As the presidential primaries draw closer, the American public has heard a lot of incredible stories, proposals, and news from candidates on both sides of the aisle. One conversation that particularly caught our attention was between President Donald Trump and Fox News host Sean Hannity for an exclusive Hannity Town Hall. In the town hall, President Trump discussed his record-breaking accomplishments, upcoming focuses of his administration, and criticisms he received in the last four years of his presidency. Let’s take a closer look and unpack some of the biggest moments that President Trump discussed during the town hall.
The first major moment came when President Trump outlined the measures his administration has taken to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus. He discussed the many executive orders he has signed, the implementation of the Paycheck Protection Program, and the various guidelines he has proposed. He even addressed the notion that he has pushed for the re-opening of the country too quickly and denied the allegation, stating that safety is of paramount importance and that states needed to follow the strict guidelines in place.
Furthermore, President Trump spoke about his record-breaking efforts to improve the economy before the outbreak of the virus began. He discussed the 13 million new jobs created, the historic unemployment rates across all demographic groups, and the record-breaking second quarter of economic growth in 2020. He credited his actions and stances with the small business owners, the conservative reformations of the government bureaucracy, tax cuts, and his absence of administration names such as “Dodd-Frank” for the successes experienced in his first term.
Lastly, President Trump shared his vision and plans for the upcoming term. He discussed his plans to decrease regulations, reform modern aspects of the energy sector, and prepare the country for healthcare competition. He also promised to push forward with his touted “America First” position and declared the US the potential superpower of the world. Additionally, he highlighted the need for immigration reform, a rebuild of cities and infrastructure, and a focus on criminal justice reform.
Overall, President Trump’s Hannity Town Hall was filled with riveting conversations and stories from his successful White House tenure. He discussed some of the many accomplishments and plans he has for the upcoming term, illuminated some of the criticisms his administration has received, and clarified his stance on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Although a full debate with other presidential candidates still lies ahead, it is clear that President Trump’s have served as an incredible benefit to the citizens of the United States.
