I thought this was how it works. That the government only helps the rich get richer
And widens the gap with the poor, being experiencing such in my country since I can remember.

A government that's truly a government and care about their people is now like a myth or at best legendary.
No it was. Right from the onset many were aware that the policies he is pushing for Would favour the richer class
But they still chose him for one reason or the other.