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Donald Trump
Economy
“End inflation, and make America affordable again.”
“Make America the dominant energy producer in the world.”
Stop outsourcing, and turn the United States into a manufacturing superpower.”
“Large tax cuts for workers, and no tax on tips.”
“Keep the U.S. dollar as the world’s reserve currency.”
Border security
“Seal the border and stop the migrant invasion.”
“Carry out the largest deportation operation in American history.”
Environment
“Rebuild our cities, including Washington DC, making them safe, clean, and beautiful again.”
Healthcare
“Fight for and protect social security and medicare with no cuts, including no changes to the retirement age.”
Foreign policy
“Prevent World War III, restore peace in Europe and in the Middle East, and build a great iron dome missile defense shield over our entire country — all made in America.”
“Stop the migrant crime epidemic, demolish the foreign drug cartels, crush gang violence, and lock up violent offenders.”
Gun policy
“Defend our constitution, our bill of rights, and our fundamental freedoms, including freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and the right to keep and bear arms.”
Abortion policy
“Protect and Defend a Vote of the People, from within the States, on the Issue of Life.”
Kamala Harris
Economy
“Lower costs for middle-class families, cut taxes for working people, lower food and grocery costs.”
“Invest in American innovation and industrial strength powered by American workers.”
Border security
Endorsed comprehensive immigration reform, seeking pathways to citizenship for immigrants in the U.S. without legal status
Environment
Her campaign has clarified that she no longer supports a ban on fracking
Focused on implementing the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure law passed in 2021, as well as climate provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act.
Healthcare
Lower Health Care Costs
Will not push for single-payer government health insurance
Broadening parts of the Inflation Reduction Act that target drug prices, cracking down on drug manufacturers
Foreign policy
Back Ukraine’s defensive efforts against Russia for “as long as it takes” to counter the threat that a Russian victory would pose to the rest of Europe.
Gun policy
“Ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, require universal background checks, and support red flag laws that keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people.”
A Second Amendment advocate and gun owner, Harris favors stronger gun control measures for personal safety.
Abortion policy
Supporter of reproductive rights and promises to restore abortion rights that were overturned by the Supreme Court.
Sources: Associated Press, CBS News, cfr.org, donaldjtrump.com, kamalaharris.org