‘Promises kept’? Not entirely. Here are five pocketbook pledges Trump broke.

‘Promises kept’? Not entirely. Here are five pocketbook pledges Trump broke.

WASHINGTON — A video segment featured at the Republican National Convention featured President Donald Trump proclaiming, “I didn’t back down from my promises — and I’ve kept every single one.”

“Promises made, promises kept” was a theme of the four-day event, which aimed to drive home a message that the president has been fearless in pursuit of delivering on his pledges — that his pugnacious tweets may rub people the wrong way, but they signify a rare fighting spirit on behalf of regular Americans.

The reality isn’t quite that simple. Continue reading.