May 9, 2026
Jobs Report, Reflecting Pool Update, President Hosts Angel & Gold Star Mothers In Rose Garden, America250 Fort Ticonderoga, And More
On May 8, 2026, the White House published the release JOBS REPORT: Trump Economy Roars Ahead with Big Private Sector Job Gains (discussed in my June 7, 2025 ANP Article). According to the release, jobs are being added, American manufacturing is surging, Federal bureaucracy is shrinking to the lowest levels since May 1966, and American workers are re-entering the workforce (I wonder how much of this aspect is cutting them off SNAP and requiring them to work if they are able-bodied). The release then goes on to quote various people as to how good the economy is at this point in time when compared to the recent past.
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— U.S. Department of Labor (@USDOL) May 8, 2026
On May 8, 2026, the White House published the video Restoring the Reflecting Pool (below) showing the progress that is being made on the Reflecting Pool (discussed in my April 24, 2026 ANP Article). The pool is 2,000 feet long by 167 feet wide. President Trump is saving the US Taxpayers between $1.5 and $2 million dollars and 3 years of waiting for the restoration to be completed. As you can see in the video below, the work is almost complete! And the restoration has moved so quickly the lawsuits have not yet hit the court system!
On May 8, 2026, the White House published the video President Trump Delivers Remarks, May 8, 2026 (see below) showing President Trump hosting Angel Mothers and Gold Star Mothers at the White House for a Mother's Day luncheon. The President spoke for almost 20 minutes on a variety of topics. The President pointed out that the Rose Garden now had a lot of rose bushes, the grass was replaced with the seating space where the ladies were currently sitting, The broken stones were replaced with black granite to crease the Presidential Walk of Fame. Then he asked if should be Presidential Wall of Fame. The ladies in attendance voted and it was a tie.
President Trump spoke of how wonderful his mother was. He introduced the Angel Mothers. He let the Angel Mothers know that in the past 11 months there were zero illegals allowed into our country. Not only did that stop murders and other criminals, it also stopped drugs in that fentanyl is down by 59% for land crossings and 97% by sea. Now that we've gotten the sea handled, he will be focusing on stopping the land-based drug trafficking. He thanked those mothers for their fight against the epidemic of drug addiction. He reminded the ladies he signed the Halt Fentanyl Act into law last summer.
Then he introduced the Gold Star Mothers who raise children so selfless that they have given their lives for our country. He told the Gold Star Mothers that their children are part of the foundation that has made America a strong and free nation today. He mentioned the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan and how none of those military service members should have died. He blamed the incompetence of the Biden administration for that situation.
President Trump then went on to name some of the women in his cabinet who are mothers, like Susie Wiles and Brooke Rollins and spoke of their successes. President Trump mentioned the Trump Savings Account for children and how the Dell family donated so much money to that program. He spoke of the change to make IVF available to those who want to start families but need a little help. Followed by speaking about TrumpRx and cutting the cost of prescription medications. He also mentioned that child mutilation (through both surgery and drugs) has ended. Men are no longer allowed in women's sports.
President Trump told the ladies that they are raising the future of our country. That they have the most important job in America and that they are doing an incredible job. He ended with:
I just want to wish you all a very happy Mother's Day. We're going to have a great Mother's Day. And for those mothers that lost their child, many of whom are with us today, the angel moms and others, gold star moms, we love you especially. We love you maybe even the most. Thank you very much. Thank you everybody. Appreciate it.
On May 8, 2026, the Office of the First Lady published the statement First Lady Melania Trump: Mothers are America’s strength announcing Mrs. Trump's message for Mother's Day that was published in The Washington Post. Here is the full statement:
A mother’s devotion to her child is unmatched. This love takes many forms: strength, compassion, wisdom, grace, joy, labor, humor and even grief, to name a few. The love between mother and child has helped shape America’s identity since the nation’s founding 250 years ago. It is time to revisit the enduring American family traditions that have supported generations, while also recognizing the challenges for mothers of building both a career and a home. This balancing act reflects the realities women face today.
America’s strength is closely tied to the role mothers play in shaping character, education and moral order within families. From morning until night, mothers serve as the first teachers of empathy, aspiration and discipline. It is mothers who do so much to shape a child’s mind — how to think, how to distinguish right from wrong and how to persevere in challenging times. The household is our nation’s smallest institution, yet it is the foundation of all others, including democracy itself. The values cultivated in homes often shape the moral voice of the next generation. Looking ahead, we must consider how to strengthen this vital role.
Being a modern mother demands the discipline and restraint to not disregard what came before us. In this spirit, the healthy evolution of the American family can best be achieved by preserving the elements of the past that have proven their worth. In doing so, America can restore the honor of motherhood after years in which feminism often placed career above family, with consequences to our nation. Yes, women can thrive in both motherhood and business. But let’s be honest, extended families and strong support systems are often essential to providing a solid base for success. That’s why I admire the strength and dedication of single mothers in America, who often handle these responsibilities alone.
I note, too, that May is National Foster Care Month. Across America, tens of thousands of foster mothers selflessly provide safety and stability when it is needed most. Often, these moments create powerful bonds that can alter a child’s trajectory and even lead to a permanent home through adoption, changing lives forever. American women today are finding unique ways to balance career ambition and family. The busy accountant who makes time during tax season to read with her kids before bedtime; the nurse who works a grueling shift starting at 6 a.m. but treasures being present with her children when they return from school. We all know these incredible women.
From these stories, we revisit a simple but enduring truth about being a mother: You make yourself available not just when it is convenient, but whenever your child needs you. This is the heartbeat of an everlasting connection between a mother and her child. Children’s trust in their mothers grows over time, particularly when they know they are prioritized — before everything, including work. This holds true not only in moments of need, but also in ordinary moments: when a child wishes to talk, laugh or simply be together. In order to sustain this bond, a mother’s self-care is essential. To be fully present for a child, mothers must occasionally take time to restore their own energy. Such care is not selfish, but an important part of caring for others. Through self-care, your devotion to your children and the rest of your family is more effective. This approach will enrich every aspect of your life, professional and personal. Make time for yourself, while also welcoming challenges — learning new things, and discovering and building on your passions.
I constantly challenge myself, as first lady, to think beyond the traditional responsibilities of the East Wing. That has resulted in many new opportunities, including leading four reunifications of Ukrainian and Russian children with their families, addressing the U.N. Security Council on achieving peace through education, and, at the White House, launching Fostering the Future Together, a global effort to help children thrive through the safe and innovative use of technology. But family always comes first.
Together, let’s champion a new American model that restores the honor of motherhood by encouraging all women to lead boldly at work while also making family the cornerstone of our national future. I invite you to join me in prioritizing family as we shape a stronger America for the generations to come.
First Lady Melania Trump writes an inspiring message on motherhood & the values that shape our nation. ❤️
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) May 8, 2026
"Together, let’s champion a new American model that restores the honor of motherhood by encouraging ALL women to lead boldly at work while also making family the cornerstone… pic.twitter.com/CdJ0MCURXP
On May 8, 2026, Congress is still on their "pro forma" vacation. We The People need Congress to pass the SAVE America Act NOW, not after the November elections. It needs to go into effect NOW! I am, and I think many other US Taxpayers are, tired of these shenanigans. Pass the laws We The People want to have passed. Take a hint from Indiana, either do the WILL of WE THE PEOPLE or get primaried at your next election.
President Trump's Presidential Actions published in the Federal Register (FR) to date:
- 257 Executive Orders
- 141 Proclamations
- 135 Presidential Orders, Memoranda, Determinations, Permits, and Notices
On May 8, 2026, the FR published Proclamation 11026 National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, 2026 which was signed May 5, 2026 (discussed in my May 6, 2026 ANP Article).
Fort Ticonderoga was built between 1755 and 1757 by the French during the American French and Indian War (AKA the Seven Years' War). The French named it Fort Carillon. It was situated in New York such that it could control the waterways between Lake Champlain and Lake George, which were major trade routes between the Hudson River Valley and the Saint Laurence River Valley. The British gained control of the Fort from the French in 1759, renaming it Fort Ticonderoga.
On May 10, 1775, with the Revolutionary War less than a month old, Fort Ticonderoga was seized by Colonel Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold with the help of 83 Vermont militia men called The Green Mountain Boys. The approach was deceptively simple. They would sneak into the Fort at dawn while the majority of the British troops were sleeping. Once the approximately 48 British troops were captured, Colonel Allen demanded the surrender of the fort in the name of the great Jehovah and the Continental Congress. British Captain William Delaplace surrendered. Not a single shot was fired on either side. By taking the Fort, the Patriots ensured that the British stationed in Canada would not be able to use the Hudson River to move their troops south into the colonies. The American Battlefield Trust reports that there were 49 estimated casualties, 1 Patriot and 48 British with the Patriots being the victors.
Benedict Arnold took command of the Fort until June 1775. Colonel Henry Knox would take 59 cannons from the Fort and transport them overland to Boston, ultimately compelling the British to evacuate Boston in March of 1776. In July 1777, the British would take control of the Fort once again until November 1777 when the Patriots would take it back.
The capture of Fort Ticonderoga on May 10, 1777 was the first victory in the overall war; but, it was symbolic in that it provided the first offensive 'win' which spread hope to the Patriots. The method used (surprise) to take over the Fort was utilized in future battles of the Revolutionary War.
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