Former President Donald Trump is presenting a bold and ambitious policy agenda for a potential second term, one that surpasses elements of his first term in the White House.
Campaign Promises
Many of the agenda items aren’t entirely new; on immigration and other issues, Trump is reiterating many of the same promises he made during his 2016 campaign.
Lack of Support
However, these promises never materialized due to a lack of congressional support or constraints on his executive authority.
Hard-line Approach
Nevertheless, Trump is now focusing on some unique areas that indicate a more hard-line approach if he returns to office.
Immigration Policy
Trump’s stance on immigration remains a cornerstone of his campaign, echoing promises from 2016 but with a renewed emphasis on executing a comprehensive deportation strategy.
Terminate Border Policy
“On my first day back in the White House, I will terminate every open borders policy of the Biden administration, stop the invasion on our southern border and begin the largest domestic deportation operation in American history,” Trump declared in Iowa.
Historical Comparison
Trump had made comparable pledges during his 2016 campaign, which he failed to fulfill, ultimately deporting fewer individuals than President Barack Obama did in each of his two terms, as per federal government data.
A Potent Issue
However, immigration policies are now a more potent issue among Republican voters, with polls indicating Trump’s advantage on border security over Biden.
Travel Bans
Trump intends to not only reinstate but broaden travel bans to include more Muslim countries, promising to implement stricter vetting processes for immigrants.
“Very Dangerous Places”
In October, Trump said, “I banned refugees from Syria, I banned refugees from Somalia — very dangerous places — and from all of the most dangerous places all over the world, I banned them,”
Expanding Bans
“In my second term, we’re going to expand each and every one of those bans,” he added.
Border Wall Commitment
Trump reiterates his commitment to completing the U.S.-Mexico border wall, aiming to fulfill a promise that saw partial progress during his first term.
Economic Policies
Trump suggests imposing a universal 10% tax on foreign goods to boost domestic production, despite criticism from economists regarding potential negative impacts on the U.S. economy.
Goods Cost Raise
Economists warned that increased tariffs would discourage economic activity and raise the cost of various goods.
Stance on NATO
Trump’s recent remarks, in which he suggested he might not honor NATO’s core principle of collective defense if re-elected, also prompted a rebuke from the head of NATO and Democrats.
Giving Russia Freehand
The former president’s remarks also imply that he would allow Russia to act freely against NATO countries that fail to meet defense spending targets, effectively sidelining U.S. support for these nations.
Soldiers at Increased Risk
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg expressed concern about these statements, stating, “Any suggestion that allies will not defend each other undermines all of our security, including that of the U.S., and puts American and European soldiers at increased risk.”
National Guard Deployment
Trump has proposed employing the National Guard to tackle crime, contending that it is currently worse than ever before.
“Crime Dens” Cities
The former president frequently hints at deploying the military domestically to address crime in cities led by Democrats, referring to places like Washington, D.C., and Chicago as “crime dens.”
Military Intervention Pledge
Trump has pledged to intervene with military force without obtaining the requisite permission from local leaders. He remarked. “One of the things I’ll do — you’re supposed to not be involved in that; you just have to be asked by the governor or the mayor to come in — the next time, I’m not waiting.”
Education Department Overhaul
Trump’s campaign includes promises to dismantle the Department of Education, aiming to redirect education control to state levels while opposing mask mandates in schools.
Targeting Political Opponents
Trump vows to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate Joe Biden, accusing him of corruption and labeling his administration as the most corrupt in American history.
Appointing Special Prosecutor
He said, “I will appoint a real special prosecutor to go after the most corrupt president in the history of America, Joe Biden, and go after the Biden crime family.”
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