- Economic Growth: Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. experienced consistent economic growth. The GDP growth rate exceeded 3% in several quarters during his tenure, reaching 2.9% for the full year in 2018, the highest in over a decade.
- Unemployment: The unemployment rate reached historic lows before the pandemic, hitting 3.5% in February 2020, the lowest in 50 years. African American, Hispanic, and Asian American unemployment rates also hit record lows.
- Job Creation: The economy added millions of jobs during his term. Before the pandemic, the U.S. had seen over 6 million jobs added since Trump took office.
- Stock Market: The stock market saw substantial gains during his presidency. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 reached all-time highs.
- Tax Cuts: The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, signed into law in 2017, lowered the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21% and made changes to individual tax brackets.
- Criminal Justice Reform: The First Step Act, signed into law in 2018, aimed to reform the criminal justice system by addressing issues such as sentencing disparities and providing more opportunities for rehabilitation.
- Veterans Affairs: Funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) increased under his administration, and reforms were implemented to improve access to care for veterans.
- Regulatory Reform: The administration focused on reducing regulations, with agencies reportedly eliminating more than 8 regulations for every new one introduced.
- Trade: The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) replaced NAFTA, and trade tensions with China led to negotiations and tariffs.
- Foreign Policy: Trump's administration brokered agreements like the Abraham Accords, which normalized relations between Israel and several Arab nations.
It's important to note that each statistic can be analyzed in different ways, and the context surrounding them is complex. Additionally, opinions on the effectiveness and impact of Trump's policies vary widely among experts, economists, and the general public.