Valuetainment "Tariff Revenue To WIC" - Trump's $200B Plan FLIPS The SCRIPT On Democrats Amid Shutdown CHAOS
Oct 8, 2025
A bold plan emerges as President Trump proposes using tariff revenue to fund the WIC program amidst a government shutdown. The team debates whether this move is smart politics or poor policy, highlighting its implications for tariffs, free markets, and the middle class. They explore Trump's use of tariffs as a political weapon and discuss potential alternatives for funding. The conversation also touches on the costs of WIC, concerns about program integrity, and the historical perspective on America's middle class and housing trends.
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Tariff Revenue Used To Fund WIC
- The White House plans to use Section 232 tariff revenue to keep WIC funded during the shutdown.
- The move frames tariffs as a political tool to protect vulnerable groups while blaming Democrats for the shutdown.
Politics Versus Free Market Costs
- Eric calls the tariff-to-WIC move "great politics and horrible policy."
- He argues tariffs disrupt free markets and create negative market effects like rising gold prices.
Preempting The Shutdown Narrative
- Patrick says Trump is preempting Democrat blame by allocating tariff funds to WIC.
- That messaging flips the usual shutdown narrative and paints Democrats as responsible for layoffs.