Washington, D.C., April 5,
President Donald J. Trump marked another highly successful week for the American people, pushing forward his bold agenda focused on strength, prosperity, and peace. In the 11th week of his term, the Trump Administration reported a series of sweeping accomplishments across national security, the economy, foreign policy, and governance.
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Historic Border Security Gains
Illegal border crossings dropped by 95% compared to last year, reaching historic lows. Reports confirmed a record decline in unaccompanied minors crossing the border.
• Los Angeles Times: “California-Mexico border, once overwhelmed, now nearly empty”
• Bloomberg: “US-Bound Migration Plunges 99% Along Panama Jungle Route”
In targeted operations, federal authorities apprehended MS-13 gang members, deported 17 violent criminals, and arrested over 40 gang members tied to Tren de Aragua in Texas. President Trump’s firm stance resulted in 113,000+ arrests and 100,000+ deportations of illegal immigrants since taking office.
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Economic Revival and Trade Overhaul
President Trump launched his reciprocal trade policy, implementing baseline tariffs to shield American industries and reduce dependency on adversaries like China.
• Coalition for a Prosperous America: “A game-changing shift… restoring industrial leadership”
• National Cattlemen’s Beef Association praised the effort to remove trade barriers for U.S. beef exports.
Early signs of economic resurgence included:
• Nissan preserved jobs in Tennessee
• GM expanded truck production in Indiana
• Guardian Bikes, JCB, and others boosted U.S. investments
• Ford and Stellantis offered employee pricing to American consumers
Jobs growth beat expectations for the second month in a row, with a surge in full-time employment and wages.
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Peace Through Strength
Reasserting American global leadership, President Trump:
• Sent additional military assets to the Middle East
• Finalized a $2 billion air defense deal with Poland
• Secured Finland’s pledge to raise defense spending to 3% of GDP
• Held strategic calls with Egypt and Vietnam
• Secured the release of two detained Americans in Mexico
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Energy, Infrastructure & Innovation
Key infrastructure and energy announcements included:
• Opening federal lands for AI-powered data centers
• Removing regulatory roadblocks on LNG exports
• Announcing a new oil and gas lease sale in the Gulf of America
Trump also launched the United States Investment Accelerator, designed to attract billion-dollar investments into U.S. markets.
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Cracking Down on Crime & Corruption
• New Treasury sanctions targeted financiers of the Sinaloa Cartel and Houthi terrorist networks
• DOJ dismissed a Biden-era lawsuit and opened new probes into DEI initiatives at top universities
• FBI reported record recruitment numbers
• DOJ will seek the death penalty for the suspected killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson
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Streamlining Government & Saving Taxpayer Dollars
• HHS launched a massive department-wide restructure to cut costs
• DOJ and DOE eliminated wasteful spending and outdated regulations
• Dept. of Agriculture paused funding to Maine over gender policy violations
• Dept. of Transportation removed DEI roadblocks to speed up grant delivery
• USCIS removed the third-gender option from immigration documents
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Appointments & Approvals
• Dr. Mehmet Oz was confirmed as Administrator of Medicare & Medicaid Services
• Matthew Whittaker confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to NATO, continuing Trump’s swift confirmation pace
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Conclusion:
President Trump’s week was defined by a relentless drive toward restoring American strength, economic independence, national security, and global influence. As these efforts continue, the administration signals even more sweeping reforms in the weeks ahead.
