President Donald Trump, while addressing the nation in primetime, said that 11 months ago he inherited a ‘broken system’ which he is now fixing. In his address, Trump made a sharp attack on the previous governments and said that in the last four years, the country was ruled by such politicians who gave priority to the interests of insiders, illegal immigrants, criminals, corporate lobbyists and foreign countries rather than ordinary Americans.
Message of ‘Loyal America to its citizens’
Trump said that when the world looks at America next year, it should see a country that is loyal to its citizens, honest to its workers, confident in its identity and certain about its future. He claimed that America will now become the subject of jealousy for the entire world.
Special bonus of $1,776 for military
President Trump announced a special bonus of $1,776 for military service members. He said, ‘No one deserves it more than our army.’ Trump said that in honor of the country’s founding in 1776, each soldier is being given $1,776 and checks have already been sent.
Promise of historic housing reform in the new year
President Trump has announced that in the new year he will announce some of the most aggressive housing reform plans in American history. He said that a major reason for the increase in housing costs has been ‘huge infiltration on the border’.
Illegal migration said to be the root of housing crisis
Trump alleged that the previous government and his allies in Congress brought millions of immigrants into the country and provided housing with taxpayer money, while rents and home prices for ordinary Americans continued to skyrocket.
Announcement of ‘Warrior Dividend’
Trump said that more than 14 lakh 50 thousand military service members will receive a “Special Warrior Dividend” before Christmas. He described it as a symbol of the nation’s gratitude towards the army.
Claim of ‘reverse migration’ after 50 years
In his speech, Trump claimed that for the first time in 50 years, ‘reverse migration’ is being seen in America, where migrants are returning to their countries. This is making more housing and more jobs available for Americans.
Big claim on employment creation
President Trump said that 100 percent of the net new jobs created have gone to American-born citizens. He called it a success of his policies and said that his government is committed to giving priority to American workers.