End the Russia-Ukraine war within 24 hours
Donald Trump
“If I were president, the Russia-Ukraine War would never have happened, never in a million years. But even now, if I were president, I’d be able to negotiate an end to this horrible and rapidly escalating war in 24 hours.”
Promise broken
Save TikTok
Donald Trump
"We love TikTok. I'm going to save TikTok."
In the works
Seal the Southern Border
Donald Trump
Trump has pledged to "seal the border" and restore his hardline immigration policies, including mass deportations and construction of more border wall.
In the works
Eliminate the Department of Education
Donald Trump
Trump promised to shut down the U.S. Department of Education, arguing that education should be handled at the state and local levels.
In the works
Reinstate Travel Ban
Donald Trump
Trump has vowed to reinstate and expand his travel ban on countries he deems high-risk for terrorism or instability.
In the works
Abolish Obamacare
Donald Trump
Trump is once again pushing to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, saying it has failed the American people.
In the works
Deploy US Military Domestically to End Crime
Donald Trump
Trump said he would use the U.S. military to end crime in American cities, arguing that Democrat-run cities have become “war zones.”
In the works
Build a wall along the southern border
Donald Trump
Trump promised a “big, beautiful wall” at the U.S.-Mexico border. Portions were constructed, but it fell short of full coverage and Mexico didn’t pay for it.
Promise broken
Withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)
Donald Trump
Trump promised to withdraw the U.S. from the TPP on day one. He fulfilled it almost immediately after taking office.
Promise kept
Renegotiate or withdraw from NAFTA
Donald Trump
Trump pledged to scrap or renegotiate NAFTA. He signed the USMCA (United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement) which replaced NAFTA.
Promise kept
Repeal and replace Obamacare
Donald Trump
Trump said he would repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. He failed to do so, despite multiple attempts and major push in 2017.
Promise broken
Move U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem
Donald Trump
Trump promised to move the U.S. Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem. He did it in 2018, officially recognizing it as capital.
Promise kept
Create a Muslim registry
Donald Trump
Trump floated idea of registry for Muslims entering the U.S. in campaign. No such registry was created while in office.
Promise broken
Suspend immigration from terror‑prone countries
Donald Trump
Trump promised to suspend immigration from countries like Syria and Libya. He signed travel bans targeting Muslim-majority countries in early 2017.
Promise kept
Invest $550 billion in infrastructure
Donald Trump
Trump promised a $550 billion infrastructure investment. He never delivered a funded plan at that scale.
Promise broken
Eliminate the federal debt in eight years
Donald Trump
He claimed he would eliminate the $19 trillion debt in 8 years. That never happened.
Promise broken
Bring back manufacturing
Donald Trump
Trump promised to revive manufacturing jobs. While some gains occurred, the core pledge lacked sustained policy support.
Promise broken
Carry out the largest domestic deportation operation
Donald Trump
Trump said he would carry out the largest domestic deportation operation in U.S. history. He signed orders but it remains in progress/stalled.
Cancelled
Full Self-Driving on all Teslas by 2020
Elon Musk
Musk stated in 2016 that Teslas would be able to drive cross-country with no human input by the end of 2017. As of 2025, this promise remains unfulfilled.
Promise broken
Send humans to Mars by 2024
Elon Musk
Musk claimed SpaceX would send humans to Mars by 2024 as part of the Starship project.
Promise broken
Create underground Hyperloop tunnel in Los Angeles
Elon Musk
Musk promised to build a high-speed underground transit tunnel in LA with autonomous pods. The result was a slower Tesla loop.
Promise broken
Power Puerto Rico with Tesla solar + batteries
Elon Musk
After Hurricane Maria, Musk offered to rebuild Puerto Rico’s power grid using Tesla solar panels and Powerwalls.
Cancelled
Buy Twitter to promote free speech
Elon Musk
Musk promised Twitter would be a free speech haven after acquisition. Critics argue the platform remains controversial and policies inconsistent.
Cancelled
Double Starlink internet speeds by end of 2021
Elon Musk
Musk claimed that Starlink would double its internet speeds and cover “most of Earth” by end-2021. While coverage grew, promised speed gains and full global reach did not materialize.
Promise broken
Neuralink human trials within six months (2019)
Elon Musk
In late 2019 Musk said Neuralink would begin human trials “within six months”. First human implant occurred in January 2024.
Cancelled
Neuralink “Blindsight” superhuman vision
Elon Musk
Musk has said Neuralink will enable human “superpowers” like infrared vision. Animal tests in monkeys showed early results.
In the works
Free emergency service via Starlink
Elon Musk
Musk promised that Starlink will offer free emergency access to mobile phones in distress zones worldwide, subject to government approval.
Cancelled
Build high-speed city tunnels (Hyperloop/Boring Company)
Elon Musk
Musk said Boring Company tunnels in cities would allow cars at 200 km/h and build one mile per week. Only small test tunnels have been built.
Promise broken