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I'm not tired of Trump's winning yet. Are you?

Nicole Russell   Paste BN

President Donald Trump has been in office one month today. He’s accomplished more in four weeks than Joe Biden did in four years. Let’s review the last fast and furious 31 days. 

Elections are a test of our democratic republic, but let’s be honest: It’s nice to be a Republican and see a Republican win. I’m not tired of it yet. Trump’s election was sweeping and definitive. It’s important to remember just how many people voted for him. 

Ever a glutton for executive orders, Trump has signed nearly 70 so far. To ensure they remain in place, Congress must follow up with legislation. But the orders signal a message to Americans – Trump is intent on fulfilling his part of the deal, including protecting women and girls’ spaces, stripping the federal government of waste and excess and enforcing immigration laws and border security. 

These orders demonstrate a much-needed return to common sense and Americans favor at least some of them resoundingly. A new Marquette poll found that 63% of Americans support the federal government recognizing only two sexes. Likewise, 60% support deporting migrants who are in the United States illegally. 

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Trump’s biggest move has been to unleash SpaceX’s CEO and fellow Texan Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency. DOGE employees have found rampant waste and fraud, and recommended gutting federal agencies and laying off federal workers to stave off a “death debt spiral.”  

My editor, Tim Swarens, wrote an excellent column on this, explaining why it’s so vital, even though it may seem harsh. 

Musk claims DOGE has so far saved the federal government $55 billion.  

The process is messy, and Musk and Trump have taken a lot of heat for it. But DOGE’s efforts could free the nation from massive deficits, strengthen the economy and improve Americans’ bottom line.  

I didn’t support Republicans’ push tor Trump as the GOP nominee. I thought there were men and women who would represent the party and conservatism better. I wasn’t sure he’d win. I definitely did not think he’d storm into office and implement radical change in the first month.  

The fact that Trump has done what he said he would do, even if the process looks questionable, is surprising. I hope Trump can continue to drive change for America – and root the federal government’s transformation into law – rather than simply issuing orders. 

It was a historic month. That much is sure. 

What do you think of Trump’s first month? Does it seem like he’s going too far, or is it necessary? Let me know at nrussell@gannett.com.

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