President Trump Declares “America Is Back” During Pennsylvania Rally as White House Outlines Early Economic Gains

WASHINGTON, DC, December 10th
The WHITE HOUSE released an official summary of President Donald J. Trump’s return to Pennsylvania, presenting the speech as a defining moment in what the Administration describes as the nation’s renewed economic direction. The event took place at the Mount Airy Casino Resort in Mount Pocono, where the President addressed a full auditorium and delivered remarks that emphasized wage growth, energy production, consumer relief, and long-term tax policy. The White House positioned the address as a statement of both progress and ambition: America, according to the Administration, has begun a period of restoration that will shape the coming years.

The summary framed the speech as a message of contrast. The Administration presented the first months of Trump’s term as a reversal of economic trends reported during the prior Administration; it also described an agenda that, in the President’s view, intends to expand job creation, strengthen domestic industries, and relieve household pressure. The release highlighted this contrast immediately through a series of direct quotations. The President stated: “Since my inauguration, we’ve created nearly 60,000 new Pennsylvania jobs, including 4,000 Pennsylvania manufacturing jobs. More than 40,000 Pennsylvanians have been lifted off of food stamps; we’ve secured commitments for nearly 100 billion dollars of investments in Pennsylvania.” The White House used this quotation to emphasize the regional significance of the early economic period.

The release continued with wage data presented by the President. He cited several occupational categories, noting that incomes for workers in manufacturing, construction, and mining increased during the opening months of his Administration: “Under Trump, the typical factory worker has already seen their wages increase by more than 1,300, and that’s in just a few months.” The White House included this statement as a central component of the night’s economic narrative; the Administration framed these wages as evidence of renewed industrial stability and increased earnings for working families.

Energy production served as another major theme. The President stated that domestic drilling reached record levels and that gas prices declined accordingly: “It was just reported that four states had 1.99 a gallon.” The release positioned this claim as part of a broader affordability discussion, linking energy output to household spending and to the Administration’s view of national economic health.

Consumer price trends also appeared in the White House summary. The President cited declines in rent, dairy prices, and holiday food costs. One point, in particular, received emphasis: “The cost of Thanksgiving turkeys was down by 33 percent compared to the Biden-era high.” The White House presented these remarks in a way that underscored the Administration’s intention to reduce the cost of daily living for American families; this focus on affordability remained consistent throughout the speech.

The Administration also elevated its tax proposals during the event. The release reported the President’s description of what he refers to as the largest tax relief package in American history. The primary elements included: No Tax on Tips, No Tax on Overtime, and No Tax on Social Security for seniors. The White House organized these points to demonstrate the breadth of the Administration’s legislative priorities; the structure suggested a framework designed to shift more household income toward workers and retirees.

Another section of the release described “Trump Accounts,” a long-term savings program for newborn American children. According to the President, every newborn would receive an investment account funded with 1,000 at birth; the account would grow over time, creating what he characterized as a national trust framework for future generations. The White House placed this proposal within the broader context of long-term financial security and family planning.

The release also documented comments on labor distribution and immigration. The President stated that “100 percent of all new net job creation has gone to American citizens” since he took office. The summary presented this statement as part of a larger message concerning the Administration’s approach to border control and work authorization; the release indicated that the President views this trend as central to wage protection for domestic workers.

Health insurance gained attention as well. The President contrasted his approach with that of the prior Administration, stating that he intends to shift resources toward direct consumer control: “I want to give billions of dollars directly to the people; we want you to go out and buy your own health insurance.” The White House framed this remark as an explanation of the Administration’s preferred structure for health coverage.

The release concluded with the President’s closing theme: “After just ten months, our border is secure, our spirit is restored, inflation is stopped, wages are up, prices are down. America is back.” The White House selected this quotation as the final note of its summary, presenting it as the Administration’s central message to the nation at this stage of the term.

The release included several official photographs taken during the event. The images showed the President addressing the crowd, greeting attendees, and standing before the Pennsylvania audience. The White House attributed all photographs to Official White House Photographer Molly Riley.

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• THE WHITE HOUSE official press release: “President Trump in Pennsylvania: America Is Back — and We’re Just Getting Started”