Trump hails booming markets, '100% secure' borders, and 'record-low' crime in Presidents Day message
WASHINGTON, DC: President Donald Trump marked President’s Day with a sweeping and celebratory message, claiming major gains across the economy, public safety and national security.
In a post shared Monday, February 16, on Truth Social, Trump said that prices and inflation were “way down,” while the stock market and Americans’ retirement accounts were “way up.”
He framed the message as a broad endorsement of his administration’s policies, casting the country as being in a stronger position than at any point in its history.
“Happy President’s Day!” Trump wrote. “Our Country is Bigger, Better, and Stronger than EVER BEFORE!!!”
Economy and markets at center of Trump's claims
Trump highlighted economic performance as a central theme of the post, pointing to market strength and rising 401(k) balances as evidence of prosperity for everyday Americans.
“The Stock Market, and your 401k’s, are Way Up,” he wrote, suggesting that gains on Wall Street were translating into improved financial security for households.
He also asserted that prices and inflation had dropped sharply, a key issue for voters following years of elevated costs for food, housing and fuel.
The president has frequently used market performance as a benchmark for economic success, particularly as he made the case that his leadership benefited both businesses and workers.
Trump stresses on security, law enforcement and the border
Beyond the economy, Trump praised the state of US security at home and abroad. He described the US military as “strong and powerful” and lauded law enforcement agencies, calling them “GREAT.”
Trump also claimed that the nation’s southern border was “100% secure,” a long-standing pillar of his political messaging.
Immigration enforcement and border control have remained defining issues for Trump, and his post reinforced his argument that tougher policies have restored order.
The president also pointed to crime statistics, asserting that murders and overall crime were at “record lows,” emphasizing the claim by referencing figures dating back more than a century.
While offering no data in the post, Trump framed the assertion as proof that strong policing and enforcement policies were delivering tangible results for public safety.
Trump ended the message on a personal note, saying he was “working hard” and encouraging Americans to enjoy the holiday.
