by Congressman Andy Ogles
On January 20, 2025, President Donald J. Trump was once again sworn into office, marking the beginning of America’s Golden Age. This new era of our country’s history will surely be remembered as when our borders were secured, the American worker was prioritized, and the possibilities for folks were seemingly endless.
One of the leading promises President Trump made included securing the border and ending the invasion of illegal aliens, and he did. According to a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) update provided by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, just a few weeks ago, criminal crossings dropped by over 99% in most regions, and well over 90% across the board. Just 101 days ago, as hundreds of thousands of illegal aliens poured into our nation, Joe Biden infamously lied and claimed his hands were tied, insisting that any reduction in border crossings would require an act of Congress.
Upon taking office, President Trump immediately took action, deploying U.S. troops to the border, ending the Democrats’ disastrous catch-and-release policies, and kicking out the cartel terrorists who were colonizing American soil. The promise of mass deportations has begun to materialize, largely due to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Director Kristi Noem’s reconfiguration of the traitorous CBP One app, as illegal aliens can now voluntarily return home with ease. This is just one example of President Trump’s dedication to keeping his promises.
Not only is the border secured, but American manufacturing seems to be headed towards a boom like it has not seen in years. The American worker was overlooked and seemingly forgotten for far too long—except by President Trump. Under his robust leadership, over $7 trillion in private investments have been unleashed, with companies like Nvidia, TSMC, Johnson & Johnson, and Roche moving jobs, factories, and innovation centers back to the United States. Billions are being invested right here in the heart of Tennessee as a direct result of President Trump’s tariffs. This means more high-paying jobs for Tennesseans and no more foreign outsourcing or factory layoffs.
Inflation has become virtually nonexistent, gas prices have continued to fall, and energy costs at home have dropped. The Trump effect produces more energy in America, and drives prices down; it’s that simple.
The Department of Government Efficiency, fondly known as DOGE, took a wrecking ball to the radical Left’s grip on our institutions. President Trump systematically eliminated problematic Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) offices from government agencies. He reestablished sanity by making the acknowledgment of two genders official U.S. policy, rooting out anti-Christian bias, and stopping taxpayer-funded child mutilation. He also cut funding for woke schools teaching Critical Race Theory and disturbing sexual ideologies.
And it’s only April. Despite the massive reforms President Trump has already accomplished, the first 100 days marked only the beginning of his Golden Age of America: the best is yet to come.
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Congressman Andy Ogles represents Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District.
