Rep. Brandon Gill on Trump's First Year Accomplishments: Economy, Immigration, and Foreign Policy

Economic Triumphs

• 📈 US GDP is reported to be growing at 4.3% and heading towards 5%, a significant achievement.
• 🛢️ Oil prices have decreased by 20% in the past year, attributed to Trump's revival of US energy production.
• 📉 Inflation has been reduced to 2.7%, and unemployment is below 4.5%.
• 📊 US stock markets have seen a 20% increase, and the trade deficit is at its lowest in 17 years.
• 💰 The passage of the largest tax cut in American history and significant welfare reform are highlighted as major economic wins.

Immigration and Border Security

• 🚫 Illegal immigration has been effectively shut down, with an 8-month period without ICE releasing illegal aliens into the interior.
• 🛂 Illegal migration is reported to be down by 95%.

Foreign Policy and National Security

• 🌍 The United States is presented as being back on the world stage with a strong foreign policy.
• 💥 Trump's actions in taking out the Iranian nuclear program and removing a dictator in Venezuela are cited as successes.
• 🇺🇸 The focus is on putting the American people first and securing core strategic interests globally.

Presidential Actions and Public Perception

• ✍️ President Trump has signed over 225 executive orders in his first year, demonstrating raw executive power.
• 📊 A Wall Street Journal poll indicates a majority believe Trump and the GOP are better on the economy and the border.
• 🗣️ Economists have upgraded their outlook for the US economy, expecting stronger growth.
• 📉 Efforts are underway to drive down costs for housing and healthcare, with the belief that things are just beginning.