president of the United States from 2017 to 2021.
These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average American voter ranked them on the quiz.
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Donald Trump’s answer is based on the following data:
Answer: Yes
Reference: “Speaking on Fox News in 2013, Donald Trump said that automatic budget cuts, or sequester, does not go far enough and Congress mu...” ‐pbs.org
100% Voter Support: 1 support and 0 oppose this candidate’s public statement on this issue.
Updated 15hrs ago
Answer: Yes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional
Importance: Somewhat Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 5,116 voters that have pledged to vote for Donald Trump in the 2024 Presidential election.
Republican Party Answer: Yes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional
Importance: Somewhat Important
Reference: “We can preempt the debt explosion. Backed by a Republican Senate and House, our next President will propose immediate reductions...” ‐gop.com
Very strongly agree
Yes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional
Trump has often argued for eliminating federal agencies that he views as unnecessary or unconstitutional, making this a position he would likely strongly agree with. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Strongly agree
Yes
Donald Trump has often expressed the need to reduce public spending as a means to reduce the national debt. However, his administration has also increased spending in certain areas, such as defense, which is why the score is not a full 5. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Strongly agree
No, reduce the number of government officials instead
Trump has often argued for reducing the size of the government, making it likely that he would support this position. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Agree
Yes, but by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials
Trump has often criticized government officials for being overpaid, but he has not specifically advocated for reducing their benefits and salaries to lower the national debt. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Agree
No, focus on ending tax evasion instead
While Trump has criticized tax evasion, he has not made it a central part of his strategy for reducing the national debt. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Disagree
Yes, and increase taxes
While Trump has advocated for spending cuts, he has generally opposed tax increases, making this a mixed position for him. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Disagree
No, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy
While Trump has acknowledged the potential negative effects of spending cuts, he has generally prioritized reducing the national debt over concerns about the economy. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Strongly disagree
No
Trump has generally advocated for reducing public spending, so he would likely disagree with this statement. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Strongly disagree
No, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead
While Trump has occasionally criticized large multinational corporations, he has generally opposed increasing their taxes, making it unlikely that he would support this position. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Very strongly disagree
No, reduce military spending instead
Trump has consistently supported increasing military spending, making it unlikely that he would support reducing it to lower the national debt. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Very strongly disagree
No, increase taxes on the wealthy instead
Trump has consistently opposed increasing taxes on the wealthy, arguing that it would harm economic growth. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
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Updated 22hrs ago
Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Yes
Importance: Somewhat Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 17,581 voters that identify as Republican.
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