National Day of Patriotic Devotion, 2026
One year ago today, I stood in the majestic rotunda of our Nation’s Capitol and pledged to the American people that we would reclaim our national sovereignty, restore our safety, rebalance the scales of justice, and rebuild a country that is proud, prosperous, and free. Over the last 12 months, my Administration has sw
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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
One year ago today, I stood in the majestic rotunda of our Nation’s Capitol and pledged to the American people that we would reclaim our national sovereignty, restore our safety, rebalance the scales of justice, and rebuild a country that is proud, prosperous, and free. Over the last 12 months, my Administration has swiftly delivered on these promises in epic fashion, ushering in a new era of peace, prosperity, and strength, and reclaiming the values and way of life that have made our Republic the envy of the world for 250 years. On this National Day of Patriotic Devotion, we unite as one people to honor our most sacred American ideals, celebrate our victories, and reaffirm our solemn mission to make our country greater than ever before.
When I took office 1 year ago, our country was in a state of chaos and decline. Our borders were wide open, allowing criminals, drug dealers, and violent gang members to pour in and poison our communities. Crime was surging, law enforcement was under siege, and Christians, conservatives, and other innocent Americans were being viciously persecuted. Inflation was crushing families, wages were stagnant, and the cost of living was out of control. American democracy had been undermined by lawlessness, government abuse, and a collapse of accountability at the highest levels. Men were competing in women’s sports and invading women’s locker rooms. Extremist left-wing ideologies were being forced into classrooms. The worst trade deals in our history had hollowed out American industry, and our leaders were undermining our strength on the world stage.
On day one, I immediately began working to fight for the law-abiding, hardworking men and women who built our Nation, who defend our Nation, and who make our Nation run.
One of my most urgent duties was to confront the worst border crisis in American history. Shortly after I took the oath of office, I declared a national emergency at the southern border, designated cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists, resumed border wall construction, reinstated the Remain in Mexico policy, halted the practice of catch-and-release, ended asylum for illegal border crossers, deployed thousands of American soldiers to defend and protect our southern border, and began carrying out the largest deportation operation in the history of our country.