Trump says he's kept all of his campaign promises. PolitiFact's MAGA-Meter shows otherwise
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Key Points:
- President Donald Trump claims to have fulfilled all his key promises upon returning to office, citing tax relief, tariffs on foreign cars, and revoking environmental regulations among his achievements.
- PolitiFact tracks 75 of Trump’s second-term campaign promises, finding about 19% kept, 45% in progress, 31% stalled, and some broken or compromised; many promises face legislative, judicial, or administrative hurdles.
- Notable fulfilled promises include extending 2017 tax cuts in 2025 and supporting TikTok’s U.S. venture, while compromises include partial tax relief on Social Security benefits.
- Some promises remain stalled, such as requiring proof of citizenship to vote and reducing everyday goods prices, while a key broken promise is ending the
