Friday, August 23, 2024

082324 The Issues...

 “I call heaven and earth to speak against you today.

I have put in front of you life and death,

the good and the curse.

So choose life so you and your children after you

may live.”

Deuteronomy 30:19

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Kamala Harris stands on the wrong side in the abortion debate.

She promotes a “culture of death” no baby will be safe in the

Womb with her in the oval office.

She has chosen death…

Read it and weep…

Abortion

Ms. Harris supports legislation that would protect the right to abortion nationally,

as Roe v. Wade did before it was overturned in 2022, in Dobbs v. Jackson 

Women’s Health Organization.

After the Dobbs ruling, she became central to the Biden campaign’s efforts to keep

the spotlight on abortion, given that Mr. Biden — with his personal discomfort 

with abortion and his support for restrictions earlier in his career — 

was a flawed messenger. In March, she made what was believed to be the first

official visit to an abortion clinic by a president or vice president.

She consistently supported abortion rights during her time in the Senate, 

including cosponsoring legislation that would have banned common state-level

restrictions, like requiring doctors to perform specific tests or have hospital

admitting privileges in order to provide abortions.

As a presidential candidate in 2019, she argued that states with a history of

restricting abortion rights in violation of Roe should be subject to what is

known as pre-clearance for new abortion laws — those laws would have 

to be federally approved before they could take effect. 

That proposal is not viable now that the Supreme Court has overturned Roe.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/21/us/politics/kamala-harris-abortion-immigration-economy-israel.html

 

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 President Donald John Trump

On the isssues…

 

  • Crowning achievement is overturning Roe; but it's divisive. (Jul 2024)
  • I believe in exceptions for rape, incest, and maternal life. (Jun 2024)
  • FactCheck: No, Democrats don't allow abortion after birth. (Jun 2024)
  • I will not block abortion medication: abortion pill ok. (Jun 2024)
  • I got Roe v. Wade terminated and I'm proud to have done it . (Jan 2024)
  • Falsely claims Democrats want to execute babies after birth. (Apr 2023)
  • I won't influence how Justices vote on Roe v Wade. (Oct 2020)
  • Ban the late-term abortion of babies. (Feb 2020)
  • End medical research that uses tissue from aborted fetuses. (Jun 2019)
  • FactCheck: Late abortions only for non-viable fetus. (Feb 2019)
  • Cherish innocent life instead of ripping babies from womb. (Feb 2019)
  • Completed conversion from 1999 pro-choice to 2019 pro-life. (Feb 2019)
  • Increased programs and funds covered by Mexico City policy. (Feb 2018)
  • Reinstate Mexico City Policy: end abortion funding abroad. (Jan 2017)
  • Unpredictable abortion funding good; Planned Parenthood bad. (Nov 2016)
  • Not acceptable to rip baby from womb in 9th month. (Oct 2016)
  • Overturn Roe v, Wade and return abortion laws to the states. (Oct 2016)
  • Millions are helped by Planned Parenthood, but defund it. (Feb 2016)
  • Planned Parenthood does great work on women's health. (Feb 2016)
  • Defund Planned Parenthood. (Oct 2015)
  • 1998: I hate abortion yet I'm totally for choice. (Oct 2015)
  • Planned Parenthood is important, but abortions must stop. (Aug 2015)
  • I have evolved on abortion issue, like Reagan evolved. (Aug 2015)
  • Ban late abortions; exceptions for rape, incest or health. (Jun 2015)
  • Undecided on embryonic stem cell research. (Apr 2011)
  • I am now pro-life; after years of being pro-choice. (Apr 2011)
  • I changed my views to pro-life based on personal stories. (Apr 2011)
  • I am pro-life; fight ObamaCare abortion funding. (Feb 2011)
  • Pro-choice, but ban partial birth abortion. (Jul 2000)
  • Favors abortion rights but respects opposition. (Dec 1999)
  • Opposes public funding for abortion services. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports parental notification for abortions by minors. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports judges who strictly interpret Constitution. (Nov 2016)

 

Donald Trump on Budget & Economy

Click here for 37 full quotes on Budget & Economy OR 13 older headlines OR other candidates on Budget & Economy OR background on Budget & Economy.

  • We will build new "freedom cities" along the frontier. (Mar 2023)
  • Worst inflation in history due to energy & food costs. (Feb 2023)
  • House stimulus was bailout of badly run Democratic states. (Oct 2020)
  • We have a V-shape recovery; it's coming back. (Oct 2020)
  • Biden wants to shut down the country; I want to open it up. (Sep 2020)
  • When stock market goes up, that means jobs & 401(k)s. (Sep 2020)
  • When stocks go up, everyone does well, not just the wealthy. (Sep 2020)
  • AdWatch: market crash due to lack of coronavirus action. (Mar 2020)
  • OpEd: Trump should take responsibility for corona panic. (Mar 2020)
  • Coronavirus: People spending money in US; I like that. (Mar 2020)
  • I alone can fix it, with massive tax cut. (Jun 2019)
  • Economy was ready to collapse in 2016; now it's the best. (Jun 2019)
  • 1999: one-time wealth tax on top 1% to reduce national debt. (Jan 2019)
  • FactCheck: Economy turned around before Trump took office. (Dec 2018)
  • Restart engine after worst financial recovery in 65 years. (Feb 2017)
  • Our jobs are fleeing to Mexico; China uses us as piggy bank. (Sep 2016)
  • The Fed should refinance debt to reduce interest payments. (May 2016)
  • People with lots of money avoid consequences of bankruptcy. (May 2016)
  • Make economy dynamic; bring back jobs from China & Mexico. (Oct 2015)
  • Strong on debt limit; ask for a pound of flesh. (Oct 2015)
  • Grow the economy at 6% annually by ending inversions. (Oct 2015)
  • Cut defense budget, & entire EPA & Dept. of Education. (Oct 2015)
  • If debt reaches $24T, that's the point of no return. (Jun 2015)
  • We prospered after 9/11; we'll prosper after Great Recession. (Apr 2010)
  • One-time 14.25% tax on wealth, to erase national debt. (Nov 1999)
  • Predicts 35% boost to economy from eliminating national debt. (Nov 1999)
  • Rent control only benefits a privileged minority. (Jul 1987)

Personal Finance

 

  • I don't want to be Herbert Hoover, and I won't be. (Jan 2024)
  • FactCheck: Paid income taxes for 3 years out of 5 in 1970s. (Sep 2016)
  • Not paying income taxes makes me smart. (Sep 2016)
  • Keep mortgage interest deduction; knock out carried interest. (Nov 2015)
  • We owe $19T and we need a businessman to bring us back. (Sep 2015)
  • Known for "You're Fired!" but it's unpleasant & disruptive. (Oct 2006)
  • Money is part of your reward for succeeding. (Oct 2006)
  • In early 1990s, I was $9B in debt; but I never went bankrupt. (Oct 2006)
  • Brush with bankruptcy: $700M loss in debt restructuring. (May 1997)
  • Sponsored bill for $900 billion COVID relief package. (Dec 2020)

 

Donald Trump on Civil Rights

Click here for 46 full quotes on Civil Rights OR other candidates on Civil Rights OR background on Civil Rights.

  • I'll revoke executive order for Marxist equity and inclusion. (Mar 2023)
  • Biden administration is waging war on free speech. (Feb 2023)
  • No crackdown on China for repressing Falun Gong or Catholics. (Jun 2020)
  • DC won't become a state because they'd elect Democrats. (May 2020)
  • 2017: removing Confederacy monuments destroys our heritage. (Jan 2020)
  • Respectfully check mosques; we have to look at profiling. (Jun 2016)
  • Put the Confederate flag in a museum, not on statehouses. (Jun 2016)
  • Political correctness is country's problem, not my problem. (Aug 2015)

LGBT Rights

 

  • Transgender protections destroying women's sports. (Feb 2021)
  • Job discrimination rules don't apply to transgender status. (Jun 2020)
  • Global campaign to end the criminalization of homosexuality. (Feb 2019)
  • 1980s: personal lawyer gay & closeted & Trump kept secret. (Aug 2016)
  • 2000: extend Civil Rights Act to apply to gays and lesbians. (Aug 2016)
  • Sexual orientation is invalid reason for firing workers. (Jun 2016)
  • After Supreme Court vote, gay marriage is a reality. (Aug 2015)
  • Same-sex marriage is a state issue. (Jun 2015)
  • No gay marriage; no same-sex partner benefits. (Mar 2011)
  • Tolerate diversity; prosecute hate crimes against gays. (Jul 2000)

Minority Rights

 

  • I am not a racist but BLM calling police pigs is wrong. (Oct 2020)
  • Aside from Lincoln, no one has done more for Blacks. (Oct 2020)
  • I denounce white supremacy; and I denounce ANTIFA. (Oct 2020)
  • OpEd: incapable of seeing Floyd murder as un-American. (Oct 2020)
  • FactCheck: Proud Boys standing by to deal with Antifa. (Sep 2020)
  • Proud Boys: stand back & stand by; against Antifa. (Sep 2020)
  • Racial sensitivity training is racist: a radical revolution. (Sep 2020)
  • Agrees vibrant economy key to addressing racial tensions. (Sep 2020)
  • Best employment & best homeownership for Black Americans. (Sep 2020)
  • FactCheck: LBJ civil rights laws dwarf any Trump action. (Aug 2020)
  • Treat Judaism as nationality, not just religion. (Dec 2019)
  • Charlottesville: you had very fine people on both sides. (Sep 2019)
  • Skipped 2019 NAACP meeting, due to "format" disagreements. (Jul 2019)
  • FactCheck: Yes, record number of women in Congress. (Feb 2019)
  • More jobs for women; now we will help women outside US too. (Feb 2019)
  • Sued in 1970s for racist rental policy, but same as everyone. (Sep 2016)
  • Minorities in disaster cities: what do you have to lose? (Sep 2016)
  • 1973: sued for racial bias against black tenants. (Aug 2016)
  • Pushed town council to allow blacks & Jews into Mar-a-Lago. (Aug 2016)
  • Promoted gender equality in a male-dominated industry. (Nov 2015)
  • I'm "fine" with affirmative action, for now. (Oct 2015)
  • Well-educated blacks have advantage over whites. (Sep 2015)
  • OpEd: "bigotry" was more like racial insensitivity. (Sep 2015)
  • I'm no misogynist; I put women in charge of construction. (Aug 2015)
  • Disinvited from RedState gathering for misogynistic comments. (Aug 2015)
  • Obama's presidency has done nothing for African Americans. (Aug 2015)
  • Created first club in Palm Beach open to blacks & Jews. (Oct 1997)
  • Women are far stronger than men; don't believe "weaker sex". (Oct 1997)

 

Donald Trump on Corporations

Click here for 33 full quotes on Corporations OR 11 older headlines OR other candidates on Corporations OR background on Corporations.

  • Cutting corporate tax to 21% spurred COVID economy . (Jun 2024)
  • Respect management rights in union collective bargaining. (Apr 2023)
  • Cut the budget & staff of DOJ Antitrust Division. (Apr 2021)
  • If we raise tax rates, companies will leave the country. (Oct 2020)
  • OpEd: replaced scientific fact with profit-driven opinion. (Jun 2020)
  • No more estate tax on small farms, small business. (Feb 2020)
  • Companies will pay dearly for moving jobs out of US. (Mar 2019)
  • Historic tax cuts and reforms for American businesses. (Apr 2018)
  • Business tax rate slashed from 35% to 21%. (Jan 2018)
  • Reducing taxes from 35% to 15% will be a job creator. (Sep 2016)
  • Get U.S. money back into U.S.: address corporate inversion. (Nov 2015)
  • Any business of any size will pay no more than 15% tax. (Nov 2015)
  • 0% corporate tax would create millions of jobs. (Dec 2011)
  • Fight crony capitalism with a level playing field. (Dec 2011)
  • Wealthy move assets around globally based on tax incentives. (Apr 2011)
  • Litigation system is abused to force deal negotiations. (Oct 1997)

Business Advice

 

  • Attended Wharton but unimpressed by academic credentials. (Aug 2016)
  • I've used bankruptcy laws to do a great job for my companies. (Aug 2015)
  • Pragmatic positive: be positive, but be realistic. (Apr 2010)
  • Being a know-it-all shuts the door on new ideas. (Apr 2010)
  • In the game of life, money is how you score. (Sep 2008)
  • A great deal when both sides win? That's a bunch of crap. (Sep 2008)
  • I trust my instinct on business deals as well as personal. (Sep 2008)
  • How big you think determines how big a success you become. (Sep 2008)
  • Learning to be spontaneous takes preparation & practice. (Oct 2006)
  • Move quickly from seeing problems to seeing solutions. (Oct 2006)
  • 12-hour working days are my norm, not an exception. (Oct 2006)
  • Sue scoundrels but settle with the rest. (Mar 2004)
  • Sometimes I wait 5 minutes for a deal; sometimes 15 years. (Mar 2004)
  • Personal bankruptcy is a negotiating tool; I'd never do it. (Oct 1997)
  • We've all been victims of herd mentality on Wall Street. (Oct 1997)
  • Signed bill for regulatory relief for smaller banks. (May 2018)
  • Signed bill to reduce corporate tax rates from 35% to 21%. (Dec 2017)

 

Donald Trump on Crime

Click here for 45 full quotes on Crime OR other candidates on Crime OR background on Crime.

  • Police support me; Biden called Black people super-predators. (Jun 2024)
  • FactCheck: Biden said "most youth aren't super-predators". (Jun 2024)
  • I will pardon a large portion of January 6 rioters. (May 2023)
  • Criminals released from jail continue their crime wave. (Feb 2023)
  • FactCheck: Order on statues merely enforces existing law. (Aug 2020)
  • Enforcement to protect our monuments: ten years in prison. (Jul 2020)
  • Think of the VICTIMS and keep the death penalty. (Jul 2019)
  • Central Park 5 admitted guilt; exoneration doesn't matter. (Jun 2019)
  • Keep death penalty; don't forget the victims. (Mar 2019)
  • Unfair to serve a life sentence for a nonviolent drug crime. (Feb 2019)
  • Stop-and-frisk works in high-crime cities like Chicago. (Oct 2018)
  • Stop-and-frisk worked very well in NYC. (Sep 2016)
  • Settling Central Park jogger case was "a disgrace". (Aug 2016)
  • The police are the most mistreated people in America. (Jan 2016)
  • 1989 full-page newspaper ads: "Bring Back the Death Penalty". (Sep 2015)
  • Capital punishment isn’t uncivilized; murderers living is. (Jul 2000)
  • Death penalty deters like violent TV leads kids astray. (Jul 2000)
  • Hold judges accountable; don’t reduce sentences. (Jul 2000)

Police Reform

 

  • In Republican-run cities they arrest people for crimes. (Aug 2023)
  • Strong on law enforcement AND on enforcing law on police. (Oct 2020)
  • FactCheck: No, not endorsed by Portland's Sheriff. (Sep 2020)
  • FactCheck: Yes, Trump aide said rioting & chaos helps Trump. (Sep 2020)
  • FactCheck: Hillary used term "super predators," not Biden. (Sep 2020)
  • Law-and-order, or you'll see your cities burn. (Sep 2020)
  • I've established law-and-order, except in Democrat cities. (Sep 2020)
  • We have to give police their mojo and let them protect us. (Sep 2020)
  • We have to give police their mojo and let them protect us. (Sep 2020)
  • Stand with law enforcement; never allow mob rule. (Aug 2020)
  • FactCheck: falsely claims Biden wants to defund the police. (Jul 2020)
  • OpEd: Central Park 5 innocent by DNA, but still "guilty". (Jul 2020)
  • FactCheck: yes, second chance with criminal justice reform. (Feb 2020)
  • First Step Act: criminal justice reform & fairer sentencing. (Feb 2019)
  • Civil liberties end when an attack on our safety begins. (Feb 2018)
  • Unify behind law enforcement; support the victims of crime. (Feb 2017)
  • More penalties for violence against police. (Feb 2017)
  • Crime and gangs and drugs have created American carnage. (Jan 2017)
  • FactCheck: Stop-&-frisk unconstitutional but NYPD disagrees. (Sep 2016)
  • Without law and order, we don't have a country. (Sep 2016)
  • Considers stop-and-frisk useful and tremendous beyond belief. (Sep 2016)
  • Racial disparities in law enforcement? Maybe or maybe not. (Aug 2016)
  • Police can't act due to disrespect; but weed out bad ones. (Feb 2016)
  • Black lives matter, but we need strong police presence. (Aug 2015)
  • For tough anti-crime policies; not criminals’ rights. (Jul 2000)
  • Signed First Step Act to reduce recidivism. (Dec 2018)
  • Reinstate lethal injections; implement federal death penalty. (Dec 2020)

 

Donald Trump on Drugs

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  • Cannabis is popular, but it does damage. (Aug 2023)
  • Drug cartels smuggle poison to kill our children. (Feb 2023)
  • Opposed allowing vets access to legal cannabis. (May 2019)
  • FactCheck: Wall wouldn't affect drugs coming from Mexico. (Feb 2019)
  • MS-13 gangs in 20 states smuggle in meth & opioids. (Feb 2019)
  • Melania's "Be Best": focus on well-being & opioid abuse. (May 2018)
  • Execute drug dealers to fight opioid epidemic. (Mar 2018)
  • Death penalty for drug dealers. (Mar 2018)
  • Tougher on drug dealers to end scourge of opioids. (Jan 2018)
  • 2016: let states decide on pot; 2018: feds over state law. (Jan 2018)
  • Stop drugs pouring into country & poisoning our youth. (Feb 2017)
  • Apply resources to stop the inflow of opioids into America. (Oct 2016)
  • Agrees with Hillary on cautious approach to legalizing pot. (May 2016)
  • Brother died of alcoholism; so Donald never touched alcohol. (Jan 2016)
  • Study legalization, but don't legalize now. (Nov 2015)
  • Yes to medical marijuana; otherwise, decide state by state. (Oct 2015)
  • 1990: Drug enforcement is a joke; 2015: only medical pot. (Oct 2015)
  • 1991: Illicit drugs should be decriminalized. (Sep 2015)
  • Legalize drugs and use tax revenue to fund drug education. (Apr 2011)
  • Never drinks, smokes, nor does drugs. (Feb 2011)
  • Gave second chance to Miss USA who got caught with drugs. (Sep 2008)
  • Never touched drugs, nor alcohol, tobacco, or coffee. (Jul 2000)

 

Donald Trump on Education

Click here for 33 full quotes on Education OR 8 older headlines OR other candidates on Education OR background on Education.

  • Rescinded policy on "disparate impact" in school discipline. (Apr 2023)
  • Parents should be able to fire the principal, elect another. (Mar 2023)
  • We will completely defund and bar critical race theory. (Jul 2021)
  • Open schools; most teachers are safe in pandemic. (Oct 2020)
  • I got funding for HBCUs for ten years. (Oct 2020)
  • We're not going to fund schools if they don't open. (Jul 2020)
  • Defend free speech on college campuses. (Feb 2020)
  • Constitutional right to pray in public schools. (Feb 2020)
  • Skeptical of use of affirmative action in college admissions. (Aug 2018)
  • Workforce development, job training, & vocational schools. (Jan 2018)
  • No federal government profit from student loans. (Nov 2015)
  • We spend more per student than any other nation. (Jun 2015)
  • Cut the Department of Education way, way down. (Jun 2015)
  • Opposes Common Core. (Feb 2015)
  • Common Core means Washington tells you what to study. (Feb 2015)
  • Comprehensive education instead of limiting subjects. (Apr 2010)
  • I'm big on education, for people of all ages. (Mar 2004)

Trump University

 

  • Declared art deco wall "without artistic merit". (Jul 2020)
  • Trump U: effort to educate the masses in his style. (Aug 2016)
  • FactCheck: More than figurehead at Trump U. (Jun 2016)
  • Founded Trump University to teach the art of deal-making. (Jun 2015)
  • I'm deeply and actively involved in Trump University. (Oct 2006)

Vouchers

 

  • Biden has sold out America's children to the teachers unions. (Feb 2021)
  • I will expand charter schools & choice for every family. (Aug 2020)
  • Opportunity Scholarships for 1M trapped in failing schools. (Feb 2020)
  • School choice is civil rights issue of our time. (Feb 2017)
  • Call them vouchers or scholarships; I call it competition. (Nov 2016)
  • Disadvantaged students are trapped in failing schools. (Sep 2016)
  • Money follows student to public, private or religious school. (Sep 2016)
  • Let schools compete: charters, vouchers, and magnets. (Nov 2015)
  • Bring on the competition; tear down the union walls. (Jul 2000)
  • School choice will improve public schools. (Jul 2000)
  • Supports vouchers to let parents choose public or private school. (Nov 2016)

 

Donald Trump on Energy & Oil

Click here for 42 full quotes on Energy & Oil OR 5 older headlines OR other candidates on Energy & Oil OR background on Energy & Oil.

  • Oil and gasoline and natural gas is cheaper, more powerful. (Mar 2023)
  • Wind power kills birds; solar can't run factories. (Oct 2020)
  • Pursues "energy dominance" agenda, even during pandemic. (Mar 2020)
  • Green New Deal does not fulfill America's energy needs. (Mar 2017)
  • EPA is killing energy companies; 1,000 years of clean coal. (Oct 2016)
  • America invested in solar panels and it was a disaster. (Sep 2016)
  • Green energy is just an expensive feel-good for tree-huggers. (Nov 2015)
  • Wind energy projects are industrial monstrosities. (Sep 2015)
  • Windmills are destroying shorelines all over the world. (Aug 2015)
  • Solar hasn't caught on because it has a 32-year payback. (Aug 2015)
  • Maybe some climate change is manmade, but not all. (Jun 2015)
  • We need nuclear energy, and we need a lot of it fast. (Mar 2011)
  • Green buildings take 40 years to get investment back. (Sep 2008)

Climate Agreements

 

  • Could have made a deal on Paris Accord but didn't want to. (Feb 2021)
  • The Paris Accord is not fair to U.S. (Oct 2020)
  • Establish panel devoted to challenging climate science. (Mar 2019)
  • Climate change isn't a hoax, but don't spend trillions on it. (Oct 2018)
  • OpEd: US is only country out of 197 to reject Paris accord. (May 2018)
  • Claims Paris Accords costly; estimated US cost $170 billion. (Jul 2017)
  • Withdraw from Paris Agreement, to put America first. (Jun 2017)
  • Focus on disease & clean water, not "climate change". (Oct 2016)
  • Climate change is a hoax. (Jun 2015)

Fossil Fuels

 

  • Electric car mandate is the craziest thing I've ever heard. (Jan 2024)
  • No electric vehicles: economic nationalism for auto industry. (Sep 2023)
  • FactCheck: Didn't lose "energy independence" under Biden. (Oct 2022)
  • FactCheck: falsely blames windmills for Texas power outage. (Feb 2021)
  • Solar cannot power the economy like oil. (Oct 2020)
  • Rolled back Clean Power Plan; it increased energy prices. (Sep 2020)
  • We've ended the war on American energy; we're independent. (Feb 2020)
  • Fact-Check:US became #1 producer of natural gas in 2009. (Feb 2020)
  • Net exporter for the first time in 65 years. (Feb 2019)
  • End war on coal: it's important for our defense. (Feb 2018)
  • End the war on beautiful clean coal. (Jan 2018)
  • Represent Pittsburgh, not Paris: Coal over climate agreement. (Jun 2017)
  • Revive the coal industry; end efforts to curb carbon. (Mar 2017)
  • Stop threatening the livelihood of our coal miners. (Feb 2017)
  • Fracking will lead to American energy independence. (Nov 2016)
  • We have 2 trillion barrels of oil; enough for 283 years. (Nov 2015)
  • No Cap-and-Tax: oil is this country's lifeblood. (Dec 2011)
  • Jobs will slump until our lifeblood--oil--is cheap again. (Dec 2011)
  • Enough natural gas in Marcellus Shale for 110 year supply. (Dec 2011)
  • It's incredible how slowly we're drilling for oil. (Mar 2011)

 

Donald Trump on Environment

Click here for 27 full quotes on Environment OR other candidates on Environment OR background on Environment.

  • Join the United Nations' "One Trillion Trees initiative". (Feb 2020)
  • FactCheck: Yes, hybrid family vehicles are available in US. (Sep 2019)
  • FactCheck: Alabama WAS in hurricane risk, before Trump said. (Sep 2019)
  • Why not nuke hurricanes to stop them from hitting US? (Aug 2019)
  • 2008: pushed Scotland golf course despite enviro fragility. (Aug 2016)
  • Eminent domain is something you need very strongly. (Feb 2016)
  • Eminent domain pays more than fair market value. (Oct 2015)
  • Eminent domain is a very useful tool for job creation. (Oct 2015)
  • My sons love trophy hunting, but I'm not a believer. (Sep 2015)
  • Won't go to circuses that cut elephants due to animal rights. (Mar 2015)
  • Partner with environmentalists when undertaking projects. (Apr 2010)
  • Good development enhances the environment. (Jan 2008)
  • Humiliated NYC Mayor by finishing ice rink on time on budget. (Oct 1997)

Regulation

 

  • They have sinks where no water comes out; I ended that. (Aug 2023)
  • We need better forest management; we planted a billion trees. (Sep 2020)
  • Great American Outdoors Act sets funding for public land. (Aug 2020)
  • I've cut more regulations than any President in history. (Mar 2020)
  • Don't micromanage every rain puddle and drainage ditch. (Sep 2019)
  • WOTUS 2018: limited definition of protected waterways. (Dec 2018)
  • Cutting overbearing regulations helps farmers & builders. (Feb 2018)
  • Overrule Fisheries Commission and allow more fish harvesting. (Jul 2017)
  • We're going to put regulation industry out of business. (Feb 2017)
  • Regulations by unelected officials reward special interests. (Oct 2016)
  • Cut the EPA; what they do is a disgrace. (Oct 2015)
  • Asbestos got a bad rap from miners & mob-led movement. (Oct 1997)
  • Bureaucratic land use reviews make projects unbuildable. (Oct 1997)
  • Signed bill to loosen restrictions on predator controls. (Apr 2017)

 

Donald Trump on Families & Children

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  • Religious exemptions, including contraception, in ObamaCare . (Apr 2023)
  • I don't know about QAnon; but I agree on opposing pedophilia. (Oct 2020)
  • Our children are taught in school to hate their own country. (Jul 2020)
  • Expanded child tax credit was pushed by Ivanka Trump. (Feb 2020)
  • Paid family leave for federal employees. (Feb 2020)
  • Doubled the child tax credit. (Feb 2019)
  • Girls smuggled across border into modern-day slavery. (Feb 2019)
  • Bipartisan effort to implement paid family leave. (Feb 2017)
  • I have great respect for women; despite locker-room talk. (Oct 2016)
  • Hillary and I agree on paid family leave. (Sep 2016)
  • Supports birth control without a prescription. (Sep 2016)
  • Women act feminine & needy, but inside, they are killers. (Aug 2016)
  • Ex-wives sign confidentiality agreements and keep quiet. (Aug 2016)
  • Federal tax breaks to support child care costs. (Aug 2016)
  • Happiest people have great families & God in their lives. (Nov 2015)
  • Stress importance of a strong family, & a culture of Life. (Jun 2015)
  • Everyone getting married should have a prenuptial agreement. (Sep 2008)
  • Too many hollow compliments are not healthy for kids. (Sep 2008)
  • I would rather live a married life than be single. (Sep 2008)
  • Be cocky & confident & get all the women you want. (Sep 2008)
  • My family is my motivation. (Mar 2004)
  • I seem to bring out either the best or worst in women. (Oct 1997)

 

Donald Trump on Foreign Policy

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  • Throughout the entire world we're no longer respected. (Jun 2024)
  • We can't let China run the Panama Canal. (Aug 2023)
  • FactCheck: US never had right to sell Panama Canal. (Aug 2023)
  • Endorses autocratic ruler of Hungary, Viktor Orban. (Jan 2022)
  • We rebuilt military; America stronger than ever. (Feb 2020)
  • South Asia policy focused on Afghanistan not India. (Jan 2020)
  • Russia Hoax: I have been far tougher on Russia than Obama. (Dec 2019)
  • Trump "an utterly disloyal ally," odious to European leaders. (Dec 2019)
  • Protect human rights in Hong Kong against China. (Nov 2019)
  • Postpone meeting with Denmark if no Greenland discussion. (Aug 2019)
  • Buying Greenland is strategically interesting. (Aug 2019)
  • Treat foes of US worse than they could ever imagine. (Feb 2018)
  • We're going to protect Christianity abroad; it's under siege. (Feb 2018)
  • Defend our American legacy & seize our glorious destiny. (Mar 2017)
  • U.S. has become dumping ground for everybody else's problems. (Feb 2016)
  • Ignore career diplomats who insist on nuance. (Nov 2015)
  • Offered himself as Cold War nuclear-arms-treaty negotiator. (Sep 2015)
  • When you love America, you protect it with no apologies. (Dec 2011)
  • Things change; empires come and go. (Apr 2010)
  • Use tough negotiators instead of naive academic people. (Sep 2008)
  • Persuasion, not power, is diplomacy at its best. (Oct 2006)
  • Post-Cold War: switch from chess player to dealmaker. (Jul 2000)

Alliances

 

  • Hungary's Viktor Orban is a great leader; he's very strong. (Jan 2024)
  • Democracy is under threat next door in Canada. (Feb 2022)
  • Reject ideology of globalism; embrace doctrine of patriotism. (Sep 2018)
  • Foreign aid only for allies with shared values. (Sep 2018)
  • Monroe Doctrine: reject interference in our hemisphere. (Sep 2018)
  • European Union is a foe in trade, & in lack of NATO payments. (Jul 2018)
  • I said it was obsolete, but NATO is no longer obsolete. (Apr 2017)
  • NATO: apply new solutions to face new circumstances. (Apr 2017)
  • Other countries should follow UK in leaving EU. (Jan 2017)
  • NATO is obsolete; it doesn't fight terrorism. (Jan 2017)
  • Don't surrender to the false song of globalism. (Apr 2016)
  • Reimbursement for US military bases in rich countries abroad. (Sep 2015)
  • Support NATO, but it's not us against Russia. (Aug 2015)
  • Americans need to be more aware of what's going on abroad. (Mar 2004)

Mideast

 

  • Unite moderate Arab countries to isolate & contain Iran. (Sep 2020)
  • Coronavirus: We can help Iran, all they have to do is ask. (Feb 2020)
  • Not looking for war, but Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. (Jun 2019)
  • Recognize 1967 Israel's annexation of Golan Heights. (Mar 2019)
  • FactCheck: Yes, Senate approved US Embassy in Jerusalem. (Jan 2018)
  • $350B of American arms to Saudis: jobs, jobs, jobs. (Jan 2018)
  • Jerusalem is Israel's capital but Palestinian capital open. (Dec 2017)
  • Recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital. (Dec 2017)
  • Unbreakable alliance with the state of Israel. (Feb 2017)
  • Unite civilized world against radical Islamic terrorism. (Jan 2017)
  • Supports construction of Israeli settlements in West Bank. (Dec 2016)
  • Treating Israel like a second-class citizen will end. (Nov 2016)
  • At AIPAC: railed against Palestinians' demonization of Jews. (Aug 2016)
  • FactCheck: Yes, nuke deal sent planeloads of cash to Iran. (Aug 2016)
  • Don't take sides with Israel, so we can lead negotiations. (Feb 2016)
  • I could negotiate a deal with Israel and Palestinians. (Feb 2016)
  • Figure out who our allies are. (Feb 2016)
  • Iran deal is one of the worst I've ever seen. (Feb 2016)
  • Better to have Mideast strongmen than Mideast chaos. (Oct 2015)
  • Stop sending aid to countries that hate us. (Sep 2015)
  • More sanctions on Iran; more support of Israel. (Jun 2015)

Political Hotspots

 

  • At peace with North Korea due to my friendship with Kim. (Oct 2020)
  • No involvement in Hong Kong protest or Tiananmen anniversary. (Jun 2020)
  • Uighur concentration camps are the right thing to do. (Jun 2020)
  • Restore democracy in Cuba & Venezuela. (Feb 2020)
  • Refuses to consider mass killings of Armenians as genocide. (Dec 2019)
  • You can never show weakness; you've got to project strength. (Sep 2019)
  • Sanctions on Communist dictators in North Korea & Cuba. (Jan 2018)
  • 2012: Get tough on Pakistan; 2016: lavish praise on Pakistan. (Dec 2016)
  • Brexit vote means people want to see borders. (Jun 2016)
  • Develop nukes in South Korea & Japan to counter North Korea. (Apr 2016)
  • China should make Kim Jong Un disappear. (Feb 2016)
  • China totally controls North Korea; they're just taunting us. (Jan 2016)
  • Diplomacy & respect crucial to our relationship with Russia. (Sep 2015)
  • We must deal with the maniac in North Korea with nukes. (Sep 2015)
  • Cuban embargo: 50 years is enough. (Sep 2015)
  • China is our enemy; they're bilking us for billions. (Dec 2011)
  • By 2027, tsunami as China overtakes US as largest economy. (Dec 2011)
  • China: lack of human rights prevents consumer development. (Jul 2000)
  • Be tougher on China-we’re too eager to please. (Jul 2000)

Russia

 

  • Biden is leading us to the brink of World War Three . (Feb 2023)
  • The problem is not Putin is smart but our leaders are dumb. (Feb 2022)
  • Nobody was tougher on Russia than me, and they respected us. (Jul 2021)
  • Condemn Russian & any country's involvement in our elections. (Oct 2016)
  • Russia wants to defeat ISIS as badly as we do; work together. (Sep 2016)
  • It's good that Putin says nice things about me. (Aug 2016)
  • 1987 thru 2013: Tried to build Trump Tower in Moscow. (Aug 2016)
  • Let Russia bash ISIS; let Germany defend Ukraine. (Nov 2015)
  • Good that Russia is involved in Syria. (Oct 2015)
  • Putin has no respect for America; I will get along with him. (Sep 2015)
  • Support Russia, but with strings attached. (Jul 2000)
  • Supports standing with the nation of israel. (Nov 2016)

 

Donald Trump on Free Trade

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  • FactCheck: 220,000 American cars sold in Europe, not zero. (Jun 2021)
  • Trade battles with China, Germany, Britain, France, & Canada. (Jun 2020)
  • Virus proves emphasis on American production. (May 2020)
  • Nominates opponent of World Bank to lead World Bank. (Feb 2019)
  • Trade deals should be one-on-one that US can terminate. (Feb 2017)
  • Bernie Sanders and I agree: no big quagmire trade deals. (Feb 2017)
  • I disagreed with Ronald Reagan on trade; we need better. (Oct 2016)
  • Stupid people negotiate our trade bills, & trade won't work. (Jun 2015)
  • Renegotiate tougher & fairer trade agreements. (Jul 2000)
  • President should be nation’s trade representative. (Dec 1999)
  • World views US trade officials as ‘saps’. (Dec 1999)

China Trade

 

  • FactCheck: Tariffs on China result in higher consumer prices. (Jun 2024)
  • 10% tariffs on China will reduce our deficit tremendously. (Jun 2024)
  • Plan to phase out all Chinese imports of essential goods. (Mar 2023)
  • Listen to voters: fight outsourcing manufacturing to China. (Feb 2023)
  • China has already paid $28B to our farmers. (Oct 2020)
  • China should buy more American farm products. (Jun 2020)
  • No other president ever thought of imposing tariffs on China. (Feb 2020)
  • We said "that's enough" to China & signed new trade deal. (Feb 2020)
  • Fact check: Trump claims China is paying new tariffs. (Dec 2019)
  • China's President Xi is both an enemy and a friend. (Sep 2019)
  • Tariffs on $250B of Chinese goods: Treasury gains billions. (Feb 2019)
  • China is no longer a currency manipulator. (Apr 2017)
  • China is dumping steel all over & killing steel companies. (Oct 2016)
  • It's not free trade with China; it's stupid trade. (Mar 2016)
  • I've been moving clothing-making from China to U.S. (Mar 2016)
  • Chinese are savvy businesspeople: our enemy who need us. (Nov 2015)
  • China and Japan are beating us; I can beat China. (Jun 2015)
  • Repatriate jobs that China has been stealing. (Dec 2011)

North American Trade

 

  • Fact-Check:USMCA mostly a cosmetic refreshing of NAFTA. (Feb 2020)
  • FactCheck: NAFTA displaced 851,700; but net loss 15,000/year. (Feb 2019)
  • USMCA delivers dreams shattered by catastrophe of NAFTA. (Feb 2019)
  • NAFTA was worst trade deal ever; TPP is a close second. (Sep 2016)
  • With a $58 billion trade deficit, Mexico will pay for wall. (Feb 2016)
  • 35% import tax on Mexican border. (Jun 2015)

Protectionism

 

  • Trumpism means great trade deals. (Feb 2021)
  • Says China is paying BIG TARIFFS, but U.S. consumers pay. (May 2019)
  • The Reciprocal Trade Act lets us respond to unfair tariffs. (Feb 2019)
  • FactCheck: No, tariffs won't "make America rich again". (Dec 2018)
  • Country built on tariffs; they'll lead to new trade deals. (Aug 2018)
  • Trade wars are good; tariffs on steel and aluminum. (Mar 2018)
  • The era of economic surrender is over: reciprocal fair trade. (Jan 2018)
  • Put American firms first in federal contracts. (Apr 2017)
  • US companies pay high tariffs abroad; let's change that. (Feb 2017)
  • Protection will make America strong. (Jan 2017)
  • Two simple rules: buy American, and hire American. (Jan 2017)
  • FactCheck: Yes, has opposed trade deals since Reagan. (Oct 2016)
  • FactCheck: No, VATs are not tariffs against US exports. (Sep 2016)
  • Tax imports when U.S. companies manufacture abroad. (Sep 2016)
  • Identify every violation of trade agreements, and prosecute. (Jun 2016)
  • Restrict free trade to keep jobs in US. (Oct 2015)
  • 20% tax on all imported goods. (Dec 2011)
  • Embrace globalization and international markets. (Jan 2008)
  • Signed USMCA to improve trade as "NAFTA 2.0". (Nov 2018)

 

Donald Trump on Government Reform

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  • Will accept results if election is "fair and legal and good". (Jun 2024)
  • AdWatch: Encourages voting early and mail-in ballots. (Aug 2023)
  • FactCheck: Presidential Records Act irrelevant to Boxes Hoax. (Jun 2023)
  • Give president power to fire all executive branch employees. (Feb 2022)
  • FactCheck: 128 judgeships open because Senate GOP forced it. (Sep 2020)
  • Obama left 128 openings for judges; I appointed 300. (Sep 2020)
  • Solicited mail-in ballots ok; unsolicited ballots are fraud. (Sep 2020)
  • Confirmation of Neil Gorsuch among top accomplishments. (Sep 2020)
  • Against mail-in voting, early voting as terrible, dishonest. (Feb 2020)
  • FactCheck: Whistleblower rules never require 1st-hand report. (Sep 2019)
  • Our news media is the enemy of the people. (Jul 2018)
  • We don't worship government; we worship God. (Feb 2018)
  • Trump made a profit from his 2016 campaign. (Nov 2017)
  • FactCheck: Removed more regulations than other presidents. (Oct 2017)
  • Lifetime ban on becoming foreign lobbyists. (Feb 2017)
  • For every new regulation, must eliminate two old ones. (Feb 2017)
  • Proud to work with McConnell to appoint conservative judges. (May 2016)
  • Get rid of waste, fraud, & abuse in every single agency. (Mar 2016)
  • I wouldn't nominate my sister to Supreme Court. (Feb 2016)
  • Delay, delay, delay on Supreme Court appointment. (Feb 2016)
  • I would build consensus, not use Executive Orders. (Feb 2016)
  • Hug 'em & kiss 'em & make deals, instead of executive orders. (Feb 2016)
  • Mutually profitable 2-way relationship with the media. (Nov 2015)
  • Get rid of the regulations that are just destroying us. (Sep 2015)
  • Speak simply & clearly, even when addressing Congress. (Oct 2006)
  • Government scrutiny is greatest threat to American Dream. (Jul 2000)
  • Government should do public works & safety & little else. (Jul 2000)
  • Loser pays all costs, and over-litigiousness stops. (Oct 1997)
  • Rebuilt Wollman Rink in 4 months; city failed for 6 years. (Jul 1987)

Voting and Campaign Reform

 

  • Anytime you have mail-in ballots there's massive cheating. (Aug 2023)
  • Only one election day, and limit absentee ballot access. (Feb 2021)
  • HR 1 election reform bill: this monster must be stopped. (Feb 2021)
  • The only way I can lose is with massive voter fraud. (Oct 2020)
  • I'm urging my base to watch the polls on Election Day. (Sep 2020)
  • Elections have consequences; I'm elected for four years. (Sep 2020)
  • Against funding post office due to mail-in ballots. (Aug 2020)
  • Against funding post office due to mail-in ballots. (Aug 2020)
  • Electoral College brings you to many states. (Jun 2019)
  • Opposes Johnson Amendment barring clergy endorsements. (Feb 2018)
  • Many things can go wrong when early voting goes on too long. (Dec 2016)
  • It's scary that people can vote without ID. (Nov 2016)
  • There are millions who should not be registered to vote. (Oct 2016)
  • 1980s: donated 30 times over campaign contribution limit. (Aug 2016)
  • Maximum representation & maximum voter participation. (Apr 2016)
  • Reject the elite election system; infuse popular will. (Apr 2016)
  • SuperPACs are a disaster and cause dishonesty. (Oct 2015)
  • Candidates should disavow PACs. (Oct 2015)
  • I'm not accepting any money from anybody. (Sep 2015)
  • I give to politicians; and they give back: that's broken!. (Aug 2015)
  • Two-term limit on NYC mayor is a terrible idea. (Sep 2010)
  • Ban soft money; but allow unlimited personal contributions. (Jul 2000)
  • Supports same campaign finance rules to all organizations. (Nov 2016)

 

Donald Trump on Gun Control

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  • FactCheck: NRA did oppose Trump "bump stock" ban . (Dec 2018)
  • Remove weapons from dangerous individuals, not all Americans. (Mar 2018)
  • Arm public school employees to prevent school shootings. (Mar 2018)
  • Opposes arming school teachers against school shootings. (Mar 2018)
  • Teachers with gun training should be allowed to carry. (Feb 2018)
  • End gun-free zones in schools & military bases. (Jan 2017)
  • We need Supreme Court to stand up for the 2nd Amendment. (Oct 2016)
  • Appoint Supreme Court judges who respect 2nd amendment. (Oct 2016)
  • No guns for people on terrorist watch-list. (Sep 2016)
  • Buying lots of ammunition & body armor should be a red flag. (Jun 2016)
  • Mass shootings are due to a huge mental health problem. (Jan 2016)
  • No limits on guns; they save lives. (Jan 2016)
  • Keep enemies of the state away from guns. (Nov 2015)
  • Make concealed-carry permits valid across all states. (Nov 2015)
  • Gun-free zones are target practice for sickos. (Oct 2015)
  • 1998: Against gun laws; only bad guys would have guns. (Oct 2015)
  • Gun ownership makes US safer, not more dangerous. (Oct 2015)
  • Mental health more important than gun control. (Oct 2015)
  • Laws are ineffective in preventing gun violence. (Oct 2015)
  • Gun violence is inevitable; regulations won't help. (Oct 2015)
  • Protect the Second Amendment, but address mental health. (Sep 2015)
  • Take guns from good people & bad people have target practice. (Jul 2015)
  • A very strong person on the Second Amendment. (Jun 2015)
  • I am against gun control. (Feb 2011)
  • Dems and Reps are both wrong on guns. (Jul 2000)
  • For assault weapon ban, waiting period, & background check. (Jul 2000)
  • Opposes restrictions on right to bear arms. (Nov 2016)

 

Donald Trump on Health Care

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  • Cease promoting gender transitioning for people of all ages. (Apr 2023)
  • I aced a cognitive test; doctor never saw anybody ace it. (Jul 2021)
  • Improve Medicare by looking for fraud, waste and abuse. (Sep 2020)
  • I get things done, like right-to-try drugs. (Sep 2020)
  • COVID: Supported China travel ban and national emergency. (Sep 2020)
  • Dismantled global health security system before coronavirus. (Jun 2020)
  • Falsely claims US did more tests rest of world combined. (May 2020)
  • Claims to have seen evidence COVID19 was from Chinese lab. (Apr 2020)
  • Ended pandemic early-warning program in Wuhan, China. (Apr 2020)
  • Fact-Check: 4,311 drugs had price hike; 619 were lowered. (Feb 2020)
  • Executive order requiring healthcare price transparency. (Feb 2020)
  • Unacceptable for Americans to pay more for exact same drugs. (Feb 2019)
  • Medicare for All is really Medicare for None. (Oct 2018)
  • Let terminally ill take any experimental drugs. (Jan 2018)
  • Why can't Medicare simply cover everybody? (Jan 2018)
  • OpEd: Ordered healthcare associations, but no follow-up. (Dec 2017)
  • Expand Health Savings Accounts but not forced by government. (Feb 2017)
  • Slash restraints at FDA; get blessed with more miracle drugs. (Feb 2017)
  • Lack of mental healthcare is greatest tragedy today. (Oct 2016)
  • Focus on greatest bang for the buck, not public health. (Oct 2016)
  • Let vets see private doctors or VA: that's not privatization. (Sep 2016)
  • Create V.A. mental health division to reduce veteran suicide. (Sep 2016)
  • Removing cross-state barriers solves many insurance issues. (Feb 2016)
  • Taking care of poor sick people isn't single-payer. (Feb 2016)
  • Insurance companies love a lack of competition. (Nov 2015)
  • The insurance companies have total control over politicians. (Aug 2015)
  • Don't cut Medicare; grow the economy to keep benefits. (Jun 2015)
  • Make health insurance premiums tax-deductible. (Mar 2015)
  • Increase insurance competition across state lines. (Dec 2011)
  • We must have universal health care. (Jul 2000)

ObamaCare

 

  • Biden will terminate 180 million healthcare plans. (Oct 2020)
  • Replace ObamaCare with less expensive but great healthcare. (Oct 2020)
  • My healthcare plan: we got rid of the individual mandate. (Sep 2020)
  • ObamaCare is no good, even if run well. (Sep 2020)
  • FactCheck: No massive prices cuts for prescription drugs. (Sep 2020)
  • We already have much better healthcare plan, for less money. (Sep 2020)
  • Already have a much better healthcare plan (but no details). (Sep 2020)
  • FactCheck: Undercut protection for preexisting conditions. (Aug 2020)
  • ObamaCare: not great but we're managing it fantastically. (Mar 2020)
  • Socialist healthcare would take away from 180M patients. (Feb 2020)
  • Decided not to kill ObamaCare, but still it's not good. (Jun 2019)
  • Republicans will always support Pre-Existing Conditions. (Apr 2019)
  • FactCheck: Opposed ObamaCare's pre-existing condition law. (Dec 2018)
  • The cruel ObamaCare individual mandate is gone. (Jan 2018)
  • We have gutted ObamaCare by ending individual mandate. (Dec 2017)
  • Lower the cost of health insurance, instead of mandates. (Feb 2017)
  • ObamaCare collapses under its own weight if we don't repeal. (Oct 2016)
  • ObamaCare will never work; repeal it and replace it. (Oct 2016)
  • ObamaCare is government control over our everyday lives. (Sep 2016)
  • Keep pre-existing condition coverage; not individual mandate. (Feb 2016)
  • Chief Justice Roberts: a disaster who gave us ObamaCare. (Feb 2016)
  • 1998: For universal coverage; have to take care of people. (Oct 2015)
  • Shifted from favoring universal care to opposing ObamaCare. (Sep 2015)
  • We didn't have a free market before ObamaCare. (Jun 2015)
  • ObamaCare is a catastrophe that must be repealed & replaced. (Jun 2015)
  • Kill ObamaCare before it becomes a trillion-ton weight. (Dec 2011)

Pandemics

 

  • Coronavirus vaccine works but some people aren't taking it. (Dec 2021)
  • Use military to distribute 100 million vials of vaccine. (Oct 2020)
  • Need to re-open country during pandemic, to have a country. (Oct 2020)
  • We reduced coronavirus from an expected 2.2 million deaths. (Oct 2020)
  • If H1N1 were as lethal as COVID, we'd have 700,000 dead. (Oct 2020)
  • People with masks can still catch coronavirus. (Oct 2020)
  • I put in travel ban to China very early, and Europe too. (Oct 2020)
  • OpEd: Trump believed COVID was just public relations matter. (Oct 2020)
  • FactCheck: experts changed on use of masks as facts emerged. (Sep 2020)
  • COVID: We don't know how many died in China, Russia, India. (Sep 2020)
  • Coronavirus was China's fault; I tried to close border. (Sep 2020)
  • COVID: We're very close to having vaccine. (Sep 2020)
  • COVID: If we wouldn't do testing you wouldn't have cases. (Sep 2020)
  • Biden promised a national mask mandate and didn't do it. (Sep 2020)
  • COVID-19 is going to disappear; I still say it. (Sep 2020)
  • COVID: If we wouldn't do testing you wouldn't have cases. (Sep 2020)
  • COVID: Why didn't Biden have national mask mandate? (Sep 2020)
  • Set aside pandemic response plans prepared by Bush and Obama. (Sep 2020)
  • FactCheck: No, America has tested less than Europe combined. (Sep 2020)
  • We'll have a safe & effective coronavirus vaccine this year. (Aug 2020)
  • FactCheck: Coronavirus testing has missed 90% of cases. (Aug 2020)
  • OpEd: COVID response was to minimize negativity at all costs. (Jul 2020)
  • OpEd:COVID non-response because no immediate personal effect. (Jul 2020)
  • 1993: Falsely claimed you may get AIDS from kissing. (May 2020)
  • Administration didn't participate in global vaccine summit. (May 2020)
  • Coronavirus: Won't invoke oft-used Defense Production Act. (Mar 2020)
  • Declined pandemic playbook prepared under Obama. (Mar 2020)
  • AdWatch: Trump called coronavirus "their hoax" & "fake news". (Mar 2020)
  • Cut pandemic response team in 2018, denied knowing about it. (Mar 2020)
  • Unprepared to engage in pandemic transition exercise. (Mar 2020)
  • Refused coronavirus test kits from World Health Organization. (Mar 2020)
  • Coronavirus: I don't blame anybody; we inherited decisions. (Mar 2020)
  • Coronavirus: Nobody but me asked questions about China. (Mar 2020)
  • Called Democratic response to coronavirus a "new hoax". (Mar 2020)
  • Screen people coming from coronavirus-infected areas. (Feb 2020)
  • The coronavirus is very much under control in the USA. (Feb 2020)
  • Eradicate AIDS epidemic by the end of this decade. (Feb 2020)
  • Cut budget, fired entire pandemic response chain of command. (Jan 2020)
  • 2014: Criticized Ebola czar; 2019: put Pence in charge. (Dec 2019)
  • Trump reverses course on vaccinations; now in favor. (Apr 2019)
  • Eliminate HIV/AIDS epidemic within 10 years. (Feb 2019)
  • Educate public on value of comprehensive vaccinations. (Oct 2016)
  • Stockpile treatments against future pandemics & bioterrorism. (Sep 2015)
  • Ebola virus in America is Obama's fault. (Sep 2015)
  • Criticizes immunizations for children, and other science. (Sep 2015)
  • I'm for vaccines, but in smaller quantities to avoid autism. (Sep 2015)
  • Supports repealing mandated health insurance. (Nov 2016)

 

Donald Trump on Homeland Security

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  • Develop Sea-Launched Cruise Missile-Nuclear program. (Apr 2023)
  • I created the Space Force and fixed the VA. (Sep 2020)
  • I rebuilt our depleted military with $2.5 trillion. (Sep 2020)
  • FactCheck: Obama signed Veterans Choice, not Trump. (Aug 2020)
  • May veto FISA bill; unless "attempted coup" against him. (Mar 2020)
  • $400B more from NATO members for military expenses. (Feb 2020)
  • South Korea should pay for $10B missile defense system. (Jan 2020)
  • Would take info on opponents from foreigners, might call FBI. (Jun 2019)
  • Ban on transgender people serving openly in the US military. (Feb 2019)
  • Withdraw from INF and develop Missile Defense System. (Feb 2019)
  • Space Force: sixth branch of the armed services. (Aug 2018)
  • Unmatched power is key to defense, including more nukes. (Jan 2018)
  • Meaningful engagement with allies paying their fair share. (Feb 2017)
  • More tools so our military can fight and win. (Feb 2017)
  • Ensure U.S. nuclear arsenal is at the top of the pack. (Feb 2017)
  • Expand US nuclear capability; we're falling behind. (Dec 2016)
  • FactCheck: US spends more than NATO, but only 22% on NATO. (Sep 2016)
  • We defend Germany, Japan, Saudi Arabia: they need to pay. (Sep 2016)
  • South Korea and Japan should pay 100% of US military costs. (Aug 2016)
  • Charge rich countries like Germany more to defend them. (Feb 2016)
  • We worry about Iranian nukes but why not North Korean nukes? (Nov 2015)
  • Building up military is cheap when you consider alternative. (Nov 2015)
  • Opposed gay marriage but supported gays serving in military. (Sep 2015)
  • Our nuclear arsenal doesn't work; it's 30 years old. (Jun 2015)
  • American interests come first; no apologies. (Dec 2011)
  • All freedoms flow from national security. (Dec 2011)
  • Business students should read Sun Tzu's "The Art of War". (Apr 2010)
  • Focus & discipline are habits I learned in military school. (Sep 2008)
  • 3% of GNP for military is too low. (Jul 2000)
  • Prepare for bio-terrorism attack. (Jul 2000)

11-Sep

 

  • Cannot allow beachhead of radical Islamic terrorism. (Feb 2017)
  • 9/11 was horrific, but New York handled it beautifully. (Jan 2016)
  • Err on the side of security: restore the PATRIOT Act. (Dec 2015)
  • We have a problem with radical Muslims. (Sep 2015)

Islamic Terrorism

 

  • Terrorists do not worship God; they worship death. (Feb 2018)
  • Keep Guantanamo open; stop releases & add new prisoners. (Jan 2018)
  • Replace a Muslim ban with an extreme vetting of Muslims. (Oct 2016)
  • Muslims have to report terrorist problems when they see them. (Oct 2016)
  • I don't want to be politically correct: Islam hates us. (Mar 2016)
  • Keep Gitmo open, and load it up with bad dudes. (Feb 2016)
  • Bring back waterboarding and a hell of a lot worse. (Feb 2016)
  • Bring back waterboarding and other interrogation methods. (Nov 2015)
  • Surveil mosques but don't close mosques. (Nov 2015)
  • Defeat ISIS and stop Islamic terrorists. (Jan 2015)
  • Missile defense is inappropriate; focus on terrorism. (Jul 2000)

Veteran Affairs

 

  • Did not attend veteran cemetery in France while president. (Jun 2024)
  • FactCheck: Media did report Trump saying military are losers. (Jun 2024)
  • I never said soldiers are suckers; I do so much for vets. (Sep 2020)
  • Fort renaming: I don't care what the military says. (Jul 2020)
  • Fire 1,500 VA employees who failed to serve veterans. (Jan 2018)
  • Create a military court system to deal with sexual assaults. (Sep 2016)
  • VA is one of the most incompetently-run agencies. (Nov 2015)
  • Fix veteran's hospitals, and pay private doctors for them. (Sep 2015)
  • Increased Veterans Day parade audience from 100 to 1 million. (Jun 2015)
  • 1994 Veteran's parade: Such high-quality people led military. (Oct 1997)

Vietnam

 

  • 1965: opposed Vietnam War but never joined protests. (Sep 2015)
  • 1969: Drew high draft lottery number, and never got drafted. (Sep 2015)
  • Vietnam war was mistake; I'm grateful that I stayed civilian. (Sep 2015)
  • 1964: Deferred Vietnam draft for four years while in college. (Jul 2015)
  • 1968: Classified 1-Y, medically disqualified for Vietnam. (Jul 2015)

 

Donald Trump on Immigration

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  • Would reinstitute family separation policy at the border. (May 2023)
  • No federal grants for police in sanctuary cities. (Apr 2023)
  • I will sign a colossal increase in ICE deportation offices. (Mar 2023)
  • Opposes Vatican view of multicultural global resettlement. (Jan 2021)
  • FactCheck: Only 5 out 300 miles of wall are in new places. (Aug 2020)
  • DACA phase-out legally correct but politically controversial. (Jun 2020)
  • Citizenship question on census for many decades; use in 2020. (Jun 2020)
  • Countless Americans are killed every year by criminal aliens. (Feb 2020)
  • Didn't start family separation but ended it. (Jun 2019)
  • Cut off aid $700M to Central American Northern Triangle. (Apr 2019)
  • FactCheck: border mayors claim towns are secure & safe. (Feb 2019)
  • Powerful wall in San Diego stopped nearly all crossings. (Feb 2019)
  • ICE guards dangerous southern border against criminal aliens. (Feb 2019)
  • End birthright citizenship, despite 14th amendment. (Oct 2018)
  • Melania's parents & Trump's grandparents did chain migration. (Aug 2018)
  • Opposes Catch-&-Release laws; throw criminal aliens in jail. (Feb 2018)
  • So proud I got the dialogue started on illegal immigration. (Feb 2018)
  • Americans are DREAMers too; pass a bipartisan compromise. (Jan 2018)
  • Four pillars to a fair compromise, including 1.8M DREAMers. (Jan 2018)
  • Protect America by banning refugees from terrorist countries. (Mar 2017)
  • New agency VOICE: Victims of Immigrant Crime Engagement. (Feb 2017)
  • Deporting drug dealers, murderers, and "bad dudes". (Feb 2017)
  • Throw immigrant criminals out of U.S. and keep them out. (Feb 2017)
  • Amnesty is unfair to people waiting on line for years. (Oct 2016)
  • We have some bad hombres here; I'll get them out. (Oct 2016)
  • Border agents endorsed me because I understand the border. (Oct 2016)
  • People pour into US and citizens lose jobs. (Sep 2016)
  • 10-point plan: wall; zero tolerance; biometrics; E-Verify. (Aug 2016)
  • 1885: grandfather Friedrich was illegal German emigrant. (Aug 2016)
  • Vatican has massive walls; Pope is wrong about open borders. (Aug 2016)
  • We must stop illegal immigration; it hurts us economically. (Nov 2015)
  • 351,000 criminal illegal aliens in our prisons. (Nov 2015)
  • Cut off federal funds to sanctuary cities. (Nov 2015)
  • I don't care how they come in, if they come in legally. (Oct 2015)
  • We're only country dumb enough for birthright citizenship. (Sep 2015)
  • Illegal immigrants populate many criminal gangs. (Sep 2015)
  • This is a country where we speak English, not Spanish. (Sep 2015)
  • Half of the undocumented residents in America are criminals. (Jun 2015)
  • We need strong borders; we need a wall. (Feb 2015)
  • Citizenship for illegal immigrants is a GOP suicide mission. (Mar 2013)
  • 351,000 illegal aliens are in our prisons; costing $1.1B. (Dec 2011)
  • Anchor babies were NEVER the intent of the 14th Amendment. (Dec 2011)
  • Control borders; even legal immigration should be difficult. (Jul 2000)

Mexico

 

  • The first thing I would do is seal the border good and tight. (Aug 2023)
  • We will build the wall; and complete it in three weeks. (Feb 2022)
  • FactCheck: border wall 52 new miles, plus rebuilt 406 miles. (Feb 2022)
  • Border is the single greatest disaster in American history. (Jul 2021)
  • Working very hard to reunite 500+ kids with their parents. (Oct 2020)
  • Catch-&-release was a disaster; only low-IQ people came back. (Oct 2020)
  • Cut immigration to protect Americans from infected Mexicans. (Oct 2020)
  • Wall is working beyond our wildest expectations. (Aug 2020)
  • Coronavirus: Border security is also health security. (Feb 2020)
  • Use threat of tariffs to get Mexico's cooperation. (Apr 2019)
  • Restore integrity at borders instead of lawless chaos. (Feb 2017)
  • Hire 5,000 more Border Patrol agents on Mexican border. (Feb 2017)
  • We've been badly hurt by Mexico both at the border & on jobs. (Sep 2016)
  • We have no borders; and yes, I am angry. (Jan 2016)
  • Ship millions back to Mexico, like Eisenhower did. (Nov 2015)
  • Walls on borders work; just ask Israel. (Nov 2015)
  • Mexico will pay for wall, but not through tariffs. (Nov 2015)
  • Building 1,000-mile wall is possible, if we make commitment. (Nov 2015)
  • I can get Mexico to pay for border wall; politicians can't. (Oct 2015)
  • The border wall will be well-managed and built correctly. (Aug 2015)
  • We need wall on Mexican border, but ok to have a door in it. (Aug 2015)
  • Mexico & Latin America send us drugs, crime, and rapists. (Jun 2015)
  • Build great wall on southern border; have Mexico pay for it. (Jun 2015)
  • Triple-layered fence & Predator drones on Mexican border. (Dec 2011)

Visa Rules

 

  • We're going to have the largest deportation in US history. (Jan 2024)
  • Don't give maniacs residency in our country. (Dec 2023)
  • We want more people to come, via legal merit system. (Sep 2020)
  • Mother participated in chain migration in 1930. (Jul 2020)
  • Why are we having people from sh--hole countries come here? (Sep 2019)
  • Refugees can't come in; sorry, we're full. (Apr 2019)
  • Reject U.N.'s Global Compact on Migration. (Sep 2018)
  • Replace visa lottery with merit-based system. (Jan 2018)
  • Fact-check: End chain migration? It can't actually happen. (Jan 2018)
  • H-1B visas help high-tech industry; we'll figure it out. (Jan 2018)
  • Revamp guest-worker program, even those used in Trump hotels. (Apr 2017)
  • Merit-based immigration system instead of lower skills. (Feb 2017)
  • Let college grads stay but H-1B only if jobs can't be filled. (Oct 2016)
  • I take advantage of H-1B visas; but stop them. (Mar 2016)
  • Let the good ones come back in; that's not amnesty. (Feb 2016)
  • No apology for banning Muslims from entering America. (Jan 2016)
  • It's not fear of terrorist refugees; it's reality. (Jan 2016)
  • Need to keep database of Muslim refugees. (Nov 2015)
  • Invite foreigners graduating from college to stay in US. (Dec 2011)
  • Limit new immigration; focus on people already here. (Dec 1999)
  • Supports additional border infrastructure. (Nov 2016)
  • Vetoed ending national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)

 

Donald Trump on Jobs

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  • Immigrants are taking black jobs and Hispanic jobs. (Jun 2024)
  • America First includes gas-powered cars made in Detroit. (Sep 2023)
  • Stricter rules for federal employee disciplinary actions. (Apr 2023)
  • FactCheck: 9 million jobs offset by 22.2 million job loss. (Aug 2020)
  • Unemployment at record low, including women & disabled. (Feb 2020)
  • Fact-Check: Job creation has increased, but at lower rate. (Feb 2020)
  • FactCheck: Unemployment under Trump is lowest in decades. (Feb 2019)
  • 600,000 new manufacturing jobs with rising blue-collar wages. (Feb 2019)
  • Get Motor City revving its engines again. (Jan 2018)
  • 200,000 new manufacturing jobs with lowest unemployment ever. (Jan 2018)
  • Fact-check: African-American unemployment lowest in history. (Jan 2018)
  • Two core principles: buy American, and hire American. (Feb 2017)
  • How do people make it on $7.25? Raise state minimum wage. (May 2016)
  • I'm the only one on this stage who's hired people. (Feb 2016)
  • Bring jobs back from China, Mexico, Japan, and Vietnam. (Feb 2016)
  • Don't raise minimum wage; it makes us non-competitive. (Nov 2015)
  • I have relevant experience by creating jobs and assets. (Nov 2015)
  • Teachers unions are obstacles to improving schools. (Nov 2015)
  • Rebuilding America will create 13 million jobs. (Nov 2015)
  • Don't raise minimum wage, but create more opportunities. (Aug 2015)
  • Take jobs back from foreign countries to lower unemployment. (Aug 2015)
  • Real unemployment rate is 20%; don't believe 5.6%. (Jun 2015)
  • Raising business tax causes businesses to move jobs overseas. (Dec 2011)
  • Keep loyal hardworking people around as long as they'd like. (Mar 2004)
  • Unions fight for pay; managers fight for less; consumers win. (Jul 2000)
  • Foreign companies are taking jobs from US. (Dec 1999)

Casinos

 

  • 1990: fined $65,000 for money-laundering via casino chips. (Aug 2016)
  • Opposed to casinos on Indian reservations. (Sep 2015)
  • FactCheck: Yes, Trump wanted a casino, and Jeb opposed it. (Sep 2015)
  • 2013: Failed to persuade Florida legislators on large casino. (Sep 2015)
  • First Atlantic City casino ever finished on-time & on-budget. (Jul 1993)

 

Donald Trump on Principles & Values

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  • FactCheck: Lost dozens of court cases about 2020 election. (Jun 2024)
  • "Fake news" isn't tough enough anymore; it's "corrupt news". (Aug 2023)
  • We will liberate America from these villains and scoundrels. (Mar 2023)
  • Demolish woke tyranny; restore the American republic. (Mar 2023)
  • The insurrection took place on November 3rd, not January 6th. (Dec 2021)
  • FactCheck: Incorrectly claims "insurrection was on Nov. 3". (Oct 2021)
  • We will make America great again; it's very simple. (Jul 2021)
  • No other president had audience chant they love him. (Feb 2021)
  • You will never take back our country with weakness. (Jan 2021)
  • I could be more presidential if not for media fake news. (Sep 2020)
  • America is the greatest nation to ever exist. (Feb 2020)
  • Desperate far-left radicals demand absolute conformity. (Feb 2020)
  • There are those that think I'm a very stable genius. (Jan 2020)
  • 2018: Trump's lawyer disbarred for Stormy Daniel payoff. (Jan 2020)
  • FactCheck: 2016 was Trump's 3rd run for presidency, not 1st. (Jan 2020)
  • Trump inaccurately claims Mueller report exonerated him. (Dec 2019)
  • We don't win anymore; we lose to China and Mexico. (Sep 2019)
  • Common good & compromise over revenge & retribution. (Feb 2019)
  • America's unique destiny is to be the beacon amongst nations. (Feb 2019)
  • OpEd: Beat the mainstream media by reframing. (Jan 2019)
  • Open-border socialism brings suffering, misery and decay. (Oct 2018)
  • Judges should just interpret law, like religious liberty. (Jan 2018)
  • OpEd: Replaces art of the compromise with art of conflict. (Jan 2018)
  • OpEd: News media never asked Trump hard questions. (Nov 2017)
  • OpEd: Trump's winning began with fraud and deception. (Nov 2017)
  • OpEd: Trump was a modern P.T. Barnum. (Nov 2017)
  • Put American citizens first, to make America great again. (Feb 2017)
  • First Amendment allows us to strongly criticize fake news. (Feb 2017)
  • We are transferring power from Washington to the people. (Jan 2017)
  • Our flag represents equality, hope, fairness, & courage. (Nov 2015)
  • I give people what they need and don't get: The Truth. (Nov 2015)
  • I will negotiate until American is great again. (Oct 2015)
  • 5-point plan to return America to her former greatness. (Dec 2011)
  • USA is the greatest force for freedom world has ever known. (Dec 2011)
  • If I run & win, our country will be great again. (Feb 2011)
  • Greatest fear? I don't have any; I only have "concerns". (Apr 2010)
  • I'm more humble than people might think. (Apr 2010)
  • Non-politicians are the wave of the future. (Jul 2000)
  • I'm too honest & too controversial to be a politician. (Oct 1997)
  • People who inherit don't know how to earn back losses. (Oct 1997)
  • Toughness is equally strength, intelligence, & self-respect. (Jul 1990)

Birtherism

 

  • Questions why Kamala's birth certificate lists "Caucasian". (Aug 2024)
  • Questions whether Kamala Harris is Black or Indian. (Jul 2024)
  • Questions Nikki Haley's eligibility for presidency. (Jul 2022)
  • Questions Kamala Harris' eligibility for vice-presidency. (Jul 2022)
  • Questions Ted Cruz's eligibility for presidency. (Jul 2022)
  • Our very identity as Americans is at stake. (Feb 2021)
  • Cancel Culture is totalitarianism; they're erasing history. (Jul 2020)
  • Admired Pres. Andrew Jackson; undid Pres.Obama's Oval Office. (Apr 2020)
  • I did a good job getting Obama to produce birth certificate. (Sep 2016)
  • 2011: Obama's birth certificate is hiding something. (Sep 2015)
  • Birtherism: demanded that Obama produce birth certificate. (Sep 2015)
  • Stoked Tea Party suspicions about Obama's legitimacy. (Jan 2012)
  • One hour to produce my birth certificate; Obama should too. (Feb 2011)

Business Principles

 

  • I've been right probably more than anybody else. (Jul 2020)
  • OpEd: Sowing division is what Donald has always done. (Jul 2020)
  • We have to hit back at critics; you can't turn your cheek. (Mar 2020)
  • I play to people's fantasies to Think Big. (Apr 2019)
  • Uses wealth to declare his competence and he can't be bought. (Feb 2018)
  • A businessman, not a lifelong politician. (Oct 2016)
  • OpEd: Trump empire based on Trump brand, not Trump buildings. (Aug 2016)
  • Donate to political candidates, regardless of party. (Aug 2016)
  • I never forgive people who deceive me. (Oct 2015)
  • People want positive inspiration. (Sep 2015)
  • I believe in the toot-your-own-horn theory. (Apr 2010)
  • Build your reputation as "responsible, professional & loyal". (Apr 2010)
  • When someone crosses you, get even!. (Sep 2008)
  • Never forgive someone who is bad; always strike back. (Sep 2008)
  • Get used to hearing the word "no" and ignoring it. (Sep 2008)
  • Never give up; look at the solution, not the problem. (Jan 2008)
  • To negotiate well, prepare and know as much as possible. (Jan 2008)
  • In the best negotiations, everyone wins. (Jan 2008)
  • Failure is not permanent. (Jan 2008)
  • Beauty and elegance are my signature and my brand. (Oct 2006)
  • Think on "Trump scale" and make a BIG statement. (Oct 2006)
  • Change isn't an admission that you were wrong. (Oct 2006)
  • Look at people non-judgmentally, without right or wrong. (Oct 2006)
  • Give others a fair chance, but eliminate scoundrels. (Oct 2006)
  • Passion overcomes many difficult impossibilities. (Oct 2006)
  • Many people are afraid to fail, so they don't try. (Oct 2006)
  • Tell people you’re successful or they won’t know it. (Mar 2004)
  • Good management requires hiring good people. (Mar 2004)
  • Lessons: stay focused on big picture. (Mar 2004)
  • Surround yourself with people you can trust. (Mar 2004)
  • Negotiating deals is about persuasion, not power. (Mar 2004)
  • In business & politics, stands for getting things done. (Jul 2000)
  • Appealing to middle Americans leery of political elite. (Nov 1999)
  • Learned about myself, from adversity in hard times. (Oct 1997)
  • Feeling cocky & invincible can be destructive. (Oct 1997)
  • Measure success in happiness, not just in dollars. (Oct 1997)
  • Trump Tower glitz: Italian marble 80-foot waterfall. (May 1997)
  • You can't con people for long; you have to deliver the goods. (Jul 1993)
  • Rules for surviving the perils of success. (Jul 1990)

Impeachment

 

  • Nancy Pelosi took responsibility for Jan. 6 riots, not me. (Jun 2024)
  • Says "No time for retribution"; FactCheck: fundraises on it. (Jan 2024)
  • Jan. 6: There was love in that crowd; love and unity. (Aug 2023)
  • FactCheck: Never ordered National Guard to Capitol on Jan. 6. (Jul 2022)
  • January 6 commemoration is political theater: a distraction. (Jan 2022)
  • Call off Georgia runoff election; it's a scam. (Dec 2020)
  • Raised $150M for election challenges; most goes to his PAC. (Dec 2020)
  • 2016: Sought to nullify election after losing Iowa primary. (Nov 2020)
  • Retweet opinions: I put it out there; people can decide. (Oct 2020)
  • I'm president of everybody but there are Democrat-run cities. (Sep 2020)
  • GAO Report: Withholding allocated Ukraine funds violated law. (Jan 2020)
  • Pushed false theory that Ukraine framed Russia over meddling. (Dec 2019)
  • OpEd: Trump's attack on Ukraine politically driven falsehood. (Dec 2019)
  • Repeatedly blocked impeachment witnesses from testifying. (Dec 2019)
  • Paid hush money to porn star; lied about Moscow deal. (Dec 2019)
  • Cheapened the importance of the very ugly word, impeachment. (Dec 2019)
  • Obstruction of Congress charge is preposterous & dangerous. (Dec 2019)
  • OpEd: "Perfect" call a smoking gun rather than exoneration. (Dec 2019)
  • Unlike Clinton, Trump lacks foreign support at time of need. (Dec 2019)
  • A stacked deck of gross immorality, ethical incompetence. (Dec 2019)
  • LameStream Media are the Enemy of the People. (Sep 2019)
  • OpEd: Trump met three criteria for obstruction of justice. (Apr 2019)
  • OpEd: Trump is a symbol of renewed white identity. (Mar 2019)
  • OpEd: Incited violence at rallies starting in 2015. (Apr 2017)
  • OpEd: Trump's rise analogous to Hitler's in 1930s Germany. (Jun 2016)

Mueller Report

 

  • Trump challenged Russia to hack Hillary's email; Russia did. ()
  • Pardons Michael Flynn and Roger Stone in Russia probe. (Nov 2020)
  • The Mueller investigation was an expensive witch hunt. (Oct 2020)
  • Mueller: Presidents may not be indicted for obstruction. (Jul 2019)
  • Foreign-provided opposition info? Read it; maybe call FBI. (Jun 2019)
  • No collusion, if you read the Mueller Report as I did. (Jun 2019)
  • OpEd: Based on Mueller report, indict Trump if not president. (May 2019)
  • OpEd: Russia helped Trump so they'd control eastern Ukraine. (Apr 2019)
  • Mueller Report: Russia bought pro-Trump social media ads. (Apr 2019)
  • Russia made up voter fraud story & Trump campaign re-posted. (Apr 2019)
  • Campaign supplied Russians, without knowing it was Russia. (Apr 2019)
  • Trump: no connection to Russia; Mueller: yes, hotel business. (Apr 2019)
  • Attempted to fire Special Counsel, but staff refused. (Apr 2019)
  • Mueller appointed to investigate Trump after Comey firing. (Apr 2019)
  • Mueller results: 7 guilty pleas and 34 indictments. (Apr 2019)
  • Campaign manager convicted: conspiracy with Ukraine & Russia. (Apr 2019)
  • Sued by Democratic Party for 2016 Russia collusion. (Apr 2018)

Past Campaigns

 

  • The Big Lie was the Election itself. (Jan 2022)
  • OpEd: Spoke to people's disenfranchisement & disempowerment. (Apr 2017)
  • OpEd: Make America Great Again by leader being at the helm. (Apr 2017)
  • Get a special prosecutor for email scandal to jail Hillary. (Oct 2016)
  • 1997: Bill Clinton's vocal backer during Monicagate. (Aug 2016)
  • Talked about running for president since 1985. (Aug 2016)
  • Didn't vote in any Republican primary from 1989 until 2016. (Aug 2016)
  • My old liberal political views evolved like Reagan's did. (Aug 2015)
  • Avoiding candidate debates cheats the American public. (Jan 2000)
  • Lost 2000 Reform primary to Pat Buchanan and John Hagelin. (Jan 2000)

Personal Background

 

  • My mother was like a saint, my father was most solid person. (Jul 2020)
  • OpEd diagnosis: antisocial/dependent personality disorder. (Jul 2020)
  • OpEd: false bravado based in childhood fear of father. (Jul 2020)
  • OpEd: in Trump family, fear is seen as weakness. (Jul 2020)
  • Coronavirus: I shake anybody's hand now; I'm proud of it. (Mar 2020)
  • Fixated on personal dignity, uprightness, and respectability. (Jan 2018)
  • Favorite movie: Citizen Kane, about risks of accumulation. (Aug 2016)
  • Father arrested in 1927 KKK riot, but didn't support Klan. (Aug 2016)
  • OpEd: "Apprentice" turned Trump from blowhard to candidate. (Aug 2016)
  • At 58, met and married Melania, age 34, at Kit Kat Klub. (Aug 2016)
  • OpEd: Lifelong dance of mutual manipulation with the press. (Sep 2015)
  • A germophobe: constantly washes hands; dislikes handshakes. (Sep 2015)
  • Attended military academy & Wharton Business School. (Jun 2015)
  • The Art of the Hair: it's all natural, and all mine. (Mar 2004)

Religion

 

  • Christians do not vote in large numbers; but vote for me. (Jul 2024)
  • Time to "bring back God" to schools and public squares. (Apr 2023)
  • Trump visit to Vatican more about detente than armistice. (Jan 2021)
  • Aligned with Catholic leaders critical of Pope Francis. (Jan 2021)
  • Our country, blessed by God, has a special purpose. (Aug 2020)
  • Respects evangelical leaders on prayer and on policy. (Feb 2018)
  • Always felt the need to pray; needs God more as president. (Feb 2018)
  • I really believe the Lord is speaking to me. (Feb 2018)
  • Not sure if he's ever asked God for forgiveness. (Feb 2018)
  • God helped me by giving me a certain brain. (Feb 2018)
  • The Bible is like a great, incredible movie. (Feb 2018)
  • Supports religious liberty, and the motto, "In God We Trust". (Mar 2017)
  • I go to communion and that's asking forgiveness. (Nov 2016)
  • Our media culture often mocks and demeans people of faith. (Sep 2016)
  • Cherish and defend our Christian heritage. (Sep 2016)
  • Repeal LBJ law: let preachers talk politics, tax-exempt. (Sep 2016)
  • I have a daughter and son-in-law who are Jewish. (Mar 2016)
  • Who in the world is offended by "Merry Christmas"? (Nov 2015)
  • I love God, and I love having a relationship with Him. (Nov 2015)

Scandals

 

  • Rated worst president by panel of 159 scholars. (Jun 2024)
  • I said I'm going to be a dictator for one day. (Jan 2024)
  • OpEd: "I am your retribution" means he'll exact retribution. (Dec 2023)
  • FactCheck: No advice-of-counsel defense on election denial. (Aug 2023)
  • Sexual abuse case: claims trial was rigged & partisan. (May 2023)
  • Can't recall if he shared classified documents with anyone. (May 2023)
  • Lost lawsuit in Supreme Court on overturning election. (Dec 2020)
  • I explored doing business in China; no secret bank account. (Oct 2020)
  • OpEd: Trump dinners include casual dehumanization of people. (Jul 2020)
  • I don't have time for political correctness. (Sep 2019)
  • October Surprise: Access Hollywood tape of Trump. (Sep 2019)
  • Claimed father lent him $1M; actually lent him $60M. (Oct 2018)
  • OpEd: Trump is dangerous because he isn't tethered to truth. (Apr 2018)
  • OpEd: Trump demands loyalty, like a mob boss. (Apr 2018)
  • Debunked women fictionalized stories about sexual harassment. (Oct 2016)
  • Clinton's private email server was on purpose & no "mistake". (Sep 2016)
  • Sued in 1,900 cases; defendant in 1,450 more cases. (Aug 2016)
  • Anti-corruption laws ensure that Trump profits from campaign. (Aug 2016)
  • Lost lawsuit in Supreme Court on overturning election. (Dec 2020)

 

Donald Trump on Social Security

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  • Seniors should not pay tax on Social Security benefits. (Jul 2024)
  • Migrants coming in will destroy Medicare & Social Security. (Jun 2024)
  • FactCheck: No,undocumented immigrants can't collect benefits. (Jun 2024)
  • Never cut Social Security; payroll tax cut won't affect it. (Sep 2020)
  • Improve SSI youth transition to self-sufficient work. (Sep 2020)
  • Going "full-steam ahead" on limiting disability benefits. (Mar 2020)
  • FactCheck: Yes, "privatization would be good for all of us". (Oct 2016)
  • I will save Social Security with more jobs, less waste. (Feb 2016)
  • I'll give up my Social Security; leave it to each person. (Sep 2015)
  • Cannot change Medicare or Soc.Sec. and still win elections. (Mar 2013)
  • Social Security isn't an "entitlement"; it's honoring a deal. (Dec 2011)
  • Disability Racket: $25B in fraudulent disability filings. (Dec 2011)
  • Pay off debt; put $3T interest savings into Trust Fund. (Jul 2000)
  • Let people invest their own retirement funds. (Jul 2000)
  • No government investment of retirement funds. (Jul 2000)

 

Donald Trump on Tax Reform

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  • Republicans shouldn't raise taxes for infrastructure deal. (Jul 2021)
  • Cutting taxes & boosting economy most important to people. (Oct 2020)
  • Fact Check: Claims falsely that Biden would raise all taxes. (Sep 2020)
  • People want tax cuts; don't understand tax reform. (Feb 2018)
  • Doubled standard deduction for all; average $2000 tax cut. (Jan 2018)
  • 1991: Reagan tax cut a catastrophe; 2017: Reagan led economy. (Aug 2017)
  • OpEd: 1986 tax reform was revenue-neutral; 2017 reform isn't. (Aug 2017)
  • Cutting corporate taxes will be a great job creator. (Apr 2017)
  • FactCheck: Cutting carried interest gains $18B in revenue. (Oct 2016)
  • Get rid of carried interest and cut taxes big league. (Oct 2016)
  • I'm gonna cut taxes and regulations big league. (Sep 2016)
  • Tax cuts for the wealthy, who will create tremendous jobs. (Sep 2016)
  • Cut taxes by $10T but don't increase deficit. (Oct 2015)
  • 1998: I'd like to see major tax cuts, 800 billion or more. (Oct 2015)
  • Estate tax is unfair double taxation. (Oct 2015)
  • Do away with carried interest; it's unfair. (Oct 2015)
  • OpEd AdWatch: Trump more liberal on taxes than Democrats. (Sep 2015)
  • Raise graduated taxes on hedge fund managers. (Sep 2015)
  • 4 brackets; 1-5-10-15%; kill death tax & corporate tax. (Dec 2011)
  • Cutting tax rates incentivizes a strong national work ethic. (Dec 2011)
  • Simplify tax code; end marriage penalty & other hidden taxes. (Jul 2000)
  • 1986 tax laws destroyed incentives retroactively. (Oct 1997)
  • High tax rate encourages investment risk. (Oct 1997)

Personal Finances

 

  • I am under-leveraged, despite $421 million in debt. (Oct 2020)
  • I pay millions of dollars in income taxes, not $750. (Sep 2020)
  • FactCheck: claimed "killed" by tax bill, but gained millions. (Jun 2019)
  • OpEd: Can't release tax returns while under audit? Nixon did. (Oct 2016)
  • Personally avoids sales tax, but knows many people like it. (Dec 1999)

Wealth Tax

 

  • FactCheck: False claim that Biden raises everybody's taxes. (Sep 2020)
  • Comparison of Warren wealth tax to Trump wealth tax. (Jan 2019)
  • Repeal estate tax; it's double taxation. (Oct 2015)
  • FactCheck: Proposed 14% tax on wealthy in 2000, but not now. (Sep 2015)
  • No net increase in taxes, but increases on wealthy. (Sep 2015)
  • OpEd: One-time wealth tax could cause stock market collapse. (Sep 2015)
  • One-time 14% tax on wealthy to pay down national debt. (Jun 2015)
  • Previously supported wealth tax; now supports Bush tax cuts. (Apr 2011)
  • Repeal the inheritance tax to offset one-time wealth tax. (Jul 2000)
  • Opposes flat tax; benefits wealthy too much. (Jul 2000)
  • One-time 14.25% tax on wealth, to erase national debt. (Nov 1999)
  • Tax assets over $10 million, paid over 10 years. (Nov 1999)
  • Opposes increasing income tax rates. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports eliminating the death tax. (Nov 2016)

 

Donald Trump on Technology

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  • Industries of the Future: AI , 5G, and biotech. (Apr 2023)
  • $1T infrastructure bill continues destruction of our country. (Jul 2021)
  • America will put first woman on moon, & flag on Mars. (Aug 2020)
  • Artificial Intelligence initiative: invest in the future. (Feb 2019)
  • Let US companies work in China with proprietary technology. (Sep 2018)
  • Be more aggressive against leakers of classified information. (Apr 2018)
  • All humankind benefits from reaching into the stars. (Oct 2016)
  • Encourage innovation in the areas of space exploration. (Oct 2016)
  • Emmy award & Hollywood Walk of Fame for "The Apprentice". (Jun 2015)
  • Took chance by starting Clear Channel radio program. (Apr 2010)

Infrastructure

 

  • $2 trillion for infrastructure as next response to pandemic. (Mar 2020)
  • New roads, bridges & tunnels, plus high-speed rural internet. (Feb 2020)
  • No to $30B for NYC-NJ Gateway rail tunnel. (Mar 2018)
  • $1.5T for new investment to fix infrastructure deficit. (Jan 2018)
  • Change permitting rules to build reliable infrastructure. (Jan 2018)
  • Trillions abroad while crumbling infrastructure at home. (Feb 2017)
  • New program of national rebuilding, like Ike's interstates. (Feb 2017)
  • Assign high-priority infrastructure projects. (Feb 2017)
  • New roads & airports & tunnels & railways all across America. (Jan 2017)
  • Make desalinization affordable; rebuild water infrastructure. (Oct 2016)
  • Can't fix infrastructure because politicians squander money. (Sep 2016)
  • Crumbling infrastructure costs $200B in reduced productivity. (Nov 2015)
  • FactCheck: 24% of our bridges are in trouble, not 59%. (Aug 2015)
  • Rebuild our infrastructure on time & on budget. (Jun 2015)

Internet

 

  • I filed a big class action lawsuit against big tech giants. (Jul 2021)
  • The time has come to break up big tech monopolies. (Feb 2021)
  • Twitter is the reason I got elected and am successful. (Sep 2019)
  • 2016: cheered on WikiLeaks releasing Hillary's stolen emails. (Jul 2019)
  • Repeal internet privacy rules: let companies sell ad info. (Apr 2017)
  • Proportional response to eliminate cyberattacks. (Oct 2016)
  • We invented Internet but ISIS is beating us at our own game. (Sep 2016)
  • Close our Internet up, to fight ISIS terrorist recruitment. (Dec 2015)
  • Net neutrality is top down power grab of the Internet. (Sep 2015)
  • China threatens US with cyber warfare & industrial espionage. (Dec 2011)
  • Computer industry is overheated. (Oct 1997)
  • Voted NO on net neutrality: don't regulate the internet. (Mar 2019)

 

Donald Trump on War & Peace

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  • I think Biden encouraged Russia to invade Ukraine. (Jun 2024)
  • Claims he could end Russia/Ukraine war in 24 hours. (May 2023)
  • Abraham Accords end the centrality of Arab-Israeli conflict. (Apr 2023)
  • Only modern president where Russia didn't invade a country. (Feb 2022)
  • I'm bringing troops back, when advisers wanted war. (Sep 2020)
  • Hard line against Russia: sanctions & diplomatic expulsions. (Sep 2020)
  • Unlike predecessors, I have kept America OUT of new wars. (Aug 2020)
  • 2018: End South Korean war games to deal with North Korea. (Jun 2020)
  • 2012: No war with Iran; 2020: assassinates Iranian general. (Jan 2020)
  • Bar Iranian diplomat from addressing UN over assassination. (Dec 2019)
  • Vetoed resolution withdrawing support for Yemen war. (Apr 2019)
  • Countries hosting US troops should pay for them. (Mar 2019)
  • Iran is a terrorist regime, so withdrew from nuclear deal. (Feb 2019)
  • My good relationship with North Korea has prevented war. (Feb 2019)
  • Russia violates the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces treaty. (Feb 2019)
  • Sanctions on Venezuela: fight repressive socialist regime. (Sep 2018)
  • If Venezuela unravels, why can't we invade? (Jul 2018)
  • Consider all options to restore Venezuela's democracy. (Jul 2018)
  • North Korea has no economic future if they retain nukes. (Mar 2017)
  • Wants one of the greatest US military build-ups in history. (Feb 2017)
  • Trillions have been wasted on protecting other countries. (Feb 2017)
  • Disallow North Korea from developing nuclear delivery system. (Jan 2017)
  • We need element of surprise; stop saying where we'll attack. (Oct 2016)
  • I could've negotiated Reagan's nuclear arms reduction deal. (Aug 2016)
  • We would be better off if Gadhafi were in charge right now. (Feb 2016)
  • Strengthen military, but act defensively. (Oct 2015)
  • Negotiating with Iran better than starting a war. (Nov 2011)
  • John McCain's actions in Vietnam were not "heroic". (Sep 2000)
  • Use force to stop North Korean nuke development. (Jul 2000)
  • No humanitarian intervention; only to direct threats. (Jul 2000)
  • Russia can do what they want to unpaid-up NATO members. (Feb 2024)
  • I like people who weren't captured, unlike McCain. (Apr 2020)

GWOT

 

  • Soldiers don't want to be in Afghanistan. (Sep 2020)
  • Afghanistan: We don't want to stay there for 100 years. (Mar 2020)
  • Afghani settlement: great nations do not fight endless wars. (Feb 2019)
  • We've beaten ISIS in Syria; bring US troops home. (Dec 2018)
  • 2016: secret plan to defeat ISIS; 2018: caliphate gone. (Jan 2018)
  • ISIS are lawless savages; extinguish them from our planet. (Feb 2017)
  • If we overthrow Assad, we could end up with worse than Assad. (Oct 2016)
  • Military and cyberwar to prevent ISIS genocide of Christians. (Sep 2016)
  • I opposed Iraq War in 2004; it destabilized entire Mideast. (Sep 2016)
  • Get rid of ISIS, quickly: dry up their oil & their money. (Feb 2016)
  • Blunder to announce withdrawal timetable from Afghanistan. (Nov 2015)
  • Afghanistan war made a mess, but troops need to stay. (Oct 2015)
  • Radical violent Islam that must be feared, not Islam itself. (Sep 2015)
  • Boots on the ground to fight ISIS. (Jun 2015)
  • Iraq won't be a democracy when we leave; it'll be a mess. (Aug 2004)
  • All of the reasons for Iraq war were blatantly wrong. (Aug 2004)
  • Be tougher: bin Laden should have been caught long ago. (Aug 2004)

Middle East

 

  • I beat ISIS in literally three months; knocked them out. (Jan 2024)
  • Implicitly approved Israel killing Iranian nuclear scientist. (Dec 2020)
  • OpEd: Israel killed Iranian scientist & Trump approved. (Dec 2020)
  • We're creating peace in Mideast; not the old-fashioned way. (Sep 2020)
  • Canceled missile strike on Iran for drone shoot-down. (Jun 2020)
  • Withdrew from Syria, but left soldiers to keep the oil. (Feb 2020)
  • Fact-Check: Trump has sent more troops to MidEast. (Feb 2020)
  • Willing talk to Iran but they can't have nuclear weapons. (Jun 2019)
  • Afghanistan is a military quagmire; no need to dwell further. (Jan 2018)
  • One-time missile strike in response to Syria chemical attack. (Apr 2017)
  • OpEd: now believes that US has national interest in Syria. (Apr 2017)
  • Stay out of Syria, and keep Syrians out of America. (Apr 2017)
  • 2013: warned Obama against bombing Syria; 2017: bombed Syria. (Apr 2017)
  • Iran is taking over Iraq. (Oct 2016)
  • FactCheck: Would shoot Iranian warships too near US warships. (Sep 2016)
  • When we defeated Iraq, we didn't know what to do after that. (Sep 2016)
  • Current leadership hurts military; need change to beat ISIS. (Sep 2016)
  • FactCheck: Supported Iraq invasion in 2002; opposed in 2003. (Feb 2016)
  • We've spent $5T in the Mideast and gotten nothing. (Feb 2016)
  • The war in Iraq was a big, fat mistake. (Feb 2016)
  • Assad is a bad guy, but his replacement could be worse. (Nov 2015)
  • We should have demanded a deal with Kuwait to liberate them. (Nov 2015)
  • I'm pro-military but I opposed invading Iraq in 2003. (Sep 2015)
  • Opposed Iraq war in 2004 & predicted Mideast destabilization. (Aug 2015)
  • Iraq should pick up the tab for their own liberation. (Dec 2011)
  • Stop Iran's nuclear programs by any & all means necessary. (Dec 2011)
  • Support Israel, our unsinkable Mideast aircraft carrier. (Jul 2000)
  • Vetoed the Iran War Powers Resolution. (May 2020)
  • Let Israel decide on annexation of West Bank. (Apr 2020)

 

Donald Trump on Welfare & Poverty

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  • Waive work requirement only if unemployment over 6%. (Apr 2023)
  • Close loopholes that allow food stamps to millionaires. (Apr 2023)
  • 1970s: changed rental practice to avoid discrimination suit. (Jul 2020)
  • Suspends some SNAP limits; may still curtail eligibility. (Mar 2020)
  • 9,000 Opportunities Zones are transforming neighborhoods. (Feb 2020)
  • 7M people off welfare and food stamps. (Feb 2020)
  • Opportunity Zones in 9,000 neglected neighborhoods. (Feb 2020)
  • New rule will cut SNAP benefits for 688,000. (Dec 2019)
  • Rebuild our black inner cities, which are so sad. (Sep 2016)
  • Help those in need by massive tax cuts & cutting regulations. (Sep 2016)
  • 1970s: opposed rent control but lived in rent-controlled apt. (Aug 2016)
  • 1981: Rent-control tenants are "millionaires in mink coats". (Aug 2016)
  • Sought to exclude welfare recipients from his residences. (Sep 2015)
  • OpEd:"dog-whistle" racist language links "welfare" & "black". (Sep 2015)
  • I don't like firing people; work makes people better. (Dec 2011)
  • Food stamps should be temporary; not a decade on the dole. (Dec 2011)
  • Apply welfare-to-work to 76 other welfare programs. (Dec 2011)
  • I give a lot of money away to charity. (Sep 2008)
  • Let "saints" help teen moms; restrict public assistance. (Jul 2000)
  • Sponsored bill providing housing vouchers to ex-addicts. (May 2018)

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