Staff Reports
In just two short weeks, Donald Trump has taken the reins of the presidency and is already making waves that echo across the globe. The world watched as special envoy Ric Grenell returned from Venezuela with six U.S. hostages. It’s a relief to know these citizens are safely back home, especially considering the previous administration’s silence on their plight. It seems that President Trump isn’t just throwing around slogans; he’s putting “America First” into action. If there’s a rescue mission to get Americans out of a pickle, Trump is the guy you want behind the wheel.
While Grenell was busy in Venezuela, Secretary of State Marco Rubio made his way to Panama, fostering strong ties and ensuring that the Chinese don’t sneak into the country’s vital infrastructure—the Panama Canal. It’s hard to believe that this is the same Panama Canal where over 5,600 Americans labored tirelessly to build it a century ago. The notion of letting China have a hand in it now would be like letting a raccoon organize a picnic. Under Trump’s administration, Panama seems to have made the wise choice to maintain a healthy relationship with the U.S. instead.
As if that weren’t enough, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth paid a visit to the southern border where troops are stationed to reinforce safety. One picture paints a thousand words, and comparing today’s border security to the chaos of the past four years is like comparing a well-oiled machine to a leaky boat. With a 93% drop in illegal border crossings since Biden’s departure and thousands of criminal aliens on the run, there’s palpable peace at the border that many thought was impossible just weeks ago.
Not everyone, however, is on the same page. Protests erupted in Oxnard, California, where students appeared to flaunt their Mexican flags while burning American flags. It’s a perplexing sight that raises eyebrows and elicits giggles. Burning the flag of the nation they wish to reside in while proudly waving the one they just fled seems like a bit of a paradox. If those protesting love Mexico so much, they might want to pack their bags and head south! It does pose the question: do they think they can receive a visa by burning the national flag? Unfortunately, laws don’t quite work like that.
Meanwhile, amidst the praise of Trump’s initiatives, it’s also hard to overlook the Democratic Party’s can of worms. Recent polls suggest that Americans feel the Democrats are too focused on social issues while neglecting economic concerns. And while many seem baffled by their direction, some Democrats even hosted a convention over the weekend to elect a new national committee chairman, though it sounded more like a brainstorming session than a serious election. As America inches forward under Trump’s leadership, the Democrats appear to be tangled up in confusion about their identity and priorities. The current administration is breathing new life into the nation’s agenda while the left seems to struggle with understanding the pulse of the public.
In the whirlwind of the past two weeks, one thing is certain: Trump and his team are not just resting on their laurels; they’re rolling up their sleeves and getting to work. With all eyes on him, the president is showing that he means business, and for many Americans, that’s precisely what they’ve been waiting for. From rescuing hostages to fortifying borders, the focus is clear—American interests are once again taking center stage. While the opposition grapples with their identity, Trump’s crowd is rallying behind a resurgence in national pride and security. Who wouldn’t want to see how that plays out?
