The White House called a lid at 6:02 PM on Thursday evening, marking the end of another full day of President Donald Trump doing exactly what he promised the American people he would do: work tirelessly to Make America Great Again.
A President Who Actually Shows Up
For those unfamiliar with Beltway terminology, a "lid" means no more public events or news from the President for the day. And unlike the previous occupant of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, President Trump isn't calling it quits at noon to shuffle off to his Delaware beach house.
Remember the Biden years, folks? The so-called "leader of the free world" was infamous for calling lids before most Americans had finished their morning coffee. His handlers would regularly shut down press access by early afternoon, leaving reporters—and the American people—in the dark about what, if anything, their Commander-in-Chief was actually doing.
The Trump Difference
President Trump, now 79 years old and in his historic second term, continues to demonstrate the energy and work ethic that built his business empire and powered him to two presidential victories. While the mainstream media obsessed over his every move during his first term, they conveniently ignored Biden's perpetual vacation schedule.
A 6:02 PM lid on a Thursday? That's a full day's work by any standard—and knowing this President, the calls and meetings likely continue well into the evening behind closed doors as his administration tackles the America First agenda.
The contrast couldn't be clearer, Patriots. Elections have consequences, and America finally has a President who treats the job like it matters.