HAS TRUMP MADE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN?

The question of whether Donald Trump has “made America great again” involves looking at his major actions and outcomes from both his first term (2017‑2021) and the early part of his second term (2025‑present), and how people define “greatness.”

During his first term, Trump promoted large tax cuts, deregulation, criminal justice reform, and a focus on reshoring manufacturing and renegotiating trade deals. Supporters point to strong job growth and a rising stock market before the pandemic as signs of economic strength. Critics argue that gains were uneven, that deregulation weakened protections for consumers and the environment, and that his handling of the pandemic and social divisions damaged national cohesion.

In his second term so far, Trump has continued aggressive policy shifts. His administration has pursued strict immigration enforcement and border wall construction, resurgent tariffs, and large executive actions reversing many prior policies. New initiatives such as “Trump Accounts” for newborns aim to expand investment in children’s futures, but broader economic indicators show mixed results with slower job growth and some public dissatisfaction. His withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement and significant deregulation have drawn both praise for reducing regulatory costs and criticism for undermining environmental commitments. Public opinion remains deeply divided, with approval ratings fluctuating and sharp disagreements over policy directions and their impacts on American society, economy, and global standing.