Donald Trump has emerged as the Republican Party’s presumptive nominee for the 2024 presidential election after dominating the early primary contests, positioning himself for a historic rematch against Vice President Kamala Harris. His campaign has centered around the theme “Make America Great Again, Again,” building on his previous presidency’s record while contrasting it with current challenges under the Biden-Harris administration.

Trump’s campaign messaging focuses heavily on economic issues, particularly highlighting his administration’s pre-COVID economic success with low inflation, energy independence, and strong job growth, compared to current inflation concerns and higher energy costs. He emphasizes border security, pointing to the contrast between his stricter immigration policies and the current record-high border crossings. His campaign also stresses law and order, America First trade policies, and criticism of the current administration’s foreign policy approaches, particularly regarding China, Russia, and the Middle East.

His campaign strategy emphasizes direct voter engagement through large rallies and social media presence, focusing particularly on battleground states where he believes his economic and border security messages resonate strongly with voters concerned about inflation, crime, and immigration.

Below is a synopsis of his achievements in his previous Presidency, (2017-2021) and why people should rally behind him:

Economic Management and Inflation

The Trump administration maintained significantly lower inflation rates compared to the Biden-Harris era. Under Trump, inflation generally stayed below 2.5%, while under Biden-Harris, inflation reached multi-decade highs exceeding 8% at points. Trump’s policies of deregulation, domestic energy production, and supply chain efficiency helped keep prices stable. In contrast, the Biden-Harris administration’s large spending packages, including the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, while aimed at COVID recovery, contributed to inflationary pressures. The stable price environment under Trump better protected Americans’ purchasing power and savings.

Energy Independence vs. Dependency

Trump’s energy policies achieved unprecedented American energy independence through promoting domestic production. Gas prices remained relatively low, averaging around $2.50 per gallon nationally. The Biden-Harris administration’s early actions, including canceling the Keystone XL pipeline and restricting new oil and gas leases, contributed to increased energy dependency and higher fuel prices, with gas prices reaching over $5 per gallon in many areas. The Trump approach demonstrated that America could balance energy independence with environmental responsibility while maintaining lower consumer costs.

Border Security and Immigration Control

The contrast in border management is particularly stark. Under Trump, the “Remain in Mexico” policy, wall construction, and agreements with Central American countries resulted in more controlled migration flows. Monthly border encounters averaged around 50,000. Under Biden-Harris, the reversal of these policies led to record-breaking border encounters exceeding 200,000 monthly, straining resources and creating humanitarian challenges. The Trump policies proved more effective at maintaining orderly immigration while protecting both American communities and migrants.

Foreign Policy and International Respect

Trump’s “peace through strength” approach yielded concrete results. The Abraham Accords normalized relations between Israel and several Arab nations – a historic achievement. His firm stance with NATO allies increased their defense spending commitments. In contrast, the Biden-Harris administration’s handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal damaged American credibility, while challenges with Russia, China, and Iran have intensified. Trump’s direct approach to foreign policy, while unconventional, achieved more tangible results in advancing American interests.

Economic Growth and Employment

Pre-COVID Trump policies created a robust job market with 3.5% unemployment, strong wage growth (particularly for lower-income workers), and minimal inflation. The Biden-Harris administration, while achieving low unemployment, has faced persistent inflation that has effectively reduced real wages for many workers. Trump’s combination of tax cuts, deregulation, and business-friendly policies created economic growth without the inflationary pressures seen under Biden-Harris.

Tax Policy Impact

The Trump Tax Cuts and Jobs Act reduced taxes across income brackets while simplifying the tax code. Corporate tax reductions encouraged business investment and job creation. The Biden-Harris administration’s proposed tax increases, while aimed at funding social programs, risk dampening business investment and job creation. The Trump approach demonstrated that lower tax rates could stimulate economic activity while maintaining federal revenue through broader economic growth.

Trade Policy Effectiveness

Trump’s trade policies, including the USMCA and confronting China’s unfair practices, prioritized American workers and industries. While creating short-term market adjustments, these policies began rebalancing international trade relationships. The Biden-Harris approach has maintained some Trump trade policies but with less emphasis on protecting American industries and workers from unfair competition.

Regulatory Environment

Trump’s deregulation efforts reduced compliance costs and encouraged business expansion. The Biden-Harris administration’s expansion of regulations, particularly in energy and environmental areas, has increased business costs and complexity. The Trump approach demonstrated that environmental protection could be balanced with economic growth through market-based approaches rather than extensive regulation.

Law Enforcement and Public Safety

Under Trump, support for law enforcement and clear consequences for civil unrest helped maintain public order. Crime rates in major cities were generally lower. Under Biden-Harris, many cities have experienced significant increases in crime rates amid calls for police reform and reduced law enforcement funding. The Trump approach better balanced public safety with necessary police reforms.

Government Efficiency

Trump’s administration demonstrated more efficient policy implementation and reduced bureaucratic obstacles. The Biden-Harris administration has faced challenges in implementing major initiatives and coordinating agency responses to various crises. Trump’s business-oriented approach to government operation proved more effective at achieving policy goals.

Economic Stability

The Trump era showed that pro-growth policies could create economic stability without triggering inflation or requiring massive government spending. Key metrics included:

– Lower and stable inflation rates

– Sustainable wage growth

– Energy independence with lower fuel costs

– Controlled immigration with secure borders

– Strong market performance without major bubbles

– Reduced regulatory burden on businesses

– More effective international deterrence

The Biden-Harris administration’s approach has led to:

– Higher inflation eroding purchasing power

– Increased energy costs and foreign dependency

– Record border crossing numbers

– International policy challenges

– Complex regulatory requirements

– Higher government spending and debt

Conclusion

The Biden-Harris Administration’s weaknesses reflect both structural challenges in American governance and specific policy execution issues.

The Trump Administration demonstrated significant strengths in various areas of governance, particularly in economic management, deregulation, energy policy, and international relations. Its ability to implement substantial policy changes and achieve specific objectives revealed effective executive capabilities despite political challenges.

The administration’s approach to governance, showed notable effectiveness in achieving stated policy goals and implementing significant reforms across multiple sectors. These strengths provide important lessons for understanding effective governance approaches and policy implementation strategies in the American political system.

This comparative analysis suggests that Trump’s policies created more stable and favorable conditions for American prosperity and is the reason why Family Office Networks which has over 500,000 family offices, managing assets exceeding $7 trillion, is endorsing Donald Trump for presidency, of which these institutions wield considerable economic influence.