Trump says 'God is very proud' of his work during first year back in White House

Trump claimed the past year had been 'amazing' and suggested that even his political opponents would have to acknowledge his achievements
PUBLISHED JAN 21, 2026
President Donald Trump marked the one-year anniversary of his return to the White House with a press briefing, where he reflected on what he described as a highly successful first year back in office (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
President Donald Trump marked the one-year anniversary of his return to the White House with a press briefing, where he reflected on what he described as a highly successful first year back in office (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)


WASHINGTON, DC: President Trump, marking the one-year anniversary of his second inauguration said that “God is very proud” with the work he has done since he moved back into the White House. 

During a press briefing on Tuesday, January 20, Trump celebrated one year of being back in office by listing his biggest wins.

Trump believes god is proud of the job he has done

During the talk with the press, a reporter asked the President, if he felt God was proud of his hard work by saying, “Last year, you told me that you believed that the reason you won the election is because God put you in this place so that you could save the world,” a male reporter asked. “Looking back after one year, do you feel like god is proud of the effort that you’ve given?”

Trump answered, “I do, actually. I think God is very proud of the job I’ve done.”

He explained that he has been working hard to look after religious groups as well. 

He said, “And that includes for religion. You know, we’re protecting a lot of people that are being killed. Christians, Jewish people, and lots of people are being protected by me that wouldn’t be protected by another type of president.”

Trump then remarked that it had clearly been an “amazing year” a fact he suggested even those who “wouldn’t necessarily love me” would have to acknowledge.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a press briefing in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House on January 20, 2026 in Washington, DC. Leavitt was joined by President Trump days after the president threatened a 10% import tax on goods from eight European countries that have rallied around Denmark amid Trump's calls for the U.S. to take control of Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
President Donald Trump speaks during a press briefing in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House on January 20, 2026 in Washington, DC (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Trump blames Biden while highlighting criminal illegal aliens

Trump began the event by talking about how ICE has been catching “criminal illegal aliens.” 

He blamed “sleepy” Joe Biden for letting these people into the country. 

To show what he meant, the President showed up mugshots of people who had been arrested and pointed out the crimes they had committed. 

While looking through the photos, he asked the people in the room, “Do you want to live with these people?” He looked at the mug shots and added, “Boy, these are rough characters.”

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a press briefing in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House on January 20, 2026 in Washington, DC. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was joined by President Trump days after the president threatened a 10% import tax on goods from eight European countries that have rallied around Denmark amid Trump's calls for the U.S. to take control of Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
President Donald Trump speaks during a press briefing in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House on January 20, 2026 in Washington, DC (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Trump also highlights military strength and new business deals

When asked to name his top three successes, Trump talked about making the military stronger and bringing a lot of money into the country. 

He said there have been “incredible” business deals and that “thousands of plants” are being built with “$18 trillion” being invested in America. 

He also mentioned his plan to lower the price of medicine. He believes his tough trade rules were the reason for his success, stating, “Tariffs helped me there, because the nations never would have gone along with it.”

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