Politics

US Election: Trump v. Harris Pledges

JUL 22 2024·Updated SEP 26 2024

Context

Above: Republican presidential nominee, Donald Trump, and Democratic presidential nominee, Kamala Harris, debate at The National Constitution Center on Sept.10, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Image credit: Win McNamee/Staff/Getty Images News via Getty Images

The 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Spin

Republican narrative

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.

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Democratic narrative

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.