A living record of the Trump campaign's promises and his presidency's achievements
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Trump promised to halve energy and electricity prices within 12 months, 18 at most. Both deadlines have passed, and prices are higher.
Continue reading: Cut energy prices in half within 12 to 18 months
Trump set a goal of the lowest-cost energy of any industrial country. US oil output hit a record, but household power and petrol prices have risen.
Continue reading: Achieve the lowest energy costs in the world
Trump suggested tariffs on China of 60% or more. They hit 145% in April 2025, then came down, and imports from China fell by about 30% that year.
Trump promised to finish the border wall quickly. Building has sped up after a slow start, but it's far from complete and a court has halted work in Big Bend.
Trump promised to bring thousands of troops home from abroad to guard the border. Thousands went to the border, but from bases at home.
Continue reading: Move thousands of overseas troops to the southern border
Trump has floated letting tariffs replace much or all of the income tax. Tariff revenue jumped in 2025, but income tax still raised far more.
Promised at a Las Vegas rally in 2024, now law, but only for income tax, only up to $25,000, and only to the end of 2028.
Trump promised to take the US out of the Paris climate agreement a second time. He ordered it on day one, and the exit took effect in January 2026.