Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Will Donald Trump or Joe Biden be better for criminal justice?
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Donald Trump will be better for criminal justice

Trump promises to restore law and order, and will take a tough approach on criminality. Biden has a poor track record on criminal justice, and is too weak on left-wing lawlessness.

Supporting arguments · 4

  1. Donald Trump signed the First Step Act
    This act reformed some sentencing laws, including mandatory-minimum sentences, and gave judges more discretion over low-level drug offences. Trump is responsible for this piece of criminal justice legislation that will benefit Americans.
  2. Joe Biden has a poor track record on criminal justice
    In his long career as Senator, Joe Biden has pushed a criminal justice agenda that is responsible for the mass incarceration and drug abuse crises. He cannot be trusted on this issue.
  3. Joe Biden has not condemned the recent wave of riots strongly enough
    Biden has not been strong enough in his criticism of left-wing riots in American cities. He will limit law enforcement powers and will be responsible for a rise in crime.
  4. Donald Trump will restore law and order
    Trump strongly supports the police, and will bring an end to the violence breaking out in American cities. His tough-on-crime approach will bring down crime rates.