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Has Trump Achieved a Lot Less Than It Seems?

Politics
United States
Started January 17, 2026

We are one year into Trump’s second term. And it feels like so much has happened – more than the human mind, or the country, can absorb. But how much has Trump really accomplished? What policies have changed the country in a way that will last? My guest Yuval Levin is one of the smartest thinkers on the right, and his verdict is: not that much. “There’s an important story to tell about the absence of action in the past year, too,” he tells me. Levin is the director of social, cultural and con...

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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 17, 2026
Even if Trump’s policies seem minimal, they have sparked critical debates on governance and accountability that may influence future administrations.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 17, 2026
The perception of Trump's achievements is inflated; his second term has seen minimal impactful legislation, highlighting a stagnation in real progress.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 17, 2026
While some argue Trump has achieved little, it's essential to consider the long-term implications of his leadership style on political discourse.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 17, 2026
Trump's second term has prioritized partisan battles over substantial policy reforms, suggesting a lack of meaningful progress for the American people.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 17, 2026
Trump's policies have fundamentally reshaped America, creating lasting change in areas like immigration and the economy despite claims of limited accomplishments.
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