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Trump only serves himself, right? What the hell has he ever done for the country?

Tax and Economic Legislation: "One Big Beautiful Bill" (H. R. 1): Signed into law on July 4, 2025, this sweeping legislative package made the individual tax cuts from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent.

Targeted Tax Exemptions: The law officially implemented the "No Tax on Tips" provision, removing federal income taxes on tips for service and hospitality workers. It also established federal tax exemptions for hourly overtime pay.

Business and Family Provisions: The package made the small business tax deduction permanent, expanded the Child Tax Credit, and allowed companies to immediately expense investments into new factories and research and development.

Deregulation and Government Efficiency Spending Cuts: Working with the newly established Department of Government Efficiency, the administration reported over $214 billion in federal spending cuts by eliminating unused software licenses, trimming bureaucratic contracts, and reducing the federal workforce.

Regulatory Rollbacks: The administration revoked several major regulatory frameworks, including the Obama-era Endangerment Finding and the Biden-era "DeFi Crypto Broker Rule," marking a significant shift in environmental and digital asset oversight.⚡

Energy and Trade Policy Oil and Gas Influx: The administration opened hundreds of millions of acres of federal land for oil, gas, and coal leasing. This contributed to record-high domestic crude oil and natural gas production.

International Energy Deals: The administration secured a major oil agreement that granted the U. S. majority control over more than 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves in Venezuela.

Tariff Enforcement: The administration sustained a 47.5% tariff rate on Chinese goods as part of an ongoing economic decoupling strategy, forcing a resumption of U. S. agricultural purchases by China.

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Digital Assets and Infrastructure, The GENIUS Act: Signed into law on July 18, 2025, this act established the first comprehensive U. S. regulatory framework for dollar-backed stable coins to reinforce the dominance of the U. S. dollar in digital commerce.

Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: The administration established a dedicated reserve to manage cryptocurrency assets seized during federal criminal and civil asset forfeiture proceedings.

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Intel Investment: The federal government brokered an agreement to acquire a 10% stake in the American chipmaker Intel to secure domestic semiconductor supply chains.

Health and Nutrition Drug Pricing Reform: The administration implemented "Most Favored Nation" drug pricing, entering into agreements with 16 major pharmaceutical manufacturers to align U. S. medication costs with lower prices paid in other developed countries.

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Trump only serves himself, right? What the hell has he ever done for the country?
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