As a proud member of Gen Z, Iāll be honest: we didnāt grow up with politicians keeping promises. We grew up watching empty slogans, endless wars, broken systems, and leaders who seemed more interested in apologizing for America than fighting for it. So when Donald Trump walked into Washington promising to put America first, many doubted he would follow through.
But he didnāt just talk ā he delivered.
Trumpās first 100 days were a masterclass in action over excuses. While the political establishment and the media laughed, cried, and melted down daily, Trump got to work doing exactly what he said he would: fighting for the forgotten men and women of this country.
From day one, Trump made it clear that national security mattered. He signed executive orders to start securing the southern border. He empowered ICE to enforce immigration laws already on the books. He began building the framework for a stronger, safer America ā not just for the next four years, but for the next generation.
Internationally, Trump projected strength, not apology. When Houthi rebels in Yemen crossed the line, Trump didnāt issue a strongly worded statement ā he launched targeted military strikes that sent a clear message: America is back, and our enemies will be held accountable. During Trumpās first term, ISISās so-called ācaliphateā began crumbled rapidly, showing the world that strength, not weakness, is what preserves peace.
For my generation, the first 100 days of Trump were a wake-up call. We had been told for years by professors, celebrities, and media pundits that America was in permanent decline ā that a future of lower expectations was normal, even good. Trump blew that narrative to pieces. He didnāt just believe America could win again ā he proved it.
And letās be honest: style points were never the goal. Trump didnāt cater to political correctness or beltway elitism. He used Twitter to talk directly to the American people, bypassing the corrupt media filters. Was it unconventional? Yes. Was it effective? Absolutely. He spoke plainly, sometimes roughly, but always with a clear purpose: to disrupt a system that had been failing us for decades.
The media wonāt admit it, but Trumpās first 100 days laid the foundation for the record-breaking economic growth, energy dominance, and national pride that defined the next three years.
Gen Z didnāt need another career politician. We needed a disruptor ā someone willing to take the hits, break the old rules, and fight for results. Trump did that and more.
Looking back, itās even clearer now: Trumpās first 100 days werenāt about headlines or handshakes in the swamp. They were about restoring something much bigger ā hope.
Hope that hard work still matters. Hope that America can still lead. Hope that the American Dream is still alive ā not just for the elites, but for everyone.
As Gen Z looks toward the future, we arenāt searching for polished speeches or hollow promises. Weāre looking for leaders who deliver results and put America first.
Donald Trumpās first 100 days proved heās that leader. And if we want to secure the future our generation deserves, weād be wise to remember just how much he accomplished ā and how quickly.
Brilyn Hollyhand is an eighteen-year-old political commentator, Chairman of the Republican National Committeeās Youth Advisory Council, and bestselling author of āOne Generation Away: Why Now is the Time to Restore American Freedomā. @Brilyn Hollyhand, BrilynHollyhand.comThe views and opinions expressed in this commentary are those of the author and do not reflect the official position of the Daily Caller News Foundation.
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