What should the federal government's overall approach to taxes and spending be?
Some evidenceCut taxes and reduce federal spending significantly
Wants lower taxes plus relentless cuts to federal spending and a balanced budget.
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What should the federal government's overall approach to taxes and spending be?
Some evidenceCut taxes and reduce federal spending significantly
Wants lower taxes plus relentless cuts to federal spending and a balanced budget.
How should Social Security and Medicare be changed, if at all?
No clear evidenceWe don't have clear evidence on this issue.
What should the federal government's role be in setting wages and protecting workers?
No clear evidenceWe don't have clear evidence on this issue.
How should the federal government structure healthcare coverage and costs?
Some evidenceMove away from the ACA toward market-based insurance with broader consumer choice
Calls for repealing the ACA in favor of more consumer choice.
How should the federal government address climate change and energy policy?
Some evidencePrioritize energy affordability and reliability; minimize climate-related restrictions on production
Would roll back policies he blames for lost energy independence.
What should federal abortion policy be?
Some evidenceFederal restrictions on abortion early in pregnancy
Pro-life; would defund Planned Parenthood and protect the unborn.
What should federal firearms policy be?
No clear evidenceWe don't have clear evidence on this issue.
What should US immigration policy be?
Some evidenceIncrease enforcement and tighten asylum standards; maintain current legal levels
Would enforce existing immigration law and secure the border.
How should the federal government approach criminal justice and policing?
No clear evidenceWe don't have clear evidence on this issue.
What should drive US foreign policy?
Limited evidenceAmerica First: reduce foreign commitments, fewer alliances, no nation-building
⚠ The evidence here is thin — treat this as a rough read, not a firm record.
States an America-first foreign policy duty; no position on alliances.
How should the federal government approach democratic institutions and elections?
Limited evidenceStrengthen election integrity through voter ID, citizenship verification, and signature checks
⚠ The evidence here is thin — treat this as a rough read, not a firm record.
Frames elections around integrity and fraud protection; no specific measure named.