In brief
In his victory speech, Trump declared a commitment to implementing his agenda with a mantra: "Promises made, promises kept." However, the specifics of how he plans to accomplish these goals remain vague. Here’s a closer look at the seven major pledges he's made:
1) **Deport Undocumented Migrants**: Trump aims to execute significant deportations along with completing the border wall that began during his first tenure. However, experts warn of the potential economic and legal challenges that could arise from such actions.2) **Economic Changes**: Trump has promised to tackle inflation and proposed sweeping tax cuts while planning tariffs on foreign imports, notably from China. While framed as a method to bolster the economy, such tariffs may elevate costs for consumers.3) **Roll Back Climate Regulations**: As with his first presidency, Trump intends to reduce environmental protections, champion fossil fuel production, and retract efforts to encourage electric vehicle uptake, insisting his policies will lower energy prices.4) **End the Ukraine War**: Trump has criticized U.S. aid to Ukraine and proposed a rapid resolution to the conflict, though details of his approach remain undisclosed. His foreign policy aims to reconsider U.S. involvement in international conflicts.5) **No National Abortion Ban**: In contrast to some supporters’ expectations, Trump stated he would not pursue a national ban on abortion, allowing states autonomy in their reproductive laws amidst a national debate on rights.6) **Pardon January 6 Rioters**: He has voiced intentions to pardon individuals convicted from the Capitol riot, suggesting they are political prisoners and downplaying the incident's severity.7) **Dismiss Special Counsel Jack Smith**: Trump plans to remove the special prosecutor investigating him shortly after taking office, calling the probe a "political witch hunt" while vowing to maintain his innocence.Trump enters his new term as a historically unique figure— the first president with a criminal conviction— as attention focuses on the implications of his promised strategies and potential opposition.
