Despite repeated extreme remarks, the actual policies taken are moderate and pragmatic.
57% responded “not extreme” compared to 27% who responded “too conservative”
The New York Times (NYT) reported on the 18th (NYT) that the secret to the popularity of former US President Donald Trump, who has an overwhelming lead in next year’s Republican presidential primary, is that he actually takes a pragmatic and centrist stance while continuing the conservative arguments that are the core of the Republican Party. local time) reported.
At a campaign rally held in Reno, Nevada on the 17th, Trump again highlighted the points he had emphasized in the campaign so far.
◆Law and order
“On my first day back in the White House, I will eliminate all of the Biden administration’s ‘open borders’ policies.”
He continued his anti-immigrant remarks by emphasizing that crime rates are high in cities with democratic mayors and portraying immigrants as criminals.
Trump has been attacking the Biden administration’s immigration policies since he left office. There is criticism that it does not prevent illegal immigration, which is increasing at a record pace.
Trump supporters fully support immigration suppression policies.
“Our great election victory will immediately stop the hordes of hundreds of thousands of illegal foreign immigrants crossing our borders as quickly as possible.”
These remarks are intended to emphasize that President Biden is a weak leader who allows America’s enemies to belittle the United States. He argues that only a strong leader like him can stop illegal immigration.
“We will restore security so that parents do not get beaten, molested or shot when playing in the park with their children.”
During the 2020 presidential election, Trump claimed that America’s cities were declining and that America’s future was bleak because of crime. Again, Trump claims that only he can restore “law and order,” while subtly emphasizing that cities with Democratic mayors are rife with crime.
◆Energy and economy
Trump recently used the slogan “Let’s live better with Trump,” emphasizing that he will lead the economy better.
“We will quickly end Joe Biden’s frustrating inflationary nightmare, stop the war on American energy, and produce more oil.”
Trump has argued that rising oil prices are the biggest cause of inflation and has emphasized that oil price increases can be prevented by increasing domestic oil production. Trump is also critical of the Biden administration’s eco-friendly policy of suppressing oil and natural gas production.
“We are trying to make all cars electric, but if I become president, I will not allow it on the first day.”
The audience cheers when criticizing the Biden administration’s transition to electric vehicles. Trump frequently changes the direction of his criticism to suit his audience. In Nevada, he said the electric vehicle transition policy would hurt auto workers, and in Iowa, he argued that electric vehicles would harm Iowa’s economy by reducing the ethanol made from corn and other crops.
◆Culture war
He draws cheers by making statements that are faithful to the Republican Party’s position on controversial social issues.
“On my first day in office, I will issue a presidential order to stop teaching our children inappropriate racial, sexual and political claims, including critical racial claims and crazy transgender people.”
These remarks are the ones that elicit the loudest cheers from the Trump-supporting audience. Republicans believe their pledge to strengthen “parental rights” will drive support from non-urban residents in next year’s presidential election.
“We will not support a penny for schools that impose vaccination mandates or mask mandates.”
Trump, who has denied the effectiveness of wearing masks throughout the coronavirus pandemic, has emphasized the Republican Party’s basic position that forcing vaccination is an infringement on personal freedom, even though he himself developed a vaccine through Operation Warp Speed.
“We’re going to kick men out of women’s sports.”
This argument is based on the biological theory of gender, which states that gender is determined at birth. Trump ridicules activists who advocate for sexual minorities, saying that politicians who mention this are surprising. Sexual minority activists criticize the above statement as distorting the gender of transgender female sportspersons.
◆Retaliation and exaggeration
Two complaints are never left out of Trump’s election speeches. The claim that the 2020 presidential election was stolen and the four indictments against him are claims of political oppression. He also emphasizes that if he is elected, he will be repaid equally.
“I consider it a medal of honor every time a radical left Democrat, Marxist, communist or fascist indicts me. Because this is an indictment for you.”
Trump faces 91 criminal charges in four indictments. He spends a long time emphasizing that President Biden is behind the four cases. Through this, he portrays himself as a political saint like Jesus. He claims to be a victim of corrupt political opponents trying to steal away his conservative supporters.
“Our enemies want to take away my freedom because I don’t want you to have your freedom taken away.”
Trump always emphasizes that he is the last defender of democracy from attacks from the left. After this statement, he always adds, “In the end, not only me, but you too will be indicted.”
◆Pragmatic policies were promoted in all medical, foreign, and trade policies during his term as president.
Meanwhile, Matthew Schmitz, founder and editor of the American online media Compact, argued that the reason Trump is doing well is because he emphasizes a pragmatic stance rather than dictatorial remarks.
In an article he contributed to the NYT that day, he emphasized that while Trump was president, he spoke harshly but mostly made moderate policy decisions.
In medical policy, foreign policy, and trade policy, Trump rejected the extreme claims of both the Republican and Democratic parties and pursued moderate policies.
While evaluating the various policies Trump pursued while in office, he said that in a NYT-Siena poll, 57% of respondents said Trump was “not biased toward extremes,” and only 27% said Trump was too conservative.
Source: Donga
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