Subject: Statement on President Trump's Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conf...

Date: 2026-01-16 16:50:02

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01/16/26

Statement on President Trump's Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict
Yesterday, President Donald J. Trump congratulated the formation of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza , a vital step forward in implementing Phase Two of his Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict--a 20-point roadmap for lasting peace, stability, reconstruction, and prosperity in the region.

The NCAG will be led by Dr. Ali Sha'ath, a widely respected technocratic leader who will oversee the restoration of core public services, the rebuilding of civil institutions, and the stabilization of daily life in Gaza, while laying the foundation for long-term, self-sustaining governance. Dr. Sha'ath brings deep experience in public administration, economic development, and international engagement, and is widely respected for his pragmatic, technocratic leadership and understanding of Gaza's institutional realities.

This milestone perfectly aligns with United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803 (2025), which endorsed President Trump's Comprehensive Plan and welcomed the establishment of the Board of Peace. The Board of Peace will play an essential role in fulfilling all 20 points of the President's plan, providing strategic oversight, mobilizing international resources, and ensuring accountability as Gaza transitions from conflict to peace and development.

To operationalize the Board of Peace's vision--under the chairmanship of President Donald J. Trump--a founding Executive Board has been formed, composed of leaders with experience across diplomacy, development, infrastructure, and economic strategy. The appointed members are:

Secretary Marco Rubio

Steve Witkoff

Jared Kushner

Sir Tony Blair

Marc Rowan

Ajay Banga

Robert Gabriel

Each Executive Board member will oversee a defined portfolio critical to Gaza's stabilization and long-term success, including, but not limited to, governance capacity-building, regional relations, reconstruction, investment attraction, large-scale funding, and capital mobilization.

In support of this operating model, the Chairman has appointed Aryeh Lightstone and Josh Gruenbaum as senior advisors to the Board of Peace, charged with leading day-to-day strategy and operations, and translating the Board's mandate and diplomatic priorities into disciplined execution.

H.E. Nickolay Mladenov, an Executive Board member, will serve as the High Representative for Gaza. In this capacity, he will act as the on-the-ground link between the Board of Peace and the NCAG. He will support the Board's oversight of all aspects of Gaza's governance, reconstruction, and development, while ensuring coordination across civilian and security pillars.

To establish security, preserve peace, and establish a durable terror-free environment, Major General Jasper Jeffers has been appointed Commander of the International Stabilization Force , where he will lead security operations, support comprehensive demilitarization, and enable the safe delivery of humanitarian aid and reconstruction materials.

In support of the Office of the High Representative and the NCAG, a Gaza Executive Board is being established. The Board will help support effective governance and the delivery of best-in-class services that advance peace, stability, and prosperity for the people of Gaza. The appointed members are:

Steve Witkoff

Jared Kushner

Minister Hakan Fidan

Ali Al-Thawadi

General Hassan Rashad

Sir Tony Blair

Marc Rowan

Minister Reem Al-Hashimy

Nickolay Mladenov

Yakir Gabay

Sigrid Kaag

The United States remains fully committed to supporting this transitional framework, working in close partnership with Israel, key Arab nations, and the international community to achieve the objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. The President calls on all parties to cooperate fully with the NCAG, the Board of Peace, and the International Stabilization Force to ensure the swift and successful implementation of the Comprehensive Plan.

Additional Executive Board and Gaza Executive Board members will be announced over the coming weeks.

Subject: First Lady Melania Trump Inspires America's Children to Be Curious, Us...

Date: 2026-01-16 12:22:41

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January 16, 2026

First Lady Melania Trump Inspires America's Children
to be Curious, Use AI to Achieve their Career Ambitions

First Lady Melania Trump advanced her mission to improve America's children's understanding of artificial intelligence today. Her goal to empower the next generation with AI and education reached thousands of schools nationwide, in partnership with Zoom Communications.

America's First Lady inspired participants, "The Age of Imagination is a new era, powered by artificial intelligence, where one's curiosity can be satisfied almost magically, in seconds."

The First Lady also emphasized that curiosity optimizes AI use, "History reminds us that curiosity is the driving force behind every great achievement. The world's greatest minds – our writers, architects, scientists, and painters – all had endless interest about human nature, and they all questioned that which was yet to be answered."

Zoom's CEO & Founder Eric Yuan, a clear leader in the TechEd space, stressed the need for AI safety, "AI is changing how we learn, work, and connect every day. That's why it's so important to help students and educators build AI literacy and feel confident using these tools in thoughtful, creative, and ethical ways."

Mrs. Trump concluded, "Although artificial intelligence can generate images and information, only humans can generate meaning and purpose. Choose to let your imagination drive your intellectual progress. But never use AI as a quick solution. Be intellectually honest with yourself – use AI as a tool – but do not let it replace your personal intelligence."

Mrs. Trump called on the international community to join her mission to empower children with technology and education during the 2025 United Nations General Assembly. The First Lady, Melania Trump, will be hosting the inaugural meeting of Fostering the Future Together at the White House this spring.

Remarks by First Lady Melania Trump

Curiosity For Intellectual Freedom

Thank you, Mr. Yuan, Zoom's leadership in the TechEd space is unmatched. Your support directly advances my mission to prepare America's next generation to use AI to enhance their education, and ultimately their careers. Indeed, this is an incredible time.

We are living in the Age of Imagination.

The Age of Imagination is a new era, powered by artificial intelligence, where one's curiosity can be satisfied almost magically, in seconds. You are fortunate to have the capability to fulfill your dreams through the power of learning, with AI serving as the primary engine for creative exploration.

History reminds us that curiosity is the driving force behind every great achievement. The world's greatest minds – our writers, architects, scientists, and painters – all had endless interest about human nature, and they all questioned that which was yet to be answered.

Are you ready to produce your own movie? Do you want to build the next Dress to Impress empire? Have you ever wondered how to become the next master artist? Create your own song?

Every giant, at some point in time, questions the status quo. Their singular vision pushes humanity in a new direction.

Artificial intelligence is changing today's world, and your curiosity should serve as the driving force. For the first time in history, the young girl dreaming of becoming a fashion designer and the young boy who wants to stand-up his cool animated superhero series can do so, from their own home.

Artificial Intelligence provides all the tools needed to implement your creative vision – today. You can develop movie characters, scripts, fashion, music, art - the entire ecosystem. All with AI.

But, what do you need to start? You need to harness your Imagination. In the new AI era, the most powerful skill is knowing what to ask, why it matters, and how to think beyond the first answer.

I encourage you to be stubbornly curious, think outside the box, and question everything.

Creators must stretch their minds to think differently. The world of possibility is endless, and AI is extending the conceptual in ways never dreamed of before. In the past, memorization unlocked opportunity. Today, your curiosity will open new doors to meaning, innovation, and leadership.

But we must remember, although artificial intelligence can generate images and information, only humans can generate meaning and purpose. Deep thinking, patience, and staying curious are where purpose begins.

Today, I urge you to take action: use AI to unlock new parts of your imagination. Lead with your ideas, stay sharp, but remember - never surrender your thinking to AI.

Choose to let your imagination drive your intellectual progress. But never use AI as a quick solution. Be intellectually honest with yourself – use AI as a tool – but do not let it replace your personal intelligence.

Pursue understanding with passion like no generation before. Make an impact.

Knowledge is power. Nobody can take it away from you.

Good luck and wishing you a successful year ahead!

Subject: Minnesota's "sanctuary" Defiance Has Consequences

Date: 2026-01-16 10:40:22

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01/16/26

Minnesota's "Sanctuary" Defiance Has Consequences
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As President Donald J. Trump delivers on the promise that secured his overwhelming re-election, Minnesota's "leaders" have chosen defiance over partnership. Instead of working with the Trump Administration to uphold the law and protect public safety, the state's Democrat politicians have repeatedly boasted of their so-called "sanctuary" status, encouraged resistance, and smeared ICE officers.

This toxic combination of "sanctuary" policies and anti-ICE rhetoric has created a climate of hostility that endangers federal officers and incites violence . Make no mistake: the responsibility for the enhanced enforcement operations in Minnesota -- and the tension and violence -- lies squarely with these officials who refuse to partner with the Trump Administration and instead put their Radical Left agenda over public safety and the rule of law.

For years, the state's Democrat politicians have bragged about being a safe haven for criminal illegal alien thugs:

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison : "There is nothing in American law that requires local officials to cooperate with federal law enforcement officials… We're going to devote the resources of our state to our state business, not immigration business."

+ Ellison : "Minnesota law enforcement agencies risk significant civil liability if they enforce immigration detainers."

+ Ellison : "I'm one of them people who believes we should give our neighbors sanctuary and if you ask yourself, 'What would I do if I was a Gentile in 1941 if my Jewish neighbors were under attack by the Nazis, would I give them sanctuary?' You might be about to find out what you would do."

Gov. Tim Walz : "My position on Minnesota becoming a sanctuary state boils down to who has the responsibility for enforcing immigration laws… The role of law enforcement is to enforce state and local laws, not federal immigration laws, and I strongly believe that they should not do so."

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey : "I want to speak directly to people who are undocumented … In the city of Minneapolis, we will stand up for you and we will do anything in our power to help because you're not an alien in our city … As for cooperation with ICE, the answer is no."

+ Frey : "Minneapolis will continue to be a safe haven for undocumented immigrants."

+ Frey : "In Minneapolis, we do not enforce federal immigration law because that's not our job."

Rep. Ilhan Omar : "I stand with Minnesota officials who are defending our values and our immigrant neighbors against these unconstitutional attacks on sanctuary policies."

+ Omar : "I will continue to fight until we stop treating immigrants like criminals."

+ Omar : "We are fighting to protect immigrant families from mass detention and deportation."

+ Omar : "We need a plan to protect … undocumented people."

+ Omar : "If you are an undocumented immigrant, please know that you are in my thoughts and that I will keep fighting."

Minnesota State Sen. Omar Fateh : "With President Trump's immigration policies targeting sanctuary cities like Minneapolis, the fear of ICE raids is very real and our communities are on high alert… Minneapolis stands defiant and ready to protect our neighbors and loved ones."

Minneapolis City Council Member Jason Chavez : "In Minneapolis, we will not compromise on values of protecting our undocumented immigrants and we will not help with immigration enforcement. It's not the city's role to do the federal government's inhumane work."

Minneapolis City Council Member Aisha Chughtai : "[T]he City must be ready to act as the last line of defense for targeted communities."

Former Minneapolis City Council Member Jeremiah Ellison : "[I]t's clear that being a sanctuary city is not enough to protect our neighbors."

Saint Paul City Council Vice President Hwa Jeong Kim : "The City of Saint Paul abides by its separation ordinance that makes clear local law enforcement officers are only to uphold local laws in the course of their duties, not federal immigration policies. SPPD cannot and does not cooperate with ICE."

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara : "Any participation in immigration enforcement would have a chilling effect on our commitment to bias-free, community-oriented policing."

Subject: ICYMI: Truth Social Post From President Donald J. Trump

Date: 2026-01-15 20:39:19

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01/15/26

ICYMI: TRUTH Social Post from President Donald J. Trump
@realDonaldTrump

As Steve Witkoff announced, we have OFFICIALLY entered the next phase of Gaza's 20-Point Peace Plan!

Since the Ceasefire, my team has helped deliver RECORD LEVELS of Humanitarian Aid to Gaza, reaching Civilians at HISTORIC speed and scale. Even the United Nations has acknowledged this achievement as UNPRECEDENTED. These results have set the stage for this next phase.

As Chairman of the Board of Peace, I am backing a newly appointed Palestinian Technocratic Government, the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, supported by the Board's High Representative, to govern Gaza during its transition. These Palestinian leaders are unwaveringly committed to a PEACEFUL future!

With the support of Egypt, Turkey, and Qatar, we will secure a COMPREHENSIVE Demilitarization Agreement with Hamas, including the surrender of ALL weapons, and the dismantling of EVERY tunnel. Hamas must IMMEDIATELY honor its commitments, including the return of the final body to Israel, and proceed without delay to full Demilitarization. As I have said before, they can do this the easy way, or the hard way. The people of Gaza have suffered long enough. The time is NOW.

PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH.

See the Truth HERE

Subject: FACT SHEET: President Donald J. Trump Calls on Congress to Enact the G...

Date: 2026-01-15 11:12:46

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01/15/26

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Calls on Congress to Enact The Great Healthcare Plan
CALLING ON CONGRESS TO LOWER HEALTHCARE COSTS: Today, President Donald J. Trump called on Congress to enact the Great Healthcare Plan, a comprehensive plan to lower drug prices, lower insurance premiums, hold big insurance companies accountable, and maximize price transparency.

LOWERING DRUG PRICES: The Great Healthcare Plan lowers prescription drug prices for all Americans by building on President Trump's historic actions to reduce costs for American patients.

The Great Healthcare Plan calls for codifying the Trump Administration's Most-Favored-Nation deals to get Americans the same low prices for prescription drugs that people in other countries pay. This would build off President Trump's landmark actions that made insulin more affordable in his first term and the successful voluntary negotiations following his recent Executive Order to lower drug prices. Voluntarily negotiated deals with HHS/CMS will be grandfathered in.

The Great Healthcare Plan makes more verified safe pharmaceutical drugs available for over-the-counter purchase. This will lower healthcare costs and increase consumer choice by strengthening price transparency, increasing competition, and reducing the need for costly and time-consuming doctor's visits.

LOWERING INSURANCE PREMIUMS: The Great Healthcare Plan would execute the President's vision to send money directly to the American people, lower health insurance premiums, and cut kickbacks that raise insurance premiums.

The Great Healthcare Plan stops sending big insurance companies billions in extra taxpayer-funded subsidy payments and instead send that money directly to eligible Americans to allow them to buy the health insurance of their choice.

The Great Healthcare Plan funds a cost-sharing reduction program for healthcare plans which would save taxpayers at least $36 billion and reduce the most common Obamacare plan premiums by over 10% according to the Congressional Budget Office.

The Great Healthcare Plan will end the kickbacks paid by pharmacy benefit managers to the large brokerage middlemen that deceptively raise the cost of health insurance.

HOLDING BIG INSURANCE COMPANIES ACCOUNTABLE: The Great Healthcare Plan ends the days of insurance companies using complexity to make it difficult for Americans to hold them to account by creating the "Plain English" insurance standard and requiring insurance companies to prominently post the profits they take out of premiums as well as information on the frequency with which they deny care.

The Great Healthcare Plan creates the "Plain English" insurance standard by requiring health insurance companies to publish rate and coverage comparisons upfront on their websites in plain English--not industry jargon--so consumers can make better insurance purchasing decisions.

The Great Healthcare Plan will require health insurance companies to publish the percentage of their revenues that are paid out to claims versus overhead costs and profits on their websites.

The Great Healthcare Plan will require health insurance companies to publish the percentage of insurance claims they reject and average wait times for routine care on their websites.

MAXIMIZING PRICE TRANSPARENCY: The Great Healthcare Plan requires any healthcare provider or insurer who accepts Medicare or Medicaid to prominently post their pricing and fees in their place of business and ensure insurance companies are complying with price transparency requirements.

In President Trump's first term, he issued historic regulations requiring hospitals and insurance companies to post prices in various forms.

The Biden Administration failed to enforce these requirements and took no actions to help patients access actual prices.

The Great Healthcare Plan requires all healthcare providers and insurers to answer to their patients up front on the prices they will be charged--restoring accountability, transparency, and rightly giving power back to patients.

DELIVERING ON PROMISES TO LOWER THE COST OF HEALTHCARE: President Trump promised to lower healthcare costs for ALL Americans and The Great Healthcare Plan will build off of critical actions already taken in his second term to help Americans afford high-quality healthcare.

On May 12, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order titled "Delivering Most-Favored-Nation Prescription Drug Pricing to American Patients" directing the Administration to take numerous actions to bring American drug prices in line with those paid by similar nations. Since that time, the Administration has secured 16 deals with major pharmaceutical manufacturers to bring prices in line with those paid in other developed nations, providing substantial price relief on numerous products taken by millions of Americans.

Shortly after returning to office, President Trump signed an Executive Order titled "Making America Healthy Again by Empowering Patients with Clear, Accurate, and Actionable Healthcare Pricing Information," directing the Administration to, after years of neglect by the Biden Administration, promote universal access to clear and accurate healthcare prices. Since that time, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has ramped up enforcement against hospitals out of compliance with price transparency rules, finalized improvements to hospital price transparency rules, and proposed significant improvements to price transparency rules for insurance companies.

In his historic Working Families Tax Cuts law, President Trump expanded access to health savings accounts for up to ten million people on Obamacare, took the most significant actions to reduce healthcare fraud and abuse in history, and made the largest investment in rural healthcare ever.

Subject: President Trump Unveils the Great Healthcare Plan to Lower Costs and D...

Date: 2026-01-15 11:12:41

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01/15/26

President Trump Unveils The Great Healthcare Plan to Lower Costs and Deliver Money Directly to the People
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President Donald J. Trump's Great Healthcare Plan is a broad healthcare initiative that will slash prescription drug prices, reduce insurance premiums, hold big insurance companies accountable, and maximize price transparency in the American healthcare system.

This plan will deliver money directly to the American people, not insurance companies, big pharma and special interest groups--putting patients over industry leaders' profits, just as he promised. The Great Healthcare Plan also builds on the successes of his first term by promoting competition, eliminating wasteful spending, and putting consumers back in control.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUzNupJidq4

President Trump Announces The Great Healthcare Plan:

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"I am thrilled to announce my plan to lower healthcare prices for all Americans and truly make healthcare affordable again--we're doing things that nobody's ever been able to do, we're calling it The Great Healthcare Plan."

"Instead of putting the needs of big corporations and special interests first our plan finally puts you first and puts more money in your pocket."

"The government is going to pay the money directly to you. It goes to you, and then you take the money and buy your own healthcare… the big insurance companies lose and the people of our country win."

"This proposal locks in the massive discount on prescription drugs that my administration is achieving through our most-favored-nations drug pricing agreement… It'll bring down drug prices 80, 90% in some cases, just numbers that nobody's ever heard of before."

"Your prescription drugs will come way, way down and, under this policy, the prices of many drugs will be slashed by 300, 400 even 500% starting this month at the Trumprx.gov."

"So instead of Americans paying the highest drug prices in the world, which we have for decades, we will now be paying the lowest cost paid by any other nation… that's what we're going to pay, and the American people will get the savings."

"I have to reiterate, the lowest price in the world is what you're going to pay, before you were paying the highest price in the world by far and the politicians did nothing about it, so I'm asking Congress to complete the work that we've started."

"My plan would reduce your insurance premiums by stopping government payoffs to big insurance companies and sending that money directly to the people."

"Obamacare was designed to make insurance companies rich. I call it the UNAFFORDABLE Care Act, with billions of dollars and taxpayer subsidies that help their stock prices skyrocket over 1,700% as you paid more money for healthcare every single year--more and more the premiums went higher and higher."

"I want to end this flagrant scam and put extra money straight into the healthcare savings account in your name, and you go out and buy your own healthcare, and you'll make a great deal, you'll get better healthcare for less money--that way you can choose the care that is right for your family."

"To further reduce insurance premiums, my plan ends the giant kickbacks to insurance brokers and corporate middleman that only drive up the costs…"

"It fully funds a long-neglected part of the law known as the Cost Sharing Reduction program. This measure alone should cut premiums on the most popular Obamacare plans--it's hard to believe there are any because it's a hated program, it's unaffordable--but it's going to cut them by an average of 10 to 15%."

"The Great Healthcare Plan… It's great healthcare at a lower price, mandates unprecedented accountability and transparency from insurance companies and all healthcare providers so that special interests can no longer profiteer at your expense."

"As the saying goes, sunlight is the best disinfectant, that is why my plan orders all the insurance companies to publish rate and coverage comparisons in very plain English."

"It requires insurers to publish detailed information about how much of your money they're going to be paying out in claims versus how much they are taking in in profits… It forces them to release detailed data on how many claims are being denied and whether those denials are eventually overturned on appeal."

"Most importantly, it will require any hospital or insurer who accepts Medicare or Medicaid to prominently post all prices of their place of business so that you are never surprised, and you can easily shop for a better deal or better care--and you're going to end up doing both, you're going to get a better deal and better care."

"We will have maximum price transparency and costs will come down incredibly. I'm calling on Congress to pass this framework into law without delay--we have to do it right now so that we can get immediate relief to the American people, the people I love."

By implementing these measures, The Great Healthcare Plan will deliver immediate relief to millions of Americans struggling with high healthcare costs due to Democrats' Unaffordable Care Act.

For more information on The Great Healthcare Plan visit: greathealthcare.gov .

Subject: First Lady Melania Trump Will Address Ai Literacy at Zoom Ahead: Ai fo...

Date: 2026-01-15 09:18:12

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Office of the First Lady

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January 15, 2026

First Lady Melania Trump will Address AI Literacy
at Zoom Ahead: AI for Tomorrow's Leaders Event

First Lady Melania Trump will deliver opening remarks at "Zoom Ahead: AI for Tomorrow's Leaders," a national student learning experience designed to help K–12 students understand how artificial intelligence can be used responsibly, creatively, and confidently. The event will take place Friday, January 16, at 12:00 PM ET via Zoom Webinar with a live address by Mrs. Trump from the White House.

Additional information about this event is available here .

Subject: Mass Deportations Are Improving Americans' Quality of Life

Date: 2026-01-14 16:17:05

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01/14/26

Mass Deportations Are Improving Americans' Quality of Life
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In just one year, President Donald J. Trump's ironclad commitment to securing our border and enforcing our nation's laws is liberating Americans from the crushing burden of unchecked illegal immigration. Through mass deportations, the Trump Administration is freeing up resources, revitalizing opportunity, and restoring safety -- delivering tangible results that put American citizens first.

Mass deportations = lower housing costs.

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In 14 of the top 20 metro areas with the largest illegal migrant populations, home list prices declined year-over-year in December -- and the three metro areas that saw modest price increases are all so-called "sanctuary cities." Overall, home prices have dropped for the first time in more than two years as as housing affordability shows signs of improvement under the Trump Administration.

https://x.com/RapidResponse47/status/2010724584736293341

Mass deportations = higher wages.

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American truckers and construction workers -- both industries

with high numbers of foreign-born workers -- have reported large increases in pay as blue-collar wages grow at the fastest clip in decades. Overall, real wages for American workers are on track to rise 4.2%

in President Trump's first full year.

Mass deportations = higher wages.

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American truckers and construction workers -- both industries

with high numbers of foreign-born workers -- have reported large increases in pay as blue-collar wages grow at the fastest clip in decades. Overall, real wages for American workers are on track to rise 4.2%

in President Trump's first full year.

Mass deportations = more jobs.

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Between January and December 2025, two million native-born Americans have gained employment, while 662,000 foreign-born workers have lost employment; 1.8 million native-born Americans have joined the labor force, while 881,000 foreign-born workers have left the labor force.

Mass deportations = lower crime.

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The nation experienced the largest single-year drop in murders on record last year, alongside steep declines in rapes, robberies, aggravated assaults, shooting deaths since 2015), on-duty law enforcement officer deaths , traffic fatalities , and overdose deaths

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The results are especially pronounced in Democrat-run jurisdictions where the Trump Administration conducted mass deportation and enhanced law enforcement operations:

+ Washington, D.C.: Since President Trump's crackdown began, murders declined 60%, carjackings dropped 68%, and overall crime fell by nearly a third compared to the prior year.

+ Chicago: Last year, the city recorded the fewest murders since 1965, with shootings down by more than one-third.

+ Memphis: The city recorded fewer than 200 murders last year for the first time since 2019, with shootings dropping nearly 40% from the previous year.

+ New Orleans: Last year, the homicide rate fell to its lowest level in nearly 50 years.

Under President Trump, the America First promise is a reality. While Democrats fight to sabotage these gains and drag us back to the chaos of open borders, skyrocketing costs, and rampant crime, President Trump remains unwavering in his commitment to delivering the security, prosperity, and safety the American people deserve.

Subject: As President Trump Tackles Housing Affordability, Progress Emerges - a...

Date: 2026-01-14 14:26:13

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01/14/26

As President Trump Tackles Housing Affordability, Progress Emerges -- and More Relief Is on the Horizon
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As President Donald J. Trump advances bold action to address the housing challenges facing American families following years of rising costs under Biden, new data shows encouraging signs of improvement. With mortgage rates trending lower, home sales gaining momentum, and income growth supporting buyers, there is clear momentum as President Trump works to restore the American Dream of homeownership for all Americans.

Home sales are rebounding. Existing home sales in December rose sharply to its strongest pace in three years -- led by robust gains in the nation's biggest home-selling region -- as income growth outpaces home price gains.

Affordability is improving. The First American Real House Price Index reflects ongoing gains in housing affordability, with recent months showing the longest stretch of annual improvement in years. Meanwhile, the National Association of Realtors' Housing Affordability Index -- measuring the typical family's ability to qualify for a mortgage -- has risen to its highest level in nearly three years as median family incomes climb and rates ease.

Borrowing costs continue to fall. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has dipped to multi-year lows, driving monthly housing payments to their most affordable levels in over two years and providing critical relief for prospective buyers.

More relief is coming. President Trump has undertaken an aggressive agenda to tackle housing challenges head-on -- including directing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to purchase $200 billion in mortgage-backed securities to further drive down borrowing costs and taking action to ban large institutional investors acquiring single-family homes, ensuring more inventory remains available for everyday American families.

The Trump Administration remains committed to cutting red tape, boosting supply, and delivering lasting affordability so every American can achieve the dream of homeownership.