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America First Policy Institute

‘America First’ Policies are Delivering for New Jersey

Matthew T. Rooney February 24, 2026

This article originally appeared in Save Jersey on February 24, 2026

As President Donald Trump delivers his annual State of the Union address, Americans are evaluating what the federal government has accomplished over the past year and what still needs to be done. For New Jersey, the question is simple: are families safer, more financially secure, and better positioned for the future?

Over the past year, many New Jersey residents would say the answer is increasingly yes.

Our economy is growing again, inflation is easing, and federal policy has shifted toward reducing costs for working families. While Washington debates will always be divisive, the real measure of success is what people feel in their daily lives: paychecks that stretch further, safer communities, and a government focused on core responsibilities.

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