President Trump highlighted falling crime rates, strong economic numbers and the impact of his tariffs on Saturday as the first year of his second term nears its end.
On Truth Social, he claimed crime in the United States is “at its lowest levels on record,” crediting the administration’s border policies for the decline. He also said that more Americans are working now than ever before.
In another post, Trump argued that his tariffs have produced “great wealth” and strengthened national security. He said the trade deficit has dropped by 60 percent, GDP has grown by 4.3 percent, and the country is seeing “no inflation,” adding that the U.S. is “respected again.”
The president has repeatedly credited his tariff strategy for the latest economic performance. Government data released this week showed 4.3 percent GDP growth fueled by increases in exports and consumer spending. Trump said the tariffs are responsible for the strong numbers and insisted they will continue to boost the economy.
Affordability and economic pressure were central themes of his 2024 campaign. Trump promised to “end inflation” and bring prices down. As 2025 comes to a close, inflation has eased in some areas: food prices rose 2.6 percent over the past year, while gas prices saw a slight decline.
In a recent interview, Trump said he would give the economy an “A-plus-plus-plus-plus-plus,” arguing he inherited severe problems from former President Biden. He claimed prices were at historic highs when he took office and are now “coming down substantially.”
A major unresolved question is whether the Supreme Court will uphold Trump’s tariff authority. The justices are considering whether the president can set foreign trade rates without congressional approval under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The administration is also facing lawsuits from companies that say the increased import taxes caused financial harm.
Trump continues to campaign heavily on affordability, particularly after the issue energized Democratic voters in last month’s elections. He has dismissed Democratic attacks on living costs as a politically driven “con job.” Still, recent polling shows that many Americans do not feel their finances have improved under his leadership.