The Trump Effect: Addressing Terrorism and Restoring Security in America

Over the past four years, former President Donald Trump has consistently warned of the growing threat of terrorism, a warning that has proven prescient.

In October 2023, after hundreds of individuals on the terror watch list were arrested at the border and potentially thousands more entered undetected among the millions of illegal immigrants allowed in by the Biden-Harris administration, Trump asked a sobering question: “What has happened to our country?”

Representative August Pfluger (R-Texas), chair of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence, reinforced Trump’s concerns in September 2024.

Pfluger highlighted alarming figures, noting that nearly 2 million individuals had evaded arrest by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and were classified as “gotaways.” He questioned how many of those individuals might also appear on the terror watch list—a disturbing unknown with grave implications for national security.

In October 2023, the devastating terrorist attack in New Orleans brought these vulnerabilities into stark focus. Following the attack, Trump condemned the Biden administration’s handling of national security, stating on Truth Social: “The DOJ, FBI, and Democrat state and local prosecutors have not done their job.

They are incompetent and corrupt, having spent all their waking hours unlawfully attacking their political opponent, ME, rather than focusing on protecting Americans… Only strength and powerful leadership will stop it. See you on January 20th. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”

Trump’s criticism underscores a broader concern: the alleged weaponization and politicization of the Justice Department, FBI, and other federal agencies under the Biden administration. Critics argue that these agencies diverted significant resources and attention from their core mission of protecting the homeland to target Trump through investigations, misinformation campaigns, and legal challenges. Trump’s incoming administration has promised to examine how many taxpayer dollars and man-hours were wasted on these efforts rather than addressing real threats.

The Biden administration, according to its detractors, prioritized partisan agendas over pressing security concerns. From focusing on issues like wealth redistribution, defunding the police, and climate change, to vilifying Trump, critics say the administration ignored tangible quality-of-life issues.

These include rising crime rates, inflation, unchecked illegal immigration, and the growing risk of terrorism and global conflict.

Trump’s decisive victory in November 2024 reflected a shift in voter priorities. Many former Democratic voters expressed dissatisfaction with the Biden administration’s focus on social issues while neglecting fundamental concerns such as economic stability, healthcare costs, and national security.

Trump’s warnings about the potential for global conflict, particularly following the outbreak of the Ukraine war, resonated with a growing segment of the population.

In a 2022 radio interview, Trump predicted that the war in Ukraine could lead to World War III and potentially nuclear strikes. While the media largely dismissed these concerns, a growing number of Americans and international observers began to heed Trump’s warnings. His message gained traction, emphasizing the need for strong leadership to address issues directly impacting citizens’ safety and prosperity.

During Christmas week, Trump highlighted the growing momentum of what he called “The Trump Effect” on Truth Social. “All over the world, they are calling it THE TRUMP EFFECT, because even before taking office, we are already bringing jobs, opportunity, safety, and Common Sense back to the USA!… Standing before you today, I can proudly proclaim that the GOLDEN AGE OF AMERICA IS UPON US!… My administration will live by the motto ‘Promises Made, Promises KEPT.’”

Supporters of Trump see “The Trump Effect” as a decisive approach to tackling terrorism and mitigating the rising risks of global conflict. The terrorist attack in New Orleans serves as a grim reminder that the United States remains a target for those who seek to harm its way of life.

Trump’s plan to address vulnerabilities at the border, improve national security, and restore public safety reflects a broader vision of reversing the perceived decline in American sovereignty and strength under the Biden administration.

As Trump prepares to take office on January 20, 2025, his administration promises to confront these challenges head-on. “The Trump Effect” seeks to restore order and ensure that federal agencies prioritize duty over partisanship.

By focusing on border security, counterterrorism, and national unity, Trump aims to lead the nation through what he calls the “Golden Age of America.”