These are Donald Trump’s plans as US president: the keys to his political program

Chijioke Obinna

These are Donald Trump's plans as US president: the keys to his political program

Donald Trump has taken office as president of the United States after winning the last November elections. During the electoral campaign, the foundations of its electoral program have already made clear, based on policies of your previous mandate and new proposals adapted to the current context. Trump was president of the United States between 2017 and 2021, so there are many things that have changed.

The Republican has again stated that he who It will “save the United States” of liberal policies and the changes that have worsened the country. He has focused his political program on patriotic values ​​and against immigration. He has made his phrase Make America Great Again again a motto among his followers and has assured that The United States will recover respect from the world.

Trump has focused on places like Greenland, Canada or the Panama Canal, which wants to control, and in the Israel-Hamás conflict. The president -elect put as a condition that a high fire was signed before taking possession and has achieved it, since the conflict has stopped.

Immigration policy

For Donald Trump, immigration and border with Mexico was in the previous legislature, it has been and will be in this the central issue. Among the main proposals are:

  • Reinforce the border: Follow the construction of a border wall on the border with Mexico and reinforce what has already been done, to avoid illegal immigration.
  • Intensify deportations of undocumented immigrantsespecially those who have committed serious crimes
  • Hardening of asylum policies: Strengthen control over asylum so that the people who request it do so from their countries of origin or third parties.

Foreign policy

In this block, Donald Trump in recent weeks has made several claims that are added to those already presented during the campaign.

  • Convert Canada in state 51: That Canada becomes a state 51 is one of Trump’s latest proposals. He has joked that the former Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, is the “governor of the great state of Canada.”
  • Buy Greenland: To continue expansionist politics, Trump has threatened to buy the island, which is owned by Denmark. The Republican leader is aware of the potential resources he offers and has expressed his desire to acquire it, he said that it is “an absolute need.”
  • Support to Israel: During the Israel-Hamás campaign and conflict, Trump has manifested himself as an absolute defender of Israel.
  • Withdraw the US of conflicts abroad: This proposal already made it in the previous campaign. Trump has promised to prevent the United States from getting involved in military conflicts abroad.
  • Strengthen the army: Although he does not want to involve the country in conflicts, he has made the promise of maintaining the strong and modernized army before possible global threats.
  • Ukraine War – Russia: Trump has assured that he has “a very precise plan to stop Ukraine and Russia.”

Economy

Donald Trump has continued to insist on the sanctions on China and has announced other measures.

  • Control the Panama channel: Trump wants to control the channel again because the rates have increased, but it is also possible that it is because of the greater presence of China both in the channel and in Panama.
  • SANCTIONS TO CHINA: Trump has continued with the threats to the Asian country, which has more and more international weight, and has warned that they will continue the rates and sanctions to Chinese products.
  • AMERICA First: He has continued to be the motto of the Trump campaign, which has put the focus on the protection of American jobs.
  • Less taxes: Tax cuts for the middle class and companies.

Environment

Donald Trump, as he did in his previous term, has been contrary to climate change and the measures that help to stop it.

  • Rejection of progressive environmental policies: He has shown his rejection of policies such as Green New Deal because he harms the American industry. This measure adds to the one he adopted in his previous legislature when he broke the climate agreement of Paris.
  • Petroleum or coal promotion: He wants to promote fossil energy because they are necessary sources for the country’s energy security.
  • Promote national energy: Trump has promised energy independence and has commented that it will encourage national energy production (oil, gas and coal)

Education, culture and freedom of expression

The president bases this block on the rejection of freedom and greater control of educational programs.

  • More control by parents: He has defended that parents have more control over what is taught in schools.
  • Against diversity and inclusion: He has rejected what he calls “critical theory of the race” and has proposed to eliminate from the teaching any issue about diversity and inclusion.
  • Control social networks: He has suggested to control large companies such as Twitter and Facebook because they have suppressed conservative voices. To do this, he has appointed Elon Musk (owner of the previous ones) as director of the Government Efficiency Department

Health

  • Abortion: He said that there will be a federal prohibition on abortion and that it will be the states that decide.
  • More own medications: Trump has assured that the United States will manufacture more medications to achieve pharmaceutical independence.
  • Against sex transitions: If hospitals pay chemical or physical care for gender transition, Trump will not allow hospitals to meet health and safety standards.

Chijioke Obinna

I've been passionate about storytelling and journalism since my early days growing up in Lagos. With a background in political science and years of experience in investigative reporting, I aim to bring nuanced perspectives to pressing global issues. Outside of writing, I enjoy exploring Nigeria’s vibrant cultural scene and mentoring young aspiring journalists.