Donald Trump's America First slogan pledged to prioritize American interests over foreign governments, immigrants, and large corporations. Several presidential policy decisions have splintered his electoral base. Two former Trump voters now oppose each other on economic policy, foreign military spending, and the Jeffrey Epstein files. Debates center on whether party divisions stem from adherence to conservative principles or from personal allegiance to one leader. The divergence encompasses fiscal priorities, support for international military assistance, and differing responses to criminal investigations linked to Epstein. Party unity faces strain as policy disagreements clash with loyalty dynamics.
This debate takes on the growing rift in President Trump's party. Is it driven by conservative principles or allegiance to one man? America First was the slogan Donald Trump championed during his re-election campaign as he promised to put the interests of Americans above those of foreign governments, immigrants and large corporations. However, the United States president has made several policy decisions that have divided his electoral base.
However, the United States president has made several policy decisions that have divided his electoral base. The two guests in this episode of The Stream voted for Trump in the 2024 election but now find themselves on the opposite side of several issues: economic policy, foreign military spending and the Jeffrey Epstein files. Presenter: Stefanie Dekker Guests: Ethan Levins Social media journalist Erol Morkoc Spokesman, Republicans Overseas UK
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