President Trump's Year-End Address: Economy, Border Security, and National Achievements
CBS NewsDecember 18, 202521 min60,361 views
31 connectionsΒ·40 entities in this videoβEconomic Revitalization and Affordability
- π‘ President Trump claims to have inherited a "mess" with the worst inflation in 48 years, making life unaffordable.
- π He states that under his administration, car prices, gasoline, hotel rates, and airfares are coming down rapidly.
- π The price of Thanksgiving turkeys is down 33%, and eggs are down 82% since March, with other costs also falling.
- π° Real wages have increased, with factory workers seeing a $1,300 boost, construction workers $1,800, and miners $3,300.
- π More people are working than at any time in American history, with 100% of job creation in the private sector.
Border Security and National Strength
- π§ Trump asserts that his administration stopped the "invasion" at the southern border, allowing zero illegal aliens in for seven months.
- π He claims to have deported criminals, restored safety to dangerous cities like Washington D.C., and decimated drug cartels, reducing drug imports by 94%.
- πΊπΈ The military has been rebuilt, making it the most powerful in the world, and eight wars have been settled in 10 months.
- π Peace has been brought to the Middle East for the first time in 3,000 years, securing the release of hostages.
Policy Achievements and Future Goals
- πΈ Tariffs have secured a record-breaking $18 trillion of investment into the United States, bringing companies back to build factories.
- π The largest tax cuts in American history were passed, saving families between $11,000 and $20,000 annually.
- π Over 1,450,000 military service members will receive a $1,776 "warrior dividend" before Christmas.
- π Prescription drug prices have been slashed by up to 600% through direct negotiation and the threat of tariffs.
- π₯ Plans are in motion to dramatically reduce healthcare costs by allowing individuals to buy their own insurance, bypassing insurance companies.
- β‘ A national energy emergency was declared, with gasoline prices under $2.50 a gallon and plans to open 1,600 new electrical generating plants.
Addressing Housing and Immigration
- π The yearly cost of a typical new mortgage has been reduced by $3,000, with further decreases expected due to lower interest rates.
- ποΈ Aggressive housing reform plans are forthcoming, aiming to combat rising housing costs driven by immigration.
- πΆ Reverse migration is occurring, with migrants returning home, freeing up housing and jobs for Americans.
- πΌ 100% of net job creation since Trump took office has gone to American-born citizens, contrasting with the previous administration.
Vision for America
- π Trump declared that America is back, stronger than ever, and poised for an unprecedented economic boom.
- π The nation will host the World Cup and the Olympics, and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
- π America is once again respected globally, loyal to its citizens, faithful to its workers, and certain of its destiny.
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