Analyzing the Trump Administration’s First Nine Months

There seems to be a lot of uproar from the left and various media outlets regarding President Trump’s actions, often highlighted through his social media presence. But I think the real discussion should focus on hard data and the comparisons between the first nine months of his administration and the previous years under President Biden.

Firstly, let’s consider border control. It’s tough to estimate how many undocumented immigrants have entered the U.S. during Biden’s term, but it’s evident that the number surpassed 7 million, marking a record high. In contrast, the Trump administration has implemented stricter measures, resulting in around 2 million deportations or voluntary returns in just nine months. Interestingly, current illegal crossing rates have dropped to their lowest since 1970.

Now, let’s turn to energy. During the first nine months of Trump’s administration, gas prices were around $3.19 per gallon, which is a bit better than the $3.30 a gallon average seen in 2024 under Biden. Overall, Biden’s term saw gas prices rise to about $3.46 on average.

In terms of crude oil production, the numbers tell a similar tale. It averaged 12.3 million barrels per day during Biden’s presidency, whereas Trump’s early months boasted an average of 13.5 million barrels. Notably, Biden decreased the Strategic Petroleum Reserve by 200 million barrels, leaving just 394 million upon leaving office; however, Trump has begun to reverse that trend with a slight increase to 406 million barrels.

Looking at the economy, GDP growth during Biden’s administration averaged just 2.9% annually. On the flip side, Trump’s GDP grew by a notable 3.8% in the second quarter, with an overall forecast of around 3% for 2025. Under Trump, inflation has been approximately 3%, which is considerably lower than the 21.4% increase witnessed over Biden’s four years.

Shifting gears to defense, the Biden administration is facing a recruiting shortfall that could reach as high as 41,000 by 2023. Conversely, in Trump’s first nine months, all military branches met or exceeded their hiring goals. Furthermore, the commitment from NATO countries to spend 2% of their GDP on defense is expected to rise from 23 in 2024 to 31 in 2025, with some countries even aiming for upwards of 5%.

While Trump exited office in 2021 without any ongoing major conflicts, Biden has seen a surge in tensions affecting Israel, with Iran quickly moving to develop nuclear capabilities again once sanctions were lifted. Interestingly, Putin remained mostly contained during Trump’s term but launched a significant attack on Ukraine shortly after Biden took office.

Biden’s abrupt exit from Afghanistan in 2021 did not go smoothly, leaving many American personnel behind and leading to chaos, all while Taliban forces gained significant weaponry. In sharp contrast, the atmosphere in the Middle East now appears relatively stable, a situation improved by Trump’s actions in the region.

Throughout this year, no new wars have emerged under Trump, and his proposed ceasefires have been effective in easing conflicts in various regions. Despite concerns, Trump’s tariffs did not trigger the predicted economic downturn; rather, the stock market soared to new heights and foreign investments surged to unprecedented levels.

The left’s critical reactions towards Trump’s executive orders are loud and clear, yet polls indicate that many people favor actions like barring transgender men from competing in women’s sports and reassessing diversity initiatives in education.

In the daily noise of political drama, shutdowns, and Trump’s social media escapades, it’s crucial to recognize the underlying positive trajectory concerning the nation’s recovery from prior challenges.