Donald Trump seen with Elon Musk at one of Trump's rallies leading up to the polls
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Donald Trump is all set to become the 47th President of the US, after a rather controversial first term in the Oval Office. America has, however, chosen the Republican candidate over Democrat Kamala Harris, who was on the cusp of making history as the first female US President.
Here's a look at the many poll promises Trump made to the nation during his campaign.
Economy
Tax Cuts: Trump pledged to extend the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, aiming to make individual income tax reductions permanent. He also proposed eliminating taxes on overtime pay and tips to increase workers' take-home pay.
Trade Policies: He advocated for imposing a universal baseline tariff on most foreign goods to encourage domestic production and reduce reliance on imports.
Immigration
Mass Deportations: Trump promised to initiate the largest domestic deportation operation in US history, focusing on removing undocumented immigrants.
Border Security: He committed to completing the construction of the southern border wall and implementing stricter immigration enforcement measures.
Healthcare
Affordable Care Act Repeal: Trump aimed to dismantle the Affordable Care Act, proposing its replacement with a system that would lower premiums and expand health savings accounts.
Foreign Policy
Ending the Ukraine Conflict: He asserted that he would end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours through negotiations, emphasizing a focus on peace and stability.
NATO Relations: Trump expressed intentions to reevaluate the United States' role in NATO, suggesting a potential reduction in involvement to prioritize national interests.
Social Policies
Abortion: He proposed a national ban on late-term abortions, with certain exceptions, aiming to implement more restrictive abortion laws.
Transgender Rights: Trump planned to ban transgender women from participating in women's sports, reflecting his stance on gender and sports policies.
Trump, in his victory speech, urged Americans to put aside past differences and work to make the country great again, while acknowledging that many parts of the country need 'fixing'.
(This article has been generated using AI and edited by DH Web Desk)