Donald Trump has sweeping plans for a second administration. Here’s what he’s proposed
Trump's Bold Agenda: A Sweeping Vision for America
Immigration: A Crackdown and Ideological Purge
Trump's "largest mass deportation program in history" targets undocumented immigrants but also seeks to reduce overall immigration.
He proposes "ideological screening" and ending birthright citizenship, likely requiring a constitutional amendment.
Abortion: A Rollback, But Not a Ban
Trump downplays abortion as a priority but insists that overturning Roe v. Wade is enough on the federal level.
He has stated he would veto a national abortion ban if reached his desk, but his stance on restricting access to abortion pills and hospital abortion mandates remains unclear.
Taxes: A Boon for the Wealthy
Trump's tax policies skew towards corporations and the affluent, extending his 2017 tax overhaul with notable changes like lowering the corporate income tax rate.
Despite emphasis on working-class tax exemptions, his tip tax proposal could create a backdoor advantage for high earners.
Tariffs and Trade: An Assault on Globalism
Trump distrusts international trade, proposing tariffs of 10-20% on foreign goods and restrictions on Chinese infrastructure purchases.
His protectionist stance seeks to bolster domestic production, even in sectors where U.S. energy is already at record highs.
Diversity, LGBTQ and Civil Rights: A Rollback to the Past
Trump aims to dissolve diversity and inclusion programs and weaken LGBTQ protections in schools and the workplace.
He seeks to block transgender rights, restrict gender recognition, and target diversity programs at all levels of education.
Regulation, Federal Bureaucracy and Presidential Power: A Power Grab
Trump seeks to reduce federal regulations, empower the executive branch, and diminish the power of bureaucrats.
He claims exclusive control over federal spending, potentially challenging Congress's authority.
Education: Targeting Tenure, Diversity and "Wokeness"
Trump plans to eliminate the Department of Education, pressure schools to abolish tenure and promote merit pay for teachers.
He targets Critical Race Theory and "gender ideology," aiming to redirect funds from non-compliant schools into an "American Academy" devoid of "wokeness" and "jihadism."
Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid: Vague Promises
Trump insists on protecting Social Security and Medicare but lacks details on how his tax proposals might affect these programs.
His past support for Medicaid work requirements raises concerns about further reshaping the healthcare safety net.
Affordable Care Act and Health Care: A Promise of Repeal
As he has for years, Trump calls for repealing the Affordable Care Act and subsidizing health insurance marketplaces.
He proposes to end all incentives for electric vehicle development and roll back fuel efficiency standards.
Workers' Rights: Anti-Union Sentiments
Despite claiming to support workers, Trump could make it harder to unionize by discouraging dues payments.
In discussing auto workers, he centered his focus on electric vehicles, criticizing union leadership.
National Defense and America's Role in the World: An Isolationist Approach
Trump's foreign policy prioritizes isolationism, non-intervention, and economic protectionism.
He proposes military expansion, a missile defense shield, and promises to end Russia's war in Ukraine without elaboration.