Summary
Critics slammed Trump for admitting his tariffs may cause “short-term pain” for Americans, contradicting past promises that they wouldn’t raise consumer prices.
During his campaign, Trump insisted tariffs would only hurt foreign nations, not U.S. families. He also vowed to lower costs for essentials like groceries and utilities.
Now, he acknowledges economic hardship but claims it’s necessary to fix trade imbalances.
His remarks sparked backlash, with many accusing him of downplaying the financial strain his policies could impose on millions.
He wants an irrational populace. Fear and anger are really easy ways to do this. If half the voting population didn’t vote for him, that’s far too many that are still thinking clearly enough to oppose him.
We’re do for a night of the long knives (which if I had to guess will happen over time rather than in one night). While removing the protections of immigrants, LGBTQ+, physically and mentally disabled, Muslims, Jews, anyone left of the party, he’ll enact policies that cause rapid growth in the homeless. Once this starts getting “out of control” he’ll open up “altruistic” opportunities getting them shelter and care in “work camps” (aka prison labor/concentration camps). Throw in a false flag that is done by “Ukrainian Extremists” in response to the US halting aid, and now you start to build a voluntary military larger than ever possible.
It all only works if people are angry, in fear, or suffering.
populace
I hate my native tongue.
At least I spelled the wrong word that sounds identical correctly!