Comparing Latest Political Agenda of Biden and Trump for 2024 Elections
Here is a comparison of the latest political agendas of President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump:
| Issue | Joe Biden | Donald Trump |
|---|---|---|
| Economy | – Supports “Bidenomics” approach of investing in infrastructure, manufacturing, clean energy, and expanding employment – Wants to raise corporate tax rate, crack down on tax avoidance by large companies, and restore higher tax rates for the wealthy |
– Aims to extend 2017 tax cuts, make them permanent – Proposes 10% universal tariff on all US imports, 60% tariff on imports from China – Wants to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, whom he appointed but now accuses of being too “political” |
| Immigration | – Suspended or revoked several Trump-era border policies – Lifted refugee admissions cap, expanded humanitarian parole – Considering more restrictive measures due to surge in illegal immigration and public backlash |
– Vows to revive his first-term immigration policies – Aims to “seal the border” and carry out “largest deportation operation” in US history – Wants to end birthright citizenship for children of undocumented migrants |
| Abortion | – Portrays Trump as instigator of assault on reproductive freedom – Promises to restore rights afforded by Roe v. Wade if Democrats regain Congress |
– Ended Roe v. Wade, but has expressed reservations about extreme state measures – Supports states’ rights to determine their own abortion laws, but no national law or time limit specified |
| Foreign Policy | – Repeatedly urged Congress to continue funding Ukraine, warning of Russian and Chinese threats – Remains steadfast in support for Israel, but publicly criticized Netanyahu’s handling of Gaza conflict |
– Previously threatened to “encourage” Russia to “do whatever the hell they want” to NATO countries if they failed to meet financial obligations – Now urges Israel to “finish what they started” against Hamas but “get it over with fast” |
| Healthcare | – Taken steps to lower prescription drug costs, protect and expand Affordable Care Act coverage – Aims to insure all Americans under 21, allow families to buy into SCHIP |
– Long vowed to repeal and replace Affordable Care Act, but has yet to detail an alternative – Continues to fend off claims he will undermine Social Security and Medicare |
