The administration is in the awkward position of explaining why Trump's election didn't lead to the promised economic boost.

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.

  • dhork@lemmy.worldEnglish
    331·
    24 hours ago

    while GOP lawmakers express concern over … deep government cuts.

    Bullshit. This is exactly what they have wanted for years, ever since this guy drew a bath for the sole purpose of drowning Government in it

    https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grover_Norquist#:~:text=drown it in the bathtub."

    The only concern they have is that their voters might realize that the GOP has been lying to them all along about how unimportant the Federal Government should be, and take away their cushy Government job at the polls.

    • pivot_root@lemmy.world
      4·
      19 hours ago

      The only concern they have is that their voters might realize that the GOP has been lying to them all along about how unimportant the Federal Government should be, and take away their cushy Government job at the polls.

      An excellent idea. If federal government is so unimportant, they should prove it and start by dismantling themselves.