Trump's achievements

Donald Trump's presidency saw several significant achievements that have been highlighted by various experts and commentators across different podcasts.

1. Economic Growth and Job Creation: Trump's administration was marked by significant economic growth and job creation, particularly in the early years before the pandemic. This included a stock market boom and income rising across the nation 1.

2. Judicial Appointments: One of Trump's most notable accomplishments was appointing three conservative justices to the Supreme Court. This was largely facilitated by Mitch McConnell, who played a crucial role in shaping this legacy 2.

3. Foreign Policy Achievements:

   • Abraham Accords: These peace agreements in the Middle East were a significant diplomatic success, fostering normalization of relations between Israel and several Arab countries. Experts like Jordan B. Peterson and Ben Shapiro particularly praised these accomplishments 3 1.
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   • ISIS Defeat: The Trump administration was credited with significantly diminishing the threat posed by ISIS, reversing its expansion during the previous administration 4.

4. Domestic Policies:

   • Tax Reform: Trump's tax cuts were one of his major legislative achievements, which he frequently touted as bolstering the U.S. economy 4 1.
   • Border Policies: His administration took a hard stance on immigration, including agreements with Central American countries and constructing portions of the border wall 1 5.

5. No Major New Wars: Notably, Trump did not embroil the U.S. in any new major wars during his tenure, which was unexpected by many given his aggressive rhetoric 3.

6. Military Unshackling and Redefining Engagement Rules: These actions were aimed at boosting U.S. military operations' effectiveness abroad and were seen as bolstering national security 4.

7. Legislative Impact: Despite challenges, Trump's administration did achieve some legislative successes, although critics and supporters note that he could have leveraged his position more effectively for broader legislative accomplishments 2 6.

Trump's presidency, while polarizing, saw impactful initiatives both domestically and internationally, leaving a mixed but significant legacy.