That’s correct. Did Trump say he could do it within 4 years? Was he that specific?
He never gave a specific time. So there was always a chance he’d never be re-elected. So drain it in 4 and enjoy the fruits of that in the next term. Remember, in general, Reagan had tamed things in his first admin. Until the tax changes of 86, we pretty much enjoyed prosperity.
In addition to not giving a specific time he never gave specifics on how. It was always just a red meat line.