Listen to Donald Trump or members of his administration for any length of time and it is easy to come away with the impression that their achievements are not only substantial, but historically unmatched. By Trump’s own account, his tariff policies have poured billions into U.S. coffers, gas prices have hit record lows, and his broader agenda to make America stronger, healthier, and more prosperous is progressing faster than even supporters expected.
At the same time, Trump has long been criticized for blending exaggeration, selective facts, and outright falsehoods into sweeping claims of success. Senior figures within his administration have tied their political futures closely to his, aligning themselves with a president widely regarded as one of the most polarizing figures in modern American history. As a result, the picture painted by Trump himself often clashes sharply with how his leadership is perceived outside the White House. Continue reading…
