Trump's first year in office was marked by significant changes, many of which were promised during his inauguration address last January. However, the reality on the ground has been more mixed.
One area where Trump made progress was on crime. According to data from the Real Time Crime Index, there were about 20% fewer murders than in 2024, a drop that is one of the biggest ever recorded.
However, this was largely due to changes in law enforcement and policy under Trump's administration, rather than any actual increase in public safety. Critics argue that this shift has come at the cost of civil liberties, with the president using his power to attack independent inspectors general and dismissing many reports of police misconduct.
On immigration, Trump made good on many of his promises from last year's inauguration address. He declared a national emergency at the southern border, led to over 622,000 deportations and 1.9 million self-deportations by December, and reinstated the Remain in Mexico policy.
However, this was also accompanied by controversy, with reports of ICE agents using excessive force, arresting US citizens and targeting communities of color. Many experts believe that Trump's hardline stance on immigration has alienated many Americans who voted for him in 2024.
On economic issues, Trump promised to bring down prices but often undercut that effort by claiming the economy was strong and affordability was a Democratic hoax. While inflation is still high at around 2.7%, some signs of improvement have been seen, such as real GDP growth at an annualised rate of 4.3% in the fourth quarter of last year.
However, critics argue that Trump's tax reforms will largely benefit the wealthy and strip healthcare from millions of people. Additionally, many Americans remain concerned about affordability issues, including cost of living, housing, childcare and healthcare.
On energy, Trump declared a national emergency to bring down prices, promising to "drill baby drill" and increase domestic production. While the US has become the world's leading producer of oil and natural gas, record production levels have come at the cost of environmental concerns.
On trade, Trump vowed to protect American workers and families by imposing tariffs on foreign countries. However, this move has been widely criticized as confusing economic policy and fueling market volatility.
In foreign policy, Trump promised to be a peacemaker and unifier, but his actions suggest otherwise. He has ordered military strikes in several countries, including Iraq, Nigeria, Somalia, and Iran, and seems more interested in intimidating other nations than seeking diplomacy.
Overall, while some of Trump's promises from last year's inauguration address have been fulfilled, many others remain unclear or unfulfilled. As the US looks to the future, it remains to be seen whether his vision for America will materialize into reality.
One area where Trump made progress was on crime. According to data from the Real Time Crime Index, there were about 20% fewer murders than in 2024, a drop that is one of the biggest ever recorded.
However, this was largely due to changes in law enforcement and policy under Trump's administration, rather than any actual increase in public safety. Critics argue that this shift has come at the cost of civil liberties, with the president using his power to attack independent inspectors general and dismissing many reports of police misconduct.
On immigration, Trump made good on many of his promises from last year's inauguration address. He declared a national emergency at the southern border, led to over 622,000 deportations and 1.9 million self-deportations by December, and reinstated the Remain in Mexico policy.
However, this was also accompanied by controversy, with reports of ICE agents using excessive force, arresting US citizens and targeting communities of color. Many experts believe that Trump's hardline stance on immigration has alienated many Americans who voted for him in 2024.
On economic issues, Trump promised to bring down prices but often undercut that effort by claiming the economy was strong and affordability was a Democratic hoax. While inflation is still high at around 2.7%, some signs of improvement have been seen, such as real GDP growth at an annualised rate of 4.3% in the fourth quarter of last year.
However, critics argue that Trump's tax reforms will largely benefit the wealthy and strip healthcare from millions of people. Additionally, many Americans remain concerned about affordability issues, including cost of living, housing, childcare and healthcare.
On energy, Trump declared a national emergency to bring down prices, promising to "drill baby drill" and increase domestic production. While the US has become the world's leading producer of oil and natural gas, record production levels have come at the cost of environmental concerns.
On trade, Trump vowed to protect American workers and families by imposing tariffs on foreign countries. However, this move has been widely criticized as confusing economic policy and fueling market volatility.
In foreign policy, Trump promised to be a peacemaker and unifier, but his actions suggest otherwise. He has ordered military strikes in several countries, including Iraq, Nigeria, Somalia, and Iran, and seems more interested in intimidating other nations than seeking diplomacy.
Overall, while some of Trump's promises from last year's inauguration address have been fulfilled, many others remain unclear or unfulfilled. As the US looks to the future, it remains to be seen whether his vision for America will materialize into reality.
... so yeah crime is down but like is it really due to public safety or cuz of changes in law enforcement? that doesn't sound right to me 
and what's with all the controversy around immigration? i mean, deporting people left and right isn't really fair, especially when they're being targeted by color 
... and don't even get me started on the economic stuff - it sounds like mostly rich ppl are getting benefits while ppl struggling stay poor 
... and energy and trade and foreign policy? totally lost 
. It's concerning to hear about the impact on civil liberties, especially when it comes to independent inspectors general and police misconduct reports being dismissed 
. Those are important checks and balances we need to maintain.
While I get that Trump made good on some of his promises, the methods he used to do so have been super problematic 
. It's outrageous that ICE agents are using excessive force, targeting communities of color... it's just not okay 
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. Affordable living, housing, childcare - these are basic human needs that shouldn't be out of reach 
. We're producing more oil and gas but at what cost to our planet?
. We need a president who prioritizes diplomacy over aggression. Let's hope this administration rethinks its approach 
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. Like, I totally get that public safety matters but we gotta make sure our civil liberties aren't getting trampled in the process. It's like, we need to find a balance between keeping people safe and respecting individual freedoms. 
. It sounds like they might be helping the rich more than anyone else. And don't even get me started on affordability issues like housing, childcare, and healthcare 
. We need to do better than just promising change without actually making it happen.
. There are so many good people working towards positive change in this country, even if we don't always agree on how to get there. Let's keep having the tough conversations and work together to build a brighter future for everyone 
, BUT IS IT REALLY LEADING TO PEACE? I DON'T THINK SO 
. ANYWAY, IT'S BEEN INTERESTING TO SEE HOW TRUMP'S PROMISES HAVE PLAYED OUT OVER THE FIRST YEAR, AND WE'LL JUST HAVE TO WAIT AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS NEXT 
- we need to make sure our safety doesn't come at the expense of our rights. on immigration, trump did make good on some promises but the way he's done it has been pretty divisive