President-elect Donald J. Trump has described the U.S. as a 'disaster,' but many traditional metrics show that the country is actually in better shape than when George W. Bush took office in 2001. There will be no American troops at war overseas on Inauguration Day, murders are down, illegal immigration has decreased, and the stock market has performed well. Jobs are up, wages are rising, and the economy is growing. However, Americans remain divided and face major challenges such as terrorism and a growing national debt.