Month: July 2025

Donald Trump had one of the best Junes of any modern president. U.S. Customs and Border Protection recorded the lowest number of illegal aliens crossing the southern border, ever. His tariff policies did not collapse the economy. In fact, the stock market is nearing record highs. Iran’s nuclear program was severely weakened without 30,000 people having to die in another endless war. 

However, for every victory, there is another impending challenge President Trump will have to grapple with argues Victor Davis Hanson on today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words:”

“Bottom line: Donald Trump's going to have to decide, when countries come to him and say, "We'll run a deficit with you, we will have symmetrical tariffs," or, "We'll have no tariffs," is he going to take that or not? If Iran violates the ceasefire—and to what degree that would be true I don't know, but if we see trucks going into these enrichment sites or we find evidence of a new one, he's going to have to act and deal with a fallout.

And then, of course, on the border, it's not going to be a problem of new illegal aliens. It's not going to be a problem of the 12 million that Joe Biden let in. But there will be some people that he'll have to decide, and I think it would be wise for them to have to pay a fine, get a green card, continue working, stay off social services, stay crime-free, and become a valuable green card holder.” 

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00:00 Trump's Unprecedented June Success

02:17 Challenges Ahead for Trump and MAGA

02:21 Iran and the Ceasefire Dilemma

03:06 Immigration and Border Control Issues

04:38 European Trade Tariffs and Revenue

05:59 Final Thoughts and Decisions for Trump

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P.M. Edition for July 2. The U.S. has been adding jobs at a respectable clip, though the pace has been slowing. But WSJ economics reporter Justin Lahart reports that the labor market is showing other signs of softness. Plus, Tesla reports disappointing second quarter numbers, following months of declining sales. WSJ reporter Becky Peterson discusses why investors are still optimistic about the company. And Sean “Diddy” Combs was found not guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking but was convicted of less serious offenses. Alex Ossola hosts.

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After a marathon 27-hour session, Senate Republicans passed their version of President Trump's “big, beautiful bill.” Getting enough senators on board meant last-minute wrangling over key issues, including Medicaid, clean energy and the deficit. WSJ's Richard Rubin explains how Senate Republicans got to a “yes” vote, and what needs to happen before Trump can sign the bill into law. Annie Minoff hosts.

Further Listening:

- Can the GOP Unite Around Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill'? 

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