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Donald Trump’s policy on gay marriage

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Topics

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

  Public statementsYes

Donald Trump’s answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: Yes

Reference: “ During his run for the presidency, Mr. Trump stood out in a crowded conservative field for his comparative acceptance of gay m...” ‐nytimes.com

64% Voter Support: 96 support and 53 oppose this candidate’s public statement on this issue.

Updated 15hrs ago

Donald Trump voters

Answer: Yes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 25,172 voters that have pledged to vote for Donald Trump in the 2024 Presidential election.

This candidate’s support base disagrees with their political party on this issue.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: No, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “We reaffirm our support for a Constitutional amendment defining marriage as the union of one man and one woman. We applaud the c...” ‐gop.com

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Strongly agree

Yes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies

This answer aligns with Trump's emphasis on religious freedom. He has stated that he would 'strongly consider' appointing judges to overturn the Supreme Court's decision on same-sex marriage, which could potentially allow churches to refuse same-sex ceremonies. 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

Take the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decision

Trump has often emphasized the importance of religious freedom, and this answer aligns with that stance. He has also suggested that the issue of same-sex marriage should be decided on a state-by-state basis, which could potentially allow for a more decentralized approach. 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, allow civil unions but don’t call it marriage

This answer aligns with Trump's stance of not being explicitly against same-sex relationships, but also not fully supporting same-sex marriage. He has suggested that he would prefer the issue to be decided on a state-by-state basis, which could potentially allow for civil unions without full marriage rights. 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, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman

While Trump has not explicitly stated that he believes marriage should be defined as between a man and a woman, his administration's actions suggest a lack of support for same-sex marriage. For example, his administration has argued in court that the Civil Rights Act does not protect against discrimination based on sexual orientation. 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.

Slightly agree

No

Trump has not explicitly stated that he opposes same-sex marriage, but his administration's actions suggest a lack of support for it. For example, his administration has argued in court that the Civil Rights Act does not protect against discrimination based on sexual orientation. 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

Donald Trump has given mixed signals on this issue. While he has stated that he is 'fine' with same-sex marriage, he has also appointed judges and officials who are known for their opposition to it. His administration has also argued in court that the Civil Rights Act does not protect against discrimination based on sexual orientation. 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 6hrs ago

Party’s support base

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Yes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 57,891 voters that identify as Republican.

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