
Mike Pence’s desperate bid to resurrect “elevated conservatism” crumbles into irrelevance as President Trump’s second-term triumphs solidify his unbreakable hold on the American Right.
Story Snapshot
- Pence’s failed 2024 campaign and Heritage Foundation poaching dismissed as futile anti-Trump noise by conservatives.
- Trump seals the border, deports millions, and dismantles DEI programs, delivering on promises ignored by establishment figures.
- Economy surges with 4.3% growth and low inflation under Trump, contrasting Pence’s moral posturing.
- Crime rates plummet and energy independence advances, proving Trump’s dominance despite internal critics like Bill Kristol.
Pence’s Fading Echoes
Mike Pence pushes a vision of “decent and elevated conservatism,” but conservatives view it as a mirage. His 2024 presidential campaign collapsed amid negligible support. Recent efforts to recruit Heritage Foundation staff draw mockery as insignificant noise against President Trump. Establishment critics like Bill Kristol applaud Pence’s moral stance, yet it resonates only with anti-Trump holdouts. True conservative victories under Trump expose Pence’s irrelevance.
Trump’s Border Victory
President Trump seals the southern border, deporting millions of illegal immigrants in his second term. Executive orders restore first-term travel restrictions and target illicit drugs across borders. The administration protects over $40 billion in U.S. benefits from non-citizens. Cartels like MS-13 and Sinaloa face terrorist designations, slashing crime rates nationwide. These actions uphold American sovereignty and family values against open-border chaos.
Economic Boom Under Trump
The U.S. economy achieves 4.3% growth with historically low inflation during Trump’s second term. Middle-class incomes rise, unemployment hits record lows across demographics, and 7 million jobs materialize. Deregulation eliminates eight rules for every new one, saving households $3,100 annually. Tax cuts become permanent, adding “No Tax on Tips” and senior deductions. Rural broadband expands, and Opportunity Zones attract $75 billion in investments, creating 500,000 jobs.
Stock markets shatter records, with the Dow surpassing 30,000. Manufacturing adds 400,000 jobs, and consumer confidence peaks. Trump’s rejection of blanket lockdowns fuels 33.1% GDP growth in one quarter, adding 12 million jobs post-recovery. These gains affirm limited government and free-market principles that Pence’s rhetoric ignores.
Dismantling Woke Agendas
Trump eradicates DEI programs across federal agencies, ending radical indoctrination in K-12 schools. Over 170 executive orders protect children from chemical and surgical mutilation and bar men from women’s sports. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) saves $67 billion by cutting redundant offices. Food industry giants eliminate artificial dyes, advancing Make America Healthy Again. These reforms restore traditional values and reject government overreach.
Military recruitment goals exceed targets early, and AI investments top $1 trillion. Energy independence surges with record oil production and nuclear advancements. Pence’s posturing appeals to no one amid these tangible wins that prioritize individual liberty and constitutional principles.
Trump’s Unchallenged Dominance
Internal Right-wing squabbles fail to dent Trump’s control. His successes—border security, economic revival, crime reduction—outshine Pence’s criticisms. Conservatives celebrate preserved gun rights implicitly through strong law enforcement and self-defense focus. Family values strengthen via benefit protections for citizens. Trump’s leadership delivers common-sense governance, leaving establishment mirages in the dust.
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Trump Administration Accomplishments – Trump White House Archives
Trump Administration Accomplishments – McLeanGOP
President Trump Marks Six Months in Office with Historic Successes
The long list of ways Trump changed the federal government in 2025
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Further Restricts and Limits …
Trump’s 2025 Executive Orders | Holland & Knight
Celebrating Big Wins of the Trump Administration – HHS.gov
Year in Review 2025 | U.S. Department of the Treasury
2025 Administration Actions: Key Executive Orders and Policies
Second presidency of Donald Trump – Wikipedia





