North Carolina Republican Party Chairman Jason Simmons has written an opinion piece in The Blue Ridge Times highlighting President Trump’s actions during his second term and their impact on the state.
Simmons points to several economic developments under Trump’s leadership, including significant investments and job creation. He writes, “In the first 11 months of his second term in office, President Trump has secured billions in investments to our state, created thousands of new jobs, cut taxes for working families, ended wars around the globe, secured the southern border, and brought back the historic name of Fort Bragg.”
He contrasts this with what he calls “four years of the Bidenflation disaster,” stating that President Trump took immediate action on economic issues upon returning to office. Simmons argues that previous policies led to higher inflation and energy prices: “When Biden and Democrats’ reckless spending spawned anti-energy policies and drove inflation through the roof, working families in Rocky Mount paid the price.”
Simmons notes that gas prices have fallen since Trump returned to office. He states, “Now, gas prices are down to their lowest levels in years because President Trump has unleashed American energy dominance in the marketplace. This week, AAA found the statewide average is $2.72, down from $2.86 one year ago and down nearly $2 from June 2022.”
He also mentions changes in grocery store prices: “At the grocery store, egg prices are down 86% and other staples such as butter, fresh fruit, cereal, fish, seafood, rice, pasta, and ham are also down. There’s more work to do, but President Trump created the greatest economy in history during his first term and he’s doing it again.”
On immigration policy and border security Simmons says: “American security and sovereignty was never more at risk than in the four years Joe Biden allowed millions of illegals across our southern border. When President Trump said all we needed was a new president, he was right. In 2025, he closed the border and for seven months consecutively, not a single illegal has been released into our country.”
Simmons also highlights other actions by President Trump affecting North Carolina: “President Trump has delivered on his promises to North Carolina in many ways. On his first trip after being sworn in, he came to Western NC to show our neighbors still dealing with Hurricane Helene are not forgotten. He restored the name of Fort Bragg to our beloved Army base in the Sandhills. Even this week, his goal of federal recognition for the Lumbee Tribe will become reality.”
