Politic Radar
Tracking promises. Who delivers, who doesn’t?
Person:
All persons
Donald Trump
Elon Musk
JD Vance
Joe Biden
Kamala Harris
Pete Hegseth
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Ron DeSantis
Status:
All statuses
In work
Kept
Broken
Cancelled
Move of IDEA program / shutting the Department of Education
"We will move IDEA to another agency and start the process of closing down the Department of Education."
In the works
AUKUS submarines & critical-minerals deal with Australia
"We’re going full steam ahead on the submarines, and we’ll dominate the critical minerals supply chain."
In the works
Send troops to San Francisco / Invoking Insurrection Act
"If needed, I will send in the troops — we have the authority, nobody’s even questioning it"
In the works
Put tariffs on Colombia
"Colombia better get its house in order — or the United States will close them up for them, and it won’t be done nicely....
In the works
Pay ICE and DHS law enforcement during government shutdown
"We have promised tens of thousands of federal agents ... they will be paid."
In the works
Trump–Putin meeting in Budapest by 31 October 2025
"We are going to have this soon."
Promise broken
Expand IVF access and lower fertility drug costs
“We are going to lower the cost of fertility drugs and expand access to IVF for more American families.”
In the works
Build “Arc de Trump” triumphal arch in Washington D.C.
"It’s going to be really beautiful. I think it’s going to be fantastic."
In the works
Ensure accountability in federal hiring / reinforce hiring constraints
“No Federal civilian position that is vacant may be filled, and no new position may be created, except as provided for i...
Promise kept
Relocate/remove Boston from hosting 2026 World Cup matches
"We could take them away."
Promise broken
Terminate U.S. purchases of cooking oil from China
"We are considering terminating business with China having to do with Cooking Oil, and other elements of Trade, as retri...
Promise broken
Hamas must disarm or be disarmed (Gaza vow)
"They will disarm or we will disarm them."
Promise broken
Drug pricing MFN deal with AstraZeneca for Medicaid
“AstraZeneca is committing to offer its prescription medications under MFN pricing to Medicaid.”
In the works
3.8% pay raise for U.S. military despite government shutdown
"During a Sept. 30 speech ... I am backing a 3.8% pay raise for every servicemember."
Promise broken
Negotiate on Obamacare premiums during shutdown talks
“We can talk about Obamacare premiums, but only after we reopen the government.”
Promise broken
Tie U.S. drug prices to “Most-Favored-Nation” levels
“Americans will pay what the lowest country pays—no more Big Pharma rip-offs.”
In the works
Predict short-term government shutdown
“This will be short — a few days, not weeks.”
Promise broken
Create Grokipedia — AI-powered encyclopedia on X platform
“Grokipedia will redefine how people learn and verify information.”
Promise broken
Send National Guard troops to Detroit to fight crime
“If cities can’t protect their citizens, the federal government must step in.”
Promise broken
Produce AI-generated video game and film using xAI technology
“We’ll make a great video game and a movie that you can at least watch—100% AI-generated.”
Promise broken
Deploy federal forces to restore order in lawless cities (DC “crime emergency”)
“We will send in the Guard and restore order—fast.”
In the works
Support mid-cycle redistricting in Indiana
“We must ensure fair representation that reflects real voters — not D.C. manipulation.”
Promise broken
Construct new White House Ballroom (self-funded)
“Patriot donors will build the most beautiful ballroom Washington has ever seen.”
In the works
Reveal secret healing technology to cure diseases
“They’ve had it for years — the healing technology — and we’re going to bring it out.”
Promise broken
End “green energy” subsidies and tighten credit eligibility
“We will end market-distorting green subsidies—no more giveaways.”
In the works
Deploy over a million fully autonomous Teslas by end of 2026
“By the end of next year, there will be over a million fully self-driving Teslas.”
Promise broken
Ban harmful additives and ultra-processed foods
“We must stop feeding our children industrial sludge and call it food.”
In the works
Build a wall on the U.S.–Canada border
“We have to look very strongly at the northern border — maybe a wall up there too.”
Cancelled
Update safety warnings for acetaminophen use during pregnancy
“Women deserve full information, not corporate silence.”
Promise kept
Promote the Big Beautiful Bill — major legislative agenda
“This bill is how we rebuild America — strong, proud, and beautiful.”
Promise kept
Launch multiple Starship rockets per day
“Eventually, we’ll launch more than 24 Starships in 24 hours.”
In the works
Rebuild infrastructure with “Trump Plumbing”
“We’ll rebuild America’s pipes — Trump Plumbing, the best pipes in the world!”
Cancelled
End water fluoridation in public systems
“Fluoride is a neurotoxin — we’ll tell the truth and end mass exposure.”
Promise broken
Restoring truth and sanity to American history via monuments / Smithsonian reform
“We will remove improper ideology and restore our monuments to Americans’ rightful history.”
Promise broken
Review childhood vaccine schedule with independent commission
“Transparency builds trust — we’ll examine the data in daylight.”
In the works
Investigate autism causes and expand leucovorin trials
“Families deserve answers, not censorship — we follow data wherever it leads.”
In the works
Abolish U.S. Department of Education, return authority to states
“We will ... return authority over education to the States and local communities.”
Promise broken
Launch Operation Stork Speed to expand safe infant formula options
“Parents should never fear empty shelves when feeding their babies.”
Promise kept
Make Canada the 51st U.S. state
“We lose $200 to $250 billion a year supporting Canada … I think Canada should be the 51st state.”
Promise broken
Reform domestic manufacturing with tax incentives
“We’re rebuilding America’s factories — not in China, right here at home.”
In the works
Close the GRAS loophole for untested food additives
“GRAS has become a get-out-of-oversight card — we’re closing that loophole.”
In the works
Give the U.S. an economic stake in Ukraine as security guarantee
“If we invest in Ukraine, we’ll protect it better than with endless wars.”
In the works
Criminalize crossing into Florida illegally / support interior immigration enforcement
“Florida is no longer a passive sanctuary — illegal entry invites consequences.”
Promise kept
Shrink DoD civilian workforce and reduce bureaucracy
“We will ... shrink the civilian workforce to enhance efficiency.”
In the works
Restrict pesticide and chemical exposure in agriculture and food
“We will finally stand up to pesticide lobbyists and protect our children from toxic chemicals.”
Promise broken
Designate English as the Official Language of the United States
“We designate English as our official language, to unify communications and promote cohesion.”
Promise broken
Establish Florida Department of Government Efficiency (Florida DOGE)
“We will audit waste, cut red tape, return dollars to taxpayers.”
Promise kept
Remove petroleum-based food dyes from food and medication
“No child should consume a petrochemical dye when nature provides color safely.”
In the works
Seek a third presidential term despite constitutional limit
“Maybe I’ll have a third term — who knows?”
Promise broken
Reduce personal and corporate political spending
“I’ll be spending a lot less on politics.”
Promise kept
Ban ultra-processed foods and harmful additives nationwide
“We are going to get the poisons out of America’s food supply.”
Promise broken
Restore Mount McKinley name for Denali
“We’re bringing back the proud American name — Mount McKinley.”
Promise kept
Rename Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America
“We’re changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America — what a beautiful name.”
Promise broken
Maintain existing vaccine approval and monitoring systems
“We’ll strengthen oversight, not dismantle it.”
Promise kept
Expand safe infant formula options / Operation Stork Speed
“No parent should ever struggle to feed their baby in America again.”
Promise broken
Repeal Florida’s Business Rent Tax permanently
“We will phase out the business rent tax — small businesses must breathe, not choke.”
In the works
Phase out tax on business rent payments
“We’ll phase out rent tax — step by step until gone.”
In the works
Seek U.S. control or major deal over Greenland
“Owning stakes in Greenland means securing America’s future.”
Promise broken
Implement new tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China
“We will bring back our factories and make trade fair again — with tariffs that work for American workers.”
Promise kept
End “woke culture” and restore traditional military standards
“We will … end ‘woke’ culture in the military.”
In the works
Roll back diversity / DEI programs in Pentagon
“Any general … that was involved … in any of the DEI, woke shit has got to go.”
In the works
Revive the National Garden of American Heroes
“We will build the National Garden of American Heroes.”
Promise broken
Operate Defense Department with speed, accountability, agility
“We’re going to hold people accountable … operate swiftly.”
In the works
Provide support / resources as needed at U.S. southern border
“Whatever is needed at the border will be provided.”
In the works
Construct an “American Iron Dome” missile defense shield
“I will build an Iron Dome missile shield to defend America.”
In the works
Restore warrior ethos and trust in military
“We will restore warrior ethos and trust in the military.”
In the works
Investigate autism causes and expand leucovorin trials
“We are going to find out what’s causing autism and fund treatments that actually work.”
Promise broken
Revive the Keystone XL pipeline via expedited approvals
“We will get Keystone XL done—fast approvals, easy permits.”
Promise broken
Reform HHS with radical transparency and anti-corruption measures
“We will end secrecy in health agencies — every policy will be transparent to the public.”
Promise broken
End inflation immediately / make goods cheaper day one
“Starting on day one, we will end inflation and make America affordable again.”
Promise broken
Carry out the largest domestic deportation operation in U.S. history
“We will carry out the largest domestic deportation operation in American history.”
Promise broken
Provide big tax cuts to middle, upper, lower classes
“Provide a middle-class, upper-class, lower-class, business-class big tax cut.”
Promise broken
Lower grocery prices / make basic staples cheaper
“We will ... lower grocery prices for families, make basics cheaper.”
Promise broken
Cut federal spending by $2 trillion
“We will cut federal spending by $2 trillion.”
Promise broken
No cuts to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid / protect them
“I will never cut Social Security or Medicare or Medicaid.”
Promise broken
Release Epstein files / transparency
“We will ... make the Epstein files public, very transparent.”
Promise broken
EO 14168: Enforce binary sex rules and ban gender ideology funding
“We will not allow the lie of gender ideology to corrupt our federal government.”
Promise broken
Seize Panama Canal and restore U.S. control
“We didn’t give it to China. We gave it to Panama, and we’re taking it back.”
Promise broken
Designate major Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations
“We will designate the vicious cartels as terrorist organizations—and hit them with every tool we have.”
Promise kept
End birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants
“On day one, I will end automatic citizenship for children of illegal aliens.”
Promise broken
Dismantle the “Deep State” by reinstating Schedule F authority
“I will bring back Schedule F and fire rogue bureaucrats.”
Promise kept
Pause most foreign aid for 90 days pending review
“A 90-day pause to reevaluate and realign U.S. foreign aid.”
Promise kept
Withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement
“We are leaving the Paris Accord—immediately submitting withdrawal.”
Promise kept
Impose a federal civilian hiring freeze
“Effective today, a hiring freeze across the executive branch.”
Promise kept
Order a regulatory freeze pending review of federal rules
“Regulatory freeze pending review—postpone effective dates up to 60 days.”
Promise kept
Declare a national energy emergency and fast-track fossil energy
“We will unleash American energy—fast approvals, no more delays.”
Promise broken
Halt offshore wind leasing on the Outer Continental Shelf
“We are stopping offshore wind leasing—effective immediately.”
Promise kept
Slash energy and electricity prices by half within 12–18 months
“We will be slashing energy and electricity prices by half within 12 months, at a maximum 18 months.”
Promise broken
Annex or acquire Greenland for U.S. control
“We need Greenland for national security purposes.”
Promise broken
End censorship and deplatforming online / restore free speech
“We will stop the censorship regime, we will restore free speech in America.”
Promise broken
Ban welfare benefits for illegal immigrants and stop hotel housing
“We will stop taxpayer money from going to illegal aliens—no welfare, no fancy hotels.”
In the works
Make daylight saving time permanent nationwide
“We will end the clock changes — one time, all the time, for America.”
Promise broken
Increase deportations and tighten immigration enforcement
“We will deport criminal aliens and restore control at our border — no excuses.”
In the works
Enforce term limits on Congress / Constitutional amendment
“We will push term limits for Congress — no more career politicians.”
Promise broken
Push economic nationalism and new trade tariffs
“America’s factories will thrive again once we end unfair trade.”
In the works
Save TikTok
“We love TikTok. I’m going to save TikTok.”
Promise kept
Secure elections with same-day voting, voter ID, and proof of citizenship
“One day voting, paper ballots, voter ID — that’s how we secure our elections.”
In the works
Keep men out of women’s sports
“We will keep men out of women’s sports — period.”
In the works
Create “American Academy” to compete with universities (free online)
“We will build a new online American Academy to make education patriotic and free.”
Promise broken
Deport pro-Hamas radicals and revoke visas for extremists
“We will deport the pro-Hamas radicals and send them out of our country — fast.”
In the works
Ban men from women’s bathrooms and locker rooms in schools
“Under my administration, we will protect our daughters — no men in women’s bathrooms.”
In the works
Champion homeschooling and parental control in education
“I will be a champion for homeschool families and put parents back in charge.”
In the works
Build “Freedom Cities” on federal land and introduce family incentives
“We will launch a Quantum Leap for America—new Freedom Cities and family incentives.”
Promise broken
Deliver next-generation Tesla vehicle platform
“We’re working on the next-gen platform that will cost half as much to build.”
In the works
Impose universal baseline tariff and revoke China’s MFN status
“We will pass a universal baseline tariff and take away China’s favored status.”
In the works
Ban ESG investing in retirement and pension accounts
“I will ban the ESG scam from retirement accounts.”
In the works
End the Russia-Ukraine war within 24 hours
“If I were president, the Russia-Ukraine War would never have happened. And if I am president, I will negotiate an end w...
Promise broken
Block Chinese ownership of U.S. critical infrastructure and strategic assets
“We will stop China from owning America—no farmland near bases, no control of our power, ports or telecom.”
In the works
Lower prescription drug costs / Medicare negotiation & insulin cap
“We will make your prescriptions fair, not rip-offs.”
Promise kept
Cap insulin cost and limit out-of-pocket drug spending for seniors
“Seniors with diabetes are now paying $35 [a month] for insulin instead of $400.”
Promise kept
Defend abortion rights nationwide
“We will not go back — we will fight for women’s freedom.”
Promise broken
Sign “Stop WOKE / Individual Freedom Act” banning certain teachings in schools
“We will stop indoctrination and teach principles of freedom, not guilt.”
Promise kept
Pass infrastructure / jobs bill
“We’ll rebuild America’s arteries — roads, bridges, broadband — to last.”
Promise kept
Expand broadband to underserved communities
“Broadband is a necessity, not a luxury.”
Promise kept
Expand electric vehicle infrastructure
“We will build half a million EV chargers across America.”
Promise kept
Withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan / end forever wars
“We end the forever wars — bring troops home.”
Promise kept
Launch Tesla Optimus humanoid robot for commercial use
“Optimus will be worth more than the car business, more than FSD.”
In the works
Pass police reform after George Floyd’s death
“We will pass meaningful police reform and restore trust.”
Promise broken
Combat maternal mortality and racial disparities in healthcare
“No mother should die giving life — we will fix this crisis.”
Promise kept
Address root causes of migration from Central America
“We must invest in stability and hope in Central America, not walls.”
Promise broken
Rejoin Paris Climate Agreement & WHO
“We will rejoin Paris, reengage WHO, restore U.S. global leadership.”
Promise kept
Halt Mexico border wall & revoke emergency
“No more wall building, no more emergency stretch of powers.”
Promise kept
Deliver COVID-19 vaccinations quickly (100M → 200M doses)
“We will vaccinate 100 million, then 200 million people — fast.”
Promise kept
Pass American Rescue Plan for COVID relief
“We’ll deliver stunning relief, rebuild stronger than before.”
Promise kept
Make expanded child tax credit permanent
“Families deserve tax relief that lasts — not short lifelines.”
Promise broken
Cancel all undergraduate student loan debt
“We’ll wipe out undergraduate debt — relief for millions.”
Promise kept
Raise federal minimum wage to $15/hour
“No one working full time should live in poverty — $15 is floor, not ceiling.”
Promise broken
Fight for national paid family and medical leave
“Every worker deserves paid family leave — it’s basic dignity.”
Promise broken
Increase refugee admissions to 125,000 annually
“We will set our annual refugee admissions at 125,000, and seek to raise it over time.”
Promise kept
Rescind travel bans / reverse “Muslim bans”
“I will end the Muslim ban on day one.”
Promise kept
Reverse family separation and end border child separations
“We will end family separation, full stop.”
Promise kept
Do not raise taxes on households earning less than $400,000
“Under my plan, no one earning less than $400,000 will pay a penny more.”
Promise kept
Lead federal environmental justice & cast tie-breaking climate vote
“Environmental justice is not optional — it’s fundamental to who we are.”
Promise kept
Create and expand federal environmental justice offices / advisory council
“Every community deserves clean air, clean water, and a safe place to live.”
Promise kept
Tackle the climate crisis and lower household energy costs
“We can fight the climate crisis and lower costs for families at the same time.”
Promise kept
Support major broadband / internet investment
“We will bring affordable high-speed internet to every family.”
Promise kept
Promote climate / energy justice funding in disadvantaged communities
“We will invest in communities that have been left behind by pollution and neglect.”
Promise kept
Produce $25,000 affordable electric car
“We are confident that a $25,000 Tesla will be a reality.”
Promise broken
End cash bail at federal level
“We will end cash bail and reform the system that criminalizes poverty.”
Promise broken
Equal pay enforcement for women and minorities
“Women deserve equal pay for equal work — period.”
Promise broken
Decriminalize marijuana at federal level
“We will legalize marijuana and expunge the records of those convicted.”
Promise broken
Expand healthcare plan options (“non-traditional plans”) in Florida
“Healthcare should not force you into one standard — Floridians deserve options.”
Promise kept
Build reservoir south of Lake Okeechobee / improve water infrastructure
“We will fix the water — south reservoir, clean ecosystem, sustainable future.”
In the works
Make Florida among the top 3 states in K-12 reading and math rankings
“Florida will lead the nation in education — top three in reading and math.”
Promise broken
Protect clean air and environmental quality in Florida
“We will protect Florida’s skies and waters while we grow.”
Promise broken
Avoid development of lethal autonomous weapons
“We must ensure AI is used for good—not automated killing.”
Promise kept
Release second-generation Tesla Roadster
“This is the fastest production car ever made, period.”
Promise broken
Send humans to Mars by 2024
“We will send humans to Mars by 2024.”
Promise broken
Full Self-Driving on all Teslas by 2020
“All Teslas will achieve full self-driving capability by 2020.”
Promise broken
