Summary
President Donald Trump faced challenges in achieving key goals for 2025. Issues included rising unemployment, higher prices, manufacturing job declines, and fewer deportations than previous administrations. Although he brokered a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, other campaign promises remain unmet.
Key Facts
- President Trump aimed to end inflation and make America affordable, but unemployment is the highest in four years, and prices are 3% higher.
- Manufacturing jobs have decreased, outsourcing increased, and the trade deficit grew by $112 billion.
- Trump's deportation plans resulted in fewer deportations in 2025 compared to previous years.
- A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was achieved, but other foreign conflict resolutions were not met.
- President Trump faced criticism for actions against government opposition, with alleged retaliation against 470 people and organizations.
- The administration's efforts to cut government spending and tackle "deep state" issues resulted primarily in personnel changes without significant budget reductions.