President Trump’s policy blitz is not only a sound strategy but is already paying dividends. Although he has clawed back billions in federal dollars, his bigger victories are likely yet to come.

It is hard to keep up with what President Trump has accomplished in just over a month in office. Just through Feb. 14, the Federal Register lists 68 Executive orders signed by the President. One of these of course was the creation of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). DOGE, in turn, has cut hundreds of federal contracts and according to Reuters, achieved $8.5 billion in savings thus far (DOGE claims $55 billion). (RELATED: The ‘DOGE Dividend’ Dilemma: Why Debt Reduction Beats Tax Refunds)

So far, DEI programs, USAID, and the Department of Education have been among the highest-profile targets. An ABC News count shows that 14 agencies thus far have had employees laid off. Additionally, tens of thousands of federal workers have been fired or laid off and so-called “probationary firings” could affect up to 200,000 more so far. Another 75,000 workers have accepted buyouts.

Undoubtedly more — and likely bigger — cuts are coming as the DOGE’s focus moves across the government. Already the administration’s unilateral actions have prompted a slew of lawsuits — undoubtedly more of these are coming too. (RELATED: Trump Is Unleashing DOGE on the Pentagon Budget: Here’s Where Musk Should Look)

Between the rapid-fire actions and the slow-moving court responses, where does that leave the Trump administration in its quest to remake government? For such an audacious start and inevitable Democrat pushback, the Trump administration is way ahead when you consider the eight qualitative advantages he has already secured. (RELATED: Most Americans Support DOGE and ‘Energetic’ Trump)

Trump has completely defined Washington’s policy agenda. Of course, since FDR, virtually all presidents have. However, few have done so with such thoroughness and alacrity. To appreciate the level of dominance, consider any policy alternatives being discussed — even in context to the agenda items he has set. There is little discussion of the back-and-forth usually found in legislative negotiations. Trump has eclipsed Washington.

By acting aggressively and unilaterally, Trump has immediately kept his promises to his base, thereby solidifying their support. Other administrations can often take a while to find their legs; in so doing, they lose momentum from their electoral victories. Not Trump’s second administration. He therefore has a powerful tool to wield on behalf of his policy proposals. When things do get sticky — as they assuredly will — he has an X-factor.

Trump’s frenetic action is itself an advantage. It is a dramatic contrast to the preceding Biden administration. And the contrast makes it look all the more remarkable. At the core of Biden’s toppling from atop the Democrat ticket was the feeling — first among the general electorate, and then the Democrat base — that Biden simply wasn’t up to leading. The feeling that the nation was adrift almost across the policy board was tangible. Yes, people wanted a different direction, but they also simply wanted leadership. Trump is giving that in spades.

This onslaught of action has also served to diminish and fragment his opponents. The Democrats look like Lilliputians encountering Gulliver. This only antagonizes their base who want a forceful response to Trump. Minorities in the Senate and House, Democrats’ congressional leaders are limited in what they can do. The increasing pressure from their base and the limitations of their options serve to fragment Democrats as they struggle for options and consensus. (RELATED; The Left’s Crisis Might Be Getting Started. Ours Is Actually Ending.)

The confrontation with his opponents will soon shift the conflict onto terrain even more favorable to Trump: the Supreme Court. Conservatives’ focus is on the unlimited court cases Democrats are sure to file against him and the limited successes they have had in slowing him down. However, all these judicial cases will likely move eventually to the Supreme Court, where conservatives hold a 6-3 majority — a majority far greater proportionally than Republicans’ precarious congressional majorities. Further, Trump has solid arguments for his policy actions. Will he prevail on all? Certainly not. But he has a very good chance of winning on several. (RELATED: The Rule of Law Serves the American People, Especially Conservatives)

Trump’s unilateral actions also serve to insulate Republicans’ narrow congressional majorities from tough votes — and even tougher Democrat amendments. Yes, we all realize that being in Congress means voting, but there are only so many tough votes members will and can make if they want to be reelected — and Trump wants them all returned to Congress for future votes. Voting also takes time. It’s far better for Trump to have cleared away all he can before asking congressional Republicans to take up the process. When he does, he will also be able to tell them that he has done all he could.

If his executive branch options fail, he still has a fallback in Congress’ reconciliation process for those that have budgetary changes associated with their policies. Reconciliation is an expedited legislative process, with its greatest benefit being that it can’t be filibustered in the Senate. For an administration that has been so creative in its executive action onslaught thus far, don’t underestimate how creative it can be in turning its policies into proposals with budgetary impact — after all, that is one of its primary objectives.

Finally, virtually all of Trump’s actions are risk-free for him — at least concerning their outcomes. But he could lose, you say. Of course, he could; however, no one expected executive actions like these in the first place — so the losses just leave Trump where he would have been absent his attempt. But he will also win on some (perhaps many); in so doing, he will have established judicially-approved paths to do more. He’s playing with “house money,” so to speak.

What will be the final outcome of Trump’s executive action onslaught is still to be determined. It will take weeks in some cases, months in others, and perhaps longer for still others. But the undetermined outcome should not distract from what he has already succeeded in achieving. While they may not be quantifiable… yet, their import should not be discounted or overlooked.

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J.T. Young is the author of the recent book, Unprecedented Assault: How Big Government Unleashed America’s Socialist Left from RealClear Publishing and has over three decades’ experience working in Congress, the Department of Treasury, the Office of Management, and Budget, and representing a Fortune 20 company.