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My Point of View by Lukas Severson

There is a revival happening across our nation — an awakening to the values that built America: faith, family, hard work and patriotism. These four things are not just bullets or talking points, I truly believe they have helped shape our country.

We have the power to shape our future by embracing these principles and taking personal responsibility for our successes and failures. The American dream is not free. It is earned through determination, accountability and the courage to pursue excellence. We cannot wait for someone else or the government to fix our problems or individual circumstances. We must take action and create our own destinies.

President Trump’s vision of a new Golden Age is rooted in the idea that when the government gets out of the way, Americans thrive. We saw it firsthand in his first administration with lower taxes, fewer regulations, energy independence and a prospering economy that put the power back in the hands of the people.

But real prosperity starts at home, with strong families, hard work and a commitment to personal excellence. We must hold ourselves accountable, teach our children the value of hard work and continue to vote for leaders who prioritize our freedoms and opportunities over government control.

Under President Trump’s leadership, our country is restoring opportunities to Americans by implementing policies that prioritize individual freedoms and economic growth. We are witnessing a renewed emphasis on personal agency and self-determination. Now is the time for us to step up, take control of our own futures and strive for greatness. While the vision of the Golden Age is beautiful, it will not come from Washington, D.C., alone. It will come from communities like ours, filled with hardworking men and women who believe in themselves and in America. When we take responsibility, embrace opportunity and refuse to settle for mediocrity, we strengthen not just our own lives but the fabric of our entire nation. Let’s stand with President Trump, welcome the Golden Age, pursue excellence and make America stronger than ever before.

If this message resonates with you, consider coming to one of our Freeborn County GOP meetings. We meet the second Monday of every month at 5 p.m. at the Edgewater Bay Pavilion.

Lukas Severson is a member of the Freeborn County GOP.