Immigration to Ukraine: What is Donald Trump’s position on 10 key issues

As Donald Trump swept the 2024 US presidential election, securing victory in most of the swing states, concerns about Republican positions on key policy issues have raised concerns.
From immigration to abortion, Trump has drawn polarizing opinions from pundits across the country.
Here’s a look at his stance on 10 key issues:

Immigration

Immigration remains a top priority for Trump, just as it was in 2016, when his “Build the wall” slogan became iconic. While border crossings reached record levels by the end of 2023, they have declined in this election year. Trump has promised to seal the border by completing the wall and increasing enforcement.
He has also promised the largest mass deportations in US history, with his vice presidential pick, JD Vance, declaring that they would start by removing a million people. However, experts warn that such large-scale deportations would face major legal and logistical hurdles, potentially slowing economic growth. In addition, Trump has proposed ending birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants, although that policy would also face significant legal challenges.

Ukraine and NATO

Trump advocates an isolationist foreign policy that seeks to withdraw the United States from conflicts around the world. He has promised to end the war in Ukraine “within 24 hours” through a negotiated settlement with Russia, a plan Democrats say will embolden Vladimir Putin.
Regarding Nato, Trump believes that countries that do not meet the recommended 2% of GDP on defense spending should lose the security benefits that come with membership.

The Israel-Gaza War

“His leadership will again be key to keeping our Alliance strong. I look forward to working with him again to promote peace through strength through Nato,” said Chief Mark Rutte.
Trump has positioned himself as a strong supporter of Israel and has often denounced pro-Palestinian activists on American college campuses. However, he has also criticized Israel’s handling of the ongoing conflict. Trump claimed that the war would not have happened if he were president, although he has not given details on how he would end it.
During his presidency, Trump angered the Palestinians by moving the US embassy to Jerusalem and reversing the stance on Israeli settlements in the West Bank, no longer labeling them illegal despite their violation of international law.

Abortion

This was the first presidential election since the Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to abortion in 2022, a decision influenced by the three justices Trump had appointed during his presidency. While Democrats have used the ruling to rally supporters in the face of increasing abortion restrictions, Trump has struggled to find a clear position on the issue.
Trump has consistently said states should be free to determine their own abortion laws, but in recent weeks he has tried to balance a more moderate stance with the need to appease his conservative base. He faced backlash after criticizing Florida’s six-week abortion ban, but also declared he would oppose a ballot measure in the state to protect abortion rights. During the presidential debate, Trump reiterated that he would not sign a national abortion ban into law.

Taxes

Trump has outlined a number of planned tax cuts. He aims to extend the tax cuts he passed in 2017, which are set to expire next year. That overhaul, the biggest in decades, was aimed at simplifying the tax code and encouraging growth, with the biggest cuts benefiting businesses and the wealthy — measures that Democrats have called for reversed.
Trump is also trying to lower the corporate tax rate further, potentially lowering it to 15%. He has proposed making tipped income tax-free, a measure that has also received support from his opponent, Kamala Harris. In addition, Trump is advocating eliminating the tax on Social Security payments, a move that would benefit retirees but could significantly affect the Social Security fund.

Crime

Trump has promised to dismantle drug cartels, eliminate gang violence and rebuild democratically run cities that he claims are plagued by crime. His Republican platform focuses on restoring safety by boosting police departments and shielding officers from “frivolous lawsuits.”
Democrats argue that his promise to pardon hundreds of rioters on January 6 runs counter to his law-and-order stance. They also highlight FBI data showing a 6% drop in violent crime and a 13% drop in homicides by 2023 as evidence that crime is already on the decline.

Climate

As president, Trump rolled back several environmental protections, including limits on carbon emissions from power plants and vehicles and safety measures for federal waterways. This time, he is again promising to reduce regulations, especially to support the American auto industry.
Trump has repeatedly criticized electric vehicles and vowed to reverse Biden’s goals for the transition to cleaner cars. He has also long opposed offshore wind farms and promised to stop their development if re-elected.

Healthcare

On his list of top priorities, Trump has promised not to cut Medicare, the federal health insurance program for seniors. While president, he tried unsuccessfully to dismantle the Affordable Care Act (ACA), President Barack Obama’s landmark legislation that extended insurance to millions. Despite continued criticism of the ACA, which remains popular, Trump stated on the Truth Social in March that he would not seek to undermine it.
Recently, Trump also called for taxpayer-funded fertility treatments, although it is unclear whether such an expensive proposal has the support of Republicans in Congress.