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WASHINGTON — One year ago, the American people sent President Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans to Washington with a mandate to restore common sense, secure the border, rebuild the economy, and put America first again.

Now, just twelve months into that mandate, the results are unmistakable: a stronger border, safer streets, lower costs, and a nation once again proud of its strength. Together, President Trump and Republicans in Congress are ushering in an American Golden Age — defined by peace, prosperity, and the return of accountability.

SECURING THE BORDER

• Declared a national emergency at the southern border — unleashing every available federal resource to stop the chaos and restore law and order.
• Illegal crossings along U.S.-Mexico border plummet to lowest annual level since 1970.
• More than 150,000 criminal aliens have been arrested and 139,000 deported since January.
• Since President Trump took office, fentanyl trafficking at the southern border has fallen by 56% compared to the same period in 2024.

RESTORING LAW AND ORDER

• Reports from 68 law enforcement agencies show that homicides dropped 19% nationwide in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024
• Murders in Washington, D.C. are down 60% since President Trump’s crackdown on violent crime in the nation’s capital.
• The Laken Riley Act became law, mandating detention and removal of criminal illegal aliens.

CUTTING WASTE FRAUD AND ABUSE IN GOVERNMENT

• Ended taxpayer-funded benefits going to illegal aliens, saving over $185 billion.
• Created the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), saving more than $1,300 per taxpayer.
• The federal workforce is being reshaped around merit and accountability, not bureaucracy.

DELIVERING TAX RELIEF

• Republicans prevented the largest tax hike in American history.
• Eliminated taxes on tips and overtime while providing tax relief for seniors.
• Locked in permanent tax breaks for small businesses to deduct equipment costs and interest expenses.

LOWERING COSTS AND RAISING PAY

• Core inflation at a four-year low.
• The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline fell below $3 in October.
• Blue-collar wages saw largest growth in nearly 60 years.
• Stock indexes repeatedly hitting record highs as optimism returns to Main Street and Wall Street alike.
• In February, consumer confidence hit its highest point since 2018.

UNLEASHING AMERICAN ENERGY

• Domestic crude oil production reached a record 13.8 million barrels per day in August.
• Opened around 200 million acres of public land to oil and gas drilling.
• Expanded American energy production through new federal lease sales and streamlined permitting — unlocking domestic oil, gas, and mineral development.

PUTTING AMERICA FIRST IN TRADE AND MANUFACTURING

• Secured new and improved trade agreements with major U.S. partners — covering over half of global GDP and delivering better terms for American workers and businesses.
• In August 2025, the U.S. collected a record $30.1 billion in tariffs — pushing year-to-date revenue to $171.9 billion, up $96 billion from last year.
• Scores of companies have announced trillions of dollars in new investments, bringing production back to the U.S. and creating tens of thousands of good-paying American jobs.

REBUILDING AMERICA’S STRENGTH

• In 2025, all 32 NATO member countries are expected to spend at least 2% of GDP on defense, up from only three in 2014.
• After years of shortfalls - all six U.S. military branches met their FY 2025 recruiting goals.
• The U.S. Army met its FY 2025 recruiting goal early — signing over 61,000 new soldiers four months ahead of schedule.
• President Trump ended 8 wars in his first 8 months back in office.

PROTECTING FAMILIES AND FREEDOM

• Banned federal dollars from being used for the chemical and surgical mutilation of our children.
• Blocks taxpayer funding for the abortion industry.
• Established a nationwide school choice program, allowing K–12 students to use federal vouchers for tuition and other qualifying educational expenses — putting parents, not bureaucrats, in charge of their children’s education.