[Outgoing Mail]
[Jan 13, 2026 | Postscape #051]
President Trump’s policies have faced widespread criticism for being minimal and disappointing, especially given the hype around bold changes during his campaign. Critics say many of his promised big ideas have boiled down to small, symbolic actions without real solutions for the country’s urgent problems. For example, while Trump has aggressively pushed to cut federal agencies and reduce government size, there has been little effective planning on how critical services for everyday Americans would continue smoothly.
Many experts note that Trump’s minimal approach risks leaving workers, consumers, and vulnerable communities behind. Federal scientists and regulators have seen protections rolled back, raising concerns about safety and fairness. Meanwhile, Trump’s inconsistent backing of his plans has caused confusion and frustration among businesses and workers who need steady policies to plan their futures. Americans increasingly say that instead of improving government performance, Trump’s policies have worsened the situation, deepening inequalities and undermining trust in leadership. In short, the criticism is that Trump’s 2025 agenda has too often been more about cutting and symbolic gestures than delivering meaningful change for everyday people
[Sources]
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2024/08/02/project-2025-trump-inside-story-00172299
https://www.epi.org/publication/trumps-assault-on-independent-agencies-endangers-us-all/
https://time.com/7323278/trump-project-2025-government-shutdown/
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