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Libertarians, I know what you’re thinking. Donald Trump isn’t exactly the poster child for liberty, but hear me out. There’s a real chance here to push for meaningful change. Whether he knows it or not, Trump’s agenda has some overlap with ours, and if he leans in, we could see some serious wins for freedom.

First, there’s Ross Ulbricht. The founder of Silk Road has become a symbol of government overreach, a man serving two life sentences for running a website. It’s outrageous, and libertarians have been screaming about it for years. Trump, surprisingly, gets it. “On Day One, I will commute the sentence of Ross Ulbricht,” he said earlier this year. Those aren’t vague promises. If Trump follows through, it would be a huge step toward fixing a broken justice system that punishes innovation while letting real criminals walk free.

Then there’s cryptocurrency. Remember when Trump called Bitcoin a “scam”? Well, times have changed. Now, he’s talking about making America the “crypto capital of the planet.” He’s even floated the idea of creating a U.S. Bitcoin reserve, a bold move that would show the world we’re serious about leading in financial innovation. “Regulations will be crafted by people who love crypto,” Trump said at a Bitcoin conference in Nashville. That’s music to a libertarian’s ears. The government needs to step back and let the market flourish. If Trump keeps pushing in this direction, it’s a win for everyone who believes in financial freedom. We may only have seen the tip of the iceberg for crypto pumps.

Libertarians have always known that government red tape is a strangler, not a savior, and Trump’s record on rolling back regulations gives us something to work with. During his first term, he famously cut two regulations for every new one created—sometimes more. He targeted industries like energy, healthcare, and finance, reducing barriers and letting businesses breathe. Sure, it wasn’t the deep systemic overhaul we dream of, but it was a start. In a second term, Trump could expand on this momentum by taking on federal agencies that have outlived their usefulness. The Department of Education? Let states handle their schools. The Department of Energy? Open it up to the free market. Trump loves efficiency—this is where he can prove it.

The tax code is another place where libertarians and Trump see eye-to-eye, at least partially. The 2017 tax cuts were a big win, putting more money back in the pockets of Americans and unleashing business growth. But let’s be honest—it didn’t go far enough. Libertarians want a flat tax or, better yet, no income tax at all. Trump could take steps in that direction by simplifying the code even further and making the 2017 cuts permanent. It’s not an impossible ask, and it’s something that could win him broader support while advancing the cause of liberty. Taxes should be low, simple, and fair. Trump’s already made progress here. Now’s his chance to take it further.

Foreign policy is another area where Trump has big potential. Libertarians have been begging for an end to endless wars, and Trump’s “America First” approach aligns with that to a certain degree. He has resisted pressure to escalate conflicts overseas. Sure, he wasn’t perfect, but it was progress. In a second term, he needs to double down. Bring the troops home. Stop funding proxy wars that don’t have anything to do with national security. Focus on fixing America instead of meddling abroad. This could be a big area where we might see some wins.

We also have to talk about the surveillance state. Libertarians know the Patriot Act is an abomination. Warrantless spying on Americans isn’t security; it’s tyranny. Trump has criticized government overreach in the past, but now’s the time to act. Repeal the Patriot Act. Defund the NSA’s data collection programs. Appoint people who respect privacy and understand that freedom isn’t a trade-off for safety. If Tulsi Gabbard has any say, we may just see real reform in favor of our civil liberties that have been long lost.

Trump isn’t perfect, and no one’s pretending he is. But there’s room here for libertarians to influence the conversation, to push for policies that make government smaller and liberty bigger. This isn’t about hero-worship or blind loyalty. It’s about finding those moments where principles and practicality align.

If Trump sticks to his word—if he frees Ross Ulbricht, defends cryptocurrency, resists endless wars, and dismantles the surveillance state—he’ll have done more for liberty than most presidents in modern history. It’s a tall order, but the opportunity is there. It’s up to us to hold him to it.

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