Why President Donald Trump Constantly Makes Promises He Doesn't Intend To Keep | TIME

You may not be surprised that Donald Trump hasn’t kept a number of promises as president, but you should be. It’s a truism that politicians make promises they don’t intend to keep, but decades of academic research has actually shown the opposite: that presidents try to keep an average of about two-thirds of their campaign pledges.

Get closer to the world of entertainment and celebrity news as TIME gives you access and insight on the people who make what you watch, read and share.

Money helps you learn how to spend and invest your money. Find advice and guidance you can count on from how to negotiate, how to save and everything in between.

Find out more about the latest developments in science and technology as TIME’s access brings you to the ideas and people changing our world.

Let TIME show you everything you need to know about drones, autonomous cars, smart devices and the latest inventions which are shaping industries and our way of living

Stay up to date on breaking news from around the world through TIME’s trusted reporting, insight and access

CONNECT WITH TIME

ABOUT TIME
TIME brings unparalleled insight, access and authority to the news. A 24/7 news publication with nearly a century of experience, TIME’s coverage shapes how we understand our world. Subscribe for daily news, interviews, science, technology, politics, health, entertainment, and business updates, as well as exclusive videos from TIME’s Person of the Year, TIME 100 and more created by TIME’s acclaimed writers, producers and editors.

Why President Donald Trump Constantly Makes Promises He Doesn't Intend To Keep | TIME

[theunexceptionalgamer]

Every politician makes promises they never intend to keep it's in the job description

[lindaschultz]

Seems like he’s kept more than past presidents to many of us.

[worldsnetizen]

That's why people say that he's a little business salesman.

[tuddley]

I'm sure he will get around to them, he's only in year 1. Just let the man do his job!! Liberals like to SPECULATE. So far he has delivered on most of the big issues, and still doing me day after day.

[sweetrocka]

he's tried to keep all his promises, how he gets there is his business

[fofk]

He can't control his mouth. Great example of the leader of our democracy.

[sweetrocka]

I would consider playing soccer instead of golf, I ended up playing golf, I am a liar because I didn't play soccer, nice try Time, you guys have become as delusional as the next one