Donald Trump warns voters about what Democrats will do, but his own record often matches the warning. He calls communism the greatest threat America has ever faced while hosting Xi Jinping and praising his “iron fist.” He promised to halve energy costs, and gas then hit an October record after his war with Iran. He sells himself as a businessman, yet his companies went through six Chapter 11 filings and his administration cut the federal workforce by 12% without showing better service. This opinion piece compares his promises with the record, explains why repeated accusations stick, lays out the case for a cautious blue vote, and presents the strongest counterarguments, with the same scrutiny applied to Democrats.
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