Leader Thune, Other Members Praise Trump's First 100 Days

Those concerns with "far-left woke ideology" specifically involve boys being able to participate in girls' sports, though as Thune reminded, Trump signed an executive order prohibiting such insanity, with Democrats finding themselves on the losing end of this 80-20 issue. "Notably, President Trump issued an executive order to prevent biological males from hijacking sports for women and girls," Thune mentioned as one of his examples. 

Thune also spoke to how the Senate is working with Trump when it comes to the "tax relief" from his first administration, as well as a budget resolution and how it relates to such a priority. 

"And, of course, the president has been working closely with the House and Senate on legislation to permanently extend the tax relief he signed into law during his first administration--tax relief that put more money in hardworking Americans’ pockets," Thune added. "We took a big step forward in that process with congressional passage of a budget resolution in April, and we are moving toward a final bill--a bill that will not only make tax relief permanent but will also deliver on other President Trump and Republican priorities." He further explained that "that includes investing in our military and restoring our national defense, securing our border, and reforming the way that we spend taxpayer dollars." 

Thune began by mentioning border security and he also saved it for last, going into great detail on the president's accomplishments there, especially when it comes to cleaning up the mess left behind by the Biden-Harris administration. 

"At the top of any list of President Trump’s accomplishments is the incredible progress the president has made when it comes to securing our border," Thune pointed out. He described the southern border under the previous administration as "flat-out... chaos," reminding how "President Biden presided over four years of record-breaking illegal immigration at our southern border--with all the dangers that represents."

Then came Trump's second term, though. "President Trump promised that he would put an end to the Biden border crisis and restore order and respect for the rule of law. And in just 100 days--100 days, Mr. President--he has delivered to an incredible degree," Thune continued from the Senate floor.

He also had details on the numbers, with astounding comparisons. "U.S. Customs and Border Protection reported just 11,709 encounters at our southern border in February and just 11,017 in March--nothing short of a dizzying drop," Thune offered. "Now, to put those February and March numbers into perspective, during February 2024 and March 2024 under the Biden administration, encounters at our southern border numbered 189,913 in February and 189,359 in March."

About the 94 percent decrease in illegal border crossings from the southern border, Thune called this "an incredible achievement," adding that "America is safer because of it." 

In addition to reminding how Biden "could have secured the border at any time during his administration," and that “President Trump has managed to do it in mere weeks," Thune also spoke to Trump's deportation efforts. “I should also note that not only has President Trump drastically reduced attempted illegal entries, but he has also focused on rounding up dangerous illegal aliens who were resident in our country. Gang members. Individuals charged with murder, rape, theft, sexual crimes against children... the list goes on and on," he reminded.

Thune added that Trump "has also taken steps, along with Congress, to stop the deadly cross-border trade in fentanyl, which affects communities around our country," previewing that "I know those efforts are going to continue." As he concluded, “If this is what President Trump has accomplished in his first three months, I can’t wait to see what’s to come.”