US Election: Trump v. Harris Pledges

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Facts

  • ECONOMY: Trump pledges US energy independence, spending cuts, and reduced regulations to curb inflation while reinstating tax cuts. Harris pledges to cut taxes for working-class families, make the “ultra-wealthy” pay more, cut the deficit by $3T, and fund housing, supply chains, and childcare.[1][2][3]
  • IMMIGRATION: Trump pledges to finish the border wall, strengthen ICE, and launch the largest deportation program in American history, while Harris advocates for expanding legal immigration and creating a pathway to citizenship for unauthorized migrants.[1][2]
  • ABORTION: Trump thinks abortion laws should be left to the states, opposes late-term abortions, and backs prenatal care. Harris pledges to restore Roe v. Wade, repeal the Hyde Amendment, and ensure access to medication abortion. Both back IVF.[4][2][1]
  • CRIME: Harris pledges to end private prisons, abolish solitary confinement and chokeholds, and provide support for convicts reentering society, while Trump promises to robustly support police departments, back qualified immunity, and impose the death penalty on child traffickers and rapists.[2][5][1]
  • FOREIGN POLICY: Harris pledges unwavering support for Ukraine for as long as it takes to attain a “just and lasting” peace, alongside backing a negotiated two-state solution in the Middle East. Trump promises to ensure collective defense contributions, support Israel, and promptly end the Ukraine conflict.[6][7][8][9][2][10][11]

Sources: [1]Democrats (a), [2]The American Presidency Project, [3]Verity (a), [4]BBC News, [5]Associated Press (a), [6]The White House, [7]Democrats (b), [8]CNN, [9]Associated Press (b), [10]Donaldjtrump and [11]Verity (b).

Narratives

  • Republican narrative, as provided by Daily Wire. Donald Trump is a strong leader who will prioritize America first, strengthen the economy, and ensure the US remains dominant on the world stage. His policies have delivered real results for working-class Americans, and his unapologetic stance on national security and immigration will protect America's sovereignty and ensure its safety.
  • Democratic narrative, as provided by New York Times. Kamala Harris embodies the future of inclusive, strong leadership that champions justice, equality, and opportunity for all Americans. She will address the systemic inequities plaguing the nation while uniting the country, supporting a strong military, and continuing Biden’s invaluable efforts on the economy and foreign policy.

Predictions