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Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement applauding President Donald J. Trump on his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress:

“Under President Trump, the State of the Union is strong. President Biden did colossal harm to our nation, plunging us into crisis after crisis. President Trump has worked tirelessly to restore American prosperity from the Biden Administration’s numerous catastrophes. I worked with President Trump to pass historic wins for Hoosier families and our farmers through the Working Families Tax Cuts. Under President Trump, the border is closed, and illegal immigration has plummeted to record lows. Americans are much safer now under President Trump’s leadership.

“There is always work to be done to create a more perfect union. As we approach America’s 250th Birthday, I look forward to working alongside the president to ensure Hoosiers can continue to prosper in the greatest country the world has ever seen.”

 
Additional Background: 
 
The Working Families Tax Cuts:

• Reduced federal spending by $1.5 trillion.
• Doubled the standard deduction used by over 90% of American taxpayers.
• Made permanent the Child Tax Credit increase for more than 40 million families.
• Slashed taxes for 12 million small business owners by close to $7,000.
• Established the Trump Accounts for Children under the age of 18 to help jumpstart their futures.

Curbing Illegal Immigration:

• Border Patrol has released zero illegal aliens into our nation’s interior for nine months straight.
• Daily apprehensions at the border are down 96% compared to the last Presidential Administration.
• National murder rates hit historic 125-year lows.
• Every national major violent crime rate category plunged downward in 2025.
• In Indianapolis, IN, crime decreased in each violent crime category as well, including a near 20% decrease in homicides.

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