Donald Trump spent his first 100 days back in the Oval Office driving an economy that the world envied to the brink of crisis, risking America’s reputation as a financial safe haven and fostering fear among voters who’ve lost confidence in his leadership.

Americans were desperate for relief from high grocery prices and bought into Trump’s promise to make America affordable again in November 2024, partly out of nostalgia for the pre-pandemic economy of his first term.

But the president deliberately and singlehandedly adopted policies that are almost certain to spike prices even more; that could lead to shortages; and that have CEOs and small businesses dealing with chaos and the possibility of a recession.

  • Dzso
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    721 days ago

    It’s not kompromat. It’s flattery. “You’re such a good boy, Donald!” is doing a lot more here than you realize.

    • @[email protected]
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      421 days ago

      I blame Melania. If he was getting love and support at home, he wouldn’t have to spend so much time looking for affection outside the home.

      Only mildly sarcastic.

      • Dzso
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        321 days ago

        Melania is his handler. She’s the one telling him he’s a good boy.

        • @[email protected]
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          621 days ago

          The only reason I don’t think Melania has any ties to Putin is that she wouldn’t treat Donnie so shabbily if she had to keep him on a leash. Remember she stayed in NYC for six months at the start of his first term. A handler would be in constant contact.

      • @[email protected]
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        521 days ago

        Another immigrant doing a job no one else wants while citizens complain she’s performing well enough.

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          221 days ago

          It’s been over four years since she promised to give a press conference and explain how a nudie model got an Einstein visa.

          Also, I can’t believe that Stormy Daniels never thought to do a DVD with Melania and Ivanka look-alikes.