Just as they did during his campaign , Republicans insist that President-elect Donald Trump will pivot and moderate his proposals and rhetoric when he takes office. On Monday, even President Barack Obama said he believes Trump recognizes that campaigning is different from governing and that ultimately, he is pragmatic.

But so far, Trump has provided little evidence that confirms this wishful thinking. In the week since his election, he has done more to affirm his core campaign promises than assuage concerns about his presidency, and even his deviations from his campaign platform are not providing solace for his opponents.