Why did President Trump lie about 'draining the swamp'?

There is no campaign promise that Donald Trump has failed to honor more flagrantly than his oft repeated pledge to “drain the swamp” in Washington, D.C. He has violated the letter of his promise and trampled all over its spirit. His supporters ought to be furious. read more

The answer to why he lied about draining the swamp is nearly the same as the answer as to why he decided he wanted to be president in the first place. It was never about a principled conservatism, or a deep care about the country or world he sees mocking him so relentlessly. read more

President Trump's campaign rallies were defined by three slogans, three syllables each, which the candidate led the crowd in chanting:"Build the wall," condemning illegal immigration;"Lock her up," attacking Democratic rival Hillary Clinton; and"Drain the swamp," all about cleaning up Washington. read more

A man holds up a"Drain the Swamp in Washington DC" sign at a then- Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump rally in Kinston, North Carolina on October 26 2016. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri Build that wall. read more