President Trump has recently experienced a major surge in political momentum, capitalizing on a series of significant achievements that have bolstered his administration’s standing. On Friday, he signed the $3.3 trillion ‘big, beautiful bill,’ a substantial legislative victory that marks the culmination of his efforts to push through a wide array of tax and domestic policy reforms. The passage of this bill, achieved within a self-imposed deadline of securing the measure before the Fourth of July, has been highlighted as a key milestone that aligns with his broader agenda to reshape the U.S. economy and governance structure. The tax and domestic policy bill contains provisions that would permanently establish individual and business tax breaks introduced in Trump’s 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, along with new deductions for taxes on tips and overtime pay. The measure also raises the debt limit by $5 trillion, a provision that has sparked debate and scrutiny from various sectors, including tech leaders like Elon Musk, and includes provisions that rescind certain green energy tax credits from the Biden era. This bill, which also allocates approximately $350 billion towards defense and Trump’s immigration initiatives, represents a significant effort to reshape domestic and international policies in the United States.
The broader surge of momentum for Trump’s administration comes with additional victories in the judiciary, military, and legal domains. A recent Supreme Court ruling in his favor has been cited as a major win, particularly after a series of executive orders from his administration had been blocked by lower courts due to nationwide injunctions. The 6-3 decision to block lower courts from issuing universal injunctions has been viewed by the administration as a victory in limiting the power of federal judges, a stance that Trump has long championed. This ruling is significant as it aligns with his efforts to curtail what he perceives as judicial overreach and restore what he terms as the ‘proper limits’ of executive authority. The Supreme Court’s decision has been seen as a pivotal moment, allowing Trump’s policies to proceed without the same level of judicial restraint that had previously impeded his agenda.
On the international front, Trump’s administration has also achieved notable successes, particularly in military operations targeting Iranian nuclear facilities. The U.S. launched strikes on June 21 that targeted these sites, a move that Trump framed as a resounding success, with reports indicating the sites were left ‘completely and totally obliterated.’ General Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, stated that the initial damage assessments indicated severe destruction at the three main nuclear sites. However, a leaked Defense Intelligence Agency report, published by CNN and the New York Times, initially cast doubt on the effectiveness of these strikes, suggesting they had only set back Iran’s nuclear program by several months. The Pentagon has since provided updated assessments suggesting a one- to two-year delay in Iran’s nuclear program, a significant claim that aligns with Trump’s public statements of the operation’s success.
Additionally, Trump’s legal battles have also seen progress, with a recent settlement involving a lawsuit against CBS. The CBS parent company, Paramount Global, has agreed to a $16 million settlement with Trump, following a lawsuit related to a ’60 Minutes’ interview with his 2024 election opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump alleged that CBS had deceptively edited the interview, but CBS has dismissed the lawsuit as ‘meritless,’ though it has ultimately reached a financial agreement with the Trump campaign. The settlement’s funds are directed towards Trump’s presidential library and associated legal costs, rather than directly benefiting Trump personally.
These various victories have been celebrated by the White House, with press secretary Karoline Leavitt stating that this has been the most historic two weeks for an administration in history. The cumulative effect of these achievements has been framed as a testament to Trump’s leadership and a reflection of his administration’s ongoing success in legislative, judicial, and military fronts. This wave of momentum comes at a crucial time, with political and public support being significant in shaping the narrative of the upcoming election cycle.