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A comparison of the policies of Trump and Harris. (generated using perplexity.ai)
A comparison of the policies of Trump and Harris. (generated using perplexity.ai) - Lemmy.World
Here’s a side-by-side comparison of Trump’s and Harris’ policies on key issues: ## Economy and Taxes Trump: - Extend 2017 tax cuts, primarily benefiting corporations and wealthy individuals - Lower corporate tax rate to 15% for U.S. manufacturers - Eliminate taxes on tips and Social Security benefits - Impose tariffs of 10-20% on most imports, up to 60% on Chinese goods Harris: - Raise taxes on wealthy individuals (earning over $400,000) and large corporations - Expand child tax credits and Earned Income Tax Credit - Cut taxes for small businesses and entrepreneurs - Eliminate taxes on tips - Prohibit price gouging on groceries ## Immigration Trump: - Complete the border wall with Mexico - Implement largest mass deportation of undocumented immigrants in U.S. history - End birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants - Reinstate travel bans on certain countries Harris: - Support pathway to citizenship for undocumented individuals, especially those brought as children - Address root causes of migration - Implement stricter penalties for asylum seekers outside legal entry points - Support comprehensive immigration reform ## Climate and Energy Trump: - Expand drilling in the Arctic and other areas - Roll back environmental regulations - Criticize and potentially halt electric vehicle initiatives - Withdraw from international climate agreements Harris: - Support investments in renewable energy and electric vehicle incentives - Aim to reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions significantly by 2030 - Promote climate initiatives protecting vulnerable communities - Continue record-high U.S. oil and gas output ## Healthcare Trump: - Protect Medicare - No plans to repeal Affordable Care Act - Support taxpayer-funded fertility treatments Harris: - Expand Affordable Care Act - Cap insulin costs at $35 monthly for all Americans - Implement $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket prescription costs - Strengthen Medicare and Social Security ## Crime and Policing Trump: - Pledge to dismantle drug cartels and combat gang violence - Support “law and order” policies - Reinvigorate police departments and protect officers from lawsuits Harris: - Implement universal background checks for gun purchases - Expand red flag laws - Ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines - Reform qualified immunity for police officers ## Education Trump: - Support school choice initiatives - Expand federal support for religious schools Harris: - Support free college for middle-class students at public institutions - Advocate for student debt forgiveness - Invest in community colleges and vocational training ## Foreign Policy Trump: - “America First” approach - Skepticism towards NATO and traditional alliances - Tough stance on China, including increased tariffs Harris: - Strengthen traditional alliances - Continue firm stance on China while seeking areas of cooperation - Support Ukraine against Russian aggression This comparison highlights the significant policy differences between Trump and Harris across various key issues facing the United States. Citations: [1] https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2024/09/10/what-we-know-about-kamala-harris-policy-agenda-before-tonights-debate/ [https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2024/09/10/what-we-know-about-kamala-harris-policy-agenda-before-tonights-debate/] [2] https://edition.cnn.com/interactive/2024/08/politics/kamala-harris-key-issues-dg/ [https://edition.cnn.com/interactive/2024/08/politics/kamala-harris-key-issues-dg/] [3] https://trumpwhitehouse.archives.gov/trump-administration-accomplishments/ [https://trumpwhitehouse.archives.gov/trump-administration-accomplishments/] [4] https://kamalaharris.com/issues/ [https://kamalaharris.com/issues/] [5] https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx924r4d5yno [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx924r4d5yno] [6] https://www.cfr.org/election2024/candidate-tracker/donald-trump [https://www.cfr.org/election2024/candidate-tracker/donald-trump] [7] https://www.cbsnews.com/news/donald-trump-platform-policy-positions-2024/ [https://www.cbsnews.com/news/donald-trump-platform-policy-positions-2024/] [8] https://millercenter.org/president/trump/domestic-affairs [https://millercenter.org/president/trump/domestic-affairs] [9] https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2021/01/18/trump-presidency-administration-biggest-impact-policy-analysis-451479 [https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2021/01/18/trump-presidency-administration-biggest-impact-policy-analysis-451479] [10] https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2l1qd1nwnjo [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2l1qd1nwnjo] [11] https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/vice-president-harris/ [https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/vice-president-harris/] [12] https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/harris-trump-stance-issues-policies-president-race-rcna150570 [https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/harris-trump-stance-issues-policies-president-race-rcna150570] [13] https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/oct/14/election-harris-trump-issues-policies [https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/oct/14/election-harris-trump-issues-policies] [14] https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy343z53l1o [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy343z53l1o] [15] https://www.newsnationnow.com/politics/2024-election/trump-harris-political-views/ [https://www.newsnationnow.com/politics/2024-election/trump-harris-political-views/]
She does not exhibit leadership qualities. It’s going to be preaching to the converted, because only the converted could be so blind to her failings.