Here are the key announcements and statements from the press conference:
American Independence 250th Anniversary
The nation will celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence on July 4th, marking two and a half centuries of liberty and progress.
— President of the United States • July 4th
Economic Turnaround and Growth
The President declared a “golden age of America” with significant economic improvements, contrasting the current state with the situation one year prior.
- Nation is “bigger, better, richer and stronger than ever before.”
- Stagnant economy, record inflation, and a wide-open border have been reversed.
- Inflation is “plummeting,” and incomes are “rising fast.”
- The economy is “roaring like never before.”
- Military and police are “stacked,” and America is “respected again.”
- — President of the United States
Border Security and Immigration
The administration claims to have achieved the strongest and most secure border in American history.
- “Border is secure.”
- “Zero illegal aliens have been admitted to the United States” in the past nine months.
- Legal immigration will continue for those who “love our country and will work hard.”
- Flow of deadly fentanyl is down by a record 56 percent in one year.
- — President of the United States
Crime Reduction
The murder rate has seen its single largest decline in recorded history.
- The lowest murder rate in over 125 years.
- — President of the United States
Inflation and Cost of Living
Efforts have been made to drive down inflation and reduce the cost of living.
- Core inflation has been driven down to the lowest level in more than five years.
- In the last three months of 2025, inflation was down to 1.7 percent.
- Gasoline prices have fallen from a peak of over $6 a gallon to below $2.30 a gallon in most states.
- Mortgage rates are the lowest in four years and falling.
- Annual cost of a typical new mortgage is down almost $5,000 since the President took office.
- — President of the United States
The stock market has experienced significant growth.
- Set 53 all-time record highs since the election.
- Boosting pensions, 401ks, and retirement accounts.
- — President of the United States
New Investment and Job Growth
Significant new investment has been secured, and job creation is strong.
- Secured commitments for more than $18 trillion in new investment from around the globe in 12 months, compared to less than $1 trillion over four years by the previous administration.
- Thousands of new businesses are forming, and factories, plants, and laboratories are being built.
- Added 70,000 new construction jobs in a short period.
- American oil production is up by more than 600,000 barrels a day.
- American natural gas production is at an all-time high.
- More Americans are working today than at any time in history.
- 100 percent of jobs created under this administration have been in the private sector.
- — President of the United States
Regulations have been cut, and millions have been lifted off food stamps.
- Record number of “job-killing regulations” have been cut.
- Lifted 2.4 million Americans off food stamps.
- — President of the United States
Recognition of Olympic Hockey Team and Presidential Medal of Freedom
The men’s gold medal Olympic hockey team was honored, and a Presidential Medal of Freedom was announced.
- The men’s gold medal Olympic hockey team was present.
- The President announced he will soon present Connor Bedard with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
- — President of the United States
Hosting Major International Events
The US will host significant international sporting events.
- The 2028 Summer Olympics will be held in Los Angeles.
- The 2026 FIFA World Cup will also be hosted in the US.
- — President of the United States
Honoring Veterans and Heroes
Specific individuals were highlighted for their service and bravery.
- Buddy Taggart, a World War II veteran, was honored.
- Coast Guard rescue swimmer Scott Ruskin was awarded the Legion of Merit for Extraordinary Heroism for saving 164 people during a flood.
- — President of the United States
Tax Cuts and Trump Accounts
New tax cuts and investment accounts were announced.
- The largest tax cuts in American history were passed, including no tax on tips, overtime, or Social Security.
- Interest on auto loans made in America is tax deductible.
- “Trump accounts” (tax-free investment accounts for children) were introduced, with significant private funding.
- Michael and Susan Dell donated $6,250,000,000 to fund these accounts for 25 million children.
- These accounts could grow to over $100,000 by age 18.
- Information on Trump accounts is available at Trumpaccounts.gov.
- — President of the United States
Tariff Policy and Economic Strategy
Tariffs have been used as a tool for economic and national security.
- Tariffs have brought in hundreds of billions of dollars.
- Foreign countries are now paying hundreds of billions of dollars instead of “ripping us off.”
- The President believes tariffs paid by foreign countries will eventually replace income tax.
- — President of the United States
The President outlined a plan to reduce healthcare costs.
- Proposed to stop payments to big insurance companies and give that money directly to people.
- Introduced a plan for maximum price transparency.
- Negotiated most-favored-nation agreements to lower prescription drug prices.
- Americans will now pay the lowest prices globally for prescription drugs.
- A new website, trumprx.gov, offers discounts.
- Called on Congress to codify the most favored nation program into law.
- — President of the United States
Rate Payer Protection Pledge and AI Data Centers
A pledge was announced to manage energy demand from AI data centers.
- Major tech companies are obligated to provide for their own power needs by building their own power plants.
- This will ensure companies have electricity without increasing prices for communities, and potentially lower them.
- — President of the United States
Homeownership and Investment Firms
Action is being taken to restrict large investment firms from buying single-family homes.
- An executive order was signed to ban large Wall Street investment firms from buying up thousands of single-family homes.
- Asked Congress to make this ban permanent.
- — President of the United States
Retirement Savings and Social Security/Medicare Protection
Measures are being taken to improve retirement savings and protect Social Security and Medicare.
- The typical 401k balance is up by at least $30,000.
- Next year, the administration will provide workers without employer retirement plans access to a federal worker-type plan, with up to $1,000 matched contribution annually.
- Committed to protecting Social Security and Medicare.
- — President of the United States
Insider Trading and Corruption
Called on Congress to pass legislation to prevent insider trading and announced a “war on fraud.”
- Urged Congress to pass the “Stop Insider Trading Act” without delay.
- Announced the “war on fraud,” to be led by Vice President J.D. Vance, to combat corruption and potentially balance the budget.
- Highlighted an estimated $19 billion being “pillaged” from taxpayers by the Somali community in Minnesota, and similar issues in other states.
- — President of the United States
Delilah Law and Illegal Immigration Impact
A new law was proposed to address safety concerns related to illegal immigration.
- Called on Congress to pass the “Delilah Law,” barring states from granting commercial driver’s licenses to illegal aliens.
- Highlighted incidents and victims of crimes committed by illegal aliens.
- Emphasized deporting illegal alien criminals at record numbers.
- — President of the United States
Funding for Homeland Security and Border Security
Demanded the restoration of funding for homeland and border security.
- Stated Democrats have cut off all funding for the Department of Homeland Security.
- Demanded the full and immediate restoration of all funding for border security and homeland security.
- — President of the United States
Voter ID and Election Integrity
Called for legislation to ensure election integrity.
- Asked Congress to approve the “Save America Act.”
- Mandates voter ID, proof of citizenship to vote, and limits mail-in ballots.
- — President of the United States
Protection of Children and Parental Rights
Addressed issues concerning children and parental rights, particularly regarding gender transition.
- Stated that no state can be allowed to transition children to a new gender against parents’ will.
- Called for an immediate ban on such practices.
- — President of the United States
Melania Trump’s Initiatives
The First Lady’s work on AI legislation, foster care, and youth initiatives was highlighted.
- Championed AI legislation.
- Advanced an executive order on foster care.
- Secured $30 million for the “Melania Trump Forster Youth to Independence initiative.”
- — President of the United States
Renewal of Faith and Rejection of Political Violence
Noted a renewal in religion and faith, and condemned political violence.
- Spoke of a “tremendous renewal” in religion, faith, and Christianity, particularly among young people.
- Reaffirmed that America is one nation under God and rejected political violence.
- — President of the United States
Public Safety and Repeat Offenders
Called for legislation to keep violent repeat offenders incarcerated.
- Asked Congress to pass tough legislation to ensure violent repeat offenders are put behind bars and stay there.
- Deployed National Guard and federal law enforcement to restore law and order in dangerous cities.
- Reported crime in Washington D.C. is at the lowest level ever recorded, with murders down significantly.
- — President of the United States
Restoring Security Abroad and Ending Wars
Addressed the restoration of American security globally and efforts to end conflicts.
- Ended eight wars in the first 10 months of his term.
- Negotiated a ceasefire where every single hostage, living and dead, was returned.
- Working to end the war between Russia and Ukraine.
- Announced a breakthrough operation last June that obliterated Iran’s nuclear weapons program.
- Stated he will never allow Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon.
- Rebuilt the military and approved a $1 trillion budget for defense.
- Negotiated with NATO countries to pay 5% of GDP for military defense, up from 2%.
- All military branches are setting recruitment records.
- Service members received a “warrior dividend” of $1,776.
- — President of the United States
Western Hemisphere Security and Anti-Cartel Operations
Restoring security and dominance in the Western Hemisphere.
- Designated drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations and illicit fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction.
- Stopped record amounts of drugs coming into the country.
- Executed a complex military operation to capture Nicolas Maduro and bring him to face American justice.
- Announced collaboration with Venezuela’s new president, Delcy Rodriguez, for economic gains and hope for the people.
- Announced the release of hundreds of political prisoners in Venezuela.
- Chief Warrant Officer 5 Eric Slover was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his actions during the Maduro capture mission.
- — President of the United States
Honoring Military Service and Heroes
Recognized exceptional military service and sacrifice.
- Reinstated the name “Fort Bragg” after it was changed.
- Presented Captain Royce Williams with his Congressional Medal of Honor for actions during a dogfight in Korea in 1952.
- — President of the United States
Legacy and Future of America
Reflected on the nation’s history and expressed optimism for the future.
- The nation’s 250th anniversary signifies a moment of reflection and a look towards an even greater future.
- Highlighted American achievements in exploration, industry, liberation, and technological advancement.
- Declared the “golden age of America is upon us” and the future will be “bigger, better, brighter, bolder, and more glorious than ever before.”
- — President of the United States