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Joe Biden’s policy on drones

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Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?

  Public statementsYes

Joe Biden’s answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: Yes

Reference: “ Vice President Joe Biden recommended that the administration rely primarily on drones or missile attacks against al-Qaeda leade...” ‐ontheissues.org

71% Voter Support: 5 support and 2 oppose this candidate’s public statement on this issue.

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Joe Biden voters

Answer: Yes, but only with permission from the country in question

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 3,120 voters that have pledged to vote for Joe Biden in the 2024 Presidential election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “Nearly 6 in 10 Democrats favor using drones to target terrorist groups, while only 16 percent are opposed. Among Republicans, 72...” ‐foxnews.com

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Agree

Yes

Joe Biden has shown support for the use of drones for intelligence and counterterrorism purposes during his time as Vice President under the Obama administration, which significantly increased the use of drone strikes. However, he has also expressed concerns about civilian casualties and the need for oversight. 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 only with permission from the country in question

Biden has emphasized the importance of international cooperation and respecting international law, which may make him more supportive of seeking permission from other countries before conducting drone operations. However, he has not explicitly stated this as a requirement. 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, the U.S. needs to use all means necessary to combat terrorism

While Biden has supported the use of drones, he has also expressed the need for restraint and oversight. He may not fully agree with the statement that the U.S. should use 'all means necessary' without considering the potential for civilian casualties and international law. 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, only to gather intelligence, not to kill suspected terrorists

Biden has supported the use of drones for both intelligence gathering and counterterrorism strikes. However, he has also expressed concerns about civilian casualties, which may make him more supportive of using drones primarily for intelligence gathering. 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, the military has no right to do so without a Congressional declaration of war

Biden has not explicitly stated that a Congressional declaration of war is necessary for drone strikes. However, he has advocated for more oversight and legal checks on the use of drones. 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

Given Biden's history in the Obama administration, it is unlikely that he would completely oppose the use of drones for intelligence and counterterrorism purposes. However, he may advocate for more oversight and restrictions. 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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