It’s fair to criticize any administration, but it’s important to stay grounded in reality. The claim that Trump had people arrested over newspaper articles is false—no journalists were jailed for what they wrote. He had a hostile relationship with the press, yes, but that’s not the same as violating the First Amendment.

Ironically, the Biden administration faced similar criticism for press freedom when the DOJ seized phone records from journalists during investigations into leaks. As for regulations, Trump’s Executive Order 13771 did reduce red tape, requiring two regulations be cut for every one added. While the impact was debated, it was a significant shift toward deregulation. Meanwhile, under Biden, regulation has expanded again, especially in energy and healthcare.

Regarding taxes, Trump passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in 2017—the largest overhaul in decades—cutting corporate tax rates from 35% to 21% and reducing rates for many individuals. The claim he just announced the largest tax increase is mistaken; Trump has actually proposed further tax cuts in his current campaign.

On states’ rights, it’s true Trump clashed with blue states, but he also let governors handle COVID-19 restrictions independently. Biden has similarly used federal power against states—such as suing over abortion bans or threatening funding over school policies—so neither party is immune to federal overreach. In short, all administrations have contradictions, but blanket statements rarely tell the full story.