Things have changed greatly in the past year and a half.
Even the small things are now totally different and in a way, normal.
After having one of the most successful months in his time as president, yesterday was President
Donald Trump's 72nd birthday.
And what did he do?
He worked all day, but in the morning he calmly walked out on the stunning White House lawn
to talk with FOX and Friends host Steve Doocy for about a half an hour.
The lengthy conversation covered everything from Russia and James Comey all the way to
trade and NAFTA.
But what was perhaps the most telling part of the whole conversation was President Trump's
reply when asked what he wanted for his birthday.
He just looked at Steve and said: "All I want for my birthday is for America to be
successful."
That comment might have caused a controversy among several members of the Democrat Party,
as there are a few particular people who are highly against President Trump and his accomplishments.
Let's take a stroll down memory lane and remember what President Trump has accomplished.
Here are some of his greatest accomplishments so far, as provided by The Hill.
Unfortunately, some of the accomplishments might have irritated a few members of the
Democrat Party as the list contains items that might be considered rolling back things
done by former President Barack Obama.
Many of Obama's supporters may not agree with a few items on this list.
However, President Trump wants America to be successful and this is his way of making
that happen during his time as President of the United States.
With the economy and unemployment doing well, it seems like Trump's strategies are working
very well for Americans.
"1.
The tax-cut bill
Trump capped off 2017 with his first major legislative victory — the passage of the
Republicans' tax-cut bill, which slashes the corporate tax rate from 35 percent to
21 percent and reduces individual rates as well as implements some key breaks.
It's the biggest tax legislation to be approved by Congress since 1986, and would be significant
if that's all it did.
The fact that it also eliminated ObamaCare's mandate that individuals buy insurance and
opens the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to drilling — something several GOP administrations
had tried but failed to do — makes it truly historic.
2.
Neil Gorsuch's confirmation to the Supreme Court
Trump's biggest early victory came when the Senate, in April, confirmed Neil Gorsuch
to succeed the late Antonin Scalia on the Supreme Court.
Gorsuch's appointment marked the end of a bitter struggle between Democrats and Republicans
over the vacant seat.
It was also a victory for Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), who for nearly
a year blocked former President Obama's pick to replace Scalia from getting even a
hearing to sit on the court.
The move also came as Trump aims to reshape the federal judiciary with a host of other
conservative nominations.
The Senate confirmed 12 of Trump's federal appeals court judges in 2017, a record for
a president's first year in office.
3.
Roll-back of regulations
Trump signed an executive order cutting regulations for small businesses and moved forward with
plans to repeal the Clean Power Plan, one of Obama's signature acts as president.
Trump has also overseen moves to expand oil drilling in the Arctic and Gulf of Mexico
and granted a permit to the Keystone XL pipeline previously rejected by Obama.
Trump vowed to reduce regulations he argued were strangling the economy, and he's taken
important strides to do so in the wake of opposition from congressional Democrats, who
argue the president's actions on climate are hurting America's standing in the world.
Local governments led by Democrats have acted to reverse Trump's efforts on the Paris
climate accords.
4.
The travel ban
Trump ran on a platform of tougher immigration enforcement, both to protect American jobs
and national security.
A week into his presidency, he took one of his most controversial steps, banning most
travelers from seven predominantly Muslim nations from entering the United States.
The move triggered protests across the country and court fights, but, by the end of the year,
a version of Trump's ban was left standing.
Trump also has taken steps to increase border security and has seen a drop in arrests on
the border, a possible sign of reduced entries.
He stepped up raids on immigrants in the country illegally and oversaw a surge in arrests across
the country.
The head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement says the agency plans to take an even more
aggressive approach next year.
Trump hasn't been able to make progress on building a wall on the Mexican border,
however.
5.
Declaring Jerusalem the capital of Israel
In a radical departure from decades of foreign policy, Trump announced that the U.S. would
formally recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and begin the process of moving
its embassy to the contested holy city.
The move signified one of Trump's boldest statements to the international community,
and, specifically, the United Nations, which he has frequently criticized.
6.
Withdrawal from Paris climate deal
Trump followed through on one of his major campaign promises when he announced in June
that the U.S. would leave the Paris climate deal reached under Obama.
While there have since been conflicting reports on the administration's current stance on
the agreement, the move fulfilled Trump's pledge to tackle one of Obama's signature
achievements and take a tougher stance against the international community.
7.
Pulling out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership
Trump began his presidency by carrying out another key promise, withdrawing from the
Trans-Pacific Partnership, a massive trade deal with Asia he had called a "potential
disaster for our country."
He has said his administration will secure new trade deals with America's Asian allies,
though firm details have yet to emerge.
Meanwhile, the administration is at work trying to renegotiate the North American Free Trade
Agreement with Canada and Mexico.
A new round of negotiations are slated to be held in January, and it's possible Trump
could decide to pull the U.S. from that deal as well.
8.
Roll-back of some of Obama's Cuba policies
Trump followed up on his pledge to roll back Obama's opening up of relations with Cuba,
tightening travel and commercial ties with the communist island.
He also placed new financial restrictions on Havana, amid concerns over a series of
bizarre "sonic attacks" targeting U.S. diplomats in the country.
While the moves were seen as a clear crackdown by Trump on rapprochement with Cuba, much
of Obama's policies toward Havana essentially remain intact.
9.
Moving to repeal Obama's net neutrality rules
In another blow to regulations enacted under Obama, the Federal Communications Commission
voted to repeal its landmark net neutrality rules this month.
The move drew ire from Democrats, consumer groups and tech companies, but was seen as
a major win for advocates of less government oversight.
10.
Fighting — and further degrading — ISIS
Largely following Obama's strategy, Trump dealt major blows to the Islamic State in
Iraq and Syria, forcing the terrorist group to retreat from its two self-declared capitals:
Mosul and Raqqa, located in Iraq and Syria, respectively.
Trump also expanded the military's authority to carry out air strikes in the Middle East,
a factor some experts credit for his administration's progress against terrorism in the region."
President Trump each and every day proves he loves America.
He works on his birthday, just like most of us have to do, and he loves his country as
well.
Are you happy with Trump's accomplishments?
Write your answer below and share this with someone who loves their president!
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