Summary

Republicans are struggling to defend Trump’s economic policies as markets decline and recession fears grow.

The Dow has dropped 7% this month, and tariffs on allies and rivals have raised consumer prices.

Some White House officials worry about a slow recovery, while GOP lawmakers express concern over Trump’s trade moves and deep government cuts.

Lawmakers and donors see a lack of strategy, with tariffs hurting U.S. businesses.

  • Dagwood222@lemm.ee
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    1 day ago

    I’ve been waiting for the GOP to go to war with Trump since 2015.

    The GOP didn’t act when Trump’s policies were killing humans, but killing corporations is a step too far.

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      1 day ago

      I’ve been thinking that as well. Corporations losing money is a big no no, especially for Trump’s dick swinging efforts.

    • barneypiccolo@lemm.ee
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      21 hours ago

      They don’t care about destroying corporations either. Musk is actively killing his own company.

      It is only a matter of weeks before there is a class-action lawsuit from the shareholders against Musk for his reckless, damaging behavior, and the Tesla board of directors for not reigning him in, or firing him. At that point, the board will fire him in an attempt to mitigate the damage in the markets and in the courts.

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      22 hours ago

      Yeah, they won’t. Miss KFC 2024 and his base have them in a vice grip. They know they’ll receive credible threats if they speak out against him. Or worse; lose their seat and all the bribe money that come with it.