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President Donald Trump delivers remarks during the America Business Forum Wednesday in Miami, Florida. The forum brought together global leaders, cultural figures and innovators from various sectors for discussions on business, technology and social development. (Kevin Dietsch / Getty Images)

Trump Spells Out Economic Progress Already Made in Recovering from the Mess Biden and Democrats Left

By Randy DeSoto November 8, 2025 at 3:00am

President Donald Trump used the occasion of the first anniversary of his election to tout the economic achievements of his administration during his first nine months in office.

Speaking to the American Business Forum in Miami on Wednesday, Trump said, “We won a resounding mandate to make America great again, which is what we’re doing.”

“One year ago, we were a dead country; now we’re considered the hottest country of anywhere in the world,” he added.

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Democrats, Department of the Treasury, Donald Trump, Inflation, Joe Biden, The economy

Randy DeSoto

Contributing Journalist

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Randy DeSoto has written more than 3,000 articles for The Western Journal since he began with the company in 2015. He is a graduate of West Point and Regent University School of Law. He is the author of the book "We Hold These Truths" and screenwriter of the political documentary "I Want Your Money."

@RandyDeSoto

Randy DeSoto wrote and was the assistant producer of the documentary film "I Want Your Money" about the perils of Big Government, comparing the presidencies of Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama. Randy is the author of the book "We Hold These Truths," which addresses how leaders have appealed to beliefs found in the Declaration of Independence at defining moments in our nation's history. He has been published in several political sites and newspapers.

Randy graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point with a BS in political science and Regent University School of Law with a juris doctorate.

Birthplace

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Nationality

American

Honors/Awards

Graduated dean's list from West Point

Education

United States Military Academy at West Point, Regent University School of Law

Books Written

We Hold These Truths

Professional Memberships

Virginia and Pennsylvania state bars