After attending Trump’s ‘thank you’ tour, I’m more confident than ever about his presidency
The event was held in Fayetteville, NC
After attending Donald Trump’s “USA Thank You Tour” in Fayetteville, NC, on Tuesday, I must say I am now more confident and excited about the future of the United States under a Trump presidency.
While the coliseum was not at full capacity (possibly due to the inclement weather), it was around two-thirds full once the President-elect arrived. In attendance were Hispanics, African-Americans, homosexuals, Democrats, women, veterans, babies, children, atheists, volunteer firefighters, law enforcement, post office workers and paramedics – people from all walks of life joined together to celebrate and rejoice.
President-elect Trump and ‘Mad Dog’ Mattis
Before P-E Trump arrived and began his speech, there were a few speakers before him: Jimmy Dixon (an NC State Representative), Nat Robertson (Mayor of Fayetteville), a US Army Retired Chaplain led a prayer, Michael and Madison (father/daughter duo for National Anthem), Judge Lou Olivera, NC Commissioner of Labor Cherie Berry, Congressman Robert Pittenger, and Diamond and Silk. Governor Pat McCrory made an appearance at the event, but did not deliver a speech.
P-E Trump was scheduled to speak at 7pm, but due to flight difficulties (bad weather), he was unable to land in Fayetteville. He commented saying, “The drive from the airport here was longer than the flight.”
Once P-E Trump took the stage, he focused on the military. He said things like:
- We love our veterans and appreciate military families
- NC has produced some of the finest military men/women the world has ever seen
- Our debt to our military is eternal and everlasting
- Military is the first in-line defense against radical Islamic terrorism
- We will be rebuilding our military, not as an act of aggression but as an act of prevention; not to start conflict but to avoid conflict
- We will take care of our veterans
- We will only use military force when national security demands it
- We will have the finest equipment in the world
- America First, we must stop racing to fight foreign regimes and must stop terrorism (ISIS)
- We will start spending on ourselves rather than other countries
- Countries will no longer take advantage of us
- Peace through strength
- He will urge Congress to eliminate the defense sequester
After stating these items, he officially and formally announced General James “Mad Dog” Mattis as his choice for Secretary of Defense.
President-Elect Trump and ‘Mad Dog’ Mattis
Here is what P-E Trump had to say about other topics:
Taxes
We will lower the tax rates on businesses from 35% to 15%, have massive tax cuts for the middle-class, and eliminate wasteful regulations.
Energy
We will cancel job-killing energy regulations, conserve and protect our natural resources, improve infrastructure and America will have energy independence.
Trade
We will have two rules: By America and Hire America. We will re-negotiate trade deals, defend American workers and jobs, treat trade like war, and companies leaving the US then selling products back into US will face consequences.
Healthcare
We currently have surging premiums and providers being forced out. We will repeal and replace Obamacare and have a healthcare at a lower price with a lower deductible.
Crime
We will support our law enforcement. The crime rate is the highest it’s been in 40 years.
Immigration
We will cease illegal immigration, build the wall, reform visa and immigration services and suspend immigration from regions where immigrants cannot be safely processed. Legal immigrants will be welcome, but the safety and security of American people will come first.
Ethics Reform
We will drain the swamp putting term limits on Congressmen and getting rid of insiders, issue a lifetime ban on officials lobbying for foreign governments, issue a five-year ban on executive lobbying and get rid of political correctness.
In closing, P-E Trump said, “We will re-establish the rule of law and defend our Constitution. We will respect our American flag again. No matter your background, I am asking you to join us. To dream big again. To believe in yourself, your country and your future. Altogether, we will make America stronger again, rich again and great again.”
Upon leaving this event, I felt much better about our future than I did before. I have been a supporter of Mr. Trump ever since the beginning when he announced his candidacy. I believe and trust in him. We all should take him seriously and embrace this new chapter of America. Remember, believe in yourself, your country and your future.