When Donald Trump hit the campaign trail, he made some pretty bold promises about what he would do if re-elected. From fixing the Ukraine conflict in 24 hours to slashing grocery prices, his words were full of confidence. But now, just months after winning the election, Trump and his team are quietly adjusting those promises, admitting that some of them were a bit too optimistic.
The Ukraine Conflict: 24-Hour Fix? Not So Fast
One of Trump’s big claims was that he could solve the war in Ukraine in a matter of hours. Back in 2023, he confidently told Fox News that he’d have the war wrapped up “before I get into office.” Well, fast forward to today, and his team is admitting that it could take months — or even longer — to resolve the conflict. Turns out, peace isn’t as simple as snapping your fingers. Trump himself has now toned it down, saying he hopes to make progress within six months.
Grocery Prices: The Magic Solution That’s Not So Magical
Trump’s vow to lower grocery prices and defeat inflation was another key promise. He said, “We will make America affordable again,” and suggested that he’d be able to bring prices down across the board — groceries, cars, you name it. But now, he’s admitting it’s not that easy. It’s hard to fix prices that have already gone up, he conceded. His new approach seems more realistic: “It’s going to take time,” Trump acknowledged in a recent interview.
Jan. 6 Pardons: Not a Blank Check After All
Trump also promised to free many of the people convicted for their role in the January 6 insurrection, saying he would pardon them early in his presidency. However, his vice president-elect, JD Vance, has shifted the tone, saying there won’t be a blanket pardon for everyone. Some people, Vance clarified, might not deserve forgiveness — especially those who engaged in violence. So, while Trump might still pardon some, it’s no longer as sweeping as originally promised.
Slashing Government Spending: Big Goals, Smaller Expectations
When Elon Musk was tasked with helping Trump trim government spending, he boldly set a goal to cut $2 trillion from the federal budget. But now, even Musk is admitting that’s more of a dream than a reality. In a recent interview, he explained that cutting $2 trillion would be a “best-case outcome,” and that the actual savings might be closer to half of that. Looks like those big spending cuts won’t happen overnight.
As Trump and his team reassess their plans, it’s clear that not all campaign promises were as feasible as they seemed. While some goals might still be possible, it’s evident that achieving them will take more time and effort than initially suggested. The real question is: How will Trump’s supporters react to these adjustments?
