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One year after Donald Trump’s second inauguration on 20 January 2025, his sweeping promises on justice, immigration, the economy and America’s global role have largely defined his presidency. Speaking as the 47th US president, Trump vowed rapid action, declaring: “I was saved by God to make America great again.” Here’s how his 10 key pledges unfolded.
1. Justice: Trump promised to end the “weaponisation” of government. Crime fell sharply nationwide, but he aggressively used federal power against critics, firing inspectors general and ordering investigations into political opponents.
2. Voters of colour: After record Black and Hispanic support in 2024, Trump pledged partnership. Instead, DEI programmes were scrapped and his cabinet became the least diverse in decades.
3. Immigration: Perhaps his most consequential pledge. Trump declared a national emergency, reinstated Remain in Mexico, deployed troops, and oversaw over 622,000 deportations, dramatically reducing border crossings but triggering nationwide protests.
4. Economy: Trump vowed to crush inflation. While inflation eased slightly to 2.7% and GDP grew, most Americans still disapproved of his economic handling as living costs stayed high.
5. Energy: Declaring a national energy emergency, Trump delivered on “drill, baby, drill,” boosting oil and gas production and withdrawing the US from major climate agreements.
6. Tariffs: He imposed sweeping tariffs on imports from 90 countries, promising riches for Americans. Instead, markets wobbled and prices rose, with long-term effects still unclear.
7. DOGE: The Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, promised trillions in savings but collapsed early amid chaos and mass layoffs.
8. Free speech: Trump vowed to end censorship, yet sued media outlets, pressured universities, and targeted law firms tied to opponents.
9. DEI and transgender policy: He eliminated DEI across government and declared there were “only two genders,” reshaping education, healthcare and federal policy.
10. Foreign policy: Promising peace, Trump instead launched strikes across multiple regions, captured Venezuela’s leader, and ruled largely through fear rather than unity.
Do you think his key promises were fulfilled?
1. Justice: Trump promised to end the “weaponisation” of government. Crime fell sharply nationwide, but he aggressively used federal power against critics, firing inspectors general and ordering investigations into political opponents.
2. Voters of colour: After record Black and Hispanic support in 2024, Trump pledged partnership. Instead, DEI programmes were scrapped and his cabinet became the least diverse in decades.
3. Immigration: Perhaps his most consequential pledge. Trump declared a national emergency, reinstated Remain in Mexico, deployed troops, and oversaw over 622,000 deportations, dramatically reducing border crossings but triggering nationwide protests.
4. Economy: Trump vowed to crush inflation. While inflation eased slightly to 2.7% and GDP grew, most Americans still disapproved of his economic handling as living costs stayed high.
5. Energy: Declaring a national energy emergency, Trump delivered on “drill, baby, drill,” boosting oil and gas production and withdrawing the US from major climate agreements.
6. Tariffs: He imposed sweeping tariffs on imports from 90 countries, promising riches for Americans. Instead, markets wobbled and prices rose, with long-term effects still unclear.
7. DOGE: The Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, promised trillions in savings but collapsed early amid chaos and mass layoffs.
8. Free speech: Trump vowed to end censorship, yet sued media outlets, pressured universities, and targeted law firms tied to opponents.
9. DEI and transgender policy: He eliminated DEI across government and declared there were “only two genders,” reshaping education, healthcare and federal policy.
10. Foreign policy: Promising peace, Trump instead launched strikes across multiple regions, captured Venezuela’s leader, and ruled largely through fear rather than unity.
Do you think his key promises were fulfilled?
