Staff Reports
Former President Donald Trump took center stage at the Economic Club of New York during a luncheon event that had attendees glued to their seats. The main attraction? Trump’s thoughts on Elon Musk, the tech titan who’s become the Left’s favored punching bag. With a shot at efficieny and a desire to shake things up if re-elected, Trump mentioned a plan to appoint Musk to a Government Efficiency Commission. Why not recruit someone who’s proven himself in the private sector to help clean up the bureaucratic mess?
In classic Trump fashion, he didn’t hold back during a recent town hall with Fox News’ Sean Hannity, where he turned his sights on Vice President Kamala Harris. The former president dissected her agenda, which bears a striking resemblance to full-blown communism. As Harris hides from the press and dodges pressing questions, Trump senses an opportunity to define her policies before she has a chance to charm her way into voters’ hearts. This strategy is a hallmark of a candidate who knows how to play the game—after all, allowing opponents to set the agenda is a quick path to political oblivion.
President Trump just said he’s going to be sending Comrade Kamala a custom MAGA hat in the next week for ripping off all his policies 🤣🔥
Freaking love this guy. pic.twitter.com/E4oeNOL2N1
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) September 5, 2024
Harris has rolled out several policies that have been met with a collective eye roll from economic experts, including price controls reminiscent of Soviet-style policies. Her latest brainchild, a tax on unrealized gains, is a crowning example of reckless governance. It’s evident that while Harris may be content to serve as a mouthpiece for radical leftist ideas, such as wealth confiscation and mass amnesty, these efforts make for great fodder for Trump as he builds his case against her.
In what one might call a ‘Trump 2.0’ approach, the former president announced bold plans to slash regulations as if they were on clearance at a yard sale. His promise to eliminate at least ten old regulations for each new one underscores a commitment to economic freedom that Harris’s administration seems eager to dismantle. Additionally, Trump revealed a directive mandating that all essential materials used in the U.S. be produced domestically, putting America first in an era where dependence on foreign manufacturers has become the norm. He recalls the absurdity of building fighter jets with parts sourced from multiple countries—a scenario that has no place in a robust, self-reliant economy.
Trump’s agenda remains firmly rooted in his eight key pillars from 2016, where he focused on boosting tariffs, reducing corporate taxes, and revamping trade agreements. His unwavering stance on energy independence resonates more than ever, especially as Biden’s policies have led to soaring energy costs and a tarnished economy. The only thing missing here is the highly sought-after economic performance under Trump, which resulted in historic lows in unemployment that the current administration has been unable to replicate. Trump’s approach hinges on the observation that, while things were on an upswing under his leadership, they’ve spiraled downward since the Democrats took over.
The political landscape is heating up, and Trump’s campaign feels like a well-rehearsed encore concert. There’s an undeniable edge he holds over Harris in the Electoral College map, and with the upcoming debate looming on September 10, all eyes will be on Trump as he prepares to take Harris to task. If history is any indication, it’s bound to be a showdown marked by classic Trump humor, some hard truth bombs, and a discerning take on the state of American governance. The countdown is officially on, and it promises to be anything but boring.
