Liberation Day: America Takes Back Its Destiny

By Glenn Stokes III, April 2, 2025 Today, April 2, 2025, President Donald J. Trump stood tall and declared, in his signature all-caps gusto, “IT’S LIBERATION DAY IN AMERICA!” And he’s right. This isn’t just a catchy phrase—it’s a battle cry for a nation tired of being the world’s doormat. For too long, we’ve watched our wealth, our jobs, and our pride get siphoned off by countries that smile to our face while picking our pockets. No more. Today, America takes back control, and it starts with the boldest trade policy this country has seen in generations. Let’s be clear: these sweeping tariffs—25% on auto imports starting tomorrow, 25% on steel and aluminum already in motion, 20% on Chinese goods, and targeted levies on Canada and Mexico—are not just numbers on a ledger. They’re a declaration of independence from a global system rigged against us. President Trump gets it: trade isn’t charity. It’s a transaction, and for decades, we’ve been on the losing end. Now, with his “Make Ameri...