An America First Year of Results for California

This article originally appeared in California Globe on February 22, 2026

As President Donald Trump prepares to deliver the 2026 State of the Union address on February 24, Americans will look to this annual moment for a clear accounting of the nation’s progress, its remaining challenges, and the path forward. For Californians, that reflection carries particular weight. The strength of the Union is not measured in speeches delivered in Washington, but in the safety of neighborhoods, the resilience of communities, and the economic security families experience every day. “Security” is the great unifying word.

Over the past year, the America First policy priorities implemented by the Trump administration have delivered tangible benefits to Californians in areas ranging from border security and record military recruiting to public safety, disaster recovery, health affordability, and family financial stability. In fact, 300 days into the term, 90.8 percent of our America First Agenda federal recommendations were either implemented or advanced by the Trump administration.

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