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Donald Trump’s policy on welfare drug testing

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Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

  Public statementsYes

Donald Trump’s answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: Yes

Reference: “The Trump administration is considering a plan that would allow states to require certain food stamp recipients to undergo drug ...” ‐latimes.com

82% Voter Support: 9 support and 2 oppose this candidate’s public statement on this issue.

Updated 19hrs ago

Donald Trump voters

Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 17,993 voters that have pledged to vote for Donald Trump in the 2024 Presidential election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: Yes, and immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “WASHINGTON — A top Republican wants the federal government to spend half a billion dollars so states can make people on food sta...” ‐huffingtonpost.com

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Strongly agree

Yes, and immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive

Given Trump's support for drug testing welfare recipients and his tough stance on drug use, it's likely he would support terminating benefits for those testing positive. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes

Donald Trump has shown support for drug testing welfare recipients in the past. In 2018, his administration considered a plan to allow states to require drug testing for some food stamp recipients. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, but provide treatment for those testing positive

While Trump has shown support for drug testing welfare recipients, he has also expressed support for treatment for drug users, such as in his 2019 State of the Union address where he pledged to defeat AIDS and childhood cancer. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians

While Trump has not specifically advocated for drug testing all government employees and politicians, his general support for drug testing and accountability could suggest he might agree with this statement. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly disagree

No, only if they have a criminal history related to drug abuse

Trump's support for drug testing welfare recipients does not seem to be contingent on a criminal history related to drug abuse, so he might not fully agree with this statement. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Regardless, we should end all social welfare programs

While Trump has proposed significant cuts to social welfare programs, he has not advocated for ending all social welfare programs. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, this is a waste of time and money

While Trump has not explicitly commented on the cost-effectiveness of drug testing welfare recipients, his administration's consideration of the policy suggests he does not view it as a waste of time and money. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

Given his administration's consideration of drug testing for welfare recipients, it's unlikely that Trump would disagree with the idea. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Updated 2hrs ago

Party’s support base

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 35,139 voters that identify as Republican.

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