The following is an installment of Trump-Vance team accomplishments (each article is linked for further info):
1. Trump Asserts He’s Serious About Canada Becoming 51st State — ‘I’m Really Not Trolling’
Canadian politicians have repeatedly rejected the idea, which became a major talking point in campaigns for people vying to replace former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, however, President Trump stated he is “really not trolling” and is serious about the endeavor.
When asked if he wanted to grow the American empire, the president responded:
Well, it depends as an empire, it wasn’t, these are not things that we had before, so I’d view it a little bit differently if we had the right opportunity.
Yeah, I think Greenland would be very well off… I think it’s important for us for national security and even international security. I think Canada, what you said… But I’m really not trolling.
Canada is an interesting case. We lose $200 to $250 billion a year supporting Canada. And I asked a man who I called Governor Trudeau. I said, ‘Why? Why do you think we’re losing so much money supporting you? Do you think that’s right? Do you think that’s appropriate for another country to make it possible, for a country to sustain and he was unable to give me an answer, but it costs us over $200 billion a year to take care of Canada?’
We’re taking care of their military. We’re taking care of every aspect of their lives, and we don’t need them to make cars for us. In fact, we don’t want them to make cars for us. We want to make our own cars. We don’t need their lumber. We don’t need their energy. We don’t need anything from Canada. And I say the only way this thing really works is for Canada to become a state.
2. Trump’s Bold Trade Move: What Does It Mean for China Relations?
President Trump has made it clear: without a fair-trade deal, the U.S. will impose unilateral tariffs on China, which could have profound implications for global trade.
The president announced high tariffs on Chinese goods will decrease substantially, though they are not expected to reach zero. This move follows extensive negotiations between the two global superpowers, highlighting the ongoing pressure to reach a deal.
Trump’s statements suggest the U.S. will set its tariff terms should China fail to agree to a satisfactory arrangement.
He expressed his intent to work collaboratively with China to reduce tariffs, although not to zero. He remains optimistic about reaching a beneficial agreement, having stated:
They are going to do very well, and I think they’re going to be happy, and I think we’re going to live together very happily and, ideally, work together.
As the U.S. pauses global tariffs, excluding China, other nations closely watch the evolving trade dynamics. However, China warns countries against trade deals with the U.S. that could harm its interests, further complicating the negotiations.
3. Trump to Investigate the Left’s Money Laundering Platform ActBlue
President Trump issued a presidential memorandum to curb what he claimed were unlawful straw donor and foreign contributions to American elections facilitated through the platform and signed a memo directing AG Pam Bondi to investigate and take appropriate action concerning allegations regarding the use of online fundraising platforms to make “straw” or “dummy” contributions and to make foreign contributions to U.S. political candidates and committees.
NOTE: ActBlue is currently under congressional investigation for alleged laundering of foreign money.
The Daily Signal previously reported:
Federal Election Commission records show in recent elections, some elderly Americans made thousands of small donations to Leftist fundraising political committees through ActBlue.
Individuals may have made numerous donations through ActBlue without their consent or knowledge and their names, addresses, and money were being used for these donations, Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-NY, co-chair of the Election Integrity Caucus, told The Daily Signal.
The presidential memorandum notes that a congressional investigation revealed significant fraud schemes using ActBlue and, over a 30-day period during the 2024 election cycle, hundreds of ActBlue donations from foreign IP addresses using prepaid cards, despite it being illegal for foreign nationals to contribute to U.S. elections.
The memo instructs Bondi to report the results of the investigation to Trump through the Counsel to the President.
4. Trump Administration Considers Pro-Family Policies to Boost Declining Birthrates, Counter Left-Wing Agenda
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provisional data, the total fertility rate, the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime, dropped to 1.62 births per woman in 2023, a two percent decline from 2022. This marks the lowest rate since the federal government began tracking fertility data in the 1930s, falling well below the replacement-level rate of 2.1 births needed to sustain the population.
The U.S. fertility rate peaked during the post-World War II baby boom, exceeding three births per woman, before steadily declining in the 1960s and 1970s. After stabilizing near replacement level for decades, it has plummeted since 2007, when it hit 2.12 births per woman, just before the financial crisis.
As a response, the administration is reportedly having early discussions on reversing this trend through financial incentives, education reforms and symbolic recognition for large families.
Reported key proposals include a one-time $5,000 cash payment to mothers after giving birth, modeled after successful programs in countries like South Korea; reversing 30 percent of Fulbright scholarships for married applicants or parents, incentivizing family formation among young adults; federal funding for fertility education, including menstrual cycle tracking to aid conception; and a “National Medal of Motherhood” for women who bear six or more children.
Vice President J.D. Vance, a vocal advocate for pro-natal policies, has championed the effort, aligning with Republican lawmakers and influential figures like Elon Musk, who has repeatedly warned about the economic and cultural dangers of falling birthrates.
Furthermore, the administration is also preparing a report, due in May, to expand access to in vitro fertilization (IVF), though the issue has sparked tensions with religious conservatives who oppose the procedure on ethical grounds.
Learn more about declining populations across the world at PopulationCollapse.com. Watch this episode of “Light Listening” discussing the reasons behind the sharp decline in U.S. births.
5. ‘An Historic Breakthrough on Both Trade and Taxes’—Steve Moore Predicts ‘Massive Turnaround’ in Stock Market
Concerns over President Trump’s economic plans surfaced from some media pundits following the unveiling of reciprocal tariffs against a list of countries. With the market rebounding Thursday, however, and GOP lawmakers aiming to approve the budget resolution before July, Moore was asked whether he may have been wrong about his concerns regarding Trump’s focus on tariffs.
Moore went on to mention potential dates for finalizing the budget resolution:
I don’t know what date they’re looking at. I heard July 4. I prefer Memorial Day, but I’ll take July 4. If those two things happen—this is a business show, this is an investor show—I think you’re gonna see one of the biggest booms in the stock market ever. I really do.
Further:
I think you’re gonna see a massive turnaround in the bad stock market we’ve had over the last month or two, and it could be a record high.
And:
So, yeah, I’m feeling very bullish about things now. Look, there are still things that could go wrong. [But] right now, it’s looking positive.
According to CNBC:
Since Trump’s tariffs, the stock market has seen noticeable fluctuations, with S&P 500 futures rising 0.3% and Nasdaq-100 futures gaining 0.4% by close.
Again:
Markets responded positively after Trump signaled Tuesday the U.S. would eventually ease China’s 145% tariff, saying the rate would ‘come down substantially’ — though not be eliminated entirely.
