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Trump highlighted job growth and reduced food stamp dependency in North Carolina.
He sharply criticized the Biden administration’s Hurricane Helene response.
The remarks doubled as political messaging ahead of the midterm elections.
President Trump’s remarks in North Carolina were classic Trump — part victory lap, part indictment of his predecessor, and entirely focused on results. By pointing to tens of thousands of new jobs and a significant drop in food stamp dependency, Trump framed his return to the White House as one defined by measurable economic improvement rather than abstract promises. For supporters, those numbers reinforce the argument that policies centered on growth and employment still resonate where it matters most.
Trump also revisited the lingering frustration over Hurricane Helene, accusing the Biden administration of failing North Carolinians when they needed help most. Whether one agrees with the rhetoric or not, it tapped into a real sense of resentment felt in communities that believed they were ignored during recovery efforts. Trump positioned himself as the contrast — someone who acted quickly once back in office and delivered tangible assistance.
The broader strategy was hard to miss. By making stops in battleground states and repeating similar economic statistics in Pennsylvania and North Carolina, Trump is laying the groundwork for the upcoming midterms. The message is simple and consistent: jobs up, dependency down, and leadership restored. It’s a narrative designed to travel well beyond the room and into the ballot box.
From Breitbart:
President Donald Trump touted strong economic numbers, including new jobs and over 150,000 lifted off of food stamps, while delivering remarks in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, en route to Mar-a-Lago for Christmas.
The president highlighted job creation in the Tar Heel state since returning to White House 11 months ago Saturday.
“We’re here tonight to celebrate 11 incredible months. It’s been the most successful first year of any president in the history of our country,” he said. “Isn’t that a big statement? But it’s a statement that you read all over the place.”
“Since my inauguration, we’ve created more than 53,000 North Carolina jobs, including 8,000 North Carolina construction jobs. More than 150,000 North Carolina residents have been lifted off of food stamps,” he added. “They’re very happy about that.”
Trump then bashed the Biden administration’s response to Hurricane Helene in 2024, saying those affected had to wait until January 2025, once he took office, for sincere help.
“After your horrible hurricane, which produced more water damage than any hurricane in history, the Democrats let you down. They really did… They wouldn’t do anything. You remember? They wouldn’t go to your community. They wouldn’t do anything,” he said.
“You had to wait till January 20, when I took office, that we really knocked the hell out of it…I got in on January 20, and first thing I did was made North Carolina phone calls, and we did a hell of a job,” he added.
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