Washington, Dec 17 (NationPress) US President Donald Trump stated that during his administration, he has turned around what he referred to as an economic downturn and fortified the southern border, reclaiming American power both domestically and internationally within the initial 11 months of his term. He attributed the causes of inflation, migration issues, and global unrest to the previous Democratic administration.

"Eleven months ago, I inherited a mess, and I'm fixing it," Trump remarked at the beginning of his address on Wednesday (local time). He contended that upon taking office, inflation rates were at their highest in 48 years, describing the situation as making life unaffordable for countless Americans.

He criticized the Biden administration for permitting an "open" border, claiming that the nation is facing an invasion of 25 million individuals, including criminals and violent offenders, asserting that this scenario "must never happen again".

Trump claimed that his administration has brought substantial transformation to Washington, stating, "In the past 11 months, we have enacted more positive change than any administration in American history." He emphasized that he was elected in a landslide, with a mandate to tackle what he termed as a "sick and corrupt system".

Addressing immigration, Trump asserted that for the last seven months, "zero illegal aliens have been permitted entry into our country" and highlighted that the United States has transitioned "from worst to best" regarding border security without the need for new legislation. "We didn't require legislation. We just needed a new president," he explained.

He also mentioned that his administration is deporting offenders, enhancing safety in cities, and diminishing the power of foreign drug cartels, claiming that drug imports "by ocean and air have decreased by 94 percent". Trump remarked that control over schools has been returned to states and declared that the US military is now "the most powerful military in the world".

On the foreign policy front, Trump stated that he accomplished the resolution of eight wars in ten months, dismantled the Iranian nuclear threat, and concluded the war in Gaza, establishing peace in the Middle East and facilitating the release of hostages.

In terms of the economy, Trump noted that prices that surged under the Biden administration are now declining. He pointed out reductions in car prices, gasoline, hotel rates, and airfares while grocery prices are stabilizing, specifically mentioning that the cost of a Thanksgiving turkey has fallen by 33 percent and egg prices have dropped by 82 percent since March.

Trump claimed that wages are now increasing faster than inflation, with factory workers earning an additional $1,300, construction workers $1,800, and miners $3,300 more, while "100 percent of all jobs created since I took office have been in the private sector".

Moreover, Trump stated that he secured a "record-breaking $18 trillion in investments" for the United States, attributing this success to tariffs which encourage companies to establish factories domestically. He referred to tariffs as his "favorite word", insisting they are revitalizing manufacturing, particularly in artificial intelligence and automobiles.

He underscored what he described as the "largest tax cuts in American history", which includes no taxes on tips, overtime, or Social Security, and announced a "Warrior Dividend" of $1,000 for over 1.45 million military personnel before Christmas.

On healthcare, Trump stated he negotiated substantial reductions in prescription drug costs via a "Most Favored Nation" approach, cutting prices by "400, 500, or even 600 percent" and announced that lower prices would be accessible starting in January through a new platform, TrumpRx.gov.

Criticizing the Affordable Care Act, which he labeled the "Unaffordable Care Act", Trump vowed to redirect funds directly to individuals for insurance purchases, while aiming at what he viewed as excessive profits by insurers.

Regarding energy, Trump proclaimed a national energy emergency, asserting that gasoline prices have fallen to under $2.50 a gallon in many regions, with some states even seeing prices at $1.99. He stated that 1,600 new power plants would be operational within 12 months, leading to decreased electricity costs.

Trump connected housing expenses to immigration, noting that mortgage costs have sharply risen under Democrats, but are now reduced by $3,000 annually, with further declines anticipated.

He claimed that "reverse migration" is currently happening, alleviating pressure on housing and employment, and asserted that all net job creation since his return to office has benefited American-born citizens.

Trump concluded that the border is secure, inflation has stabilized, wages are rising, and America is once again "respected". He expressed enthusiasm about hosting the World Cup and the Olympics, as well as the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, urging Americans to regard the upcoming year as a time for a national comeback.