President Donald Trump laid out his administration's aggressive agenda to repair the nation in a candid interview with Politico, offering a detailed account of how his team is systematically dismantling the failed policies of former President Joe Biden that left Americans struggling with inflation, open borders, and a weakened standing on the world stage.
The interview, which the mainstream media has largely downplayed, showcased a president fully in command and unapologetic about putting America first after four years of what he called "total destruction" under Democratic leadership.
Trump Takes Aim at Biden's Economic Legacy
President Trump did not mince words when discussing the economic catastrophe he inherited upon returning to the Oval Office. With inflation having ravaged American households during the Biden administration, Trump emphasized that his policies are already bringing relief to working families.
"They left us a mess like you wouldn't believe. Inflation through the roof, energy prices destroying families, and businesses fleeing the country. We're turning it around, and we're turning it around fast."
The President pointed to his early executive actions targeting energy production, deregulation, and trade policy as key drivers of economic recovery. Gas prices, which soared under Biden's anti-energy agenda, have begun to stabilize as the Trump administration reopens federal lands for drilling and rolls back crushing environmental regulations that hamstrung American producers.
Border Security: Promises Kept
Perhaps no issue defined the failures of the Biden administration more than the crisis at the southern border. Trump made clear that restoring order and sovereignty remains a top priority, with his administration moving swiftly to reinstate policies that Democrats had recklessly abandoned.
"The border was a disaster. They let millions of people pour in—criminals, drugs, you name it. We ended that on day one," Trump told Politico, referencing his immediate reinstatement of remain-in-Mexico policies and enhanced cooperation with border states.
Immigration enforcement has been stepped up dramatically, with deportations of criminal illegal aliens accelerating at a pace not seen in years. The President noted that cooperation with state governors has been essential to the effort, praising leaders like Texas Governor Greg Abbott for their unwavering support.
Mainstream Media Silence
True to form, legacy media outlets have provided minimal coverage of the President's accomplishments, choosing instead to focus on partisan attacks and manufactured controversies. Trump called out the press directly, accusing them of serving as an arm of the Democratic Party rather than honest brokers of information.
"They don't want to report the good news. It doesn't fit their narrative," the President stated. "But the American people see it. They feel it. That's why we won."
A Nation on the Rebound
The Politico interview offered a glimpse into a president laser-focused on delivering results for the Americans who elected him to fix what Biden broke. From the economy to the border to restoring respect abroad, Trump made clear that his administration will not rest until the nation is fully restored.
For millions of patriots who watched in frustration as the previous administration weakened America at every turn, President Trump's message was simple: help is here, and the comeback is underway.