Days from inauguration, Trump looks to walk back some campaign promises

Rachel Maddow looks at some of Donald Trump's bolder campaign promises that he is now having to admit are not so easy to fulfill and apparently hopes no one will notice as he softens goals and deadlines.

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[gadgetollie]

Relax people, renaming the Gulf of Mexico and Mount Denali will bring down the price of eggs...Guaranteed!

[FKvp]

One can get away with saying anything if their supporters are stupid enough to believe them.

[romandevivo]

Only stupid people would elect a conman and then expect him to be honest. 😂😂😂

[vrforseniors]

He should walk back his promise to run for president.

[michaelhoerig]

The entire country has lost sight of truth. Nobody seems to know what it is. Many say it 'relative'. NO, IT'S NOT! Truth is verifiable; it is not an opinion! One many wrote me on this site and asked the question, "who decides what truth is?" What a ridiculous question--but it demonstrates well the lost understanding of TRUTH. I'm not sure how we can move into the future like this...

[carltaylor]

He's not "walking back" promises, he's _breaking_ them. Because, as always, his word isn't worth a flying ****.

[Kvlvt]

Trump agenda..Tax Cuts for the rich..Unleash Steven Miller and Tom Homan.. Golf ⛳️

[clqudy]

Yeah, but "THEY'RE EATING THE DAWGS!'

[malcatron]

To be fair, as far as Trump and Musk are concerned, healthcare for poor people is a waste.

[mclarsen]

Europe here...we are exhausted already and expect that in the future we will not only be under pressure from Russia, China but also from the USA 😑🖕

[paulhhpaul]

I don't get anyone having doubts about trump's claims, after all he is the only politician who can speak from real convictions.

[nickcasto]

If his lips are moving, he's lying.

[RogerIsaksson-nctj]

The words of a narcissistic sociopath and pathological liar have no value.

[gerrywaters]

Trump said it !! I dont care anything about you !! I just want your vote !!! And you gave it to him .. get it ??

[Carloshernandez-dlli]

I know where he could cut at least a billion and not affect anyone. Last time orange man was the president, he played so much golf, that it cost a billion to the US government. Perhaps he could start there?🤷

[mikepeterson]

Dumpsters fell for his bs again. HA HA fools

[zento]

Suprise....any person who uses their brain just a bit knew this would happen....

[steveholmes]

Is non Trump voter surprised by what's happening ?

[gabrielerichardson]

America, you will have a long lasting comedy show beginning 20 Jan 25

[sheilabatey]

Prices will NOT come down in 6 months, in fact with the tariffs he is intending to charge countries for their imports they will go up, if you are not a millionaire or billionaire you will really feel the impact and let's face it those millionaire's and billionaire's need their taxes cut don't they.