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Automotive Manufacturing: Honda announced it will procure U.S.-made batteries for its hybrid vehicles, and Audi is considering moving production to the U.S. to avoid tariffs.
Additional Actions:
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Hostage Release: The administration secured the release of George Glezmann, an American citizen held hostage by the Taliban for over two years. AP News+1The White House+1
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Military Action: President Trump announced decisive military action against Houthi terrorists in the Middle East.
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Department of Education Closure: The President signed an executive order to initiate the process of closing the Department of Education, aiming to return educational authority to the states. The Guardian+3Axios+3AP News+3
These measures underscore the administration's commitment to economic revitalization, national security, and restructuring federal governance to prioritize state authority and efficiency.
President Donald J. Trump marked week nine of his presidency with a host of resounding wins and reaffirming his relentless focus on safety, security, and opportunity for all Americans.
Here is a non-comprehensive list of wins in week nine:
- President Trump’s economic agenda continued to deliver needed economic relief for Americans following years of Bidenflation.
- Wholesale egg prices dropped for the third straight week — down more than 50% since President Trump took office.
- The nationwide average for gas declined for the fourth straight week, with average prices falling below $3/gallon in a majority of states.
- U.S. industrial production surged to its highest-ever recorded level, led by growth in manufacturing and the auto sector.
- Home sales rose 4.2% in February — far surpassing expectations.
- President Trump and his administration continued their unprecedented effort to secure the homeland.
- President Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act to deport brutal Tren de Aragua gang members to El Salvador.
- The Federal Bureau of Investigation captured a key senior leader of the brutal MS-13 gang — the FBI’s third fugitive capture from its “Ten Most Wanted” list since President Trump took office.
- The Department of Homeland Security announced “unprecedented” seizures of illicit drugs along the country’s borders.
- Customs and Border Protection awarded the first border wall construction contract of President Trump’s second term.
- The Washington Times: Mexico’s cartels ‘boxed in’ by Trump’s success at the border
- President Trump’s unrelenting pursuit of American manufacturing dominance continued drawing new investment.
- Nvidia announced it will invest hundreds of billions of dollars over the next four years in its U.S.-based manufacturing operations.
- Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang:“Having the support of an administration who cares about the success of this industry and not allowing energy to be an obstacle is a phenomenal result for AI in the U.S.”
- Johnson & Johnson announced a new $55 billion investment over the next four years in U.S.-based manufacturing, research and development, and technology.
- Johnson & Johnson: “This represents a 25% increase in investment compared to the previous four years and builds upon the Company’s already elevated U.S. investment levels resulting from the passage of the 2017 Tax Cuts & Jobs Act.”
- Prepac, a Canadian furniture manufacturer, announced it will move production from Canada to the U.S.
- Following a meeting with President Trump, the United Arab Emirates committed to a $1.4 trillion U.S. investment framework over the next decade.
- Honda announced it will procure U.S.-made batteries for its hybrid vehicles.
- Audi said it is considering moving production to the U.S. to avoid tariffs.
- Nvidia announced it will invest hundreds of billions of dollars over the next four years in its U.S.-based manufacturing operations.
- President Trump secured the release of George Glezmann, an American citizen held hostage by the Taliban for more than two years.
- President Trump announced “decisive and powerful military action” against Houthi terrorists in the Middle East.
- President Trump signed an executive order to officially begin the process of closing the Department of Education — after more than four decades and over $3 trillion spent on education, with virtually nothing to show for it.
- President Trump secured the safe return of NASA astronauts who were stranded in space for nine months by the previous administration.
- Acting NASA Administrator Janet Petro: “Per President Trump’s direction, NASA and SpaceX worked diligently to pull the schedule a month earlier.”
- The Trump Administration continued its pursuit of peace in Ukraine.
- President Trump held a successful bilateral call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, where they discussed “the need for peace and a ceasefire in the Ukraine war” and “agreed that a future with an improved bilateral relationship … has huge upside.”
- President Trump held a bilateral call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, where they “instructed their teams to move ahead with the technical issues related to implementing and broadening the partial ceasefire.”
- The Trump Administration kept up its maximum pressure campaign on Iran.
- The Department of State sanctioned a Chinese oil terminal for buying and storing Iranian crude oil from a sanctioned vessel.
- The Department of the Treasury sanctioned Chinese entities for Iranian oil shipments.
- President Trump signed a repeal of the Biden-era natural gas tax into law.
- President Trump signed an executive order expanding U.S. production of critical minerals to reduce reliance on China.
- The Department of Energy made its fifth liquefied natural gas-related approval since President Trump took office and reversed the Biden-era ban.
- The Department of Energy approved a loan disbursement for the Palisades Nuclear Plant as the Trump Administration leverages all sources to ensure affordable, reliable, secure energy.
- The Department of the Interior initiated actions to unleash Alaska’s untapped natural resource potential following President Trump’s executive orders.
- The Department of the Interior implemented permanent pay increases for wildland firefighters.
- The Department of Health and Human Services announced Operation Stork Speed to expand options for safe, reliable, and nutritious infant formula for American families.
- The Department of Health and Human Services unveiled an online searchable database providing a list of contaminant levels in human foods.
- The Department of Veterans Affairs announced it will stop covering sex change surgeries.
- The Department of Agriculture announced new action to streamline pork and poultry processing by eliminating outdated administrative requirements that slow production and add unnecessary costs.
- The Department of Education launched a civil rights investigation into the Illinois Department of Education, Chicago (IL) Public Schools, and Deerfield (IL) Public Schools over allegations they violated Title IX by requiring girls to share school locker rooms with boys.
- The Department of Housing and Urban Development announced it will streamline its processes to deliver disaster assistance more quickly after catastrophic events.
- The Small Business Administration announced an agency-wide reorganization to return to its founding mission by reducing its workforce to pre-pandemic levels and ending the expansive social policy agenda of the Biden Administration.
- President Trump signed an official directive removing radical “diversity, equity, and inclusion” from the U.S. Foreign Service.
- President Trump unveiled the F-47, the world’s first sixth-generation fighter jet.
- President Trump signed an executive order streamlining emergency response to empower states and communities to work quickly and efficiently with their federal counterparts.
- President Trump signed an executive order directing agency heads to grant full, prompt access of unclassified records, data, and systems to federal officials in order to identify and eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse.
- President Trump signed an executive order consolidating federal procurement to eliminate waste, inefficiencies, and duplication.
- President Trump signed an executive order to “strengthen the suitability and fitness of the federal workforce.”
- President Trump ordered the release of tens of thousands of previously redacted files related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.