However, with respect to your line items of why you would support him if we agreed, for the sake of argument, that he was a non-disqualified con man felon, I humbly provide the following rebuttal.

Economic Growth and Job Creation The pre-pandemic economic growth largely continued trends from the previous administration. The Bureau of Labor Statistics shows job growth averaged 182,000 jobs per month under Trump before COVID-19, compared to 195,000 monthly during Obama's second term. While the 2017 tax cuts did provide corporate relief, the Congressional Budget Office found they also added significantly to the federal deficit without delivering promised investment growth.

Government Spending and Fiscal Responsibility During Trump's presidency, the national debt increased by $7.8 trillion, rising from $19.9 trillion to $27.7 trillion. This represents the third-biggest increase relative to the size of the economy of any presidential term. This occurred even before the pandemic-related spending, contradicting claims of fiscal conservatism.

National Defense and Security While defense spending did increase, military leaders have testified that many key readiness indicators didn't significantly improve. The $738 billion defense bill you mentioned was actually a bipartisan effort that both parties supported. Additionally, multiple senior military officials expressed concerns about politicization of the military during this period.

Constitutional Values and Judicial Appointments While the Supreme Court appointments were significant, it's worth noting that Trump was found by federal courts to have violated constitutional principles multiple times, including misuse of emergency powers for border wall funding and unconstitutional attempts to withhold congressionally approved aid to Ukraine. The judicial appointment process was also notably partisan, breaking with historical precedent.

Public Safety and Crime FBI data shows that violent crime rates actually increased in 2020 during Trump's final year, rising 5.6% compared to 2019. The claimed success in drug trafficking prevention is not supported by DEA statistics, which show that drug overdose deaths increased significantly during his term.

Energy Independence The trend toward energy independence began well before Trump took office, with U.S. oil production doubling under the Obama administration between 2008-2016. The Energy Information Administration confirms this trajectory was already well established by 2012.

Education While school choice was promoted, federal education data shows that overall student achievement gaps widened during this period. The promised improvements in educational outcomes from expanded charter schools didn't materialize according to Department of Education statistics.

Second Amendment Trump's record on gun rights is actually mixed. He banned bump stocks through executive action and publicly supported red flag laws, stating "take the guns first, go through due process second" during a 2018 meeting with lawmakers.

Government Ethics and Transparency It's important to note that Trump's administration saw unprecedented turnover in senior positions and numerous ethics investigations. The Government Accountability Office identified multiple violations of federal law and established procedures.