Trump Campaign Promises Tracker

DOJ, FBI conclude Jeffrey Epstein had no 'client list,' committed suicide - July 7, 2025 DOJ memo

Trump orders declassification of JFK, RFK, and MLK assassination files - signed January 23, 2025

66,463 arrests and 65,682 removals in first 100 days - significant increase but well below pace needed for promised 1 million annual deportations

Jan. 23, federal judge blocked the order for 14 days, calling it 'blatantly unconstitutional'

80+ miles of new barriers initiated, $46.5 billion allocated in July 2025 'One Big Beautiful Bill'

Mexico did not pay for the wall; its leaders have refused since Trump first made his promise... Taxpayers foot the bill for Trump's wall

Policy reinstated on Day 1 of presidency

One of the first things the administration did was end Customs and Border Patrol's CBP One program

Trump's executive order began the process for designating cartels... but doesn't on its own designate them

Despite a flurry of executive actions, Trump's price-related promises have gone unfulfilled... Day One has turned into Day Seven, and those eggs are getting even more expensive

Inflation has actually increased from 2.3% in April to 2.4% in May 2025

Congress passed no tax on tips in Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'... creates a temporary above-the-line deduction for tips up to $25,000

Included in 'One Big Beautiful Bill' signed July 2025

Trump says the Republican mega bill will eliminate taxes on Social Security. It does not - only provided $6,000 senior deduction, unrelated to Social Security. Social Security benefits remain fully taxable; this promise has not been seriously pursued.

Implemented broad tariff increases, raising average tariff rates from 2.5% to 27%

One Big Beautiful Bill made the 2017 tax cuts permanent

National energy emergency declared, increased drilling authorized

National energy emergency declared to accelerate fossil fuel production

No action taken; typical rates remain around 22.8%

No specific policy action taken

Nearly three years after Russia launched invasion... there's no end in sight to the war

War continued through inauguration and beyond

Secured NATO agreement to increase defense spending targets from 2% to 5% of GDP by 2035

Trump ordered the United States to leave the Paris climate agreement... will take at least a year to become official

Various executive orders issued targeting Chinese investments

Trump issued 'full, complete and unconditional,' pardons on his first day in office for nearly 1,600 people

Schedule F has been reinstated, potentially affecting up to 50,000 federal employees

Supreme Court ruled 6-3 July 14, 2025, allowing mass layoffs of 1,400+ employees (50% workforce reduction). Department significantly weakened but full closure requires Congressional action

Trump established... Department of Government Efficiency, launching effort led by Elon Musk

Federal death penalty has been restored and expanded to include drug trafficking and crimes by immigrants

SCOTUS allows trans military ban to go into effect

59,000 federal jobs eliminated but far short of $2 trillion target

Has not pursued federal abortion restrictions, maintained states' rights position

Congress passed $9 billion rescission package July 2025, eliminating $1.1 billion in CPB funding through 2027. Trump signed into law July 18, 2025

Executive order signed February 2025 protecting Second Amendment rights, rolling back gun regulations

Religious Liberty Commission established May 2025, White House Faith Office restored

TikTok shut down... Multiple extensions granted but no permanent resolution

No significant action taken despite nominations of reform advocates

Biden AI Executive Order rescinded January 20, 2025

Executive orders on cryptocurrency issued, regulatory framework being developed

RFK Jr. was confirmed as HHS Secretary as promised

Major ACA repeal efforts have stalled despite Republican control

Executive order issued with thirty-day deadline for drug companies

No federal legislation or coverage expansion implemented

Executive orders issued requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration

Executive order implemented paper ballot requirements

No federal action taken; would require state-level changes

National Center for Warrior Independence established May 2025 on West LA VA campus

Veteran healthcare funding increased, new facilities approved

Retroactive to Sept. 1, 2024 promise not included in tax legislation

No federal land development contests initiated

No significant action taken on this promise