White House Faces Heavy Scrutiny Over 127 Election Promises Released Ahead of Midterms
The White House released a list of 127 fulfilled promises to win midterm voters, but claims regarding gas prices and border policy face intense questioning.
POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — The administration has initiated a late-stage effort to secure voter support just as the midterm elections approach.
In a new official publication, the White House detailed 127 specific accomplishments the president claims to have achieved, though several of these assertions appear questionable when examined in detail.
One notable claim involves a supposed pledge to immediately terminate a mobile application used by Kamala Harris for asylum seekers, allegedly occurring within a 24-hour window.
While U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) did operate the CBP One app for scheduling appointments at ports of entry, the administration’s assertion that it was shut down included the note that the tool was actually repurposed for self-deportation purposes.
The report marked a commitment to lower fuel costs as completed, despite average gasoline prices reaching $3.46 per gallon at the time.
Data from a Financial Times analysis suggests this price point actually pushed the average cost during Trump’s second term higher than the record previously set during Joe Biden’s presidency.
This rise in energy costs is linked to the conflict in Iran initiated by Trump in February, a fact that clashes with another White House claim that he had removed “warmongering” from the federal government.
The administration maintains it honored a promise to release prisoners by listing various resolved conflicts, even though fact-checkers have frequently noted that the actual number is lower than the administration reports.
The list of achievements also included a statement regarding the acquisition of Greenland, which was described as an absolute necessity for national security and global freedom.
That objective remains unfulfilled, as Greenland continues to function as an autonomous territory under the Kingdom of Denmark rather than a United States possession.
Finally, the White House claimed to fulfill a promise to release those held following the January 6 events, noting that supporters of the president were freed.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
