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Donald Trump vs. Hillary Clinton[edit]
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton were the respective Republican and Democratic nominees for the 2016 United States presidential election.[1] The contest pitted two candidates with vastly different backgrounds and political platforms against one another. Trump, a real estate developer and television personality, ran as a political outsider, while Clinton, a former First Lady, U.S. Senator, and Secretary of State, represented a more traditional political path.[2][3][4] Their competing visions for the country covered a range of issues from healthcare and immigration to foreign policy and judicial appointments.
Comparison Table[edit]
| Category | Donald Trump | Hillary Clinton |
|---|---|---|
| Political Party | Republican | Democratic |
| Pre-2016 Experience | Real estate developer, television personality[2][5] | First Lady of the U.S., U.S. Senator, Secretary of State[3][4] |
| 2016 Campaign Slogan | "Make America Great Again" | "Stronger Together" |
| Healthcare (ACA) | Full repeal and replacement | Maintain and expand |
| Immigration | Build a border wall, increase deportations, end birthright citizenship | Comprehensive reform with a pathway to citizenship |
| Judicial Philosophy | Appoint conservative judges, often in the mold of originalism | Appoint judges who protect abortion rights and voting rights |
| Foreign Policy Approach | "America First," questioning existing alliances and trade deals | Traditional internationalism, strengthening alliances |
Key policy differences[edit]
Healthcare[edit]
The candidates presented sharply contrasting approaches to the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Donald Trump advocated for its complete repeal and replacement, proposing alternatives such as allowing the sale of insurance across state lines and using block grants for Medicaid. Hillary Clinton supported maintaining the ACA and building upon it. Her proposals included adding a "public option" insurance plan to compete with private insurers and expanding tax credits to lower out-of-pocket costs for families.
Immigration[edit]
On immigration, Trump's platform centered on enhancing border security, most notably through his proposal to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border. He also called for increased deportations of undocumented immigrants and an end to birthright citizenship. Clinton's approach focused on comprehensive immigration reform. She proposed legislation that would include a pathway to citizenship for most undocumented immigrants and supported President Obama's executive actions to defer deportation for certain groups.
Foreign policy and trade[edit]
Trump's foreign policy was framed by the slogan "America First," which signaled a departure from traditional U.S. internationalism. He questioned the financial cost of alliances like NATO and opposed multilateral trade deals such as the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). Clinton's approach was more aligned with established foreign policy, emphasizing the importance of strengthening U.S. alliances. While serving as Secretary of State she supported the TPP, but later came out against the final version of the agreement during her campaign.
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