President Donald Trump continues to deliver on his campaign promises and holds firm to his vision for an American future we can be proud of. While many in the media and on Wall Street are shouting that the sky is falling, there are ample reasons to be optimistic that Trump is right.
When the world is in trouble, where do investors go? They invest in America because it is the best long-term bet. The gate still swings America's way when people look for the country they want to live in. The stock market took an early hit when the tariffs were finally announced on Liberation Day, but, as always, when the panic subsides, most will continue to bet on America’s future.
What do American middle-class workers want? They want a chance to compete fairly in a world economy. They want politicians who will prioritize American companies and workers. Trump is not worried about the elites who worry about their 401K funds. He has promised to bring jobs and manufacturing back to America. He knew he would help the middle class, which he campaigned to help.
Do we want our pharmaceuticals dependent on chemicals from China? Do we want to depend on the Middle East or Valenzuela for our energy needs? No. America must produce critical products and energy without depending on potential enemies. We now have a president willing to ensure that we always will.
Never bet against America; we are learning never to bet against Trump! The Democrats are floundering and raging at the pace of Trump’s changes, but they have no clear answers to provide as an alternative. They are still holding on to the “Hate Trump” message that may get some to demonstrate but failed miserably in the last election.
If tariffs are so bad, why have so many countries used them to protect them from having to compete fairly with what we produce? America has the largest market on which the world depends to survive. If they can’t sell in America, they will struggle. Countries will eventually pay what they have to to compete here. The stock market and our economy will be stronger than ever because Trump is taking the sand for a level playing field.
There may be short-term pain to secure the promised long-term gain. Interest rates are already coming down. The jobs report has been positive. Even unions are sharing their support. They finally have a politician giving them the level playing field they need. The middle-class workers and small business owners will drive Trump’s support for the GOP in the mid-terms. They will vote for candidates who will give Trump the power to keep delivering on his promises.
His liberation day will open the future to growth in our economy. Trump is the promise and deliver President. He said that he would close the border, and he did it. He said he would initiate energy independence, which he is doing with critical energy prices decreasing. He said he would deport Illegal immigrant criminals, and he is doing it at a record rate.
Trump is a rare breed of politician. He is a negotiator. He takes positions that he knows he is still open to negotiate further. His tariff policies are flexible. He keeps working for agreements that put America first. He is committed to no longer letting America be the world’s piggy bank.
Watch and marvel. Trump will be celebrating his transitional changes that promise to make America great again truly. That means manufacturing returns, good jobs are available, and inflation is down in the areas that matter most—our interest rate and the cost of food and energy. No, if you are wise, you are betting on America and betting on this President to usher in a future we can all be proud of.
Terry Paulson is PhD psychologist, professional speaker, and author of The Optimism Advantage and his new political novel, The Summit. Contact him at terry@terrypaulson.com.
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