Trump Defends Economy, Tariffs, Immigration in Second Term's First Year Briefing

• Donald Trump marked one year of his second term, defending his economic and immigration policies while attacking political opponents and the Biden administration.
• He claimed his administration reversed an economic crisis, brought down inflation, and achieved 'incredible' growth, with Q4 GDP on track to exceed 5%.
• Trump criticized 'open border policies' and defended ICE operations, showcasing photos of alleged criminals and accusing 'paid agitators' of fueling Minnesota protests.
• On foreign policy, he expressed openness to engaging Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado and reignited controversy over NATO and Greenland.
• He warned of alternative revenue mechanisms if the Supreme Court strikes down tariffs and accused prosecutors in cases against him of political bias.

Why It Matters: Trump used his one-year briefing to assert economic success, defend strict immigration, and criticize opponents.