Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) awarded President Trump the first "America First Award" for his leadership and his administration's agenda during the first year of his second term. The presentation of the award came before the president's remarks at the National Republican Congressional Committee annual dinner. The president highlighted the accomplishments of his administration's agenda and acknowledged members of Congress who helped in getting his agenda through Congress. According to Speaker Johnson, the fundraiser surpassed the previous year's monetary donations with a total of $37 million.