“Promises Made, Promises Kept — One Year Later” (Nov 5, 2025)

“Promises Made, Promises Kept — One Year Later” (Nov 5, 2025) Framing: A year after re-election and ~10 months into the second term, the White House lists “promise made / promise kept” items across policy domains. Border and immigration: Claims historic lows in illegal crossings after “closing the border,” reinstating Remain in Mexico, resuming wall construction, ending catch‑and‑release, record deportations, and a repurposed migrant app. Highlights locating thousands of missing migrant children and signing the Laken Riley Act. Crime and public safety: Focus on cartel sanctions, dismantling smuggling networks, pressure on “sanctuary” jurisdictions, DOJ pursuit of death penalty in certain cases, and federal actions aimed at lowering violent crime. Economy and affordability: Notes moderating inflation, falling gas prices, strong job numbers, stock market records, and blue‑collar wage gains. Taxes: Describes a large tax package for working/middle‑class Americans (e.g., no tax on tips, overtime, Social Security) and relief for small businesses and farmers. Energy: “Drill, baby, drill” posture—more permits, ANWR/offshore access, pipeline expansion, end of EV mandate and some climate programs; declares an energy emergency to accelerate supply. Trade and tariffs: Uses tariffs as leverage; details reciprocal tariff shifts with China and other deals; targets fentanyl supply chain via tariff measures; claims trade pacts with multiple partners and increased tariff revenue. Manufacturing: Asserts onshoring, major investment announcements, and jobs growth tied to tariffs and “America First” industrial policy. Defense and foreign policy: Proposes a “Golden Dome” missile defense concept; claims NATO allies agreed to higher defense spending; cites diplomatic successes in several conflicts. Government and regulation: Moves to shrink bureaucracy, restore merit‑based hiring, roll back DEI programs, accelerate deregulation (targeting 10:1 cuts), and limit funding for certain climate initiatives. Education and social policy: Initiatives to close the Department of Education, defund CRT and “gender ideology,” restrict youth gender procedures, and policies affecting women’s sports participation rules. Civil liberties and elections: Executive actions framed as bolstering free speech, religious liberty, Second Amendment, and “election integrity” (citizenship verification, paper records). Technology and crypto: AI Action Plan to secure U.S. leadership; GENIUS Act for stablecoins/digital assets. Transparency and unity: Emphasizes frequent press engagement, release of historical records, and a message that successes are “uniting” the country.