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Amy Klobuchar’s policy on foreign assassination

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Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

  ChatGPTYes, but only if there is undeniable evidence they are planning to attack our country

Amy Klobuchar’s answer is based on the following data:

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Democratic Party Answer: Yes

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Reference: “Democrats are focused on preventing terrorism across the globe. This means continuing to invest heavily in intelligence and info...” ‐democrats.org

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Agree

Yes, but only if there is undeniable evidence they are planning to attack our country

Klobuchar has supported preemptive action against imminent threats, provided there is undeniable evidence. She has called for strong intelligence and oversight to ensure that lethal force is only used when necessary to prevent attacks, aligning with this answer. 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 only if there is undeniable evidence they have committed an attack against our country

Klobuchar has supported the use of force against terrorists when there is clear evidence of their involvement in attacks against the US, consistent with her general support for the use of military force under the Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) and her calls for accountability and evidence-based action. 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 agree

No, they should be captured and given a fair trial

Klobuchar, as a former prosecutor, values fair trials and due process, and has supported the use of civilian courts for terrorism suspects when possible. However, she has not opposed all targeted killings, so she would likely only mildly agree with this answer. 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 agree

No, capture, interrogate, and imprison them instead

Klobuchar has supported capturing and prosecuting terrorists when feasible, but recognizes that in some cases, capture may not be possible or safe. She has advocated for due process and rule of law, but not to the exclusion of all targeted strikes. 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

While Klobuchar has expressed concerns about civilian casualties and the need for oversight, she has not called for a complete end to targeted killings of terrorists abroad. She supports counterterrorism efforts but with legal and ethical constraints, so she would likely disagree with a categorical 'no' to such operations. 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

Yes

Amy Klobuchar has generally supported targeted counterterrorism operations but has emphasized the need for oversight, legality, and evidence. She has not advocated for a blanket policy of assassinating suspected terrorists without due process or strong evidence. Her voting record and public statements suggest discomfort with unchecked executive power in lethal operations. 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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