The Fox News Rundown One Year of Trump 2.0: The Successes and Challenges Ahead
Jan 20, 2026
Joining the discussion are Karl Rove, a seasoned political analyst and former advisor to President George W. Bush, and Gerri Willis, a savvy financial journalist specializing in economic impacts. They reflect on the successes of Trump’s “America First” agenda a year in, including border enforcement and economic policies. Rove critiques the administration's tariff strategies and their legal implications, while Willis dives into significant tax changes that aim to boost the middle class and consumer spending. Together, they explore the intersecting paths of politics and economics.
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Rapid, Wide-Ranging First Year
- Karl Rove says Trump's presidency moved very quickly across many fronts in year one.
- He argues it's too early to fully judge outcomes because many initiatives remain unresolved.
Tariffs Are Effective But Legally Uncertain
- Rove views tariffs as a mixed tool that worked in some bilateral cases but was applied inconsistently.
- He warns a pending Supreme Court decision could limit unilateral presidential tariff authority and force more Congressional involvement.
Daring Capture In Venezuela
- Karl Rove highlighted a dramatic special-operations capture of a Venezuelan leader with no U.S. casualties.
- He presented it as an extraordinary and unexpected achievement during the administration's first year.