Abortion:Supported an approximate 12-week abortion ban with exceptions while NC House Speaker, and personally favored restrictions once fetal cardiac activity is detected; also opposed a 24-hour information waiting period.[1][2]
Criminal Justice:Supported shielding police death investigation records from public release and backed a Second Chance Act allowing expungement of certain misdemeanor and juvenile records.[1]
Energy:Supports policies to expand American energy production and lower energy costs, opposing regulations he views as burdensome to energy producers.
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Health Care:Opposed expanding Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act and opposed expansion of ObamaCare.[1]
Immigration & Border Security:Supports securing the southern border with a wall, requiring sheriffs to cooperate with ICE, cracking down on sanctuary cities, and redirecting federal funds toward border security.[1][2][3]
Marriage & LGBTQ Issues:Supports defining marriage constitutionally as between one man and one woman and has opposed expanding transgender and LGBTQ+ rights protections.[1][2]
Taxation & Government Spending:Supports lowering federal and state taxes and reducing federal spending, citing his record as NC House Speaker of turning a budget deficit into a surplus while cutting taxes.[1][2]
Trade & Tariffs:Supports tariffs proposed by President Trump as a way to reduce reliance on foreign imports and strengthen domestic manufacturing.[1]