Ending the Russia-Ukraine War in 24 Hours:
Trump repeatedly promised to end the conflict within a day of taking office. Despite meetings with leaders from both nations, the war continues, and Trump later described the pledge as "sarcastic" or "in jest".
Lowering the Price of Everyday Goods:
A central campaign theme was "breaking the inflation nightmare" and lowering the costs of groceries and energy. However, prices for essentials like groceries, medical care, and electricity remain higher than when he took office, with utility bills rising nearly three times the rate of overall inflation in some regions.
Slashing Energy Costs by Half:
Trump vowed to cut energy and electricity prices by at least 50%. Instead, the average household electricity bill in 2025 was approximately 6.7% more expensive than the previous year.
Protection of Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid:
Despite a categorical promise not to cut these programs, his proposed budget includes trillions in combined cuts over the next decade.
Expanding IVF Access:
Trump promised to make in vitro fertilization (IVF) free or require insurance coverage. While he signed an executive order to "study" the issue, no tangible policy to fund or mandate coverage has been implemented.
Targeting "Only" Criminal Aliens for Deportation:
Trump pledged to focus deportation efforts on dangerous criminals. Reports indicate that many arrests and sweeps have involved law-abiding parents and grandparents, and some individuals have been deported without due process.
Manufacturing Job Resurgence:
Promised that "jobs and factories will come roaring back," but manufacturing employment actually declined in late 2025, partly attributed by some economists to the impact of sweeping new tariffs.