President Trump is delivering on his promises
It been a fast three weeks for the new Trump administration. President Trump is delivering to voters on his election promises. Most Republicans are cheering, Democrats are shocked at the speed and sweeping changes from the new regime. So far, all of Trump’s cabinet nominees have been approved by the senate and several squeaking by committees by single votes. So far it appears that Trump has selected a powerful array of talent for his cabinet and many government agencies.
Looking ahead, four years from now, one of these cabinet leaders could be the next president of the United States. For example, Attorney Kim Bondi could become the first female president of The United States. Vice-President Vance could well move up to the presidency. At this point in time, it appears that the GOP has most of the nation’s leadership. I don’t see many rising stars on the Democrat side of the aisle in Washington D.C. Probably three of the strongest potential candidates could come from Colorado with Gov. Polis looking for a new job and either of our United States Senators, Bennet and Hickenlooper are rising stars. This team has been very effective in bringing gravy train spending to Colorado in the last four years including returning the Space Force to Colorado Springs.
In looking at the Colorado governor’s race in 2026 it appears that Attorney General Phil Weiser is a shoo-in for election to replace outgoing Gov. Polis. I’ve heard him speak on several occasions and one of his strongest points is his knowledge on Colorado water. This is a huge issue for our state and downstream Colorado water compacts. The lower basin states want more Colorado water.
I don’t see any other Colorado Democrats that can defeat him, and few Republican candidates want to face the overwhelming Democratic influx of voters making Colorado a solid blue state. Republican leaders, that I know, all say the same thing…too many Democrat voters to win a statewide election. It is rather interesting to see rural Colorado largely Republican with Denver and the metro counties all swinging to Democrat majority and office holders. Colorado has prospered being a strong blue state under the Biden administration but may suffer under a new Trump administration and cuts in government spending. Colorado is loaded with federal employees, second highest number in the nation.
I think that President Trump knows that he is in jeopardy of assassination; that is one reason why he is moving so rapidly to put new leadership in place for the next four years and beyond. While he talks too much and thinks out loud, many of his ideas have merit. Already, he has performed some major changes in the Panama Canal, closed the border, freed some hostages, suggesting that the United States clean up Gaza and relocate the Palestinian population… at least temporarily while the area is rebuilt. He has indicated that American taxpayers would not pay for the restoration but private enterprise from potential developers. It is a novel concept as the two-state concept has failed miserably. Gaza was owned by Egypt before the 1967, six-day war, when the Israelis defeated the Arab forces and took over the strip of land once a British property.
Trump will move fast to end the war in Ukraine and develop peaceful relationships with Russia and North Korea. American will compete economically with China and we will have peace through strength. There is a very serious threat looming with Iran developing nuclear weapons and their threats to destroy Isreal.
There are some tough times ahead with the migrants. Many who would desire to hold jobs, like farm labor, health care, and possible military service could earn citizenship. Maybe, after the criminal elements are removed, there can be some new programs for earning citizenship. Certainly, the “dreamers” should be made citizens to end that controversy.
When you see the long list of government wasteful spending it is time for some changes. News reports are indicating that only ten percent of funding ever reaches those in need. Trump is an agent for change. America must once again find solid financial footing and have a balanced budget. It won’t be easy, but we can’t keep borrowing money to fund all the world’s conflicts and failing leadership.
America should come first. Hurrah for President Trump!