Trump praises his economic results as he celebrates 200 days in office
The White House celebrated Donald Trump 200 days in office by pointing to his achievements in the economy
President Donald Trump praised the state of the U.S. economy as he celebrated his administration's accomplishments on the 200th day of his second term in the White House on Thursday.
The White House He touted the day as “200 days of victories” for the nation and its economy.
During a White House event on Thursday announcing the creation of National Purple Heart Day, Trump remarked, “We have a country that is the greatest country in the world right now. A year ago, it was in serious trouble.”
The White House announcement lists several promises Trump has kept, many of which he made during his campaign.
These include “the largest tax cut in history for working- and middle-class Americans,” including tax exemptions on Social Security, overtime, and qualified tips.
"Inflation has moderated, business is booming, the economy is growing, and egg prices are down 67% from their peak," the White House says.
Trump signed several executive orders as he celebrated 200 days in office
Trump signed the "Democratizing Access to Alternative Assets for 401(K) Investors" executive order on Thursday, which allows Americans to invest in alternative assets with their retirement accounts and enjoy greater freedom in their financial services and protects against "burdensome lawsuits" and "regulatory overreach."
He also signed his "Ensuring Fair Banking for All Americans" executive order to prevent financial institutions from engaging in "unacceptable practices" that restrict financial services to individuals and businesses because of political or religious beliefs.
The executive order cites the flagging of purchases made through Cabela's and Bass Pro Shop, as well as those that include terms like "Trump" or "MAGA," despite no evidence of criminal conduct.
The executive order calls these policies "politicized or unlawful debanking activities" that are not based on "individualized, objective, risk-based standards."
"As a result, individuals, their businesses, and their families have been victims of debanking because of their political affiliations, religious beliefs, or lawful business activities," the executive order states.
The executive order requires federal banking regulators to end such practices and make reasonable efforts to identify and reinstate any customers Current or former employer who has been denied financial services due to politicized or illegal debanking actions.

