Construction Set For New White House Ballroom!

For 150 years, Presidents, Administrations, and White House Staff have longed for a large event space on the White House complex that can hold substantially more guests than currently allowed. President Donald J. Trump has expressed his commitment to solving this problem on behalf of future Administrations and the American people.   The White House is one of the most beautiful and historic buildings in the world, yet the White House is currently unable to host major functions honoring world leaders and other countries without having to install a large and unsightly tent approximately 100 yards away from the main building entrance. The White House State Ballroom will be a much-needed and exquisite addition of approximately 90,000 total square feet of innately designed and carefully crafted space, with a seated capacity of 650 people — a significant increase from the 200-person seated capacity in the East Room of the White House.   In recent weeks, President Trump has held several meetings with members of the White House Staff, the National Park Service, the White House Military Office, and the United States Secret Service to discuss design features and planning.    President Trump has chosen McCrery Architects as lead architect, which is well-known for their classical architectural design and based in our nation’s capital. CEO Jim McCrery said: “Presidents in the modern era have faced challenges hosting major events at the White House because it has been untouched since President Harry Truman. I am honored that President Trump has entrusted me to help bring this beautiful and necessary renovation to The People’s House, while preserving the elegance of its classical design and historical importance.”   The construction team will be headed by Clark Construction, and the engineering team will be led by AECOM.    The project will begin in September 2025, and it is expected to be completed long before the end of President Trump’s term.    President Trump, and other patriot donors, have generously committed to donating the funds necessary to build this approximately $200 million dollar structure. The United States Secret Service will provide the necessary security enhancements and modifications.    The White House Ballroom will be substantially separated from the main building of the White House, but at the same time, it’s theme and architectural heritage will be almost identical. The site of the new ballroom will be where the small, heavily changed, and reconstructed East Wing currently sits. The East Wing was constructed in 1902 and has been renovated and changed many times, with a second story added in 1942.    The White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles said the following: “President Trump is a builder at heart and has an extraordinary eye for detail. The President and the Trump White House are fully committed to working with the appropriate organizations to preserving the special history of the White House while building a beautiful ballroom that can be enjoyed by future Administrations and generations of Americans to come.”    The White House will continue to provide the American public with updates on this project at whitehouse.gov/visit.

This Advice Could Never Be More Pertinent!

 

Kanitra Battles For Jersey Shore -- And Beyond!

Younger Men, Women Shifting Strongly To GOP

 

A Special Message From Governor Tom Kean . . .

 

Just Another Reason To Love Josh Hawley . . .

Nancy Pelosi outperformed Warren Buffet over the last 10 years.

Pelosi’s stock portfolio grew by 720%.

Buffett's stock portfolio grew by 185%.

Pelosi had almost 4 times the gains.

Buffett is known as one of the greatest managers of all time.

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Yeah, This Happened To Lots Of Us And We're OK!

 

Trump Acts To Address Threat From Brazil

ADDRESSING A NATIONAL EMERGENCY: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order implementing an additional 40% tariff on Brazil, bringing the total tariff amount to 50%, to deal with recent policies, practices, and actions by the Government of Brazil that constitute an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States.

• The Order declares a new national emergency using the President’s authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 (IEEPA) and establishes an additional 40% tariff to address the Government of Brazil’s unusual and extraordinary policies and actions harming U.S. companies, the free speech rights of U.S. persons, U.S. foreign policy, and the U.S. economy.
• The Order finds that the Government of Brazil’s politically motivated persecution, intimidation, harassment, censorship, and prosecution of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and thousands of his supporters are serious human rights abuses that have undermined the rule of law in Brazil.

 
USING LEVERAGE TO SAFEGUARD OUR INTERESTS: President Trump has consistently reaffirmed his commitment to defending the United States’ national security, foreign policy, and economy against foreign threats, including by safeguarding free speech, protecting U.S. companies from unlawful censorship coercion, and holding human rights abusers accountable for their lawless behavior.

• Recently, members of the Government of Brazil have taken unprecedented actions to tyrannically and arbitrarily coerce U.S. companies to censor political speech, deplatform users, turn over sensitive U.S. user data, or change their content moderation policies on pain of extraordinary fines, criminal prosecution, asset freezes, or complete exclusion from the Brazilian market. This undermines not only the viability of U.S. companies’ business operations in Brazil but also the policy of the United States in promoting free and fair elections and safeguarding fundamental human rights at home and abroad.
• For example, since 2019, Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has abused his judicial authority to threaten, target, and intimidate thousands of his political opponents, shield corrupt allies, and suppress dissent, often in coordination with other Brazilian officials, including other justices on Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court, to the detriment of U.S. companies operating in Brazil.
  • Justice de Moraes has unilaterally issued hundreds of orders to secretly censor his political critics. When U.S. companies have refused to comply with these orders, he imposed substantial fines, ordered the companies’ exclusion from Brazil’s social media market, threatened their executives with criminal prosecution, and, in one case, froze the assets of a U.S. company in Brazil in an effort to coerce compliance.
  • In fact, in addition to jailing individuals without trial for social media posts, Justice de Moraes is currently overseeing the Government of Brazil’s criminal prosecution of Paulo Figueiredo, a U.S. resident, for speech he made on U.S. soil, and has supported criminal investigations into other U.S. persons after they exposed his gross violations of human rights and corruption.

• President Trump is defending American companies from extortion, protecting American persons from political persecution, safeguarding American free speech from censorship, and saving the American economy from being subject to the arbitrary edicts of a tyrannical foreign judge.

 
PUTTING AMERICA FIRST: By imposing these tariffs to address the Government of Brazil’s reckless actions, President Trump is protecting the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States from a foreign threat. In line with his election mandate, President Trump has also taken other actions to achieve peace through strength and ensure foreign policy reflects U.S. values, sovereignty, and security.

• On Day One, President Trump signed an “America First Policy Directive” to the Secretary of State that declared that the United States’ foreign policy must always put the interests of America and its citizens first.
• Consistent with this directive, on May 28, 2025, Secretary Rubio announced a visa restriction policy targeting foreign nationals responsible for the censorship of protected expression in the United States.
• Pursuant to that policy, on July 18, President Trump directed Secretary Rubio to revoke visas belonging to Justice de Moraes, his allies on the Court, and their immediate family members for their role in enabling Justice de Moraes’ human rights violations against Brazilians and free speech violations against Americans.
• Preserving and protecting the free speech rights of all Americans and defending American companies from coerced censorship will remain at the forefront of President Trump’s America First foreign policy strategy.
• President Trump has successfully used tariffs in the past to advance America’s interests and address other urgent national security threats and is doing so again today.

Well, This Is One Way Of Looking At It

From a facebook friend:

Trump Economy SURGES: GDP Defies Expectations!

With U.S. economic growth surging in the second quarter, President Donald J. Trump has proven the so-called “experts” wrong once again as he presides over tame inflation, blue-collar wage growth, explosive job creation, and a “Made in America” boom. Here’s what they’re saying about today’s GDP report: Economist E.J. Antoni: “This GDP report, I mean, really, is an absolute blockbuster. It completely defies expectation. It is not only a good headline number, it has good internals, as well.”   Economist Steve Moore: “This is an amazing number … We’re seeing lots of jobs. We’re seeing tame inflation. It is really a beautiful picture ... It’s hard to see anything to complain about. I’m sure Democrats will find something they don’t like.”   Bullseye Brief author Adam Johnson: “The GDP Price Index was only 2% and the expectation was 2.2%. In other words, we have an economy growing at 3%; we have inflation at 2%. That’s the best of both words, so I’m very positive on that report.”   Job Creators Network CEO Alfredo Ortiz: “The U.S. economy grew by an annualized 3% in the second quarter of the year—yet another data point that supports an interest rate cut by the Fed. Trump’s three-legged stool is working: balancing trade, cutting taxes, and slashing regulations are creating an economic boom.”   Navy Federal Credit Union Chief Economist Heather Long: “The word of the summer for the economy is ‘resilient.’”   CNN’s Wolf Blitzer: “Welcome news for the U.S. economy.”   CNN’s Matt Egan: “GDP, the broadest measure of the U.S. economy, it did rebound in the second quarter. Three percent — that is a solid number and it also beat expectations.”   Benzinga’s Piero Cingari: “The U.S. economy roared back robustly in the second quarter, with gross domestic product rebounding well above expectations—offering President Donald Trump a timely economic victory to celebrate.”   CNBC’s Joe Kernen: “This three percent, with the market at new highs and, really, we haven’t seen inflation go up ... none of these ‘horrible things’ have happened.”   CNBC’s Rick Santelli: “There’s no doubt that this is some success. We’re seeing more horsepower. We’re seeing better equities. Inflation? Inflation really hasn’t changed much in the last year or so.”   Politico: “The surge in growth is a win for an administration that’s been battling widespread perceptions that Trump’s economic agenda is causing more harm than good … But for now, the GDP — the total value of all goods and services produced in the U.S. — is expanding at a healthy clip.”   USA TODAY columnist Nicole Russell: “Thanks to President Donald Trump's bold policies, it appears that the United States will avoid a recession this year − one that so many liberals were predicting only months ago. Will Democrats put politics aside and applaud as the American economy shows a strength and resilience that so many of them doubted? Probably not.”   CBS News: “The number represents a surprising turnaround from the first three months of 2025 … The new data also shows consumers increased spending since the last quarter, with a growth of 1.4%, up from 0.5% from January to March.”   ABC News: “The U.S. economy expanded more than expected as President Donald Trump’s tariffs took hold over recent months, federal government data on Wednesday showed … The reading amounted to sturdy economic growth, suggesting the economy has continued to avert a significant tariff-induced cooldown. A boost in consumer spending helped propel the economic surge.”   CNBC: “The U.S. economy grew at a much stronger-than-expected pace in the second quarter, powered by a turnaround in the trade balance and renewed consumer strength.”   Bloomberg: US Economy Rebounds With 3% GDP Growth   The Wall Street Journal: “The U.S. economy grew at a 3.0% annual rate in the second quarter, exceeding expectations … Trump’s priorities, including tariffs and deportations, haven’t had a major [negative] economic impact thus far.”

President Donald J. Trump: “2Q GDP JUST OUT: 3%, WAY BETTER THAN EXPECTED! ‘Too Late’ MUST NOW LOWER THE RATE. No Inflation! Let people buy, and refinance, their homes!”   Vice President JD Vance: “Trump economy keeps defying the experts. Strong growth!” Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent: “Real GDP grew 3% in Q2, surpassing expectations. Consumer spending is up, and inflation is cooling. This is what an America First economy looks like, and the best is yet to come.”   Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick: “GDP just surged to 3% and the Trump Economy has officially arrived. Biden’s first quarter is behind us, and growth is already accelerating. President Trump’s tariff policies have drawn historic investments and opened up global markets for U.S. businesses. Congratulations America: 3 percent today, and we’re just getting started.”   Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer: “Thanks to @POTUS, working families are thriving and our economy is booming”   National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett: “There’s really strong growth, really strong income growth, we’ve got a huge reduction in government spending … Every single thing about this GDP release has shown strength.”   Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt: “Today, GDP growth came in above market expectations, and yesterday, consumer confidence rose. Americans trust in President Trump’s America First economic agenda that continues to prove the so-called ‘experts’ wrong. President Trump has reduced America’s reliance on foreign products, boosted investment in the US, and created thousands of jobs — delivering on his promise to Make America Wealthy Again. The data is clear and there are no more excuses, now is the time for ‘too late’ Powell to cut the rates!”   Counselor to the Secretary of the Treasury Joseph Lavorgna: “Q2 real #GDP expands 3.0%, above consensus expectations! Passage of the #OBBB and the CapEx comeback which is already underway will power a second half boom and beyond.”

We Were (And Are) The Original Baby Boomers!

 

Usha Vance Boosts Kids' Summer Reading Effort

On Monday, July, 28, 2025, Second Lady Usha Vance attended the Ohio State Fair’s Family Day to visit with families and children from all across Ohio. She discussed the Summer Reading Challenge and co-hosted alongside Ohio First Lady Fran DeWine a scavenger hunt through books, highlighting Ohio’s expansive nature. Vance and DeWine shared their love of reading with the children and encouraged them to continue learning throughout the summer.

"It was a pleasure discussing the Summer Reading Challenge with First Lady of Ohio Fran DeWine and sharing our love of reading with kids at the State Fair. I am grateful for her support of my Summer Reading Challenge and encourage everyone to pick up a new book today," said Second Lady Usha Vance.

"Early literacy is so important to ensuring Ohio kids are ready to go when they reach kindergarten," said Mrs. DeWine. "It was so special to be with Second Lady Usha Vance today at the Natural Resources Park at the Ohio State Fair to read to kids and challenge them to explore nature and encourage a love of reading."

For more information on the Second Lady’s Summer Reading Challenge please visit www.wh.gov/read.

Now, This Looks Like Lots Of Fun!

 

Legislators Blast NJ Gig Worker Rule Change

New Jersey State Senator Declan O’Scanlon, Assemblyman Gerry Scharfenberger, and Assemblywoman Vicky Flynn (R-13) slammed Trenton Democrats for pushing a proposed rule change that might reclassify many gig economy workers from independent contractors to employees, making everything from youth athletics to food delivery more expensive.

In the 2018-2019 Legislative Session, Democrats attempted to pass similar legislation but failed to advance it through the legislature due to strong opposition from freelance workers and New Jersey businesses.

“Governor Murphy and his Department of Labor now seem to be coming back at this issue on their way out the door with their new rule proposal regarding independent contractors that, if what we’re hearing from so many worried independent contractors is true, will only serve to make New Jersey more unaffordable for hardworking residents,” said Sen. O’Scanlon. 

“That the policy, which could have a wide-reaching impact on everything from rideshare services like Uber and Lyft, to freelance writers and photographers, insurance agents, baseball umpires, and countless other professions, is happening without legislative input is also concerning. The Governor, and the folks at the Department of Labor, should hear the terrified voices of these hard-working independent workers and abandon any effort or policy change that would negatively impact them. No one should want to lower pay, eliminate worker flexibility, and increase the cost of your next delivery order or the registration fee for your child’s sports league. I’m looking forward to hearing from the Department after the comment period on this policy is over with assurance that they’ve heard from all those potentially impacted. As I’ve formed a good working relationship with the Department, I’m going to remain cautiously optimistic. Our system is working now, no one has made a sound argument for significant change. Devastating these people, as was attempted in California and attempted, and resoundingly defeated, here in 2019, isn’t an option anyone in New Jersey should tolerate. We won’t.”

“The proposed rule changes would be disastrous for anyone currently working as an independent contractor. There are many people who need the flexibility and freedom that working as an independent contractor gives them,” said Assemblyman Scharfenberger. “Conversely, companies like the ability to hire individuals or small firms on a contract basis without encumbering more full-time employees. If these rule changes are implemented, it could literally cost people their livelihoods. This is a textbook example of government fixing what is not broken. The Governor and his administration should instead focus on the plethora of issues plaguing our state from their previous policies and legislation that’s been implemented.”

“Trenton isn’t creating jobs — it’s eliminating them,” said Assemblywoman Flynn. “These rules punish workers who choose independence. Contracting isn’t a loophole — it’s a lifeline. Small businesses are already overtaxed and struggling to recover from COVID — nearly a third shut down during the pandemic, and most still haven’t bounced back. Now Trenton wants to pile on more restrictions that would devastate their ability to survive. Bureaucrats shouldn’t control how law-abiding residents earn a living. Trenton needs to stop micromanaging workers and crushing job creators. Governor Murphy must step in and stop this overreach now.”

The proposed change seeks to reinterpret the long-standing “ABC test” used to determine whether a worker is an independent contractor or an employee causing thousands of gig workers—including rideshare drivers, financial advisors, truck drivers, freelance creatives, and on-demand service providers—to potentially lose their independent status, forcing businesses to treat them as employees. A similar proposal was passed into law in California in 2019, but was rolled back almost entirely just a year later after residents and gig workers were negatively impacted.

“Democrats in Trenton have continually made New Jersey more expensive so our fierce skepticism is well justified. This could easily be just another way that everyday New Jerseyans will be hurt by their disastrous policies instead of fostering an economy that supports flexibility, growth, and affordability,” O’Scanlon concluded.

Yes, Even On A Hot, HOT Day Like This . . .

 

Ciattarelli, Gannon Want SIX Debates!

NJ Election Law Enforcement Commission  Thomas H. Prol‚ Chairman   Ryan Peters‚ Commissioner  Norma R. Evans‚ Commissioner  Jon-Henry Barr‚ Commissioner  PO Box 185  Trenton, NJ 08625  Dear Commissioners,  In advance of your meeting regarding gubernatorial general election debate applications, we write to express our strong preference to participate in as many NJ Election Law Enforcement Commission sponsored debates as the schedule will allow between now and November 4, 2025.  The people of New Jersey are rightfully frustrated with the direction of our state after eight years of Governor Murphy and twenty-five years of one-party Democrat control of our State Legislature.  They want and deserve change and would be best-served by seeing the candidates vying for our state’s two highest offices side-by-side on a debate stage as often as possible.  Voters deserve candidates who do not duck the public and the press nor hide behind tens of millions of dollars in misleading attack ads by national organizations in Washington, D.C. or entrenched special interests in Trenton. These debates are critical to revealing those candidates.  We urge you – in the strongest possible terms – to approve and schedule more than the two gubernatorial debates and a single Lt. Governor’s debate required by law.  At a minimum, we are willing to double that number in both cases and begin as soon as possible to accommodate the more robust schedule.  We are hopeful that Congresswoman Sherrill and Mr. Caldwell will agree.  Sincerely, Jack Ciattarelli                                     James Gannon  Republican Candidate for Governor    Republican Candidate for Lt.                                                                      Governor

Ciattarelli Gains Another Big Endorsement

 

Trump's EU Trade Deal Gains Widespread Praise

In a resounding triumph for U.S. leadership, President Donald J. Trump’s monumental trade deal with the European Union is being hailed by trade experts, business leaders, and policymakers as a landmark win ­— positioning America at the forefront of global commerce by expanding market access, cutting non-tariff barriers, and fueling job growth in key sectors, including agriculture, aviation, and energy. 

Here’s what they’re saying:
 
CNN national affairs correspondent Jeff Zeleny: “This is the biggest trade deal in President Trump’s effort to effectively reshape the global trading order that has been one of his central priorities since taking office in January. He has been issuing many threats of tariffs, but they clearly have been working in terms of bringing other countries — allies and adversaries alike, in some cases — to the negotiating table.”
 
The Wall Street Journal Editor-at-Large Gerry Baker: “Trump is challenging the theory that tariffs are terrible for the global economy ... The economy is growing. Inflation is stable. The stock market is booming … He is a very, very good dealmaker … It is a remarkable success.”
 
Commentator Ian Bremmer: “The U.S.-EU breakthrough is, by far, the most significant of those negotiations to date. It’s also a big win for the United States and for President Donald Trump.”
 
Former U.S. Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez: “On this deal [with] the European Union, this is a big win for the U.S.”
 
Bloomberg commentator Terry Haines: “It is a triumph of a lot of things. Certainly, the President ought to take a victory lap. I think it ends up being good for the European Union. It’s a blow against the conventional wisdom.”
 
Newsweek Senior Editor-At-Large Josh Hammer: “[President Trump] comes home bagging one of the greatest, most historic trade deals in the history of modern commerce. This is truly historic stuff … I have never experienced, frankly, this much winning from a president in my life.”
 
KPMG Chief Economist Diane Swonk: “It’s s a win for the Administration.”
 
USA TODAY columnist Nicole Russell: “President Donald Trump secured a deal with the European Union this weekend that promises an extraordinary boon for American workers.”
 
Airlines For America: “We are grateful that both the Trump Administration and the leadership of the European Commission understand the critical role aviation plays in facilitating global commerce and connectivity. As a result, they have agreed to zero-for-zero tariffs for all aircraft and component parts. The zero-for-zero tariff regime will grow jobs, strengthen our economic security and provide a framework for U.S. leadership in manufacturing and safety.”
 
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “Trade is essential to the success of America’s farmers and ranchers. Strong and enduring agreements help connect U.S. farmers to global markets and Farm Bureau has long been a strong advocate for leveling the playing field for American-grown products. We appreciate that the administration is making agriculture a priority in ongoing trade discussions. Opening new markets and working to strengthen existing partnerships will help ensure U.S. farmers can continue leading the world in producing safe, sustainable and affordable food for America’s families and families around the world.”
 
American Iron and Steel Institute President and CEO Kevin Dempsey: “AISI welcomes the trade agreement announced today between the U.S. and the EU, which is one of our country’s most important trading partners. We also appreciate President Trump’s continued commitment to a strong and competitive American steel industry, which is essential to America’s national security and economic prosperity.”
 
American Petroleum Institute: “We welcome @POTUS’ announcement of a U.S.-EU trade framework that will help solidify America’s role as Europe’s leading source of affordable, reliable and secure energy.”
 
Business Software Alliance CEO Victoria Espinel: “The Business Software Alliance welcomes the announcement of the trade deal between the United States and European Union. It provides stability and predictability for transatlantic digital commerce and fortifies our enormously important economic relationship. BSA welcomes commitments by the US and EU to maintain no customs duties on electronic transmissions and their intent to address barriers to digital trade. Transatlantic cooperation on issues like streamlining regulation and harmonizing technology and cybersecurity standards can help promote open markets and ensure that Americans and Europeans alike are well-served by cutting-edge technology.”
 
Corn Refiners Association President and CEO John Bode: “Addressing trade issues with the European Union has been a critical need for American agriculture for years, and we are thrilled to see the Trump administration make progress with this important market. We look forward to learning more about this agreement and seeing how the EU will improve its standing as a trading partner for American farmers, ranchers and agriculture manufacturers. A strong trade relationship between the US and the 27 countries in the EU will benefit producers and consumers on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean.”
 
Delta Air Lines: “The US/EU trade agreement reached between President Trump and EU leadership is welcome news given it preserves a zero-tariff environment on aircraft and component parts, a reciprocal policy that’s been in place for over 40 years. This important step in the President’s trade negotiations will help protect and continue to grow the role of air travel as a driver of U.S. economic growth, innovation, and high-quality jobs, while protecting the $104 billion annual US trade surplus in the aerospace industry.”
 
Distilled Spirits Council President and CEO Chris Swonger: “This is great news for U.S. and EU relations and we greatly appreciate President Trump’s leadership.”
 
General Aviation Manufacturers Association President and CEO James Viola: “We commend the Trump Administration and EU Commission officials for working together to support the civil aerospace supply chain and foster the health and growth of the aerospace industry. The global success of the general aviation manufacturing industry drives innovation, enhances safety and strengthens economic opportunity. This deal, along with the previously announced US-UK Economic Prosperity Deal, will help provide stability for the industry and drive competitiveness. We are grateful that the Trump Administration has acknowledged the value of a zero-tariff environment for civil aerospace with these trading partners and urge the Trump Administration to further support for the Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft with other trading partners.”
 
Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor: “This is yet another example of this Administration’s commitment to American energy dominance, and we applaud President Trump, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins, and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer for putting rural America first in their trade negotiations. This latest trade deal with the EU will deliver concrete benefits to the American ethanol industry and to the rural communities it supports. It has the potential to unleash a new era of transatlantic trade partnerships and to enhance what’s already one of the ethanol industry’s strongest trade relationships.”
 
Information Technology Industry Council President and CEO Jason Oxman: “The EU-U.S. economic relationship is critically important to millions of workers, businesses of all sizes, and diverse sectors on both sides of the Atlantic. We’re pleased to see the U.S. and EU find a path forward to help open markets, deescalate trade frictions, and reach a successful deal that will restore business stability. We look forward to reviewing the details and engaging with both governments to strengthen the transatlantic relationship.”
 
National Business Aviation Association President and CEO Ed Bolen: “NBAA applauds the administration’s decision to return to the zero-for-zero tariff agreement for aircraft and component products traded between the United States and the European Union. This decision restores a level playing field on trade, allowing for further innovation in aerospace, securing America’s global aerospace safety leadership and growing the exceptional trade surplus the U.S. has enjoyed in the sector for decades.”
 
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Executive Director of Government Affairs Kent Bacus: “NCBA greatly appreciates the Trump Administration’s commitment to addressing the numerous non-tariff trade barriers that restrict U.S. beef access in the European Union. NCBA stands ready to work with President Trump in full support of securing objective, risk-based, science-based terms of trade with Europe.”
 
National Grain and Feed Association President and CEO Mike Seyfert: “NGFA appreciates President Trump’s tireless efforts to expand international markets for U.S. agriculture, and we applaud the announcement of a trade deal framework with the European Union. This is a meaningful step forward in opening one of the world’s most restrictive markets to American producers.”
 
National Marine Manufacturers Association President and CEO Frank Hugelmeyer: “We applaud President Trump and the European Union for reaching an agreement that protects U.S. recreational boats and engines from additional retaliatory tariffs. The United States is the world’s largest recreational boating market. Preserving access to global markets is essential to sustaining the $2.3 billion in annual exports of U.S. boats and marine engines. We appreciate today’s outcome, which represents a shared commitment to business certainty and a stable trading relationship.”
 
Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper: “We thank President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for reaching this important agreement over the weekend, and we are encouraged to see U.S. ethanol mentioned as part of the deal. As our nation’s corn growers prepare for what is likely to be a record harvest, we stand ready to produce larger volumes of cleaner-burning ethanol and valuable co-products like distillers grains for customers around the world. When markets are open and trade policies are fair, everybody wins. The U.S. ethanol industry looks forward to working with our partners in Europe to continue growing the global production and use of renewable fuels, which are simply more reliable and more affordable than many other energy alternatives.”
 
Software & Information Industry Association President Chris Mohr: “We congratulate President Trump and EU Commission President von der Leyen on the framework agreement that was reached yesterday. A trade war between the world’s two largest economies would have benefitted neither side. In our engagements with U.S. and EU officials, we have been adamant about the need to find constructive ways to address the concerns of our members related to EU digital regulations, such as the Digital Markets Act. We look forward to continuing those conversations in the weeks ahead.”
 
Steel Manufacturers Association President Philip Bell: ”The Steel Manufacturers Association applauds President Trump’s announcement of a historic framework for a trade deal with the European Union, keeping his vow to put America first. By crafting a deal with the E.U. that opens market access, ensures American-made energy will power Europe, drives substantial investments in the U.S., and boldly maintains the national security tariffs on steel, President Trump has made America stronger.”
 
U.S. Grains Council President and CEO Ryan LeGrand: “The Council thanks President Trump, the USDA and the USTR for continuing their tireless effort to bring about fair trade between the U.S. and the EU. This deal promises to build upon long-established trade with our eighth largest grains-in-all-forms trading partner worth more than $1 billion in the 2023-2024 marketing year.”
 
U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom: “USMEF thanks the Trump administration for prioritizing agricultural market access in negotiations with the EU and with other key trading partners. We are pleased to see that the U.S. and EU intend to work together to address non-tariff barriers inhibiting agricultural trade. The U.S. is a net importer of red meat from the EU due to the vast barriers the EU imposes on imports. EU imports of U.S. red meat totaled just $245 million in 2024, mostly beef, while the U.S. imported $698 million worth of red meat (mostly pork) from the EU. Addressing the EU’s tariff and non-tariff barriers is essential to enabling U.S. export growth.”

So Why Is This Man Smiling, Huh?

 

Vance Heralds Landmark Legislative Achievement

Surrounded by hardworking American steelworkers in Canton, Ohio, Vice President JD Vance yesterday celebrated President Donald J. Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill — a landmark achievement that delivers the largest tax cut in history for working- and middle-class Americans, drives down energy bills, strengthens Medicaid, funds secure borders, and rewards U.S. companies for growing right here at home.

Fox 8 News: Vice President JD Vance visits Canton to promote Republicans’ big new tax law “‘The big, beautiful bill was a game changer, especially the no tax on overtime provision and the full expensing of capital investments,’ said Metallus CEO Mike Williams. ‘These measures empower companies like ours to invest, grow and support families across the country.’ …   Many of the steelworkers who heard Vance’s address told FOX 8 afterward that they were happy with what they heard … ‘If it makes us grow profitable, more money, let’s do it. Let’s make this country great,’ said Cody Swanson.”

News 5 Cleveland: JD Vance touts Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill at Canton steel plant “The legislation allows companies to get tax breaks faster, which Vance says could incentivize U.S. production. The administration has also been threatening tariffs on foreign products for months now. Factory worker Justin Rice said this could help American labor.   ‘It really projects the hope and the optimism that, really, the administration is pushing,’ Rice told us. ‘We make a lot of steel, not only for the military, but also for the automotive and oil industries. It’s important to get steel from the states, not just from overseas.’”

Canton Repository: Local politicians react to One Big Beautiful Bill Act as VP JD Vance visits Stark County “Stark County Commissioner Richard Regula praised policies on tax cuts and business incentives. He said the policy to limit tax on overtime will benefit people in Stark County. ‘That’s going to put extra money in people’s pockets that they’ll go out and spend in Stark County,’ Regula said. ‘I think you’ll get more people that will want to work a little bit of overtime.’ … Stark County Commissioner Bill Smith voiced support for tariff policies. He said it will benefit Metallus and other local manufacturers. ‘He’s put some business sense into it,’ he said. ‘Getting these jobs back in this country is the biggest thing.’ Extending federal income tax cuts was necessary, Smith said. ‘Those tax breaks were going to expire. Once you get used to that, how do you go back?’ he said. ‘It’s kind of tough right now. As things have went up, wages are taking a little longer to get there.’ … The legislation prioritizes the American worker, state Sen. Jane Timken, R-Jackson Township said, and the impact will be especially felt in Stark County. ‘Stark County is almost a microcosm of the rest of the country,’ she said. ‘We have a lot of industrial base, we have a lot of production that requires overtime, and especially we have a lot of people who rely on tips.’”

WKYC-TV: Vice President JD Vance visits Canton to celebrate ‘one big beautiful bill’ “Vice President JD Vance promoted Republicans’ new sweeping tax and spending law at a steel plant in his home state on Monday, telling factory workers that the new law would allow them to keep more of their paycheck in their pockets … Vance said Monday that American workers should be able to keep more of their hard-earned money and U.S. companies should be rewarded when they grow. He highlighted the law’s new tax deductions on overtime and its breaks on tipped income.”

Cleveland Plain Dealer: JD Vance promotes ‘One Big, Beautiful’ bill to Ohio steelworkers “Vice President JD Vance used a stop Monday in his native Ohio to try to sell steelworkers on the GOP’s ‘One Big, Beautiful’ tax and spending bill. ‘In some ways, my friends, it’s so simple – it is so simple. You need a government that works for you for a change,’ Vance said told a group at Metallus, a steel company in Canton.”

WLWT-TV: Vice President Vance celebrates passage of Trump’s spending bill in Ohio visit “Vice President JD Vance was in northeast Ohio on Monday, celebrating the passage of President Donald Trump’s ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill.’ Vance visited a steel facility in Canton, where he touted the benefits of the legislation, which was signed into law earlier this month. Vance said the bill extends 2017 tax cuts, boosts military spending and funds mass deportation efforts as part of the administration’s immigration crackdown.”

WOIO-TV: Vice President JD Vance visits Ohio to sell the Republicans’ big new tax law “JD Vance spoke from a Canton steel plant today about how the Trump Administration plans to bolster industry and increase wages for Americans … He touted several ways he believes the administration has helped people in northeast Ohio. He says the new tariffs will help keep industry in America.”

WFMJ-TV: Vice President JD Vance promotes ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ at Canton steel plant “Vice President JD Vance made a stop in Canton Monday morning to highlight the passage of President Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill.’ Vance spoke to workers at the Metallus Steel Plant, answering questions before touring the facility.   He said the Trump Administration believes the bill is good for American families and businesses, saying ‘if you want to build something in Mexico or China or some other foreign country and dump it into the United States of America, you’re going to pay a big fat penalty.’”

WHBC Radio: VANCE VISIT: Veep at Metallus in Canton Touts ‘OBBB’ “Vice President JD Vance returned to Ohio on Monday as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill tour. He was in Canton, surrounded by steelworkers in hardhats at the Metallus Corporation plant, sounding the theme of keeping manufacturing jobs in America.”

Associated Press: Vice President JD Vance hits the road again to sell the Republicans’ big new tax law “Vice President JD Vance promoted Republicans’ new sweeping tax and spending law at a steel plant in his home state on Monday, telling factory workers that the new law would allow them to keep more of their paycheck in their pockets … Vance said Monday that American workers should be able to keep more of their hard-earned money and U.S. companies should be rewarded when they grow. He highlighted the law’s new tax deductions on overtime and its breaks on tipped income.”

Spectrum News: Vance visits Canton to promote One Big, Beautiful Bill ahead of 2026 elections “Canton was Vance’s second appearance to promote the sweeping budget and policy law that President Donald Trump signed earlier this month. As he did on July 16 in West Pittston, Pennsylvania, Vance again focused on popular provisions in the law, such as no tax on tips or overtime, and a larger standard deduction.   ‘Here’s what the ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ means for you in very concrete terms. Number one, we’re going to see take home pay go up in the United States of America—in this district, probably $7,000, $8,000 per family over the next three to four years,’ Vance told a crowd of steelworkers.”

NewsNation: JD Vance touts success of ‘big, beautiful bill’ “Vice President JD Vance visited a steel plant in Ohio to tout the success of the recently passed ‘big, beautiful bill’ while President Donald Trump floats sending rebate checks to Americans. The bill makes the tax breaks from Trump’s first term permanent, includes no taxes on tips on income up to $25,000 and allows Americans over the age of 65 to avoid taxes on Social Security, which some say would be costly to the country.”

The Daily Signal: The Daily Signal Was There as JD Vance Toured an Ohio Factory to Promote the OBBB “Vice President JD Vance arrived at the Akron-Canton Airport on Monday to promote the One Big Beautiful Bill Act at the Metallus factory. The Daily Signal was present as part of the vice president’s pool. Vance highlighted major elements of the bill signed July 4 by President Donald Trump. Acknowledging that many factory workers in the crowd worked overtime shifts, Vance assured them that ‘every single one of you, when you work an overtime shift, the federal government is not going to take a dime out of that overtime pay!’”