WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) released the following statement on the first 100 days of President Trump’s second term:
Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “President Trump’s first 100 days have delivered exactly what the American people voted for—secure borders, a booming economy, a strong military, and common-sense leadership. I’m proud to have his back in the Senate, advancing his America First agenda and standing up for working families.”
Wins from the First 100 Days:
- America First Economic Growth
- Pro-growth policies have spurred job creation and secured trillions in private-sector investment.
- General Motors is increasing truck production at its Fort Wayne plant, adding over 200 temporary workers and expanding overtime.
- Honda announced plans to manufacture the next-generation Civic at its Greensburg, Indiana facility.
- Novartis will invest $23 billion over five years, including expansion of its Indianapolis manufacturing site.
- Eli Lilly committed $27 billion to new U.S. investments.
- Secured the Border
- 95% decline in illegal border encounters.
- In February and March, CBP recorded fewer than 23,000 southwest border encounters—the lowest monthly levels in decades.
- President Trump signed the Laken Riley Act into law.
- Peace Through Strength
- U.S. forces eliminated ISIS’s second-in-command in March.
- A targeted bombing campaign against the Houthis resulted in the deaths of approximately 80 Houthi military leaders.
- Record Military Recruitment
- U.S. Army enlistments reached a 15-year high.
- U.S. Navy enlistments hit their highest level in 23 years.
- Restoring Common Sense in Government
- Federal agencies dismantled DEI programs.
- A binary definition of gender was reinstated across the executive branch.
- President Trump signed the Women and Girls in Sports Act into law to protect fairness in women’s athletics.
- America First Foreign Policy
- The United States formally withdrew from the World Health Organization and the Paris Climate Agreement.
Sanctions were imposed on the International Criminal Court and those aiding its attempts to target Israeli and American citizens.