Donald Trump has not stated his opinion on the gender wage gap. He has stated before that he supports equal pay but at other times has shown to be undecided on the topic. He has also appeared skeptical of the idea that men who perform the same jobs as women are paid less and has said that “if they do the same job, they should get the same pay.” When asked questions concerning the topic he has stated, “You’re gonna make the same if you do a good job.” Going on his website shows nothing on the gender wage gap and his position on equal pay is still inconclusive.
On the other hand, Hillary Clinton has voiced her opinion on the gender wage gap for years. Her stance on the gender wage is very clear. During her time as Secretary of State, Clinton has worked toward closing the gender wage gap and has fought for equal pay for women. Fighting for equality and women’s rights has actually been quite prominent in Clinton’s campaign and can even be said to one her main focuses. She believes that the gender wage gap is an important political issue and will only increase if not dealt with soon.
There is not an easy way to compare these two candidate’s opinions. Hillary is very open about her side on the topic and clearly sees it as a major issue in America. Donald Trump does not have a clear opinion and has not given any solutions to dealing with issue. This might mean that Donald Trump does not see the gender wage gap as an issue in America but that’s only speculations. I believe that Clinton is the best option when it comes to this topic since the gender wage gap is an issue in America and she has openly voiced her opinion on the topic.
By Derrick G. Magbaleta
The Election Today 
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