On January 20, Donald Trump commenced his second term as President of the United States, returning to the White House following his first term from 2016 to 2020. Throughout his campaign against Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, Trump made numerous electoral promises across various sectors.

This article seeks to assess both the accomplishments and the unfulfilled promises of Trump's early presidency, approximately 140 days into his term.

Traditionally, in many democratic nations, including the United States, the first hundred days of a president's tenure are scrutinized for evaluation.

Within this timeframe, Trump issued multiple executive orders on his first day, fulfilling several campaign commitments.

These actions included the U.S. withdrawal from the World Health Organization and the Paris Agreement on climate change, as well as resuming oil and gas exploration in previously off-limits areas and threatening to withdraw from NATO.

Supporters of Trump endorse these withdrawals from various international organizations, believing they serve U.S. interests.

However, a competing viewpoint within the United States argues that American soft power and global leadership necessitate participation in these organizations.

One significant promise made by Trump was the imposition of varying tariffs on a majority of nations interacting with the U.S., with rates starting at 10% and reaching as high as 245% for products from China.

Nonetheless, Trump deferred the implementation of these tariffs for 90 days after recognizing potential adverse effects on the American economy, particularly concerning the bond market and rising consumer prices, which would ultimately impact American citizens.

The ongoing trade dispute with China has led to retaliatory actions from Beijing, prompting both sides to engage in negotiations for a potential compromise.

Trump also campaigned on the promise of achieving peace and halting conflicts globally, particularly in Palestine and Ukraine.

However, as of now, there has been no implementation of such promises.

He recently remarked on the ongoing Ukraine crisis, stating it was "not our problem," while also permitting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to continue military actions in Gaza, which has resulted in significant destruction and humanitarian concerns.

Recently, Trump enacted a 25% tariff on all phones not manufactured in the United States, particularly affecting products like the iPhone.

Predictions indicate that efforts to immediately relocate manufacturing of these devices and electronics back to the U.S. face substantial challenges, requiring considerable time, resources, skilled labor, and supply chains, which will likely burden American consumers.

Trump had also expressed intentions to assert U.S. control over the Panama Canal, requesting that U.S. ships pass through without fees, although the outcomes of such demands remain unclear.

In a similar vein, he sought to purchase Greenland, a proposition that faced rejection from both its local population and Danish authorities.

Additionally, Trump issued warnings to NATO member nations to increase their defense spending to 5% of their GDP—a target that seems daunting for many allies grappling with severe economic difficulties, including Germany, the wealthiest member of both NATO and the European Union.

While Trump’s abilities to generate enduring commitments and present ordinary initiatives as groundbreaking may resonate with a significant portion of the American electorate, it remains to be seen whether he can fulfill his ambitious promises.

As he continues his second presidential term, the long-term viability of his pledges is a subject of ongoing scrutiny.