• Economic Recovery & Inflation Control

  • Trump inherited an economic crisis caused by Biden’s administration and Democratic policies.
  • Inflation under Biden averaged ~5%, peaking at 9.1%, while under Trump’s second term it dropped to ~2.7%.
  • Price declines in categories like groceries (eggs, butter, ice cream, etc.) and housing costs.

• Gas & Energy Prices

  • Under Biden: highest gas prices in history, even after using strategic reserves.
  • Under Trump: lowest average gas prices in 4+ years, with energy dominance expected to reduce costs further.

• Real Wage Gains

  • Under Biden: workers lost $2,900 in purchasing power.
  • Under Trump: real wages grew by $700 and projected to increase by $1,200 after the first full year.

• Tax Cuts & Deregulation

  • Trump signed what is described as the largest tax cut in U.S. history, including:
    • No tax on tips, overtime, or Social Security.
  • De-regulatory efforts have saved Americans $180 billion collectively.

• Investment & Job Growth

  • Trillions of dollars have been invested in U.S. operations, creating hundreds of thousands of jobs.
  • States 1.9 million more American-born workers employed than when Trump took office.
  • Tariffs are a driver for on-shoring and industrial investment.

• Trade Deals & Tariffs

  • New trade agreements with Switzerland and exemptions for certain agricultural products.
  • Tariffs are credited for bringing manufacturing and AI investments back to the U.S.

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• Trump’s Strategic Move on Epstein Files

  • Donald Trump publicly calls for the House to release all Jeffrey Epstein-related files.
  • Frames the release as transparency and a way to expose Democratic ties to Epstein.
  • Suggests Democrats are using Epstein as a political weapon against Trump.

• Government Shutdown Outcome

  • Analysis of CBS polling showing Americans believe Republicans and Trump won the shutdown negotiations.
  • We highlight internal Democratic conflict (AOC vs. Senate Democrats) and criticism of Chuck Schumer’s leadership.

• Michelle Obama’s Statement on Presidential Run

  • Michelle Obama claims America is “not ready” for a female president.
  • Hosts interpret this as arrogance and dismissiveness, framing Democrats as unwilling to self-reflect after electoral losses.

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