In 2015, Callista and I had been part of a meeting in which then-candidate Trump committed to releasing a list of potential US Supreme Court Justices (something he is challenging Joe Biden to do this year). With help from Leonard Leo at the Federalist Society, he developed what was—from a conservative perspective—a superb list of jurists. He kept his word and his first two Supreme Court appointments came from that list.
Candidate Trump campaigned on tax cuts and deregulation leading to economic growth and jobs, and President Trump delivered on both.
Candidate Trump campaigned on energy independence, and President Trump delivered.
Candidate Trump campaigned on reducing American losses in the Middle East, and despite the opposition of many so-called experts in foreign policy and national security, President Trump delivered.
Candidate Trump promised to move the American Embassy to Jerusalem, and President Trump delivered—a promise dozens of past presidents could not keep.
The point is that the historic record of the first term indicates that the president will treat this list of 50 major goals as a contract. And, he will build his second term around fulfilling his obligations to it—and the American people.
For that reason, President Trump should consider this his Contract with America.
For years, people have praised the original 1994 Contract with America which led to the Republicans winning control of the House for the first time in 40 years.
I always explain that it took a unique time and event to create a contract that was real. We had President Ronald Reagan’s ideas and 40 years in the minority to enable us to come together in 1994.
Now, we have a president who is bold and keeps his word. He has prepared a powerful agenda for the future which virtually every Republican candidate and activist can use and support.
It is, in effect, the Trump Contract with America. The initial outline is extensive—although there will presently be a version which expands it further:
TRUMP CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCES PRESIDENT TRUMP’S 2ND TERM AGENDA: FIGHTING
Building on the incredible achievements of President Donald J. Trump’s first term in office, the President’s re-election campaign today released a set of core priorities for a second term under the banner of “Fighting for You!” President Trump’s boundless optimism and certainty in America’s greatness is reflected in his second-term goals and stands in stark contrast to the gloomy vision of America projected by Joe Biden and Democrats.
President Trump will further illuminate these plans during his acceptance speech Thursday at the Republican National Convention. Over the coming weeks, the President will be sharing additional details about his plans through policy-focused speeches on the campaign trail.
President Trump: Fighting for You!
JOBS
Create 10 Million New Jobs in 10 MonthsCreate 1 Million New Small BusinessesCut Taxes to Boost Take-Home Pay and Keep Jobs in AmericaEnact Fair Trade Deals that Protect American Jobs"Made in America" Tax CreditsExpand Opportunity ZonesContinue Deregulatory Agenda for Energy Independence
ERADICATE COVID-19
Develop a Vaccine by The End Of 2020Return to Normal in 2021Make All Critical Medicines and Supplies for Healthcare Workers in The United StatesRefill Stockpiles and Prepare for Future Pandemics
END OUR RELIANCE ON CHINA
Bring Back 1 Million Manufacturing Jobs from ChinaTax Credits for Companies that Bring Back Jobs from ChinaAllow 100 Percent Expensing Deductions for Essential Industries like Pharmaceuticals and Robotics who Bring Back their Manufacturing to the United StatesNo Federal Contracts for Companies who Outsource to ChinaHold China Fully Accountable for Allowing the Virus to Spread around the World
HEALTHCARE
Cut Prescription Drug PricesPut Patients and Doctors Back in Charge of our Healthcare SystemLower Healthcare Insurance PremiumsEnd Surprise BillingCover All Pre-Existing ConditionsProtect Social Security and MedicareProtect Our Veterans and Provide World-Class Healthcare and Services
EDUCATION
Provide School Choice to Every Child in AmericaTeach American Exceptionalism
DRAIN THE SWAMP
Pass Congressional Term LimitsEnd Bureaucratic Government Bullying of U. S. Citizens and Small BusinessesExpose Washington’s Money Trail and Delegate Powers Back to People and StatesDrain the Globalist Swamp by Taking on International Organizations That Hurt American Citizens
DEFEND OUR POLICE
Fully Fund and Hire More Police and Law Enforcement OfficersIncrease Criminal Penalties for Assaults on Law Enforcement OfficersProsecute Drive-By Shootings as Acts of Domestic TerrorismBring Violent Extremist Groups Like ANTIFA to JusticeEnd Cashless Bail and Keep Dangerous Criminals Locked Up until Trial
END ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION AND PROTECT AMERICAN WORKERS
Block Illegal Immigrants from Becoming Eligible for Taxpayer-Funded Welfare, Healthcare, and Free College TuitionMandatory Deportation for Non-Citizen Gang MembersDismantle Human Trafficking NetworksEnd Sanctuary Cities to Restore our Neighborhoods and Protect our FamiliesProhibit American Companies from Replacing United States Citizens with Lower-Cost Foreign WorkersRequire New Immigrants to Be Able to Support Themselves Financially
INNOVATE FOR THE FUTURE
Launch Space Force, Establish Permanent Manned Presence on The Moon and Send the First Manned Mission to MarsBuild the World’s Greatest Infrastructure SystemWin the Race to 5G and Establish a National High-Speed Wireless Internet NetworkContinue to Lead the World in Access to the Cleanest Drinking Water and Cleanest AirPartner with Other Nations to Clean Up our Planet’s Oceans
AMERICA FIRST FOREIGN POLICY
Stop Endless Wars and Bring Our Troops HomeGet Allies to Pay their Fair ShareMaintain and Expand America’s Unrivaled Military StrengthWipe Out Global Terrorists Who Threaten to Harm AmericansBuild a Great Cybersecurity Defense System and Missile Defense System
Some of President Trump’s pledges are continuations of patterns and strategies which he has already begun. However, there are new promises which have come from President Trump listening and learning from the American people during his first term.
Regardless of how some people view President Trump and his tough tactics, I think most Americans support most of the promises in Trump’s Contract with America.
One thing all Americans can be sure of is that President Trump will keep his word.
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The views expressed in this article are the author’s own.
