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Ruddy: Trump's 'Beyond Beyond' Won't Stop

President Donald Trump speaks during a coronavirus news conference during his first administration
President Donald Trump (Evan Vucci/AP)

Christopher Ruddy By Wednesday, 09 July 2025 08:01 AM EDT Current | Bio | Archive

In the annals of American history, few leaders have sparked as much fervor and awe as President Donald J. Trump.

With less than six months into his second term, Trump has already reached his "beyond beyond" moment.

Most presidents never reach such a moment. Some wish for just one.

But for Trump, it has now happened several times in a matter of months.

Such a term as "beyond beyond" is reserved for feats so incredible, so outrageous, they teeter on the edge of disbelief.

But in Trump's case, his feats are undeniably real.

In a whirlwind of audacious moves, Trump has reshaped the nation and the world, achieving what many predecessors could only dream of, all while navigating a global landscape teetering on the brink of chaos.

Last week, Washington buzzed with the passage of what is being hailed as the most transformative tax and spending bill in U.S. history.

Dubbed the "Big Beautiful Bill" by Trump himself, it slashed taxes with laser-like precision, fulfilling campaign promises to eliminate taxes on tips, overtime, and Social Security contributions.

One of the bill's jewels is the introduction of "Trump Accounts" — innovative accounts for children designed to secure retirement savings for millions, while fostering a new investor class.

Economists predict these accounts will reshape wealth distribution, empowering everyday Americans to claim a stake in the nation's prosperity.

"This is the American Dream on steroids," Trump declared at the signing ceremony, his signature flourish sealing a legacy-defining moment.

But the bill was just one moment of Trump's "beyond beyond."

Fresh from The Hague, Trump returned from a NATO conference with a diplomatic coup: convincing nearly all member nations to commit to an increase to 5% of GDP in defense spending over the next decade.

For years, U.S. presidents pleaded with European allies to "ante up" for collective security, only to face resistance and no result.

Trump, with his unrelenting deal-making, succeeded where others failed.

"They said it couldn't be done," he tweeted from Air Force One. "But I got it done — bigly."

Perhaps his most staggering beyond beyond moment came in the Middle East, where Israel, with Trump's unequivocal backing, launched a lightning strike on Iran's military infrastructure and nuclear program.

In just three days, Iran's decades-long ambition to wield nuclear weapons lay in ruins, its facilities reduced to rubble.

For over 30 years, Iran's threats against the West — coupled with its funding of radical groups targeting Americans and allies across the Middle East, Europe, and beyond — met with tepid responses from U.S. presidents and policymakers.

Trump, however, saw Israel's moment and acted.

When Israel hesitated at striking Iran's hardened nuclear sites, Trump deployed U.S. B-2 bombers to ensure the mission's success.

"I gave Israel the green light because it was right for them and right for the world," he said in a Rose Garden address.

The strike, a masterstroke of decisiveness, has redefined Middle Eastern geopolitics.

Behind the scenes, Trump's deft hand averted another catastrophe: a brewing nuclear standoff between India and Pakistan.

His discreet diplomacy, sources say, cooled tensions that could have spiraled into global disaster.

Pakistan, grateful for his intervention, has reportedly nominated Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize — a nod to his ability to navigate crises others might fumble.

"You don't always like his style," said a senior Pakistani diplomat, speaking anonymously. "But you can't argue with results."

These accomplishments — each monumental in scope — stand as testaments to a presidency that thrives on action despite some of the president's rhetoric, at times theatrical and hyperbolic.

Under President Joe Biden, the nation suffered a catastrophic failure of leadership.

China surged ahead, expanding its economy, military, and nuclear arsenal while tightening its grip on Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

Most perilously, Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine — a war still raging and threatening to ignite a wider war — emerged as a direct consequence of that vacuum.

"Biden's weakness invited chaos," a Trump aide remarked. "Now, Trump's the only one who can fix it."

As the world watches, Trump's presidency burns brighter than ever.

It is a beacon of audacity in a time of uncertainty.

In less than six months, Donald Trump has rewritten the rules of leadership, proving that "beyond beyond" is not just a catchy phrase — it is the reality of promises kept.

Finally, a quote for the day:

"Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen. But when a tyrant threatens the liberty of nations, we must never falter, never appease, never yield—for the price of weakness is the chains of oppression." — Winston Churchill

Christopher Ruddy is CEO of Newsmax Media, Inc., a leading news company that operates Newsmax TV and Newsmax.com. Read more Christopher Ruddy Insider articles — Click Here Now.

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In the annals of American history, few leaders have sparked as much fervor and awe as President Donald J. Trump.
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