As President Donald Trump's tariffs roil global markets, some of the thought leaders and influential podcasters who backed the Republican's campaign are voicing doubts.
Ben Shapiro, Dave Portnoy, Joe Rogan, Bill Ackman & Elon Musk views on tariffs
This exact reasoning to why they are backing out in support because they are financially hurt and it’s a massive blow. Even Ben Shapiro was talking against the tariffs, was definitely not on my bingo card for 2025.
100% it’s because they are being financially hurt and no other reason. I know for sure that Portnoy has been complaining about losing millions.
What did they think would happen? Dumb fucks.
So there _is _a silver lining!
This exact reasoning to why they are backing out in support because they are financially hurt and it’s a massive blow. Even Ben Shapiro was talking against the tariffs, was definitely not on my bingo card for 2025.
The grifters have to be careful if they are financially tied to Putin though, many of them are. And Putin stands to gain from a weakened USA.
Speculative millions. You don’t lose anything if you don’t sell.
But, you can’t use that stock as collateral on loans to fund your lifestyle when that stock is worthless.
So sad.