The Trump/Republican control of governing the U.S. is still non existent at the start of Trump's second year in office and no end is in sight. The President's approval rating stands at 38%, the lowest of any President since the start of Presidential polling and the Trump/Republican leadership has passed the least legislation in its first year than any past modern Presidential administration. The federal government is running on the second continuing resolution to keep the government open until February 13th.
The overhaul of the National Flood Insurance Program is due to expire Feb. 8. It has been operating under four short term extensions since just September and there are no indications a long term solution is in the congressional offering. Immigration reform, which covers a number of immigration outstanding has yet to be defined or debated by Trump and the GOP. They have only played to their base with piece meal statements that lack any substance.
DACA, one element of immigration reform that Trump cancelled which was supposed to bring about a new solution by March 15 is in jeopardy and just last week Trump said he may extend the date beyond March 15. In other words, keep kicking the DACA part of immigration down the road like every thing else.
There is still no certainty on federal oil royalties for Louisiana that the people were told long ago would happen. Trump reduced the original amount but still no final number. With a year of regression and the inability to lead, Trump's second year looks like repeat of the first. And Tuesday nights State of the Union Message is shaping up as another chapter of "fake news" from a President so corrupt in lies, will try to use those lies to define progress. Somethings never change.
This commentary written by Joe Lorio
