Four years since his last, Trump has now won another term in office. On January 20, he will become the 47th President of the United States. President-elect Donald Trump promises a more ambitious agenda this time around. With increased experience and understanding of the bureaucratic process from his last term, experts believe that President-elect Trump will be able to advance his policies more efficiently. Let’s take a look at his policy plans and promises to Americans.
Immigration
Immigration is a topic that Trump has emphasized throughout his political career. He is focused on the US-Mexico border, where he plans to direct funding for detention camps, mass deportations, border agents, and border security. The goal of these objectives are to limit illegal border crossings. He also aims to reinstate a travel ban, which would restrict entry into the United States from countries that are largely Muslim.
Tariffs
President-elect Trump has stated that ‘tariff’ is “the most beautiful word in the dictionary.” He plans to set higher tariffs on countries, asserting that tariffs will create more American jobs and decrease federal debt. However, Vox finds that Trump’s plan “would raise consumer prices without aiding the broader economy.” His plan is to enforce 10-20% tariffs on all countries and target China especially with tariffs as high as 60%.
Foreign Relations
Donald Trump’s foreign policy takes a more isolationist stance. It is likely that he will seek withdrawal from international agreements and organizations. President-elect Trump has repeatedly expressed skepticism towards NATO and has encouraged Russia “to do whatever the hell they want” with regard to NATO countries. He has stated he will end the Russia-Ukraine war in 24 hours, however, has not laid out any specific plans to do so.
Abortion
In the wake of Roe v. Wade being overturned, it is unlikely that President-elect Trump will seek federal legislation banning or restricting abortion. He posted on social media platforms that if a federal ban came across his desk, he would “veto it, because it is up to the states to decide based on the will of their voters.”
Climate
In office, Donald Trump plans to support a resurgence of energy sources like coal-fired power plants and the production of oil and natural gas. While President Biden has worked to reduce fossil fuel use, Donald Trump makes an opposing pledge to return to carbon-intensive energy sources. It is also likely he will pull out of the Paris Climate Agreement, as he did during the 45th presidency. He argues high and efficient energy production will make the United States more competitive globally.
Education
Donald Trump aims to restructure the education system, defunding the Department of Education, moving their responsibilities to other agencies, and reducing funding for schools that teach certain race-related curriculum. He has also promised to dismantle Title IX, which impacts students’ ability to express their gender identity (such as which bathrooms they can use and which sports teams they can play on). President-elect Trump does not plan to continue Biden’s student loan initiatives, leaving some students fearful about the status of federal student aid, or FAFSA.
It is likely that President-elect Donald Trump’s second term will look vastly different from his first. With the experience of four years in the Oval Office and an appointed staff in place to support his policy agenda, President-elect Trump may make a lasting impact over his upcoming presidency.
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