From cutting-edge research aimed at curing debilitating diseases like Alzheimer?s and Parkinson?s to absurdly attributing a tragic plane crash to diversity initiatives, it can be quite overwhelming to keep track of the incessant stream of vitriol and chaos emerging from the White House under President Donald Trump. His administration seems to thrive on creating distractions that make it difficult for the public to focus on the pressing issues at hand.

This chaotic flow of information serves a purpose. In fact, it aligns perfectly with Trump?s strategy to divert attention away from his administration’s shortcomings. While he bombards the media with controversies like firing the Board of Visitors at prestigious military academies, making outrageous threats against Canada, and launching personal attacks against federal employees, he hopes that the American public will overlook the fact that he has failed to fulfill the key promises that secured him the presidency.

Trump’s modus operandi can be summed up as ram jam and screw: push through whatever he desires into the public discourse, monopolize the news cycle, and disregard the needs of working-class Americans, regardless of whether they supported him or not. His tactics seem tailored to ensure that the voices of the very people who placed their trust in him are drowned out.

Consider the bold declarations he made during his campaign: promises to slash car insurance costs by half and to reduce gas prices to below $2.00 per gallon. He also vowed to make housing affordable for all by decreasing rents nationwide and enabling families to secure interest rates below 3%. Furthermore, he famously stood beside a table filled with groceries, assuring Americans that he would lower the cost of essential items, including eggs.

These extravagant pledges resonate with many, and they haven?t been forgotten. The collective memory of these promises is fresh in the minds of the electorate and serves as a constant reminder of what was promised versus what has actually transpired.

During his candidacy, Trump assured voters that he would reduce crime and enhance community safety. However, once he took office, he proceeded to dismiss FBI agents, dismantle the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention, and grant pardons to insurrectionists and individuals associated with white supremacist groups, as well as violent offenders who assaulted law enforcement. These actions starkly contrast with the promises he made to ensure community safety.

Moreover, while he campaigned on slashing interest rates, President Trump has allowed medical debt to reappear on credit reports and permitted financial institutions to increase overdraft fees, further burdening families already struggling to make ends meet. His pledges to lower gas prices and revitalize the automotive industry have been jeopardized by the imposition of tariffs, which threaten to exacerbate rather than alleviate the economic challenges facing American households.

It’s crucial to recognize that Trump and his MAGA Republican allies currently dominate all three branches of the government. If they genuinely aimed to assist the American populace, immediate actions could be undertaken. However, their inaction speaks volumes, as they have failed to implement any real initiatives aimed at reducing costs for families facing financial strain. Instead, their primary focus appears to be on advancing their controversial agenda, such as Project 2025, which prioritizes their political ambitions over the welfare of their constituents.

Consider the implications of threatening to withhold aid from victims enduring the devastation of the California wildfires. How does this approach alleviate the burdens of grocery expenses for struggling families? Likewise, rescinding a longstanding executive order that has historically protected against employment discrimination does nothing to help at the gas pump. Furthermore, what relevance does it have when personal information is handed over to a billionaire immigrant lacking security clearance and surrounded by a team of inexperienced aides? These actions bear no connection to addressing the pressing issue of rising food prices, particularly the soaring cost of eggs.

The stark reality is that these actions serve absolutely no purpose for the American public, and it is high time we express our outrage. I want to emphasize that this sentiment transcends party lines; this is not merely a grievance of Democrats. It is a collective response from all Americans who participated in the electoral process. The ramifications of these decisions impact every single individual, irrespective of political affiliation. More critically, the ongoing economic distress faced by many is undeniable. Families are struggling, often unable to handle even a single unexpected expense, while the prices of essential goods continue to rise.

Donald Trump is acutely aware of this reality, which is precisely why he campaigned on it and made promises to address these concerns. Yet, his current approach seems to prioritize evasion over accountability. He appears eager to disregard the economic challenges and the commitments he made during his campaign while diverting our attention to trivial matters, such as attempting to rename the Gulf of Mexico.

It is imperative that we do not allow this to happen.