With his re-election prospects looking strong, Donald Trump has outlined a series of promises and policies that will define his second term, focusing on immigration, the economy, reproductive rights, and foreign relations, among other issues. His vision includes strengthening conservative policies on gender and reproductive rights and taking a tough stance against power structures that he claims have harmed him.
Economic and Trade Strategies
Tax Reduction: Trump has vowed to extend and expand the tax cuts from his previous administration, aiming to boost economic growth and job creation.
Tariff Implementation: He proposes universal tariffs on most imported goods, particularly targeting products from China, to protect domestic industry and reduce the trade deficit.
Immigration and Border Security
End to Humanitarian Parole: Trump plans to abolish the humanitarian parole program benefiting citizens from Cuba, Venezuela, Haiti, and Nicaragua, arguing that these initiatives allow immigrants he believes shouldn't enter the country.
Border Wall Construction: He intends to complete the Mexican border wall and enhance security measures to prevent illegal immigration.
Mass Deportations: Trump has pledged to initiate the largest deportation operation of undocumented immigrants in U.S. history.
Foreign Policy Directions
Relations with China: Trump seeks to impose stricter economic sanctions and limit Chinese influence in critical sectors like technology and energy.
Preventing International Conflicts: He asserts that under his leadership, the Russian invasion of Ukraine would not have occurred and promises to work to avert similar future conflicts.
Energy and Environmental Policies
Domestic Energy Production: Trump advocates for the exploitation of national energy resources, including oil, gas, and coal, to achieve energy independence and reduce reliance on foreign sources.
Environmental Regulations: He plans to review and potentially eliminate environmental regulations he views as restrictive to economic development and job creation.
Healthcare and Social Welfare
Healthcare System Reform: Although lacking a specific plan, Trump has expressed his intention to replace the current healthcare system with one he claims will be more efficient and less costly for citizens.
Drug Price Control: He has promised to implement measures to lower prescription drug costs, making essential treatments more accessible to the public.
Political Retribution
The former president has made "political revenge" a central theme of his campaign, pledging to retaliate against those he sees as his adversaries. This includes investigating key figures in the current government and the Democratic Party, including members of Congress involved in the January 6th Capitol investigation and prosecutors and intelligence officials who have pursued legal actions against him. He has also indicated he would pardon participants in the Capitol assault.