Once again, Donald Trump is the candidate for US President from the Republican Party and many of the proposals reflect both his policies from his first term and his new initiatives adapted to the current context. Trump presents himself as a savior figure capable of “saving America” from liberal policies and changes that, according to him, have weakened the country.
Primarily, he continues to focus on his campaign against immigration and his border wall and the restoration of “order.” That is, restore patriotic values and ensure that under his leadership America will gain respect nationally and internationally. He also promised to continue supporting police and security agencies while opposing progressive proposals to reduce police funding.
We review the proposals and approaches present in the various most important blocks.
immigration policy
In this block, the Republican candidate made similar promises in 2016 and 2020, as it is a “key” issue in his proposals. Trump has made immigration and the border a central issue of his campaign.
Its main proposals include:
- border reinforcement: Trump is committed to building a border wall on the border with Mexico, one of the pillars of his first campaign in 2016. He has promised to continue expanding and strengthening it to prevent illegal immigration.
- deportation policies: A proposal to speed up deportations of undocumented immigrants, focusing on those who have committed serious crimes.
- regain control of the refuge: It proposes to tighten asylum policies, ensuring that people who request asylum do so from their country of origin or from safe third countries.
Economy and Commerce
- America first: As he has in the past, he continues to promote his “America First” doctrine, focusing on protecting American jobs and renegotiating international trade agreements, which he says harm American workers. and harms the industry of the United States
- national energy development: Trump has said he will boost domestic energy production, including oil, gas and coal, and promises complete energy independence from the US. He also criticizes environmental policies which he says hinder energy production.
- tax cut: More tax cuts have been promised to stimulate economic growth and job creation, especially for the middle class and businesses.
foreign policy
- against nato: Trump continues his attacks against NATO member countries.
- China: Trump has maintained a tough stance toward China, and in his campaign he promised to continue imposing sanctions and tariffs on Chinese goods, arguing that it was necessary to correct what he called “trade abuses.” Is.
- situation in ukraine: Midway through the campaign he gave an interview where he said, “I have a very precise plan for containing Ukraine and Russia. And I have a definite idea for China – maybe not a plan, but an idea. “
- in favor of israel: During the beginning of the war with the Palestinian Islamic movement Hamas, Trump positioned himself as an absolute defender of Israel.
- Remove America from foreign wars: Like his first campaign, Trump promised to avoid involving the US in military conflicts abroad and to prioritize spending on domestic issues.
- military reinforcement: Although it wants to avoid long-lasting wars, it proposes to maintain a strong and modern army to guarantee the defense of the United States against global threats.
Judicial system and rule of law
- reforming the criminal justice system: Advocacy of taking tough measures against crime with an emphasis on the fight against drug trafficking, gangs and organized crime.
- Second Amendment protection: Trump remains a strong supporter of gun rights and vows to oppose any efforts to restrict access to firearms.
Health
- pharmaceutical freedom: Promise that the US will manufacture more drugs domestically to avoid dependence on other countries, especially China.
- against sex change: The former Republican president said in a campaign video that his administration would not allow hospitals and health care providers to meet federal health and safety standards for Medicaid and Medicare if they provide young people with gender-affirming chemical or physical care. provide.
- abortion: In April he said he would not sign a federal abortion ban and took the stance that abortion laws should be decided by states.
Education
- parental rights: The Republican candidate has supported the idea that parents should have more control over what is taught in schools, including the ability to choose other educational options if they feel public schools align with their values. Are not.
- Opposition to “Critical Race Theory”: Trump has criticized the teaching of “Critical Race Theory” and other diversity and inclusion topics in schools, and has proposed removing them from school curricula.
Culture and freedom of expression
- Protest against “cancel culture”: Trump has spoken out against what he calls “cancel culture”, arguing that it stifles free speech and promotes censorship of social media and the media.
- Control over big technology companies: He has suggested more strictly regulating big tech companies (like Facebook and Twitter), which he says have stifled conservative voices.
Environment
- Rejection of the “Green New Deal”: has criticized progressive environmental policies such as green new dealHe argues that they are too expensive and harm American industry. On similar lines, in his previous mandate (2017-2021) he broke the paris climate agreement,
- promote fossil energy: Seeks to continue promoting the exploitation of resources such as oil, gas, and coal, arguing that these sources are essential to the country’s energy security. During an April meeting at Mar-a-Lago, Trump promised to reverse some of President Joe Biden’s climate policies if oil executives raised $1 billion for his campaign, according to the Washington Post.