Americans saw plenty of Washington at
its worst this year, with one party in Congress obsessed with a partisan
impeachment stunt and obstructing progress at every turn. But despite getting
no help from the far left, America today is soaring to new heights.
It’s tough to pick only 10
accomplishments from such an extraordinary year, but here are just a few of the
biggest things President Donald J. Trump has gotten done for the American
people in 2019:
1.
The Trump Boom is going strong. The
unemployment rate recently hit its lowest mark in 50 years. All
told, since President Trump’s election, our economy has added more than 7
million jobs—over half a million in manufacturing alone.
2.
The stock market keeps breaking
records: The Dow Jones and S&P 500 hit record closes again on Friday.
3.
The working class is thriving, as
are previously forgotten communities. Wages are now rising the fastest for low-income workers, and
poverty rates for African Americans and Hispanic Americans have reached
all-time lows.
4.
Accountable government is back.
Since taking office, President Trump has rolled back nearly 8 regulations for
every new one, saving American taxpayers more than $50 billion in the
process—with bigger savings still to come.
5.
Better trade deals are putting
America back in the driver’s seat. Congress approved President Trump’s USMCA this month—a huge win for U.S. workers, farmers,
and manufacturers that will create 176,000 new jobs.
6.
Trade with China in particular is
about to get a whole lot fairer. As part of a historic “phase 1” deal, Beijing
has agreed to structural reforms in its trade practices and to make substantial
purchases of American agricultural products.
7.
Securing the border is paying off and making our
country safer. President Trump struck new agreements with Mexico and Central
American countries this year to help stop the flood of illegal immigration.
Thanks to this swift action, border apprehensions fell by more than 70 percent
from May to November.
8.
On health care, President Trump is
fighting to give our patients the best system on Earth. While Democrats try to
take away choice, the President’s focus on affordability led to the largest
year-over-year drop in drug prices ever recorded.
9.
American interests are taking center stage abroad. In just one example: After
years of not paying their fair share, NATO Allies will have increased defense
spending by $130 billion by the end of next year.
10. Our great military took out the
world’s top terrorist in October. (Meet Conan, the hero dog who helped them do it!) Our
troops are now getting the support they deserve. President Trump recently
signed the National Defense Authorization Act for the 2020 fiscal year, which
includes the biggest pay raise for our military in a decade.
On behalf of President Trump and his
entire Administration, have a blessed and wonderful New Year!
