Border Crackdown: Cartels DESIGNATED Terrorist Groups

Trump’s first six months back in office have delivered tangible wins for working Americans—from record wage growth to border security—while his administration systematically dismantles the failed policies that left families struggling under inflation and open-border chaos.

Quick Take

Blue-collar wages saw their largest increase in nearly 60 years under Trump’s leadership
Over $7.6 trillion in domestic and foreign investment pledges signal renewed confidence in American business
Trump administration deployed decisive action on border security, fentanyl trafficking, and illegal immigration
Over 170 executive orders delivered on campaign promises to protect American values and limit government overreach
NATO allies committed to historic 5% defense spending—a foreign policy victory decades in the making

Economic Recovery Outpaces Predictions

President Trump’s return to office has reignited economic growth that defied expert predictions. In May 2025, blue-collar wage growth experienced its largest increase in nearly 60 years, reversing the stagnation families endured under previous administrations. Companies and foreign governments have pledged over $7.6 trillion in investments into the U.S., signaling renewed confidence in American enterprise and the removal of regulatory barriers that strangled business growth for years.

Decisive Action on Border Security and Immigration

The Trump administration has aggressively tackled illegal immigration and border security—issues that frustrated conservatives for decades. The administration protected more than $40 billion in benefit programs from illegal aliens following an executive order ending taxpayer subsidization of open borders. Additionally, the administration cracked down on international cartels, designating eight Latin American cartels as terrorist groups, including Tren de Aragua, MS-13, and the Sinaloa Cartel, directly addressing the fentanyl crisis devastating American communities.

Landmark Legislation Protecting American Values

Trump signed several pieces of landmark legislation delivering on core conservative priorities. The Genius Act, Halt Fentanyl Act, Laken Riley Act, and Take It Down Act represent tangible commitments to protecting children, combating drug trafficking, and ensuring justice for victims of crimes committed by illegal aliens. Over 170 executive orders have addressed key campaign promises, including closing the border, protecting children from chemical and surgical mutilation, removing men from women’s sports, and ending radical DEI programs that undermined merit-based advancement.

Foreign Policy Victories and Peace Initiatives

Trump secured a historic agreement requiring NATO members to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP—a foreign policy feat long considered impossible. Under his leadership, the U.S. obliterated Iran’s nuclear program and secured ceasefires between India and Pakistan and Israel and Iran. A peace agreement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo and a pathway to stability for Syria demonstrate Trump’s commitment to American strength abroad without endless entanglements, earning three Nobel Peace Prize nominations since returning to office.

Military Readiness and Defense Strength

The U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and Space Force all reached their recruitment goals months in advance under Trump’s leadership, signaling renewed patriotism and confidence in American military strength. The administration also inked an agreement to provide billions of dollars of military equipment to Ukraine, with NATO footing the bill—ensuring American security interests are protected while allies share the burden, a stark departure from previous administrations’ approach.

Health and Wellness Agenda

The Trump administration has made incredible strides in its “Make America Healthy Again” initiative. Roughly 35% of the American food industry committed to eliminating artificial dyes, including Hershey, Consumer Brands, and dozens of ice cream companies representing more than 90% of ice cream volume sold in the U.S. This market-driven approach respects consumer choice while addressing health concerns without government mandates, embodying conservative principles of limited government intervention.

🚀 $7.1 TRILLION SECURED & the wins keep coming!

MAKE AMERICA WEALTHY AGAIN 💸 pic.twitter.com/J46yMFdyde

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) May 29, 2025

Artificial Intelligence Leadership

Trump has solidified the U.S.’s position as the world leader in artificial intelligence, attracting over $1 trillion in AI investment, including $90 billion in groundbreaking AI and energy investments in Pennsylvania. This strategic focus ensures America maintains technological dominance while creating high-skill jobs for American workers, contrasting sharply with previous administrations’ passive approach to emerging technologies and economic competition.