Former President Trump has been criticized for his governing style, described as impulsive and based on emotions, prejudice, self-interest, ignorance, and lies.

He is accused of breaking campaign promises and damaging the economy and national security of the United States. The lack of checks and balances in his administration, with collaborators who support his decisions without question, has exacerbated the situation. The article points to alleged malfeasance for breaking the promise to make America more affordable and for launching a war against Iran, contradicting his promise not to start new wars.

Trump promised to 'end inflation' and lower 'the price of everything', but inflation remained at 2.4% between February 2024 and February 2025, driven in part by the tariffs imposed.

Although Trump falsely claims that tariffs are paid by foreign countries, it is American companies that bear the cost, passing them on to consumers in the form of higher prices. The tariffs have harmed companies that import for manufacturing, retailers, and American exporters. Additionally, unpredictable changes in tariffs have made business planning difficult. The article mentions that Trump seeks to continue collecting tariffs even after the Supreme Court declared them illegal.

The tariffs imposed by Trump have affected manufacturing, with the loss of 98,000 jobs in 2025. The rise in prices of fuels and energy, following the attack on Iran, has made transportation, production, and construction more expensive.

These policies, along with the war with Iran, reduced support for Ukraine, threats to Cuba and Greenland, and insults to allies, have weakened the national security of the United States. Leaders of other countries see Trump as an unpredictable, unstable, and unreliable ally.

Trump's obsession with the mass deportation of undocumented immigrants also puts the economy at risk. In 2022, approximately 8.3 million undocumented immigrants held jobs in the United States, representing nearly 5% of the workforce.

Deporting these workers and their families would make it difficult for employers to find enough workers for agriculture, construction, and other low-paying jobs. A. Scott Bolden, an attorney and former prosecutor, suggests that electing more Democrats, independents, and courageous Republicans to Congress is crucial to curb Trump's policies.

The article concludes that Trump's time in office has been detrimental to the United States and the world.

It is suggested that, had they been aware of the consequences, voters might have elected Kamala Harris as president. The need for Americans to elect lawmakers who will not give the president a blank check, to prevent him from continuing to ignore laws and harm the nation, is emphasized.