We Can Now Compare Trump's First Year in Office Economy for The Year 2025 to President Biden's First Year in Office in 2021.

 The final numbers are now in on Trump's first year in office for 2025 and as predicted by previous PolitiDose commentary, would not be as good as President Biden's numbers for his first year in office in 2021.  Keep in mind that Biden had to deal with COVID in 2021 while Trump did not in 2025.  Biden also had to cope with Trump's last fiscal year deficit of $2.7 trillion in Trump's first term in office.  That exceeded Trump's record of $3.1 trillion federal budget deficit in his third fiscal year.  The numbers are as follows.

                                                              Job Creation

Trump      181,000 jobs created                                             Biden     Over 4 million jobs created

                                                             Unemployment Rate

Trump    Up 0.4%  (4.4% from 4%)                                       Biden     Down   2.4%   (6.9%  to 3.9%)

                                                                      GDP

Trump    2.2%                                                                          Biden   5.9%

                                                              Inflation 

Trump 3%                                                                                 Biden       7%

                                                              Manufacturing Jobs

Trump    Loss of 100,000 jobs                                                   Biden     Gain of 375,000 jobs

                                                               Real Average Hourly Increase After Inflation

Trump     Up 1.2%                                                                      Biden up 1.4%

                                                               Dow Jones Industrial Average

Trump    Up  10%                                                                        Biden   Up  14%

The numbers and the facts tell the real story and when one adds the fact that Biden inherited a broken economy with record spending and debt plus COVID, the numbers are even stronger.  At the same time Trump inherited a good working economy putting America at work, lower deficits and a record string of unemployment being the lowest since the 1960's.  As PolitiDose past commentary stated, the future under the Trump administration and the GOP, the year 2025 and the future looks like the failed past of previous GOP administrations.  And it was all preordained in precedent of the past 60 years of GOP governance.  

This commentary written by Joe Lorio

Note:  Numbers above taken from the official  records of the CBO, Treasury Department, Commerce Department and Department of Labor.                        

The U.S. Economy, Job Creation and the Unemployment Rate for February 2026.

 The U.S. Labor Department reported the economy lost 92,000 jobs in February and the unemployment rate came in at 4.4%, it was 4.3% in January and 4% when President Biden left office.  The department also reported that January jobs report was down grated to 126,000 jobs.  The economy has lost jobs in 5 of the last 9 months and in the 62 months Trump has been President the economy has lost 2.5 million jobs.

In President Biden's second month in office in his second year in February 2022, the economy created 678,000 jobs according to the Labor Department report and the unemployment rate came in at 3.8%, it was 6.3% when he took office.  

After 14 and half months in office in his second term the predictions in PolitiDose commentary in December 2024 are coming true.  Trump and the GOP's job creation record is terrible and follows precedent of their past.  It is predictable, the media and the so called economic pundits know it, but they are silent.  This is the same President who killed jobs concerning EV's, wind farms and everything that has to do with the change away from fossil fuels.  New EV battery plants in the U.S. have been shut down and employees laid off.  And the GOP ends up being Trump's little cowards.

PolitiDose commentary has told the story of the GOP's terrible economic record for the past 11 years and at this moment in America's history, the future is like the failed past.

This commentary written by Joe Lorio

When Two Nuclear Power Countries Attack A Non-Nuclear Power Country, It Becomes A Day Of Infamy.

On March 20, 2003, President George W. Bush ordered the Attack and occupation of Iraq over WMD that never existed at any time Bush was President.  It was all a lie and misinformation claim even though Nuclear inspection teams were on the ground in Iraq for 7 years before Bush ordered the attack and just a few days before when Bush told them to leave Iraq.  Those inspectors said over and over again, Iraq had no WMD.  Now 23 years later, the convicted criminal President Donald Trump ordered the unprovoked attack on Iran over Nuclear Weapons that never existed at any time during Trump's first or second term in office.  Israel's prime minister Netanyahu's military joined the attack and lied about Iran having a Nuclear Weapon going back to the Obama Presidency when he lied in an address to congress and said Iran would have a Nuclear Weapon in a matter of months.  It never happened.

And of course, just months ago last year Trump ordered the bombing of Iran and after it was over said Iran Nuclear capacity was completely destroyed.  Coupled with the latest CIA report that reported Iran would be no serious threat to America's national security in the next decade, the lie prevailed.  So, like Bush before him, Trump took he country to war in Iran over a lie and misinformation.  In doing so, Trump and Netanyahu became the same liars.  It is easy to see what is taking place, Trump is Netanyahu stooge on Iran and the stooge of Russia's Putin on Ukraine.  Never before has an American President allowed Netanyahu and Putin to direct the foreign policy of the United States.

The world is a more dangerous place because of Netanyahu and Trump's mental instability.  The country's that have nuclear weapons attitude of we can have our Nuclear Weapons but no one else can is unsustainable and unstable and will end up in disaster.  Every day brings the U.S. closer to a nuclear war on U.S. soil and events like the attack on Iran moves the clock closer and closer.  Trump's failure to learn from the mistakes of the past indicates that the future will look like the failed past.  

The U.S. has to hold Trump accountable and change its attitude toward its relationship with Israel as long as Netanyahu retains power.  

This commentary written by Joe Lorio

 

The Republicans in Congress Since Trump's First Term In Office.

 The GOP'er who have served in congress since Trump's first term has earned the reputation of being "The Lying Party."  The change has been complete, irreversible and out of control.  It has touched every thing the party does, is now a habit, a policy and plan.  Their lies are now their trademark, no matter the issue.  Character is lost, courage is a thing of the past.  They are trapped in the Trump's thirst for lying all the time, even to the point of accepting his violent rhetoric.

The GOP'er during President Nixon's term in office had character and courage.  Their leadership simply told Nixon, no more lies, resign or be impeached.  Nixon resigned.  It was a time when the GOP and Dems. had different opinions but leadership who cared about democracy, the constitution and the rule of law.  It was leadership that stood up to be counted on, especially on the great issues of the day.  

Today, "The Lying Party" has gone too far and will not recover until everyone of them are replaced in  congress.   The people and their vote has the responsibility to see such a change take place.  Enough is  Enough.

This commentary written by Joe Lorio

Hillary Clinton's Open Statement In The Jeffery Epstein Matter Should Be Required Reding For Everyone.

Former U.S. Senator and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton 's opening statement in the GOP controlled Epstein congressional hearings was a blockbuster.  The statement crushed the notion of a fair hearing, it demolished the GOP's fraudulent statement as to why they deposed her.  It left the GOP at such a loss they resorted to asking her questions about UFOS.  Imagine that.  They were so lost.

Hillary also schooled the GOP committee that such a hearing about a criminal matter that has victims, the very first people called to testify are the investigators who investigated the matters already and had answers, what they found and who they talked to.  The FBI who developed leads and the DOJ people who had the facts.  But the GOP controlled committee failed to have any of them testify.   They simply tried to divert the hearings and instead subpoenaed the Clintons.  

So Hillary Clinton has now testified before numerous GOP controlled committees since Trump's first term in office and every time the GOP ends up with their tail between their legs.  And after nine years of Trump and GOP lies, Clinton is still a better woman than Trump and the GOP are men.  And that really says it all.

This commentary written by JoeLorio

 

Louisiana's Big Republican Primary Battle Is Not Shaping Up As Reported.

 Three TP/New Orleans Advocate opinion writers in an article of February 26 attempted to explain how Louisiana's GOP's closed senate primary is shaping up between the GOP candidates.  It not only failed miserably, it came across with the usual hype and cliches.  The three writers were S. Grace, Q. Hillyer and R. Faucheaux who on a regular basis spout the paper's republican tone.  

It means nothing to know which of the candidates will represent the GOP or how the winner comes out on top.  The GOP members of congress who have served during the Trump administration represent the party of  lies and those who have always supported Trump will continue to lie for him no matter which one is elected so there really is no "battle shaping up."  It is the media's way of expressing their lack of Journalistic skills.

It is sort of a pitiful situation when one thinks about the GOP senatorial candidates, Trump and Louisiana's governor Jeff Landry.  Put them all  together and you have nothing but a bunch of ditto heads.

This commentary written by Joe Lorio

Anthropic Stands Tall Against The Convicted Criminal President Donald Trump and His Defense Secretary's Demands.

 Donald Trump and his clown ditto head Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth tried to dominate Anthropic and it's CEO Dario Amodei into using their AI Chatbot Claude technology with no strings attached that would violate safeguards set up by Anthropic.  CEO Amodei looked to the Pentagon for assurance that it's AI Claude would not be used for mass surveillance of Americans or in fully autonomous weapons and the Pentagon would give no such assurances and wanted blanket use of the technology.

Anthropic said it would not change it's company position on safeguarding the technology and therefore would not meet the demands of Trump and Hegseth.  Trump and Hegseth then blew their top like the clowns they are, lashed out at Anthropic with lies and Trump, like the convicted criminal he is, ordered U.S. Agencies to stop using the Anthropic technology.  Just another example how Trump and his clowns have no respect for safety regulation and how he uses his position to try and intimidate private business.  Trump's toxic corruption touches every area of the federal government.

Anthropic is on the right side of the technology issue that is just beginning to be understood and stood up to Trump and his clowns.  The convicted criminal cannot be trusted with anything and certainly not with AI technology that could be turned against America and it's people.  Hang it there Anthropic, America appreciates your courage and your safeguards to keep AI technology safe.

This commentary written by Joe Lorio  

The U.S. Supreme Court Followed The Constitution In Striking Down Trump's Tariff Taxes.

 The Supreme Court handed down not only a ruling that admonishes Trump's dislike for the U.S. constitution, it slapped the GOP controlled congress in the face (not in words) for allowing Trump to take control of the legislative process for raising taxes that the constitution does not provide for.  The 6-3 decision by the court brought about the usual response from Trump on his social media.

Trump's reaction to the decision also indicated just how committed he is to establish authoritarian rule, regardless of the constitution and his oath of office.  Don't look for the coward GOP to remind Trump of the power congress has in controlling his appetite for power.  They are too weak as a party and individuals, especially Louisiana's delegation serving in congress.  

The Supreme Court has a role for controlling Trump's thirst for authoritarian power by ruling against him when he intends to bypass or sidestep the constitution and the rule of law.  That is when enough pressure will mount and be enough to impeach him from office for good.

In the coming months the court's decision will bring out the worse from Trump and his supporters, especially from the media pundits who have been feeding the public Trump and the GOP's lies and misinformation.  The future of America the Beautiful still looks bright because of a SANE Democratic steady party in Washington and the people that support them.  The darkness will lift with time, Trump and his party will be gone and America will once again be the country our forebearers laid the foundation for.  

This commentary written by Joe Lorio

The City of New Orleans: Another One Of Many Safe and Happy Madri Gras.

 The City of New Orleans celebrated another one of many safe and happy Mardi Gras in 2026 thanks to all of those in authority charged with the responsibility of keeping City and its people safe.  And thanks to all the people, local and otherwise who over the years have helped to keep the event safe.

Despite the uptick in crime several years ago it is well to remember that the City has overall been a safe place.  The Madri Gras years, the Super Bowl years, The Jazz Fest years, The French Quarter Celebration Years, The Sugar Bowl Years, Bourbon Street in general and other entertainment that comes to the City and etc. etc., that take place every year with people standing shoulder to shoulder have been relatively safe.  The City has to stay prepared for any event, but lets not be overwhelmed.  We should be willing to report on and talk about the safe times and years and what the City has to offer.  

Now with a new year and a new administration in City Hall, let us look to the future for continued progress for the City and it's people.  Report the good things that take place more often and be objective about a brighter future for all.  And yes my fellow Americans, learning from the mistakes of the past is still the best way for a better future.  

This commentary written by Joe Lorio 

Louisiana's GOP U.S. Senate Candidates Are In A Race To The Bottom:

 The GOP Clowns running against present U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy for the November congressional elections have already started their attacks on each other and Cassidy is leasing the way with his own attack adds.  It reflects the sign of the times of a toxic republican party and their race to the bottom of the barrel.  Their attacks on each other only confirms their unfitness for the office they seek.

The Clowns are Trump and the party's ditto heads with no record of accomplishments.  The media will be no help to bringing clarity to the people because they have already accepted Trump and the party's lies and misrepresentations as facts.  And now, the media suddenly wants to question why no democrat is running for the office as a candidate.  The media and Louisiana have chosen sides ever since Trump became a candidate and they chose Trump and his party.

Through it all, the democratic party has remained the only SANE political party and will find the right time to field more democratic candidates.  There will be more democratic like John B. Edwards candidates in the future of Louisiana politics that will lead the state and the nation to a better time of Constitutional governing.  

The future of Louisiana is to be a democratic state once again, and when it takes place, you will have read it here first in PolitiDose, your daily dose of political commentary.

This commentary written by Joe Lorio