With his re-election assured, 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 also includes a reinforcement of conservative policies on reproductive and gender rights, along with a strong stance against the power structures that he believes have harmed him.
Economy and Trade
Tax reduction: Trump has promised to extend and expand the tax cuts from his previous administration, aiming to stimulate economic growth and job creation.
Imposition of tariffs: It proposes to establish universal tariffs on the majority of imported goods, with a special emphasis on products from China, aiming to protect the domestic industry and reduce the trade deficit.
Immigration and Border Security
Elimination of humanitarian 'parole': Trump has announced his intention to eliminate the humanitarian 'parole' program that benefits citizens of Cuba, Venezuela, Haiti, and Nicaragua, arguing that these programs allow the entry of immigrants who, in his view, do not belong in the country.
Construction of the border wall: Plans to complete the construction of the wall along the border with Mexico and strengthen security measures to prevent illegal immigration.
Mass deportations: He has announced his intention to carry out the largest operation of deporting undocumented immigrants in the history of the United States.
Foreign Policy
Relations with China: Trump seeks to impose harsher economic sanctions and limit Chinese influence in key sectors such as technology and energy.
Prevention of international conflicts: Trump has stated that, under his leadership, the Russian invasion of Ukraine would never have happened and has pledged to work to prevent future conflicts of this nature.
Energy and Environment
National energy production: It promotes the exploitation of domestic energy resources, including oil, gas, and coal, with the goal of achieving energy independence and reducing reliance on foreign sources.
Environmental regulations: Plans to review and possibly eliminate environmental regulations that are deemed restrictive to economic development and job creation.
Health and Social Welfare
Health system reform: Although he has not outlined a specific plan, Trump has expressed his intention to replace the current healthcare system with one that he believes will be more efficient and less expensive for citizens.
Price control of medications: He has promised to implement measures to reduce the cost of prescription drugs, making essential treatments more accessible to the population.
Political revenge
The former president has made "political revenge" a central theme of his campaign, promising retribution against those he considers his enemies.
This includes investigating key figures in the current government and the Democratic Party, including members of Congress who were involved in the investigation of the January 6 Capitol attack, as well as prosecutors and intelligence officials who have pursued legal action against it.
He has also indicated that he will pardon the participants in the assault on the Capitol.
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