A Year on Stage: Donald Trump Turned the Anniversary of His Presidency into a Show of Statements and Claims

US President Donald Trump held a press conference at the White House, timed to the first anniversary of his second presidential term.
Instead of a structured report on the results, the year turned into a familiar format — a long series of personal assessments, self-praise, and sharp criticism of political opponents, primarily Joe Biden.

The expected agenda with figures and results was not heard by journalists.
The tone of the meeting was more pre-election than reporting.

Folder of Achievements and “Successes Never Seen Before”

Trump appeared before the cameras with a voluminous folder, calling it a collection of his administration’s achievements.
According to him, these are results “that no one has seen before.”

The president stated that he could read this list for weeks.
Among the examples, he mentioned an agreement with Ukraine on cooperation in the field of rare earth elements.

At the same time, Trump immediately added that, in his opinion, rare earth elements are “not so rare,” and there are more than enough lands and resources in the world.

Biden, “Stolen Elections,” and Old Rhetoric

A significant part of the speech was again devoted to the 2020 elections.
Trump repeated the thesis of “stolen voting,” without presenting new evidence.

Criticism of Biden was voiced in familiar terms — from accusations of failure in immigration policy to rising inflation.
The US president called his predecessor “the worst president in the country’s history,” varying already familiar epithets.

Immigration and Focus on Latinos

A separate block of the press conference was dedicated to migration.
Trump displayed photos of detained illegal migrants, calling them “the worst of the worst.”

He insisted that the tough measures of his administration are justified.
At the same time, the president claimed that the level of support among Latinos increased during his second term, adding that he considers the Hispanic population “enterprising and hardworking.”

Economy, Drugs, and Accusations Against the Media

Speaking about the economy, Trump complained about the lack of positive coverage in the media.
He suggested that the problem might lie in the work of his PR team.

The president again repeated the controversial statement about “reducing drug prices by 600 percent,” despite the ongoing rise in medication costs in the US.
He did not provide specific explanations or calculations.

National Guard and Scale of Reductions

Trump specifically addressed the deployment of the National Guard in American cities.
He stated that he “likes the look of cities with a military presence.”

Speaking about the reduction of the federal apparatus, the president claimed that “millions” of employees were dismissed from the civil service.
Without evidence, he added that all of them allegedly found “much better jobs” in the private sector.

NATO, Greenland, and Allies

In the foreign policy part, Trump again questioned NATO’s readiness to fully protect the US, while simultaneously declaring his commitment to the Alliance.
These words were spoken against the backdrop of previous sharp statements about Greenland and criticism of European leaders.

The president emphasized that he has done “more for NATO than anyone else — living or dead.”

Nobel Prize and the Future of the UN

Trump again touched on the topic of the Nobel Peace Prize, expressing dissatisfaction that he has not received it.
He spoke sharply about Norway, where the Nobel Committee is located.

In addition, the president suggested that the “Peace Council” he created could eventually replace the United Nations, although he immediately added that the UN should be “allowed to continue to exist.”
According to him, the organization “has not been particularly useful,” but its potential still remains.

The press conference, intended as a summary of the year, ultimately became a reflection of Trump’s political style — with sharp formulations, personal assessments, and a minimal amount of verifiable data.
It is in this context that NAnews — News of Israel | Nikk.Agency views the events as a signal that Trump’s second term is increasingly forming in the logic of a constant political campaign, rather than a classic presidential report.