President Trump stood before a group of supporters on Thursday, just hours after his domestic policy megabill barely passed Congress, and he expressed his amazement at how well things appear to be going for him these days.
I think we had a good two weeks. Mr. Trump stated while making a brief victory lap at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Has anyone ever experienced a better two weeks than these? This has got to be the best two weeks ever.
Indeed, there has likely never been a greater two weeks in Washington’s history. However, it is undeniable that Mr. Trump can boast of one achievement after another, at least on his terms.
His directive to strike Iran halted the country’s nuclear development without starting a wider war. By traveling to Europe, he persuaded NATO countries to contribute more funds for their own defense. His claims of executive power were consistently supported by the Supreme Court. Despite forecasts that his tariffs would drive the economy into a tailspin, the economy proved resilient, and the stock market reached all-time highs.
Last month, the number of illegal border crossings fell to its lowest level in decades. In order to resolve his accusation that 60 Minutes had backed his opponent in the last election, the parent corporation of CBS agreed to pay $16 million. Additionally, the House and Senate passed his trademark legislation, reaffirming his control over the Republican Party and establishing fiscal and social policy for years or decades to come.
One may characterize the current atmosphere at the White House as aggressively cheerful. As they move through the West Wing’s corridors, presidential aides are essentially whistling. And the boss appears to be the happiest of all.
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