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Americans voted for Donald Trump in 2016 because they preferred his campaign promises
This position holds that Americans voted for Trump in 2016 because they preferred his promises. It points to his pitch as a businessman who could revive the economy, his defence of First and Second Amendment liberties, and his 'America First' approach to foreign policy and immigration.
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- Donald Trump was considered the best hope for revitalising the American economyAs a self-made billionaire, Donald Trump was perceived as being a skilled economist with expertise to reinvigorate the US economy.
- Donald Trump championed individual libertyTrump's agenda supported key issues in "rights debates", such as the right of the individual to hold firearms.
- Donald Trump was considered the best choice for foreign policyMany admired Donald Trump's break from traditional diplomacy and upfront negotiation style, which they felt would serve their interests well in the international arena.