US flourished in Trump's last term
The Citizen|December 05, 2024
Keith, how was my letter derogatory and insulting? Because I told you to think? The fact is the US did very well under Donald Trump, pictured.
David Knutzer, Edenvale
US flourished in Trump's last term

Unemployment rapidly declined, particularly in groups which tend to be over-represented in unemployment statistics, such as African-Americans and poor whites in Appalachia; the dollar strengthened; people's ability to buy goods and services went up a lot.

Trump succeeded in improving the economy and the quality of life for many Americans.

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