Trump's campaign promises within 100 days

Washington - During the four years between his two terms, President Trump If he wins the presidency again, he has a lot of time to think about what he can do. exist His first 100 days of his second semesterhe was able to deliver on some of his most repeated promises during the campaign, while others remained out of reach.

But it's very similar His first 100 days of his first semesterMost of the progress Mr. Trump has made to his promises is achieved through execution of orders.

Here are some of his 2024 campaign commitments and status 100 days later:

Commitment: End the Russian-Ukrainian War

Mr. Trump has not negotiated to end the Russian-Ukrainian war, and the conflict he boasted about will be resolved before he takes office. He said more than once, he will end the war within "24 hours" of his second term.

Even though we Pressure on Ukraine To a lesser extent, RussiaThere is no peace, and there is even a temporary ceasefire. The government is now threaten Walk from negotiations with Russia and Ukraine as Russia Continue attacking.

Promise: Pardoning the thug on January 6

This is one of the first promises Mr. Trump has made since taking office. He swears a few hours later Being aware of About 1,500 convicted of crimes related to the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Among those who are subject to leniency, there are those convicted of violent and serious crimes, including assaults on police officers and incitemental conspiracies.

Mr. Trump also ordered the Justice Department to end all pending cases related to the riots, abruptly ending the enormous efforts of former President Joe Biden to hold those involved in the attacks accountable.

Commitment: "Save" tiktok

Before taking office, Mr. Trump promised to "save" a short-form video app used by 170 million Americans. In 2024, Congress passed a law requiring Tiktok to evacuate its parent company in Beijing or be dismissed from the U.S. app stores. Despite the legal long time, when Bytedance failed to contact Tiktok's ruling by January 19, the deadline set by Congress was effectively banned in the United States.

First day in the office Mr. Trump signs executive order This directed the Justice Department not to enforce the 75-day law, and Tiktok later reappeared in the App Stores. The President once again on April 4th Delay in enforcement of laws Sales for another 75 days are still elusive.

Promise: Make IVF free

Mr. Trump told voters in August that the government or insurance companies “will be required to pay all costs associated with IVF treatment.” He did not specify how he would formulate it.

Even though the president Guiding his government Find ways to reduce the high costs of Americans struggling with fertility. Orders on February 18 require policy recommendations to be made within 90 days.

Commitment: Issuing Kennedy Assassination Record

Trump administration About 80,000 government documents have been issued It is related to the assassination of President John Kennedy in mid-March 1963. These documents have been published before, but have been edited for national security purposes. Many parts of the new version are revealed.

The decrypted version does not seem to have a major revelation about assassination. Some documents are available in person at the National Archives, but others are still being uploaded. Other documents are still in court, including for reasons that the grand jury is kept confidential. Documents related to the IRS must also be made available before publication, archives and the Department of Justice are working to make these documents available.

Commitment: Close the education sector

Mr. Trump Signed an executive order The process of demolishing the Ministry of Education "one and all" began last month. The education sector's workforce has already Cut in halfand there are plans to transfer some of its functions to other agencies. Nevertheless, completely eliminating the department will require a Congressional act.

Commitment: The largest mass deportation in U.S. history

"On the first day, I will launch the largest criminal deportation program in U.S. history," Trump said during the campaign.

The Trump administration has actively pursued deportation, perhaps by citing 18th-century laws as Alien enemy law This is only used in wartime to immediately deport some immigrants accused of becoming El Salvador prisons.

The president's attempt to use the Foreign Enemy Act for this purpose is litigated in court.

Promise: "Tariffs" from the United States' "advantage"

Mr. Trump vowed to "tariffs" and he believes he doesn't think the United States is treated fairly. He followed the threat for less than a week and imposed Weight tariffs In most countries, based on their trade deficit with the United States, he faces Bond market sell-offwhile he and senior government officials tried to trade with various countries, suspended most of the tariffs for 90 days. He still has a total tariff of up to 145%.

Commitment: Withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement

Just like what he did in his first semester, Mr. Trump’s first step when he took office in January was Withdrawal to the United States Paris climate agreement after former President Joe Biden rejoins the deal. Countries that signed the Paris Agreement agree on specific efforts aimed at helping curb climate change.

Commitment: Make tax cuts permanent

Congress is working to make the income tax relief permanently issued by Mr. Trump’s first term. This is not something the president can do himself. The key provisions of Mr. Trump's 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will expire at the end of the year.

Commitment: Cancel the Tips for Taxes

One of Trump's repeated campaign promises is to eliminate federal income taxes on skills, which he found is popular on his working-class base. The House Budget Committee estimates that Republicans eliminate the tips on income tax losses will exceed $100 billion in a decade.

However, taxes to eliminate tips will require a congressional act, and it is not clear whether it will be included in the budget settlement.

Commitment: Eliminate taxes on social security income for the elderly

What Mr. Trump promised to do is to remove federal taxes on social security income. This will also take Congressional action. Congress has not taken serious action on this. Some economists warn that eliminating taxes on social security will create a larger federal deficit.

Commitment: Stop funding for vaccine and mask-authorized schools

Trump assured during the campaign that he “will not give any school with a vaccine task or mask authorization.” He issued an executive order in February banning schools and universities authorized by the COVID-19 vaccine from collecting federal funds, although no state currently has such a requirement. It is only applicable to the Covid-19 vaccine.

Commitment: End the citizenship of reproductive rights

The President's Executive Order of Citizenship with Right of BirthIt has long been interpreted as a guarantee under the 14th Amendment, and was one of the first orders he signed after he was sworn in. The order rejects citizenship of a child born on February 19, born on February 19, an order from a mother who was illegally born or temporarily legally attended in the United States; or the father is neither a citizen nor a legal permanent resident.

Mr. Trump's authorization has been blocked by federal courts in several states and is considered unconstitutional. Supreme Court Will hear arguments in May According to a request by the Trump administration to partially implement the order.

Commitment: Cut federal funding to schools that teach “key race theory” and “transgender”

In January, Mr. Trump order The school stopped teaching him as "critical race theory" and other materials related to race and sex. The executive order declares that K-12 schools cannot use federal funds on children’s “indoctrination”, including “radical gender ideology and critical race theory.”

He signed one Separate executive order In February, trans girls and women were banned from participating in sports teams that matched their gender identity. The order stipulates that Title IX is a federal law that prohibits sexual discrimination in schools and is construed as prohibiting transgender girls and women from participating in women's movements. Trump said those who are not compliant will endanger any federal funds they receive.

Caitlin Yilek