President Trump has a history of setting two-week deadlines for various policy decisions and actions, often leading to delayed or unfulfilled promises. In a recent statement on the Israel-Iran conflict, Trump mentioned deciding on potential military action within two weeks, a familiar timeframe he has used throughout his term. From tax legislation to health care to geopolitical conflicts, Trump has repeatedly teased announcements or resolutions within this timeframe, only for them to materialize much later or not at all.

Recent examples include promises related to the Ukraine conflict and global tariffs, where Trump kept hinting at imminent answers or decisions within two weeks, but they failed to materialize. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt acknowledged these patterns but emphasized the complexities of the conflicts inherited by Trump.

The article also highlights Trump’s use of the two-week deadline tactic since at least 2017, citing instances like tax plan announcements, withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, healthcare reform promises, infrastructure spending plans, and backing conspiracy theories with promised evidence that never surfaced within the timeframe.

Overall, the pattern of setting two-week deadlines for significant announcements or actions has become a hallmark of Trump’s approach, often resulting in delayed outcomes, unmet promises, or shifting priorities.