Trump Celebrates 6-Month Milestone in Second Term

US President Donald Trump as he marked the six-month anniversary of his second term on Truth Social

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Trump called this half-year "one of the most consequential periods of any President," celebrating what he sees as major national progress

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"He claimed the U.S. is now the "hottest" and "most respected country anywhere in the world" under his leadership

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Trump said he had successfully “turned the country around” in just six months, highlighting economic and geopolitical shifts

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Trump made the post on Truth Social, his preferred platform, where supporters flooded the post with praise and emojis

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The post further energized MAGA supporters, with many calling it “the best comeback in U.S. political history”

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While Trump supporters cheered, critics pointed to ongoing controversies and questioned the real impact of his return

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