Bulwark Takes JD Vance’s Tariff Trolling Tweets Make Absolutely No Sense
Apr 8, 2025
Dive into the perplexing world of economic commentary as a prominent political figure takes to social media to voice concerns about the stock market. Explore how rhetoric can influence everyday investors and spark anxiety among Trump donors. The discussion reveals the widening gap between political narratives and the actual state of the market, leaving many scratching their heads. It's a wild ride through political confusion and economic implications!
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Vance's Return to Twitter
- J.D. Vance returned to Twitter to lecture people concerned about the stock market.
- He called those worried about their 401Ks "limousine socialists."
Decoupling from China
- The Biden administration was actively working on decoupling from Chinese supply chains.
- The CHIPS and Infrastructure Acts aimed to reshore manufacturing, especially for microchips.
Trump Donor's Concerns
- An anonymous Trump donor expressed deep worry about the economy under Trump.
- They stated their concern was worse than if Bernie Sanders were president.