In his State of the Union message, Trump answered the question: What have you done for me lately? Sometimes in our lives, we need to assess what is going on around us. Coming out of impeachment and acquittal of the president it seems a good time to stop and take stock.
We know America has deep divisions. The questions are: Why? And. what are we going to do about it?
What can we see for ourselves?
Here are some things each of us can observe. Jobs are booming, incomes are soaring, and poverty is plummeting. We can also observe crime is falling and confidence is surging. Our country is thriving. Nations friend and foe alike do respect America is again “…speaking quietly and carrying a big stick.” America’s fortunes are on the rise and the future is bright.
The years of economic downturn are over. The days of our country being used, taken advantage of, and even scorned are behind us. Gone are the broken promises, jobless recoveries, and tired platitudes. Gone are the constant excuses for the depletion of American wealth, power and prestige.
In the last three years, the mentality of American decline has been shattered. We reject the downsizing of America’s destiny. We are moving forward at a pace that was unimaginable just a short time ago. Never again will we lead from behind, we are never going back.
Who is working for America and who is working against
Our economy is the best it has ever been. Our military is completely rebuilt. Its power is unmatched anywhere in the world. Our borders are secure. America’s families are flourishing. Our values are renewed. Our pride is restored. The state of our Union is stronger than ever before. The President and the Republicans worked to bring you this. Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, Annie Kuster, and Chris Pappas have opposed this every step of the way.
Our vision demonstrates how we are building the world’s most prosperous and inclusive society. It is one where every citizen can join in America’s unparalleled success. One where every community can take part in America’s extraordinary rise. The President and the Republicans worked to bring you this. Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, Annie Kuster, Chris Pappas and have opposed this every step of the way.
In the last three years America has moved rapidly to revive the U.S. economy. The result is slashing a record number of job-killing regulations. We are enacting record-setting tax cuts. America is fighting for fair and reciprocal trade agreements. We are winning. The President and the Republicans worked to bring you this. Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, Annie Kuster, Chris Pappas and have opposed this every step of the way.
Workers and Jobs
Our agenda is relentlessly pro-worker, pro-family, pro-growth, and, most of all, pro-American. We are advancing with unbridled optimism. America is lifting our citizens of every race, color, religion and creed very, very high. The President and the Republicans worked to bring you this. Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, Annie Kuster, and Chris Pappas have opposed this every step of the way.
Since Election Day we have created seven million new jobs. That is five million more than government experts projected during the previous administration. The President and the Republicans worked to bring you this. Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, Annie Kuster, and Chris Pappas have opposed this every step of the way.
The unemployment rate is the lowest in over half a century. Incredibly, the average unemployment rate is lower than during any administration in the history of our country. If we hadn’t reversed the failed economic policies of the previous administration, we could not be witnessing this great economic success. The President and the Republicans worked to bring you this. Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, Annie Kuster, and Chris Pappas have opposed this every step of the way.
Minorities benefit
The unemployment rate for African-Americans, Hispanic Americans and Asian-Americans has reached the lowest levels in history. The President and the Republicans worked to bring you this. Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, Annie Kuster, and Chris Pappas have opposed this every step of the way.
African-American youth unemployment has reached an all-time low. The President and the Republicans worked to bring you this. Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, Annie Kuster, and Chris Pappas have opposed this every step of the way.
African-American poverty has declined to the lowest rate ever recorded. The President and the Republicans worked to bring you this. Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, Annie Kuster, and Chris Pappas have opposed this every step of the way.
Women benefit
The unemployment rate for women reached the lowest level in almost 70 years. The President and the Republicans worked to bring you this. Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, Annie Kuster, and Chris Pappas have opposed this every step of the way.
Last year, women filled 72% of all new jobs added. The President and the Republicans worked to bring you this. Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, Annie Kuster, and Chris Pappas have opposed this every step of the way.
Veterans and the disabled benefit
The veterans unemployment rate dropped to a record low. The President and the Republicans worked to bring you this. Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, Annie Kuster, and Chris Pappas have opposed this every step of the way.
The unemployment rate for disabled Americans has reached an all-time low. The President and the Republicans worked to bring you this. Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, Annie Kuster, and Chris Pappas have opposed this every step of the way.
High school educated and the young benefited
Workers without a high school diploma have achieved the lowest unemployment rate recorded in U.S. history. The President and the Republicans worked to bring you this. Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, Annie Kuster, and Chris Pappas have opposed this every step of the way.
A record number of young Americans are now employed. The President and the Republicans worked to bring you this. Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, Annie Kuster, and Chris Pappas have opposed this every step of the way.
Poverty is down
Under the last administration, more than 10 million people were added to the food stamp rolls. The current administration seven million Americans have come off food stamps, and 10 million people have been lifted off of welfare. The President and the Republicans worked to bring you this. Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, Annie Kuster, and Chris Pappas have opposed this every step of the way.
In eight years under the last administration, over 300,000 working-age people dropped out of the work force. In just three years of the current administration, 3.5 million working age people have joined the work force. The President and the Republicans worked to bring you this. Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, Annie Kuster, and Chris Pappas have opposed this every step of the way.
Wages are up… It’s a blue collar boom
Since Election Day 2016 the net worth of the bottom half of wage earners has increased by 47%. That’s three times faster than the increase for the top 1%. The President and the Republicans worked to bring you this. Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, Annie Kuster, and Chris Pappas have opposed this every step of the way.
After decades of flat and falling incomes, wages are rising fast and, wonderfully, they are rising fastest for low-income workers, who have seen a 16% pay increase since Election Day 2016. The President and the Republicans worked to bring you this. Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, Annie Kuster, and Chris Pappas have opposed this every step of the way.
This is a blue-collar boom. The President and the Republicans worked to bring you this. Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, Annie Kuster, and Chris Pappas have opposed this every step of the way.
Household income is up, markets are up
Real median household income is now at the highest level ever recorded. The President and the Republicans worked to bring you this. Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, Annie Kuster, and Chris Pappas have opposed this every step of the way.
Since Election Day 2016, U.S. stock markets have soared 70%. The President and the Republicans worked to bring you this. Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, Annie Kuster, and Chris Pappas have opposed this every step of the way.
The stock market gains are adding more than $12 trillion to our nation’s wealth, transcending anything anyone believed was possible. This is a record. It is something that every country in the world is looking up to. They admire. The President and the Republicans worked to bring you this. Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, Annie Kuster, and Chris Pappas have opposed this every step of the way.
Consumer confidence is up, investment is up retirements are better
Consumer confidence has just reached amazing new highs. The President and the Republicans worked to bring you this. Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, Annie Kuster, and Chris Pappas have opposed this every step of the way.
All of the millions of people with 401(k)s and pensions are doing far better than they have ever done before with increases of 60, 70, 80, 90 and 100 percent, and even more. The President and the Republicans worked to bring you this. Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, Annie Kuster, and Chris Pappas have opposed this every step of the way.
Jobs and investments are pouring into 9,000 previously neglected neighborhoods thanks to Opportunity zones, a plan spearheaded by Senator Tim Scott as part of our great Republican tax cuts. The President and the Republicans worked to bring you this. Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, Annie Kuster, and Chris Pappas have opposed this every step of the way.
We are creating jobs, energy and investment
In other words, wealthy people and companies are pouring money into poor neighborhoods or areas that haven’t seen investment in many decades, creating jobs, energy, and excitement. The President and the Republicans worked to bring you this. Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, Annie Kuster, and Chris Pappas have opposed this every step of the way.
This is the first time that these deserving communities have seen anything like this. It’s all working. The President and the Republicans worked to bring you this. Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, Annie Kuster, and Chris Pappas have opposed this every step of the way.
Conclusion
Yes, jobs are booming, incomes are soaring, and poverty is plummeting. We can also observe crime is falling and confidence is surging. Our country is thriving. Nations friend and foe alike do respect America is again “…speaking quietly and carrying a big stick.” America’s fortunes are on the rise and the future is bright. You ask: What have you done for me lately? This President has a response. And he has done it with Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, Annie Kuster, and Chris Pappas and the democrats have opposed this every step of the way.