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In reply to the discussion: 'It's all fake': White House insider admits Trump's trade war is just for show [View all]Attilatheblond
(8,042 posts)37. Tariffs/trade policy are just Lincoln Logs the real rulers gave TACO to play with & stay outta their hair
The 'Builder/Deal maker' can amuse himself pretending to build then destroy, be a bully, and just stay out from under foot of the fascists actually running things. 'Give him some toys, a pat on the head. Tell him he's a big boy doing great things. Just get the brat outta our way'.
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'It's all fake': White House insider admits Trump's trade war is just for show [View all]
BumRushDaShow
Jul 2025
OP
Not ALL fake. Higher prices? Real. Shorter supplies? Real. Retaliatory tariffs? Real.
RockRaven
Jul 2025
#2
With all of the $10s of millions (and more?) from his and Melanoma's bit coin scams.....
wolfie001
Jul 2025
#5
Has there ever been a White House administration that has had more leakers than Trump's?
Gimpyknee
Jul 2025
#24
THAT is the standard line all insiders are instructed to use when a policy grift turns out to be stupidly unprofitable.
ancianita
Jul 2025
#31
Tariffs/trade policy are just Lincoln Logs the real rulers gave TACO to play with & stay outta their hair
Attilatheblond
Jul 2025
#37