This admin project was clear, not a secret. All of what they have done was telegraphed long before. And talked about before.
The reality is that he promised so many things to so many people that no matter what he does it can be spun to look calculated.
Regardless, from a realpolitik point of view, it's easier to remind people that are not getting what they wanted and were tricked, rather than try to convince them they were wrong this whole time.
Fact is, people accused of "Trump derangement syndrome" actually predicted his rule. Very accurately. It was visible and clear. It is just that it feels better to pretend it was not clear.