Quick Takes from the Past 24-48 Hours

The following is an installment of Trump-Vance team accomplishments (each article is linked for further info):

1. George Floyd Mural Falls, Rightful Statues Rise, America is Healing

When Salt Lake City took down the Fleet Block buildings, the mural of violent thug George Floyd—who robbed a pregnant woman at gunpoint and was buried in a golden coffin after dying of a drug overdose while resisting arrest and fighting police officers—became collateral damage.

The Trump administration’s Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History Executive Order is taking on abuses at the Smithsonian and seeks to rescue statues vandalized and buried by BLM rioters and their political allies , especially in left-wing cities.

Section 4 of the executive order calls for the Secretary of the Interior:

[To] take action to reinstate the pre-existing monuments, memorials, statues, markers, or similar properties [and] ensure all public monuments, memorials, statues, markers, or similar properties within the Department of the Interior’s jurisdiction do not contain descriptions, depictions, or other content that inappropriately disparage Americans past or living (including persons living in colonial times), and instead focus on the greatness of the achievements and progress of the American people or, with respect to natural features, the beauty, abundance, and grandeur of the American landscape.

Thank you, and God speed Mr. President.

2. Trump Brings Economic Boost to America—February Numbers Denote Growth

Our President has secured a huge economic boost as durable goods orders in the United States experienced an increase in February.

The boost came contrary to projections of a decrease—and the uptick signals robust business investment in several sectors crucial to the economy.

Particularly noteworthy is when excluding the often-volatile transportation category, orders still grew by 0.7%, greatly surpassing the expected increase of 0.3%.

The automotive industry proved to be a significant contributor to this growth—orders for automobiles increased by 4.0%, while the shipment of motor vehicles and parts rose by 3.9%.

These increases suggest steady demand within these sectors, which are essential for numerous industries.

Looking forward, the resilience seen in durable goods and other economic indicators will likely remain crucial as companies navigate challenging market conditions.

The commitment to investment reflected in these orders could play a pivotal role in sustaining economic stability and growth in the ensuing months.

3. An America First Initiative: Rep. Cory Mills Introduced Legislation to Block Illegal Aliens from Ever Obtaining U.S. Citizenship 

The No Citizenship for Alien Invaders Act aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to “protect American sovereignty by ensuring that illegal immigrants cannot exploit the U.S. immigration system,” according to Rep. Mills.

If passed, the bill would add the line:

No alien who enters the United States unlawfully shall be eligible for naturalization, notwithstanding any other provision of the immigration laws [to the end of the Immigration and Nationality Act].

The bill’s cosponsors include Reps. Josh Brecheen, Andy Harris, and Anna Paulina Luna.

Illegal aliens can currently pursue citizenship through various pathways, such as marriage to a U.S. citizen, asylum claims, or special programs like Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). This bill would eliminate those options.

According to Pew Research, over 22 million illegal aliens are living in the U.S.

4. Europe Waved the White Flag: E.U. Prepares a “Term Sheet of Concessions” for Trump’s Trade War

In what may be the first clear confirmation Trump’s plan to realign the global trader system is working, Bloomberg reported the European Union is identifying concessions it is willing to make to President Trump’s administration to secure the partial removal of the U.S. tariffs that have already started hitting the bloc’s exports and that are set to increase after April 2.

According to Bloomberg:

EU officials were told at meetings this week in Washington there was no way to avoid new auto and so-called reciprocal tariffs that Trump is launching next week. Discussions also began on what the contours of a potential deal to reduce them should eventually look like.

That prompted the European Commission (which handles trade matters for the EU) to start working on a “term sheet” for a potential concession agreement, which would set out areas for negotiations on the punitive trade measures, including lowering its own duties, mutual investments with the U.S. as well as easing certain regulations and standards.

In short, Europe—led these days by France’s Macron—did what Europe always does when led by the French: it surrendered.

The reciprocal tariffs which will be unveiled on April 2 are meant to strike out against what Trump considers to be unfair levies on U.S. goods as well as non-tariff barriers, such as domestic regulations and how countries collect taxes, including the bloc’s value-added tax, digital taxes, and regulations.

Bottom Line: The news is bad for Europe—it confirms the continent will be unable to retaliate fully and instead will be on the receiving end of Trump’s trade war.

5. President Trump Signed New Pardon Igniting Debate

President Trump issued a pardon to Devon Archer, a former business associate of Hunter Biden, citing unfair treatment in the legal system.

Archer had been convicted in 2018 for his role in a scheme that defrauded a Native American tribe through the issuing and selling of over $60 million in tribal bonds. The pardon comes after Archer’s last legal avenue was exhausted when the Supreme Court upheld his conviction last year, rejecting his appeal to avoid prison time. Archer had maintained his innocence throughout the proceedings, describing himself as a “victim of financial fraud.”

The timing of Archer’s pardon has drawn attention from political observers. According to reports, Trump had previously promised Archer a pardon during a meeting at the NCAA Wrestling Championship. The fulfillment of this promise comes in the context of President Biden having issued a full pardon to his son, Hunter Biden, and other family members before leaving office. White House Staff Secretary Will Scharf suggested that Archer’s prosecution intensified after he began cooperating with congressional investigations into the Biden family.

During the signing ceremony, the president made his position clear on Archer’s conviction, having stated:

I think he was treated very unfairly. And, I looked at the records, studied the records, and he was. He was a victim of a crime as far as I’m concerned. So, we’re going to undo that.

6. Dilbert Creator Has a Suggestion to Help Trump Address the Crackpot Demands of the Left and Their Colluding Propaganda Media

We the American People are at a point where we are subjected to the Left’s hysterics over imaginary crises, and that is why Scott Adams suggests a new government agency: The Department of Imaginary Concerns, which will take all the whining and farcical complaints from the Left and categorize them for further disregard.

Please direct Russian collusion inquiries to the Department of Imaginary Concerns. If the issue concerns cuts to Medicaid, the Department of Imaginary Concerns can help the media with their questions. Global warming inquiries can also be directed to the Department of Imaginary Concerns.

Click HERE to view (1:45 min).

Adams’ idea is genius, and something We the People could totally see Trump doing, especially after this interaction with the media Friday.