As Donald Trump Announces to Make Files on JFK Assassination Public, Here’s a Look at Electoral Promises He Has Fulfilled So Far

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that officials will be disclosing government files on the assassination of former President John F Kennedy. Trump suggested there would be no redactions—in contrast to releases during his previous administration.

As per the New York Times report, several hundreds of thousands of documents pertaining to the assassination were made public under a 1992 law.

Trump’s Key Promises on JFK Files and Other Issues

Donald Trump initiated the release of JFK files during his first term in the White House but withheld some documents citing national security. After he was elected for a second term in office in 2024, he promised to release all files with no redaction. He had also promised to share files pertaining to the killing of Robert F Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr.


During his 2024 campaign, Donald Trump made a series of bold promises about immigration and border security. He committed to sealing off the US-Mexico border, initiating what he claimed would be the largest deportation effort in US history, and reinstating a broader version of the travel ban affecting several countries. He also aimed to put an end to automatic citizenship for children born to undocumented immigrants.

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When it came to economic policies, Trump promised significant tax cuts, including the elimination of taxes on tips and Social Security benefits. He also vowed to roll back environmental regulations, speed up permits for energy projects, and impose tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China to support domestic industries.

In terms of foreign policy, Trump pledged to quickly bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, restore travel bans on individuals from specific countries, and take a tough stance against drug cartels and human trafficking. He also emphasized the importance of judicial appointments, promising to select conservative judges and US Attorneys to counter what he referred to as "radical" prosecutors. His education reform plans included shutting down the Department of Education and shifting control back to the states, along with implementing measures to limit certain educational content.

Trump Implements Key Campaign Promises

Since assuming office for the second term, Trump has initiated a large-scale deportation programme. He also proposed an executive order to redefine birthright citizenship and proclaimed that the United States’ sovereignty was in danger. He, thus, suggested declaring a national emergency to enhance immigration enforcement, stated media reports.

Though he has not provided much specifics on how he would make up for the lost revenue, he has pledged in economic policy to reduce taxes on tips and Social Security benefits. Furthermore, he has declared plans to levy tax on imports—including a 10 per cent duty on Chinese goods and a 25 per cent charge on products from Mexico and Canada.

As per the media reports, Trump has also stated that he plans to end the Russo-Ukrainian war, however details on how he plans to approach this are still hazy. Thus far, Trump has attempted to broker a deal to end the war. He recently met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Reportedly, Trump has also held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in an attempt to reach a ceasefire agreement.

Trump had promised to bring back travel restrictions and act against people he found sympathetic to Hamas. Recently, a prominent pro-Palestinian activist and Columbia University student Khalid was arrested for organising a protest on campus. Reportedly, he is also conducting a probe into antisemitism on campus in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war. In an attempt to resolve the war, he proposed that the United States will buy Gaza and move the Palestinians to a safer and secure land.

In addition to international affairs, Trump has also begun layoffs of federal employees and has established the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Billionaire Elon Musk heads the department, which has laid off several government employees so far. He has also announced cuts in federal funding to universities and several programmes launched by the Biden administration. He is also reversing several DEI programmes.

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FAQs

1. What immigration policies has Trump enacted since returning to office?

Right after taking office, Donald Trump announced plans to “fully close” the US-Mexico border; initiate a mass deportation of illegal immigrants; redefine birthright citizenship; and declare a national emergency to boost immigration enforcement.

2. How has Trump changed US economic policies in his second term?
During his second term, he promised to cut taxes on tips and on social security benefits, implement tariffs on incoming imports and reverse environmentally friendly measures.