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Promises Made, Promises Forgotten: The Gaps in Trump’s Vision for America

From infrastructure to healthcare and economic recovery, Trump’s record raises questions about his ability to implement his national vision.

Libby Winkler
3 min readJan 8, 2025
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Promises Made, Promises Forgotten: The Gaps in Trump’s Vision for America

Presidential campaigns often bring a flood of promises — some ambitious, others more grounded. However, few administrations have seen a stark divide between campaign rhetoric and governing reality, such as Donald Trump’s. As he campaigned for the 2024 election, it’s worth scrutinizing how his earlier pledges measure up to his performance. From infrastructure to healthcare and economic recovery, Trump’s record raises questions about his ability to follow through on his national vision.

Infrastructure: A Vision That Never Took Shape

During his first campaign, Trump championed revitalizing America’s infrastructure, promising a $1 trillion overhaul to rebuild roads, bridges, and public transit systems. Yet, “Infrastructure Week” became synonymous with unfulfilled expectations. Despite repeated announcements, no transformative legislation materialized during his tenure…

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Libby Winkler
Libby Winkler

Written by Libby Winkler

Freelance writer who loves exploring the messiness of humanity, while poking around in nooks of life and shining light on all the things that make us complex..

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