Immigration to Ukraine: Where does Donald Trump stand on ten key issues?

When Donald Trump won the 2024 US presidential election, winning most swing states, concerns about Republican positions on key policy issues sparked concern.
From immigration to abortion, Trump has drawn polarizing opinions from experts across the country.
Here's a look at his stance on 10 key issues:

immigration

Immigration remains Trump’s top priority, just as it was in 2016 when his “Build the Wall” slogan became iconic. While border crossings reached record levels in late 2023, they have declined this election year. Trump has promised to seal the border by completing the wall and increasing enforcement.
He has also promised the largest mass deportations in US history, with his vice presidential running mate JD Vance saying they would initially deport a million people. But experts warn that such large-scale deportations would pose major legal and logistical hurdles and potentially slow economic growth. Additionally, Trump has proposed eliminating birthright rights for children of undocumented immigrants, although that policy would also face significant legal challenges.

Ukraine and NATO

Trump advocates an isolationist foreign policy and seeks to withdraw the United States from conflicts around the world. He has promised to end the war in Ukraine “within 24 hours” through a negotiated settlement with Russia, a plan that Democrats say would embolden Vladimir Putin.
When it comes to NATO, Trump believes that countries that fail to meet the recommended 2% of GDP for defense spending should lose the security benefits associated with membership.

Israel-Gaza war

“His leadership will once again be key to keeping our alliance strong. I look forward to working with him again to advance peace through strength through NATO,” said chief Mark Rutte.
Trump has positioned himself as a strong supporter of Israel and has frequently condemned pro-Palestinian activists on U.S. college campuses. However, he also criticized Israel's handling of the ongoing conflict. Trump claimed that the war would not have happened if he had been president, although he has given no specifics about how he would end it.
During his presidency, Trump angered Palestinians by moving the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem and changing his stance on Israeli settlements in the West Bank, no longer calling them illegal despite their violation of international law.

abortion

This was the first presidential election since the Supreme Court struck down the constitutional right to abortion in 2022, a decision influenced by the three justices Trump appointed during his presidency. While Democrats used the ruling to mobilize their supporters over increasing abortion restrictions, Trump struggled to take a clear stance on the issue.
Trump has always emphasized that states should have the freedom to decide on their own abortion laws. But in recent weeks he has tried to balance a more moderate position with the need to appease his conservative base. He faced backlash after criticizing Florida's six-week abortion ban, but also stated that he would oppose a ballot measure in the state to protect abortion rights. During the presidential debate, Trump reiterated that he would not enact a nationwide abortion ban.

Steer

Trump has outlined a series of planned tax cuts. He wants to extend the tax cuts he introduced in 2017 and let them expire next year. That reform, the largest in decades, was aimed at simplifying the tax code and boosting growth, with the biggest cuts going to corporations and the wealthy – measures that Democrats have sought to reverse.
Trump is also seeking a further cut in the corporate tax rate, possibly to 15%. He has proposed making tips tax-free, a measure also supported by his opponent Kamala Harris. In addition, Trump advocates eliminating the tax on Social Security contributions, a move that would benefit retirees but could have a significant impact on the Social Security fund.

crime

Trump has promised to dismantle drug cartels, eliminate gang violence and rebuild Democratic-run cities that he says are plagued by crime. His Republican platform focuses on restoring safety by strengthening police departments and protecting officers from “frivolous lawsuits.”
Democrats argue that his promise to pardon hundreds of Jan. 6 rioters contradicts his law-and-order stance. They also highlight FBI data showing a 6% drop in violent crime and a 13% drop in murders in 2023 as evidence that crime is already declining.

climate

As president, Trump rolled back numerous environmental protections, including limits on CO2 emissions from power plants and vehicles and protections for federal waterways. This time he promises again to reduce regulations, particularly to support the American auto industry.
Trump has repeatedly criticized electric vehicles and promised to roll back Biden's goals for a transition to cleaner cars. He has also long opposed offshore wind farms and promised to stop their development if re-elected.

Healthcare

In his list of top priorities, Trump has promised not to cut Medicare, the federal health insurance program for seniors. As president, he tried unsuccessfully to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA), President Barack Obama's landmark law that expanded insurance to millions. Despite continued criticism of the ACA, which remains popular, Trump stated on Truth Social in March that he would not try to undermine it.
Recently, Trump also called for taxpayer-funded fertility treatments, although it is unclear whether such a costly proposal will have the support of Republicans in Congress.