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Dan Nicholson (R)- Candidate for N.H. Congressional District 2 

2026 Primary



- What role, if any, do you believe the United States should play on the global stage?

The United States should stay mostly focused on issues that affect us

- What is the greatest geo-political issue facing the United States today?

The ICC is attacking our allies for terrorists who have committed heinous crimes against the American and Israeli people I would sanction the ICC

- How do you view America’s alliance system as it currently stands? What changes, if any, to the alliance structure would you like to see implemented?

NATO needs to be restructured, but I would like to see relations improved with Canada and as much of Europe as possible

- What role, if any, should U.S. foreign assistance play in advancing America's interests abroad, and what principles would guide your decisions on funding those programs?  How do you view the decision to shutter USAID?

USAID needed to be restructured. Biden had them fund ridiculous things.

- What role should Congress play in authorizing or overseeing the use of U.S. military force abroad, including recent actions involving Iran?

The conflict with Iran is long overdue; they cannot have a nuclear weapon, and they are the source of all the terrorists' funding

- What outcomes should the United States pursue in its relations with Iran and what approaches do you support in achieving these goals?

The Iranians would have to allow Inspectors to ensure they're not enriching Uranium. They would have to cut all funding to terrorist groups, and measures have to be in place to ensure they can never again interfere with international shipping. If they failed to comply with these conditions, I would destroy Karg Island and all of their oil wells while simultaneously freezing their assets everywhere, bombing, and then blockading their ports

- Do you support further aid to Ukraine in its war with Russia? If so, what types of aid would you vote for?

Yes, but the types of aid would require some input from my colleagues. Ukraine gets its freedom; we get a much safer planet; the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, or USSR, was the single greatest threat this country ever had

- How should the U.S. approach its relationship with Israel?

Israel has been a valued and trusted ally for as long as I can remember, and I'm 60 years old. The political attacks on our Middle East partner are coming from people who support the people who kidnapped, raped, and murdered American and Israeli men, women, and children, and held our people and the Israeli people hostage for 770 days. I totally support Israel

- What path would you like to see the United States chart in regards to international trade relations? What role should Congress play in setting trade policy?

We need some improvement on it. I would want to discuss it with colleagues and get their input before making a decision

- Where do you believe the United States should seek cooperation with countries that are also strategic competitors, such as China, and where should it draw firm lines?

I would insist on China refraining from harassing the Philippines. The U.S. and the Philippines share a strategic security partnership: Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT): Obligates both nations to assist each other against external armed attack, U.S. Department of State. And many of their people serve in our Navy, usually with distinction, and the semiconductor problem does have a solution. The Federal Microelectronics Workforce Guarantee Act is A bill I wrote that will solve that problem very profitably for us. Go see it for yourself at DanNicholsonForNH.com, click the " all my stuff" button, and review the bill and the supporting documentation.

- What are your current views on immigration policy and enforcement in the United States? This includes legal and illegal immigration, refugee resettlement, and asylum programs.

Position Statement on Illegal Immigration (Draft) read that it is my position on Illegal Immigration. You can see the whole thing for yourself at DanNicholsonForNH.com, click the "all my stuff" button. I would deport all illegal immigrants, but legal immigration is something I totally support. The ones who come here legally usually become assets to their communities

- What role should the U.S. Congress play in shaping U.S. Foreign Policy and how much should it defer to the President and the U.S. Department of State?

All three should work together on such an important issue. The current problem is that Congressional Democrats automatically reject anything that President Trump wants to do, even when their arguments make no sense

- How do international events affect the lives of people in New Hampshire, and how would your foreign policy priorities benefit the state?

The current situation with China can benefit New Hampshire considerably. The Federal Microelectronics Workforce Guarantee Act could bring as much as $200 million in new revenue to New Hampshire alone, and much, much more, not to mention federally • $1.5B–$2.5B per year go see it for yourself at DanNicholsonForNH.com click the "all my stuff " button

 

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