Give Trump a Grade on His Second Term

[Big girl]

On 2/24/2026 at 4:05 PM, Reagan said:

Kelly stepped in it himself.  He couldn’t help it.  He has to deal with the consequences.  
Powell played politics.  He lowered interest rates in 2024 right before the election to help the Democratic candidate.  He won’t lower them now when he should.  So, yes, Powell has been a disaster.  That’s why he’ll be gone!  

What did Kelly do?

[Big girl]

20 hours ago, DCT said:

D+  

Really?

[Big girl]

23 hours ago, baddog said:

Or you can steal one.

Like Trump did.

[LumRaiderFan]

1 hour ago, DCT said:

C for Biden

Factor not being mentioned in the files over 1000+  times, no convictions,  he did no prophet from his presidency through his business, with estimates suggesting Trump and his  family have secured $4 billion or more during his time in office that have come from foreign government, and international business deals. He also did not side with Putin over his own intelligence agency.  He has not attempted to rebrandish several high profile U.S. landmarks, federal sited and infrastructure projects with his name. Just to name a small fraction. Lastly, no heath plan and he promised not to touch medicare. Epstein will be his self inflicted down fall.

So you’re grading biden based on what he didn’t do, as compared to Trump?

lol, it’s all about Trump, but you’re not alone.

[DCT]

21 hours ago, OlDawg said:

Strictly looking at policies that are important to a POTUS core mission, I'll give him a B. (Note, the economy is actually not a core POTUS function.)

• Border Security
• National Security (Flew under the radar, but put enough pressure on Panama that the Panamanian Govt. took the Panama Canal away from China last week. VERY big deal.)
• Bringing key needs (pharma, chipmakers, rare earth mineral development) back to the U.S.
• Deregulation

My grade will definitely drop if we enter a prolonged conflict in the Middle East.

I didn't vote for the man. He can also do some really idiotic stuff, and I don't care for him as a man--from what I can see/hear/watch. But, strictly based on policy, there's no debate between him and the Democrats. There are no moderate Democrats left. If they say they are, they're either lying, or they have no real input anyway. The Socialists run the Democratic Party now. I want less government--not more.

I really wish an independent, or libertarian candidate could get some traction. But, getting them on the ballot in all 50 States, getting them access to all the Intelligence and other reports/updates the 2 major Party candidates receive, equal funding & debate time is blocked by both major Parties as of now.

If you were to put a ticket together who would be at the top and who would be the running mate? Just curious.

Same question to all!

[OlDawg]

40 minutes ago, DCT said:

If you were to put a ticket together who would be at the top and who would be the running mate? Just curious.

Same question to all!

I wouldn’t have any major issues with a Rubio/Paul ticket. Sort of a complementary ticket of strength & global experience along with restraint of government & civil liberties. If they’d work together well, it could be a very good pairing for the country.

[LumRaiderFan]

4 minutes ago, OlDawg said:

I wouldn’t have any major issues with a Rubio/Paul ticket. Sort of a complementary ticket of strength & global experience along with restraint of government & civil liberties.

I would much prefer this over Vance/Rubio.  Paul would provide some good balance to reign in government overreach.  

[thetragichippy]

26 minutes ago, LumRaiderFan said:

I would much prefer this over Vance/Rubio.  Paul would provide some good balance to reign in government overreach.  

Not a Paul fan in some things.

I believe we are going to see a Vance/Rubio ticket. 

[thetragichippy]

2 hours ago, LumRaiderFan said:

So you’re grading biden based on what he didn’t do, as compared to Trump?

lol, it’s all about Trump, but you’re not alone.

That is AMAZING.....lol
 

[LumRaiderFan]

6 minutes ago, thetragichippy said:

Not a Paul fan in some things.

I believe we are going to see a Vance/Rubio ticket. 

Definitely most likely.

[Reagan]

1 hour ago, DCT said:

If you were to put a ticket together who would be at the top and who would be the running mate? Just curious.

Same question to all!

I'm thinking Vance/Rubio.  Then after 8 years Rubio/Gabbard.  

[LumRaiderFan]

11 minutes ago, thetragichippy said:

That is AMAZING.....lol
 

It is what it is, democrats have no positive talking points in relation to their policies, simply anti Trump.

[OlDawg]

41 minutes ago, thetragichippy said:

Not a Paul fan in some things.

I believe we are going to see a Vance/Rubio ticket. 

What does Vance stand for? I don’t know. I can’t name a single thing. I at least know where Paul is on issues, and most align with my thoughts.

Rand Paul on the issues:

This is the hidden content, please

• Sign In
• or
• Sign Up

[Porter]

Fix our country’s election fraud or nothing changes. 

[HangPDFs]

35 minutes ago, OlDawg said:

What does Vance stand for? I don’t know. I can’t name a single thing. I at least know where Paul is on issues, and most align with my thoughts.

Rand Paul on the issues:

This is the hidden content, please

• Sign In
• or
• Sign Up

Vance is bought and sold by Peter Thiel

[LumRaiderFan]

43 minutes ago, OlDawg said:

What does Vance stand for? I don’t know. I can’t name a single thing. I at least know where Paul is on issues, and most align with my thoughts.

Rand Paul on the issues:

This is the hidden content, please

• Sign In
• or
• Sign Up

Can’t say I disagree with any of his listed policies, I was a fan of his Dad, even when he was considered the crazy uncle in the attic.  Folks started slowly listening and realizing he made a lot of sense.

[Reagan]

18 minutes ago, HangPDFs said:

Vance is bought and sold by Peter Thiel

Thiel is a capitalist.  Is this what bothers you?

[OlDawg]

3 minutes ago, LumRaiderFan said:

Can’t say I disagree with any of his listed policies, I was a fan of his Dad, even when he was considered the crazy uncle in the attic.  Folks started slowly listening and realizing he made a lot of sense.

I voted for his dad on his POTUS run. Rode many a late night flight back from Cleveland with him. He was the original ‘Freedom Caucus.’ He’d make me laugh because he was so cheap, he’d take the flight from DC to Cleveland red eye, and back to Houston and fly coach. Cracked me up. We had many good conversations on late night flights, and got to where we’d sit next to each other just to catch up.

He’d always say, “Remember to vote for me”, and I’d laugh and say “I can’t. La Porte isn’t in your district.”