Trump’s Potential White House Comeback: Anticipated Measures Encompass Deportation Raids, Tariffs, and Extensive Layoffs

Donald Trump, the former president of the United States, has laid out a comprehensive set of policy goals for his potential second term in office. His ideas differ significantly from those of President Joe Biden, and if implemented, would result in a significant government overhaul. Trump’s campaign and affiliated groups are currently working on policy books that outline these plans.

One of Trump’s primary goals is to dismantle what he refers to as the “deep state.” He aims to strip thousands of career employees of their civil service protections in order to dismiss them from their positions. Trump has expressed a particular focus on individuals he perceives as corrupt within the justice system, national security, and intelligence apparatus. He also intends to crack down on government officials leaking information to reporters and implement a new civil service test for federal employees.

Regarding immigration, Trump pledges to halt illegal immigration and secure the U.S.-Mexico border. He plans to direct U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to carry out the largest deportation operation in American history, targeting individuals legally residing in the country who harbor “jihadist sympathies” and those who hold anti-American and antisemitic views. He also aims to relocate troops stationed overseas and shift federal agents to immigration enforcement. Trump wants to expand the travel ban on Muslim-majority countries and introduce “ideological screening” for immigrants. Additionally, he would end birthright citizenship and require at least one parent to be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident for their children to be eligible for certain benefits.

In terms of trade, Trump proposes implementing tariffs on foreign goods, particularly from China, and increasing penalties for unfair trading practices. He also plans to phase out Chinese imports of essential goods and restrict Chinese companies from owning critical U.S. infrastructure. Trump’s foreign policy goals include settling the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, supporting Israel in its war with Hamas, and reevaluating NATO’s purpose and mission.

Trump intends to restrict transgender rights by recognizing only two genders as determined at birth. He plans to block hospitals and healthcare providers offering gender-affirming care from receiving federal funds. He also aims to prohibit hormonal or surgical intervention for transgender minors in all states.

In the energy sector, Trump aims for the U.S. to have the lowest-cost energy and electricity globally. He plans to increase oil drilling on public lands, offer tax breaks to fossil fuel producers, and roll back efforts to promote electric cars and enforce pollution limits. Trump also intends to withdraw from the Paris Climate Accords and eliminate regulations on various household appliances.

Education is another area of focus for Trump. While he wants to terminate the Department of Education, he also seeks to exert influence over local school districts and colleges. He supports abolishing teacher tenure, implementing merit pay, and allowing direct election of school principals by parents. He plans to cut funding for schools with vaccine or mask mandates and promote prayer in public schools. Trump also wants to shape school curricula to include “patriotic education” and promote traditional family values.

To address homelessness, Trump proposes building tent cities on inexpensive land to relocate the homeless population and banning urban camping. He also suggests bringing back large mental institutions to institutionalize individuals he considers “severely mentally ill” or “dangerously deranged.”

On matters of public safety, Trump advocates for sending the National Guard to cities grappling with violence and using federal funding and prosecution authorities to influence local governments. He supports controversial policing measures such as stop-and-frisk and empowering local police to shoot suspected shoplifters as a deterrent. Trump has called for the death penalty for drug smugglers and traffickers.

It is important to note that some of Trump’s ideas may face legal challenges or opposition from Congress. However, his campaign is actively working on detailed policy plans to support his agenda.