⏰NPR finds Trump broke 20+ "two-week" promises since 2017
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NPR analysis reveals Trump has set over 20 "two-week" deadlines since 2017—from healthcare plans to tax legislation—with most announcements materializing months later or never at all, showing how presidential promises often serve political theater rather than governing.
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Why This Matters
📅 Your Policy Expectations:
When presidents repeatedly promise action in "two weeks" but never deliver, they train you to expect government promises to be meaningless—eroding trust in institutions and democratic accountability
📺 Media Manipulation Strategy:
Fake deadlines generate news coverage that makes presidents appear decisive while avoiding actual commitments—understanding this pattern helps you evaluate presidential announcements critically
⚖️ Congressional Planning Impact:
Lawmakers can't effectively legislate when presidents make arbitrary deadlines they don't intend to meet—fake urgency disrupts the careful negotiation process that produces workable policies
📊 Accountability Standards:
Tracking presidential promises against actual delivery reveals whether leaders govern seriously or just generate headlines—your vote should reflect this performance gap
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According to NPR analysis, how many "two-week" deadlines has Trump set since 2017?
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What media purpose do fake presidential deadlines serve?
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How do arbitrary presidential deadlines affect congressional work?
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What does the "two-week" pattern teach about evaluating political announcements?
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How do repeated empty promises affect presidential credibility?
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What's the most effective way to evaluate presidential announcement credibility?
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Most of Trump's "two-week" promises materialized within months.
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Presidents who repeatedly make empty deadlines typically deliver on major policy promises.
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