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Donald Trump's Presidential Campaign Analysis

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Should presidential candidates be redundantly different from each other? As seen in the past, presidential candidates have different resolution plans for issues regarding the nation in every presidential campaign held every four years. Despite the differences candidate’s may reflect, every candidate has to meet the same requirements, they must be a natural born citizen of the United States, a resident for 14 years, and be at least 35 years of age or older. Throughout the course of time, the United States, has had 45 different presidents elected into office, all of which have been men. The United States has never had a woman as president, but this may change after the presidential election of 2016 where the first woman in history is running …show more content…

In a book he wrote in 2002, he states that the process legal immigrants must endure should not be “an easy one,” while conveying the need for a strict immigration system to be in place (Goggin). Throughout his presidential campaign he has promoted his plans on building a wall that will help prevent illegal immigration into the country and other astounding strategies. One of the strategies he has proposed is mass deportations of undocumented immigrants, but has changed this intent through the campaign. However, Trump has explicitly stated his intentions to create a ban against incoming muslim immigrants and a call for “extreme vetting” for refugees seeking asylum in the country …show more content…

Hillary Clinton supports increased gun-control measures, while Donald Trump denies the need for such increased measures. In Clinton’s campaign she says further background checks should be performed on individuals when they intend to purchase firearms. Clinton plans on closing in on the problem of individuals with problematic history purchasing firearms “under the radar,” such as in gun shows or online. In contrast to Clinton, Donald Trump has expressed that expanding background checks is not a part of his main concerns. He agrees with improving the background check process, but believes every law abiding person should be able to carry the firearm of their choice (Goggin). In agreement with his ideology, Trump is a firm believer in the second amendment and stated it is a form of protection “the country needs”

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