Year of the President: what Trump did and did not manage

In the first week in power, Trump signed a decree abolishing health care reform, adopted by Barack Obama, but in the following months, Republicans in Congress and failed to protect new reform bill. Donald Trump’s first big defeat jeopardized his other projects: the money saved on cancellation ObamacareIt was supposed to be used to carry out other points of the election program.

Mexico's reimbursement of the cost of the wall on the southern US border

It was promised that the Mexican government would reimburse the US for the full cost of building such a wall. Despite Trump’s assurances, the Mexican authorities have said that the country will not participate in any form in the construction of the wall on the US border.

A complete ban on the activities of foreign lobbyists in electoral financing has not been introduced.

Trump planned to prohibit members of the presidential administration and members of Congress to engage in lobbying activities for five years after leaving public service. 28 January Trump signed a decree banning former employees of the presidential administration for five years after leaving the service to engage in lobbying activities in the interests of the organizations in which they worked. At the same time, the document does not speak about the full five-year ban promised to engage in lobbying activities in the “Treaty”. In addition, the decree does not apply to members of Congress.

The priority order of providing jobs to American workers is not ensured

The president promised to use all means in accordance with US law to ensure the priority order of providing jobs for American workers. There are currently no steps taken to fulfill this promise.

Not created 25 million jobs

In 2017, Trump planned to promote the creation of 25 millions of jobs by scaling up taxes and simplifying the tax system, combined with trade reforms, easing regulatory requirements and lifting restrictions on US energy.

During the Trump presidency year, the number of jobs in the United States increased by 1,8 million. Since there are advances in this area, this promise can be categorized as “underway.”

No harsher penalties for violating the visa regime

On the 100 days on duty, Trump issued 3 presidential orders designed to tighten immigration laws, and all 3 were locked by the courts.

New procedures immigrant checks not entered

It was planned to change the rules for issuing visas and introduce stricter penalties for staying in excess of the period specified by the visa.

Enhanced verification of all persons entering the US

The introduction of immigration verification procedures designed to ensure that people allowed to enter the country respect the American people and share its values ​​can only be called partially introduced: customs officers have the right to check tourists' gadgets and withdraw them for 7 days if the tourist refuses to name password.

Imprisonment in a federal prison for repeated illegal entry into the United States after deportation is not entered

It was planned to introduce a serving of at least two years ’imprisonment in a federal prison for re-entering the United States after deportation.
Also in the plans of Trump was to enter the 5-year term for repeated illegal entry for those convicted of a serious crime, repeated violations or subjected to two or more deportations. In addition, the saccats against countries that have not accepted the deported migrants are not introduced.

Contributions to low income families

Contributions to the accounts of low-income families are made on the principle of parity co-financing - this was the president’s plan.

As for families and family finances, here are a number of promises:

The tax for families with two children is not reduced; Non-taxable savings accounts for the care of children and the elderly are not open; Encouraging employers to assist in the care of children does not occur; Tax deductions for child and elderly care costs are not available;

Till now it was not possible to fulfill the promises connected with health stachovaniye

The Law on Accessible Health Care has not been repealed (Obamacare); Managing the federal system of care for the poor (Medicaid) not transferred to the state level, could not provide the opportunity to buy health insurance in another state.

20 January, Trump signed a decree, partly on the repeal of the Law on Affordable Health Care in America. In March, congressional hearings were held on the termination of Obamacare. But Trump could not enlist the support of the necessary number of congressmen. As a result, 25 March, the president decided to withdraw the bill. October 12 Trump has signed a new decree that should begin the cancellation of Obamacare.

Introduction of Medical Savings Accounts

Donald Trump promised medical savings accounts would replace Obamacare. Since 12 in October, the president signed a new decree abolishing Obama's health care reform, we can say that he has taken certain steps to fulfill this promise.

In the field of education planned redirect government spending to educationso that parents can choose to send their children to state, private, independent, specialized, religious schools or provide them with home schooling. Until this is done and parents can choose schools for their children. Also, unified educational standards have not yet been abolished.

In addition, the budget of the Department of Education has been reduced by 13,5%, and it is not known how this will affect the fate of vocational and technical education.

The US stock market has reached record highs, oil prices remain low, economic expectations of consumers and small businesses are quite resilient, and inflation is under control. Source: bbc.com