Trump's Summer Surge: Wins at Home and Abroad Mark a Golden Moment for the President

 

President Donald Trump is entering the Independence Day holiday riding a wave of political momentum, as recent victories in foreign policy, immigration, trade, and the Supreme Court have given the White House a powerful tailwind. The string of achievements has emboldened Trump’s allies and further solidified his grip on the Republican Party as Democrats continue to struggle with internal divisions and an unclear message.

 

“President Trump is delivering win after win for the American people, and we are the hottest nation in the world,” said White House spokesperson Liz Huston. “The One, Big, Beautiful Bill is going to pass, Iran’s nuclear capabilities are obliterated, the stock market is at record highs, the border is the most secure it’s ever been, and the Supreme Court just ended nationwide injunctions that were being abused to halt the rest of the America First agenda. Thanks to President Trump — the Golden Age of America is here.”

 

The momentum has been building steadily since June 21, when Trump ordered strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites. Though the move initially drew skepticism from both Democrats and some Republicans concerned about escalation in the Middle East, it appeared to yield results. The strikes were followed by a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran that has held for a week—an unexpected breakthrough that Trump’s allies hailed as proof of his strategic prowess.

 

“He’s had the best seven to 10 days of his presidency of either term,” said Republican strategist Ford O’Connell, pointing to foreign policy accomplishments, including the strikes on Iran, growing NATO commitments, and a potential Gaza ceasefire, as particularly impressive.

 

Trump further boosted his foreign policy credentials with a successful appearance at the NATO summit in the Netherlands. There, member nations agreed to increase defense spending, a long-standing demand of Trump’s. NATO’s secretary-general publicly credited the president with pushing the alliance toward a more equitable financial burden.

 

On Tuesday, Trump announced that Israel had agreed to a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza and urged Hamas to accept the terms. If finalized, the agreement would mark yet another diplomatic win for Trump, though a lasting peace remains elusive.

 

Trade policy also swung in Trump’s favor this week. Canada walked back its plan for a digital tax aimed at U.S. tech companies, a reversal the White House credited to Trump’s pressure. “Canada caved,” said press secretary Karoline Leavitt, referencing the president’s threat to suspend trade talks. Trump also unveiled a framework for a trade agreement with Vietnam, potentially paving the way for broader deals ahead of his July 9 deadline for new tariffs.

 

Domestically, Trump scored a legal victory when the Supreme Court curtailed the use of nationwide injunctions by lower courts—an important limitation for an administration that frequently clashed with the judiciary. The decision represents a partial win for Trump’s long-term effort to reshape immigration policy, including controversial moves to narrow birthright citizenship.

 

Meanwhile, the president’s signature issue—border control—reached a milestone. U.S. officials detained just over 6,000 migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border in June, marking a historic low. The numbers, first reported by CBS News, provide a major talking point for Trump ahead of November.

 

The final piece of Trump’s current surge could come in the form of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” a sweeping tax and spending package that includes key elements of his economic and immigration agenda. The bill, which extends Trump’s 2017 tax cuts, eliminates taxes on tipped wages, and boosts border security funding, passed the Senate and now awaits final passage in the House.

 

Though some Republican lawmakers have raised concerns over its impact on the deficit, Trump’s allies believe it’s only a matter of time. “Big day today. Hopefully we get this thing worked out,” said Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) after meeting with Trump and other conservatives at the White House. “The president answered all our questions, was very informative. JD Vance was there. This was a very good day.”

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Hill  2025-07-04

 

 

That win after win comment seems more like blow after blow .now after the big rotten tax break for the rich got passed adding more debt the Betrayal of Ukraine the attacks on our erstwhile allies the constant trolling the ignoring of the constitution the distruction of our educational system naa that’s delivering blow after blow.hope my fellow citizens come to their senses before it’s to late.

Not only is he doing exactly what he said he would do prior to the election (rare in politics, especially in the UK) but it is working.

 

Trump is indeed winning. I wish we had our own Trump. 

120+ billion in tariffs since beginning of the year seems pretty good

5 hours ago, Social Media said:

The final piece of Trump’s current surge could come in the form of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” a sweeping tax and spending package that includes key elements of his economic and immigration agenda.

Here we go again. Rinse and repeat the horrendous bill with tax cuts that have shown during Reagan and Bush's presidency to increase the national debt, widen the income gap and did nothing to stimulate the economy. Insanity is keep doing the same thing. Blue wave mid-term is the constant. 

1 hour ago, frank83628 said:

120+ billion in tariffs since beginning of the year seems pretty good

Pretty good for who?certainly not good for us voters we are the ones that paid that 120+ billion…..but  then again if your figure is something trump said it’s meaningless he’s a pathological liar.

3 hours ago, Tug said:

That win after win comment seems more like blow after blow .now after the big rotten tax break for the rich got passed adding more debt the Betrayal of Ukraine the attacks on our erstwhile allies the constant trolling the ignoring of the constitution the distruction of our educational system naa that’s delivering blow after blow.hope my fellow citizens come to their senses before it’s to late.

 

Billionaires now get huge tax cuts that are permanent. Lower and working class people lose. And middle class people get a small tax cut that is temporary, unlike the one for the billionaires.

LOL   a golden moment for the sycophants and the rich but a golden shower for everyone else.

Utter crap! This rag is in the bag for the fascist the would be king.  Right up there with worst things happened to America since since the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor.  

7 minutes ago, LatPhrao said:

Utter crap! This rag is in the bag for the fascist the would be king.  Right up there with worst things happened to America since since the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor.  

Seriously ?

6 hours ago, Tug said:

That win after win comment seems more like blow after blow .now after the big rotten tax break for the rich got passed adding more debt the Betrayal of Ukraine the attacks on our erstwhile allies the constant trolling the ignoring of the constitution the distruction of our educational system naa that’s delivering blow after blow.hope my fellow citizens come to their senses before it’s to late.

Damn Tug - You miss commenting on all the things that you just can't come up with anything to make sense but never pass up a chance for a shot at Trump.  This makes no sense either.  Trump is a real winner.  Right now has the highest approval of any President on record for the first 5 months in office.  Even better than Reagan.  With the big just pass, the American taxpay will not only NOT see their taxes go up $3900 but will save another $3800 or $7700 for the average tax paying family.  You Marxist Leftist think government can spend my money better than I can.

4 hours ago, Eric Loh said:

Here we go again. Rinse and repeat the horrendous bill with tax cuts that have shown during Reagan and Bush's presidency to increase the national debt, widen the income gap and did nothing to stimulate the economy. Insanity is keep doing the same thing. Blue wave mid-term is the constant. 

Midterms are pretty much decided, id be surprised if democrats still have a party left by 2028

3 hours ago, Tug said:

Pretty good for who?certainly not good for us voters we are the ones that paid that 120+ billion…..but  then again if your figure is something trump said it’s meaningless he’s a pathological liar.

How have the cost voters, specifically ?

 

This is what AI says

 

The rich deserve to have their taxes cut. They worked hard to become billionairess. This is a golden period to be wealthy in America and only the poor are complaining because they're jealous.

Donald Trump introduces dual pricing in America.https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-signs-order-raise-national-park-fees-foreigners-2025-07-03/

43 minutes ago, angryguy said:

Midterms are pretty much decided, id be surprised if democrats still have a party left by 2028

Thanks to Trump and his House minions, the Bill has given the Democrats a new lease of life and a powerful message to bring to the people for mid-term. The Bill is already immensely unpopular with the majority of people and it will hand like an albatross around the Republican necks heading to the mid-term. 

1 minute ago, Eric Loh said:

Thanks to Trump and his House minions, the Bill has given the Democrats a new lease of life and a powerful message to bring to the people for mid-term. The Bill is already immensely unpopular with the majority of people and it will hand like an albatross around the Republican necks heading to the mid-term. 

No tax on social security. Whats not to like?

I do not know of any other President that has won as much as President Trump. I really think they should add him to Mt. Rushmore. Possible put Trump on the twenty dollar bill instead of Tubman. President Trump will go down in history as one of the greatest. 

I consider Trump, my president, to be despicable.

10 minutes ago, angryguy said:

No tax on social security. Whats not to like?

Conditional.

 

The lost revenues will increase debts and hasten insolvency of SS Trust Fund. 

7 hours ago, Tug said:

That win after win comment seems more like blow after blow .now after the big rotten tax break for the rich got passed adding more debt the Betrayal of Ukraine the attacks on our erstwhile allies the constant trolling the ignoring of the constitution the distruction of our educational system naa that’s delivering blow after blow.hope my fellow citizens come to their senses before it’s to late.

Knew you would be first to downplay the news on Trump. Bet you never even bothered to look at how the Bill will affect taxpayers. 

Your constant trolling negatively without information is endless. Destruction of our education system haha... It was destroyed when the schools began compromising the laws to lure foreign students money into their schools. Allowing violence without concern for the average student there to learn. I think it is you that needs to come to your senses. Seems you like and approve of the violence and the illegals and everything the way the US was. Let the illegal criminal rapist go free so he can find your home and attack your family. Or the riots over HAmas happen on your front lawn. You speak without thought of it these things really happened in your neighborhood. Let the school that teaches your daughter to go to Pakistan and become a terrorist for them. Or perhaps you would let your daughter bring those terrorist into your home to teach your family and your child what to do rather than in an educational institute. 

13 minutes ago, angryguy said:

No tax on social security. Whats not to like?

I never paid tax on SSI... I do not see any changes in that... 

7 hours ago, Tug said:

That win after win comment seems more like blow after blow .now after the big rotten tax break for the rich got passed adding more debt the Betrayal of Ukraine the attacks on our erstwhile allies the constant trolling the ignoring of the constitution the distruction of our educational system naa that’s delivering blow after blow.hope my fellow citizens come to their senses before it’s to late.

Here is how the Bill will affect taxes straight from the companies that file your taxes in the US. 

One Big Beautiful Bill New Tax Law Changes for your 2025 tax return

Most of the changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill take effect on January 1, 2026, but some are retroactive and could impact your 2025 tax returns that you file in 2026. Many of the changes have certain requirements such as adjusted gross income limits, and some are temporary, only lasting for a few years. Changes that might affect the most common 2025 tax returns include:

no tax on tips

no tax on overtime

increased Child Tax Credit

additional senior deduction

partially refundable adoption credit

increased state and local tax (SALT) itemized deduction

deduction for interest payments on certain vehicles

Trump savings accounts for children

end of the Electric Vehicle Credit as of September 30, 2025

increase in the standard deduction

Additional items included in the bill mostly having an impact on businesses include:

restoration of 100% bonus depreciation

restoration of expensing of certain R&D costs

business interest deductions moving back to the EBITBA standard

100% expensing for certain manufacturing structures (temporary)

increased Section 179 limits

1099-K issuance threshold increase

 

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/general/taxes-2021-7-upcoming-tax-law-changes/L3xFucBvV?cid=em_55785_NULL_003&pid=128de232e2028dc4e9bacff4805cce64131&CP5=DR

With the rich non tax payers and the immense debt, how will the US pay their interest?

7 hours ago, JonnyF said:

Not only is he doing exactly what he said he would do prior to the election (rare in politics, especially in the UK) but it is working.

Like ending the Ukraine war in one day?

90 deals in 90 days?

No new wars?

7 hours ago, frank83628 said:

120+ billion in tariffs since beginning of the year seems pretty good

Paid by the USA consumer.

1 hour ago, frank83628 said:

How have the cost voters, specifically ?

 

This is what AI says

 

You really don't understand that companies in the USA and consumers in the USA pay these taxes, what a joke.

8 hours ago, Tug said:

That win after win comment seems more like blow after blow .now after the big rotten tax break for the rich got passed adding more debt the Betrayal of Ukraine the attacks on our erstwhile allies the constant trolling the ignoring of the constitution the distruction of our educational system naa that’s delivering blow after blow.hope my fellow citizens come to their senses before it’s to late.

If they stopped squabbling about Trump and started planning for the next election they might stand a chance.  But it seems they can't stop moaning about Trump. That makes Trump the most dangerous leader of the Republican party ever.

1 hour ago, angryguy said:

No tax on social security. Whats not to like?

I don't like the part that is not true!  Oh wait.... that's 100% of his promise that's not true!

He created thousands of federal law enforcement jobs! The bill creates a formidable law enforcement agency ,ICE.

The dems call it the Gestapo! 

 

"We got over 600,000 illegal aliens with criminal histories walking the streets of this country. We got less than 5,000 deportation officers," Tom Homan, Trump's border czar, said Thursday at the White House.

 

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/congress-set-hand-trump-billions-recruit-ice-agents-rcna214990