# ICYMI: Capitol Hill Highlights Key Pillars of President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress in Op-Ed Blitz

**The White House**

**March 5, 2025**

**America Is Back. President’s Joint Address Will Celebrate It**  
**_U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL)_**

_The last four years were a dumpster fire—a total disaster. “Sleepy Joe” was worn slap out as soon as he got up in the morning. Thinking back on it now, I really don’t know how our country survived. It’s a miracle that we made it through those dark days. One thing is for sure: President Trump’s address will be nothing like the clown show we endured the last four years._

_But today, America is ready to usher in its golden age under President Donald J. Trump. We’re only a month and a half in, and President Trump is well on his way to renewing the American dream by reversing some of the Democrats’ most destructive policies. Most importantly, President Trump is keeping his promises to the 77 million Americans who voted for him and his “America First” agenda. A recent poll showed 70 percent of Americans believe President Trump is doing what he said he would do._



**It’s Time To Take Trump’s Win On Women’s Sports To The Next Level**  
**_U.S. Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS)_**

_Democrat politicians and extreme woke ideologues have shrugged their shoulders at the humiliation and disenfranchisement of millions of young women and girls, even though 80% of Americans agree with President Trump’s view that biological boys should not compete in girls’ sports._

_I believe America’s women and girls deserve to know that someone is fighting to protect the integrity and fairness of their competitive sports and standing up for their right to safe and protected spaces like bathrooms and locker rooms._

_Thankfully, President Trump has taken up the mantle. Last month, he signed an executive order protecting women’s and girls’ sports._



**Renewing the American Dream for the American Worker**  
**_U.S. Senator Jim Banks (R-IN)_**

_President Trump is renewing the hope of the American Dream from the ashes of an historic low point. Our nation has emerged stronger with a leader and an administration whose defining feature is their commitment to working families._

_During President Trump’s campaign, he promised to tackle right-wing policies that are holding back working families. Despite the downturn in prosperity and security America faced over the last four years, the American Dream remains within reach for hard-working Americans._

_Already, President Trump has made good on a range of his promises, reinvigorating American society across the board—an achievement that’s unheard of for a president only 44 days into his term._



**President Donald Trump is keeping his promise to Jewish students**  
**_House Committee on Education and Workforce Chairman, U.S. Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05)_**

_Columbia  leaders have made public and private promises to Jewish students, faculty, and Members of Congress that the university would take the steps necessary to combat the rampant antisemitism on its campus. Columbia has failed to uphold its commitments. But that is coming to an end. Now, the Committee and Jewish students and faculty have a strong ally in the White House. During the campaign, Trump promised his administration would combat antisemitism on American campuses._

_On day one, the Trump administration signed an executive order to combat antisemitism. As part of the executive order, the Department of Education has launched investigations into five universities for tolerating “widespread antisemitic harassment” in violation of Title VI._

_The disease of antisemitism must be rooted out before it spreads to the next generation. President Trump’s firm hand on this issue is the remedy we need. We owe it to our youth to ensure they never face harassment, threats, or violence because of their faith. This is a promise we should always honor because it goes hand in hand with the promise of the American Dream. Thankfully, President Trump is delivering on this promise._



**America is back**  
**_U.S. Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09)_**

_Since his inauguration on Jan. 20, President Donald J. Trump has worked tirelessly to restore border security, enforce our nation’s laws, and make clear that your constitutional rights shall not be infringed. Following four years of chaos, Trump has sent a clear message: America is back, and he’s just getting started._

_After just one month back in office, Trump reestablished the successful “Remain in Mexico” policy, restarted construction of the border wall, ramped up deportation flights of criminal illegals, and ended the dangerous Biden-era “catch-and-release” policy. These are just a few of the actions Trump has taken to regain control of our border and crack down on illegal immigration._

_Trusht’s efforts to secure the border have been nothing less than historic, including sharply reducing illegal border crossings in just his first 11 days back in office. This is the “Trump Effect” in action, and it’s only just the beginning._



**Under President Trump, America’s Borders Are Secure Again**  
**_U.S. Congressman Andy Biggs (AZ-05)_**

_In a few weeks, Donald Trump has done what his prevaricating predecessor declared to be impossible: he has brought the border under control._

_The policies of Joe Biden and Alejandro Mayorkas will forever be a stain on America. The border is now almost completely controlled by America, not Mexican drug and human trafficking cartels. That only has happened because President Trump has the will and leadership skills to allow our law enforcement to actually enforce the law. Trump said he would do it. He is doing it._

_America is safer now. Our borders are better now. Trump is delivering on one of his signature campaign promises. While the Left in America is face-melting, the majority of us recognize the success on the border of President Trump._



**Trump Gives America A Much-Needed Shot Of Optimism**  
**_U.S. Congressman Ralph Norman (SC-05)_**

_We’re now 44 days into President Donald Trump’s second term, and a renewed sense of optimism is sweeping across America, reminiscent of the enduring promise of the American Dream. Central to this resurgence is the administration’s policies aimed at reigniting prosperity for small businesses, particularly evident in South Carolina’s 5th Congressional District._

_President Trump has been keen on drawing back the red tape in the federal bureaucracy and reminding everyone in the swamp that our government is supposed to serve the American worker, not the other way around._

_Last night the president made it clear: ‘We have accomplished more in 43 days than most administrations accomplished in 4 years…and we are just getting started!’_



**Trump is Reviving the American Dream and Common Sense**  
**_U.S. Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger (TN-01)_**

_Tuesday night, President Donald Trump did what he does best—he told it like it is. He reviewed his administration’s impressive accomplishments, laid out his action plan to put our economy back on track, urged Congress to deliver additional funding for the United States Border Patrol, and shared his bold vision to bring peace and stability around the world._

_Only weeks ago, the president signed an executive order keeping men out of women’s sports. I attended the signing, and it was a sight to see—the president with dozens of female athletes and young women who would now have a level playing field because of Republicans’ commitment to this cause—Trump’s commitment to this cause._

_The president reiterated this commitment Tuesday night when he spoke on this issue, highlighting the story of Payton McNabb, saying, “When her girls’ volleyball match was invaded by a male, he smashed the ball so hard in Payton’s face, causing traumatic brain injury … ending her athletic career._

_This story has become all too common. When Trump told Payton’s story, not a single Democrat stood in solidarity._



**Ending Biden’s disgraceful erosion of American deterrence**  
**_U.S. Congressman August Pfluger (TX-01) and U.S. Congressman Zach Nunn (IA-03)_**

_With Trump back in the White House, alongside Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and national security adviser Mike Waltz, we’re setting a clear path forward for the U.S.: rebuild the military, restore our warrior ethos, and reestablish American deterrence._

_Unlike his predecessors, who viewed the military through the lens of social experimentation, Hegseth recognizes that the Department of Defense has one primary mission: to produce the most lethal fighting force on Earth. Under his leadership, we’re already seeing a renewed focus on combat training, eliminating wasteful programs, and stripping away ideological distractions._



**Congress Must Act to Solidify Trump’s Border Wins**  
**_U.S. Congressman Mark Harris (NC-08)_**

_For the past four years, the most powerful nation in the history of the world has been under attack. Deadly cartels, gangs, human smugglers, and other criminal aliens flooded American communities and harmed our citizens. This chaos was an orchestrated attack led by the last administration not only on our nation, but on the American dream._

_But on January 20th, a new era of leadership began. After being sworn into office, President Trump wasted no time taking action to take back our country and set our nation back on course._

_Last night, President Trump said, “The media and our friends in the Democrat Party kept saying we needed new legislation to secure the border. But it turned out that all we really needed was a new president.” And he is exactly right._

_President Trump’s decisive action and bold leadership has drastically changed the state of our border for the better._


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