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Letter: Trump’s accomplishments

By Tom Nelson, Vancouver
Published: November 27, 2022, 6:00am

President Donald Trump’s accomplishments:

The First Step Act, reforms that make our justice system fairer.

Creation of Space Force.

U.S. oil production reached an all-time high.

The U.S. became the world’s largest producer of crude oil.

The U.S. is now a net natural gas exporter for the first time since 1957.

Allowed drug imports from Canada.

Created the White House VA hotline to help veterans.

Federal employees/military pay increased by 3.1 percent.

Small businesses are allowed to group when buying insurance.

Increased funding for historically Black colleges and universities.

The poverty rate fell to a low of 11.8 percent.

Poverty rates for African Americans are at an all-time low.

Arrested 1,588 criminals associated with human trafficking.

The first Arab country pact with Israel in 25 years (United Arab Emirates).

NATO allies increased their defense spending.

Moved U.S. Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.

New trade deal with Mexico and Canada.

U.S. stock market hit all-time record highs.

Over a dozen U.S. hostages freed.

Made historic official visits to China and North Korea.

Opportunity Zones are designated in 8,764 communities across the country.

Right-To-Try allows terminally ill patients to try experimental treatments.

There was $6 billion in new funding to fight the opioid epidemic.

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