What will he do in the new term? Here are the 7 campaign promises of US President-elect Trump

Donald Trump, who won the presidential election on November 5, is returning to the White House as the 47th president of the US. With the Republican Party taking control of the Senate, he is likely to receive much greater political support.

According to a BBC report, Trump said in his victory speech, "I will govern by a simple motto: Promises made, promises kept. We will keep our promises." However, he provided few details on how he would achieve his goals in some areas.

When asked on Fox News in February 2023 whether he would abuse his power or target his political opponents, Trump said he would not do so "except for day one." He had said, "No, no, no, except for day one. We're closing the border and we're drilling, drilling, drilling. After that, I'm not a dictator."

Here are Trump's 7 campaign promises...

1) Deportation of undocumented immigrants

During the campaign, Trump said he would embark on the "largest mass deportation of undocumented immigrants" in US history.

He also promised to complete the construction of the wall on the Mexican border, which he began during his first presidential term.

Crossings at the US southern border reached record levels last year during the Biden-Harris administration, but have fallen this year.

Experts speaking to the BBC said that deportations on the scale promised by Trump would face major legal and logistical challenges and could slow economic growth.

2) Moves on economy, taxes, and tariffs

Exit polls revealed that the economy was the primary issue for voters. Trump promised to "end" inflation, which reached historic levels during the Biden era before falling. However, a president has limited power to directly influence prices.

Trump also promised major tax cuts. He said he would provide tax exemptions for workers in sectors that receive tips, abolish taxes on social security payments, and lower corporate taxes.

To close the current account deficit, he proposed new tariffs of at least 10 percent on foreign goods. He said he would impose an additional 60 percent tax on products originating from China. Some economic experts warned that such moves could increase consumer prices.

3) Pardons for some Capitol riot convicts

Trump said he would release some of his supporters who were convicted in the Capitol attack, which they carried out to overturn Joe Biden's 2020 election victory. There were deaths in the events that Trump is alleged to have encouraged.

Trump tried to portray the attack as "insignificant" and described hundreds of his convicted supporters as "political prisoners." While he continues to say that many were "wrongfully imprisoned," he admitted that some "perhaps got out of control."

4) Firing of prosecutor Jack Smith

Trump had said he would fire experienced prosecutor Jack Smith, who is conducting two criminal investigations against him, "within two seconds."

Jack Smith had launched two criminal investigations into Trump on charges of attempting to overturn the 2020 election results and failing to protect classified documents as required by law.

Trump denies the accusations. He managed to prevent both cases from reaching the trial stage before the election. Trump returns to the White House as the first president convicted of falsifying business records in the New York case.

5) Ending the Ukraine War

Trump criticized the billions of dollars spent to support Ukraine in its war with Russia and promised to end the war through negotiations "within 24 hours."

While Trump did not say which side should give in, Democrats say such a move would embolden Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

In general, Trump wants the US to remove itself from conflicts outside the country. Although he is a staunch supporter, he called on Israel to end its attacks. Trump also pledged to end the violence in Lebanon but did not provide details.

6) No abortion ban

In the televised debate with Kamala Harris, Trump said he would not sign a national abortion ban law. In 2022, the right to have an abortion nationwide was revoked by the Supreme Court.

Thanks to the appointments Trump made during his first presidential term, conservative judges form the majority on the Supreme Court.

The issue of reproductive rights was also a major element in Harris's campaign, and with the election, some states approved measures to protect and expand abortion rights.

Trump himself had said that states should have the right to make their own abortion laws, but he could not provide a consistent message in this area.

7) Loosening of climate change rules

During his first presidency, Trump rolled back hundreds of environmental protection programs and the US became the first country to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement.

This time, he again promised to loosen rules, especially to help the American automotive industry. He frequently attacked electric vehicles and promised to reverse Biden's targets encouraging the transition to cleaner vehicles.

While promising that the US would increase fossil fuel production, he promised "drill, drill, drill" instead of renewable energies like wind power.

Trump also aims to open areas such as the Arctic region to oil exploration and thereby reduce energy costs. However, experts are skeptical.