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Donald J. Trump
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Tax and Fiscal
Grade: C+
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Energy and Environment
Grade: B+
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Law and Scope of Government
Grade: B+
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Workforce and Labor
Grade: A
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Regulations
Grade: A
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Individual Liberties
Grade: B+
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Education
Grade: A-
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Healthcare
Grade: A-
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Local and National Security
Grade: A-
An analysis of Trump’s record on local and national security shows a very strong commitment to limited government principles. As President, he deployed an outstanding “peace through strength” foreign policy which included minimal overseas intervention. Additionally, he issued countless executive orders and other actions to strengthen the border and combat sanctuary cities. However, Trump’s First Step Act and strong backing of criminal justice reform led to a movement of extreme criminal code changes in state legislatures. This effort pushed by radical left-wing billionaires through their funding to liberal – and even some conservative advocacy organizations – has resulted in spiking crime rates across the country.
Position
Weight
Action
-5
Signed a Prison Bill Containing Mixed Provisions and Advanced a Criminal Justice Reform Agenda that Led to a Tidal Wave of Dangerous State-Level “Reforms” and Resulting Crime.
+3
Strengthened National Security by Ensuring the Indefinite Operation of Guantanamo Bay.
+3
Strengthened National Security by Imposing a Travel Ban on Countries which House Terrorists Until Proper Vetting Procedures are Implemented.
+4
Strengthened National Security by Stripping Federal Funding from “Sanctuary Cities” which Obstruct Federal Immigration Enforcement.
+5
Strengthened National Security by Directing Federal Funding for Border Wall Construction.
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Free Speech and Elections
Grade: A
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