Republicans unveil bold platform to secure borders and sovereignty
Republicans are mobilising their forces before the presidential election. During Monday's convention in Milwaukee, delegates approved a platform they intend to use to persuade Americans. The list includes some controversial points.
The platform consists of 20 points written over 15 pages. Many of the proposals are familiar slogans repeated by Donald Trump at campaign rallies.
The first two points address the issue of illegal migration to the United States. Republicans promise to "close the border and stop the invasion of migrants" and to "conduct the largest deportation operation in American history."
One of the points refers to the war in Ukraine and Israel. Trump's party declares that it will "prevent World War III and restore peace in Europe and the Middle East," and also build a "great missile defence shield" over the entire territory of the USA.
Trump sets conditions for Europe. "They must fulfil commitments"
The document further states that the foreign policy of the Trump administration will focus "on the most basic American interests." "Starting with the American homeland, our nation, our borders, our Great American Flag, and our God-given rights," it reads.
In subsequent points, Republicans announce strengthening U.S. alliances "by ensuring that allies must fulfil their commitments to contribute to our common defence and by restoring peace in Europe."
The document reiterates Trump's familiar idea of introducing universal, basic tariffs on all products from outside the USA, as well as "ensuring strategic independence from China," including progressively ending the import of the most critical goods.
