Summary of political beliefs

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Social Issues

Abortion: Oppose after 15 weeks, allow exceptions for rape/incest/health of the mother
Birth Control: Support
Same-Sex Marriage: Support
Transgenderism: Oppose surgery and hormone therapy for minors, oppose men in women's sports
Legalization of Drugs: Support legalization and regulation of marijuana, unsure about psychadelics
Gambling: Oppose legalization of online gambling and sports betting
Gun Control: Mostly oppose; Enforce the laws we already have
Prostitution: Oppose
Affirmative Action: Oppose
Reparations: Oppose
Police Reform/BLM: Oppose defunding the police but racism is a problem, support body cams for police
Private Prisons: Oppose
Big Tech: Oppose government restrictions on social media content; Support data privacy laws
Free Speech: Strongly support
PATRIOT Act: Oppose
Eminent Domain: Circumstantial
Immigration: Support legal immigration, reinstitute title 42 and increase border security
Mask Mandates: Oppose
Vaccine Mandates: Support for troops and encourage for healthcare professionals
COVID-19 Vaccines: Support government funding for development and distribution

Economic Issues

Free Trade: Lean protectionist, reduce America's dependence on China as a trading partner and increase supply diversity
Taxes: Simplify the tax code and close loopholes, lower the corporate tax rate, expand the child tax credit
Healthcare: Support a universal healthcare system
Social Security: Privatize
National Debt: Cut government spending, achieve a balanced budget
Unions: Support national right-to-work
Disability: Reduce eligibility
Tarriffs: Increase
Outsourcing: Oppose
Monopolies: Bust them
UBI: Oppose

Foreign Policy


Foreign Aid: Reduce
UN Funding: Maintain
NATO: Strongly support but hold other NATO members to 2%
WHO: Support
Paris Deal: Support
Afghanistan: Oppose withdrawl
Iraq: The Iraq War was a mistake
Iran: Re-establish the Iran nuclear deal
Cuba: Keep the trade embargo
China: Support sanctions
Russia: Support sanctions
Ukraine: Maintain support

Education

CRT: Oppose
School choice: Support
Evolution: Support
School Prayer: Allow students to pray
Free College: Reform student loan system to incentivize private loan accruement; Colleges need to cut costs and reform the admissions process to prioritize merit
Free School Breakfasts/Lunches: Support