With less than a week until Inauguration Day, former President Donald Trump’s team is rallying support for his “Make America Wealthy Again” (MAWA) agenda, a continuation of his America First policies. In a video released to Breitbart News, Trump lays out his promises to reduce costs and reinvigorate the economy by prioritizing energy independence, cutting taxes, and fighting inflation.
The video showcases Trump speaking to large crowds and engaging with workers across the country, emphasizing key economic goals. “Together, we will deliver low taxes, low regulations, low energy costs, low interest rates, and low inflation, so that everyone can afford groceries, a car, and a home,” Trump says.
MAWA emerged as a central theme during the Republican National Convention, with the GOP contrasting Trump’s first-term economic achievements against the challenges of the Biden administration. The convention focused on record-low unemployment, energy independence, and economic growth under Trump, in contrast to inflation, rising gas prices, and higher living costs under President Joe Biden.
Critics of Biden’s economic policies, including the $700 billion Inflation Reduction Act, argue the legislation failed to address inflation while funneling $369 billion into green energy initiatives. Trump’s campaign has spotlighted these policies as examples of misplaced priorities, contrasting them with his promise to make the U.S. the “dominant energy producer in the world.”
Economic optimism has already surged ahead of Trump’s inauguration. S&P Global reported a sharp rise in new orders and business activity in December, driven by anticipation of the incoming administration’s business-friendly policies. The S&P Global U.S. Services PMI Business Activity Index reached a 33-month high of 56.8, signaling growing confidence in Trump’s economic vision.
Economic analysts highlight expectations of lower taxes, deregulation, and protectionist trade policies as drivers of growth. Chris Williamson, Chief Business Economist at S&P Global, noted that “anticipation of more business-friendly policies” is spurring optimism in the services sector.
As Inauguration Day approaches, Trump’s consistent messaging on economic priorities is resonating with many Americans eager for relief from high costs and inflation.
