Written by Michael Palomba
President Trump delivered his farewell address on Tuesday night before departing for his home at Mar-a-Lago in Florida the next day.
He took time to tout his administration’s many achievements and also wished the incoming administration luck over the next 4 years, he did not mention Biden or Harris by name, however.
“My fellow Americans, four years ago we launched a great national effort to rebuild our country, to renew its spirit, and to restore the allegiance of this government to its citizens. In short, we embarked on a mission to make America great again for all Americans. As I conclude my term as the 45th President of the United States, I stand before you truly proud of what we have achieved together. We did what we came here to do, and so much more. This week we inaugurate a new administration and pray for its success in keeping America safe and prosperous. We extend our best wishes, and we also want them to have luck, a very important word.”
He went on to thank First Lady Melania Trump, his family, VP Mike Pence, and the rest of his staff for their continued work and support during his time as President.
“First, let me express my overwhelming gratitude for the love and support of our spectacular First Lady Melania. Let me also share my deepest appreciation to my daughter, Ivanka, my son-in-law Jared, and to Baron, Don, Eric, Tiffany, and Lara. You fill my world with light and with joy. I also want to thank Vice President Mike Pence, his wonderful wife, Karen, and the entire Pence family.”
He also once again condemned the violence we saw at the Capitol on January 6th.
“All Americans were horrified by the assault on our capital. Political violence is an attack on everything we cherish as Americans. It can never be tolerated. Now more than ever, we must unify around our shared values and rise above the partisan rancor and forge our common destiny.”
Obviously, he could not list all of the incredible achievements he and his administration were able to accomplish in the last 4 years, but he did discuss some notable ones.
“We fixed our broken trade deals, withdrew from the horrible Trans-Pacific Partnership and the impossible Paris Climate Accord, renegotiated the one-sided South Korea deal. And we replaced NAFTA with the groundbreaking USMCA, that’s Mexico and Canada, a deal that’s worked out very, very well. Also and very importantly, we imposed historic and monumental tariffs on China, made a great new deal with China. But before the ink was even dry, we and the whole world got hit with the China virus… The whole world suffered, but America outperformed other countries economically because of our incredible economy and the economy that we built.”
He went on to tout the record-breaking stock market he created, the confirming of nearly 300 Federal judges, the appointment of 3 Supreme Court Justices, rebuilding the military with nearly $3 trillion in investment, providing ICE with the tools they need, keeping America safe with a new border wall, and more.
Most importantly, he touted the restoration of “American strength at home and American leadership abroad.”
“The world respects us again. Please don’t lose that respect.”
Before ending his address to the nation, he told supporters:
“I want you to know that the movement we started is only just beginning. There’s never been anything like it…As long as the American people hold in their hearts, deep and devoted love of country, then there is nothing that this nation can not achieve.
“I go from this majestic place with a loyal and joyful heart, an optimistic spirit, and a supreme confidence that for our country and for our children, the best is yet to come. Thank you and farewell. God bless you. God bless the United States of America.”
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