No. 001
“I will sign the infrastructure bill in my first year”
President Biden • 2020 Campaign
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was signed November 15, 2021 — $1.2 trillion for roads, bridges, broadband, and water systems.
Kept
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We track what politicians promise on the campaign trail and whether they deliver in office. No spin. No sides. Just the record.
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127
Promises Kept
89
Promises Broken
156
In Progress
412
Total Tracked
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The Promise Tracker
The most recent promise updates across all tracked politicians, entered as they happen. Every line is the latest state of the record.
No. 002
“Mexico will pay for the wall”
President Trump • 2016 Campaign
Mexico did not pay for border wall construction. Funding came from US military budget reallocations and congressional appropriations totaling ~$15 billion.
Broken
No. 003
“We will make America the crypto capital of the world”
President Trump • 2024 Campaign
Executive orders signed on digital assets. Bitcoin strategic reserve announced. SEC stance shifted. Legislation pending in Congress.
In Progress
No. 004
“I will rejoin the Paris Climate Agreement on day one”
President Biden • 2020 Campaign
Executive order signed January 20, 2021 — inauguration day. The US formally rejoined the Paris Agreement on February 19, 2021.
Kept
No. 005
“I will cancel $10,000 in student debt for every borrower”
President Biden • 2020 Campaign
The $10K-$20K forgiveness plan was struck down by the Supreme Court in June 2023. Alternative SAVE plan faced legal challenges. Some targeted relief was achieved.
Broken
No. 006
“I will cut taxes for working families”
President Trump • 2016 Campaign
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 reduced individual tax rates across all brackets. Whether the benefits primarily helped working families vs. corporations remains debated.
Kept
No. 007
“No tax on tips”
President Trump • 2024 Campaign
Proposed legislation introduced in Congress. Has bipartisan support in concept but details on implementation and revenue offset still being negotiated.
In Progress
No. 008
“We will have a public option for healthcare”
President Biden • 2020 Campaign
No public option legislation was introduced or passed during the Biden administration. The promise was effectively abandoned in favor of ACA expansions.
Stalled
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Every promise is filed under the issue it touches. Pull the folder.
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Politicians We Track
Every major elected official. Their promises. Their record. The math doesn't lie.
Donald Trump
47th President
68 promises tracked
Joe Biden
46th President
74 promises tracked
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How We Rate Promises
Transparent, sourced, and consistent — regardless of party.
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Document the Promise
We record the exact quote, the date, the context, and the source. Campaign speeches, debate transcripts, official platforms, interviews, and social media posts.
2.
Track the Actions
Executive orders signed, bills introduced, votes cast, budgets allocated. We follow the legislative and executive record to see what actually happened.
3.
Rate the Outcome
Kept — substantially delivered as promised. Broken — abandoned or contradicted. In Progress — active effort underway. Stalled — no action taken.
Every rating includes linked sources. Click any promise to see the evidence. If we get it wrong, tell us and we'll correct it.
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Democracy Needs Receipts
Voters Forget
By midterms, most voters can't name 3 promises their candidate made. We keep the record so you don't have to rely on memory — or spin.
Media Moves On
The news cycle is 24 hours. Campaign promises last 4 years. We stay on the story long after the headlines fade.
Both Sides, Same Standard
Every politician gets the same methodology. No curve grading, no partisan framing. A broken promise is a broken promise regardless of the letter after the name.
Promise Updates
Weekly digest of the latest promise ratings, new promises added, and accountability updates. No spam, no spin.