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Donald J. Trump
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Tax and Fiscal
Grade: C+
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Energy and Environment
Grade: B+
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Law and Scope of Government
Grade: B+
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Workforce and Labor
Grade: A
An analysis of Trump’s record shows an excellent commitment to limited government principles surrounding labor policy and promoting employment. As President, Trump signed multiple executive orders and bills to significantly improve government labor practices and stand up to union bosses. In addition, he nominated Eugene Scalia as Secretary of Labor - a strong advocate of dismantling overreaching labor regulations – who also played a pivotal role in stabilizing the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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+5
Strengthened the Integrity of the Federal Workforce by Creating a “Schedule F” Classification to Remove Civil Service Protections for Policy-Making Positions.
+3
Nominated Scalia as Labor Secretary with a Record of Dismantling Labor Regulations and Played a Pivotal Role in Stabilizing the Economy During the Pandemic.
+2
Revoked an Obama Order which had Harmed Federal Contracting through “Right of First Refusal” which Prevented them from Hiring the Most Qualified Workers.
+2
Strengthened Accountability within the Federal Workforce through a Series of Reforms to Improve the Ability to Discipline and Reward Employees.
+2
Weakened the Power of Union Bosses by Ensuring Transparency, Accountability and Efficiency in Taxpayer-Funded Union Time Use.
+4
Protected Taxpayers and Strengthened Accountability by Weakening Union Collective Bargaining Power.
+2
Signed a Bill Combatting Government Overreach in the Private Sector by Overturning an Obama Rule Granting Non-State Employees Access to State-Run Retirement Systems.
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Regulations
Grade: A
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Individual Liberties
Grade: B+
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Education
Grade: A-
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Healthcare
Grade: A-
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Local and National Security
Grade: A-
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Free Speech and Elections
Grade: A
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