THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent Trump Accidentally Admits He Screwed MAGA Voters as Econ News Worsens
Oct 2, 2025
Join Alex Shephard, a senior editor at The New Republic, as he delves into Trump’s recent admission that his trade wars are hurting farmers, one of his key voter groups. The discussion reveals how worsening economic indicators, including job losses, are making Trump increasingly vulnerable. Alex argues that Democrats should capitalize on this weakness during the impending government shutdown, leveraging the situation to highlight the fallout from Trump's policies on both voters and the economy. Don't miss this incisive political analysis!
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Trump Implicitly Owns Farm Pain
- Trump openly blamed China for soybean losses but omitted that his tariffs caused the drop in purchases.
- Alex Shephard and Greg Sargent note this is an implicit admission that Trump's trade policy is harming his own voters.
Tariffs Shift Costs To Trump's Voters
- Tariffs raise costs for importers who pass them to consumers, many of whom are Trump voters.
- The guests argue Trump is effectively taking money from some supporters to pay others, masking policy failure.
Economic Data Is Turning Worse
- Recent economic indicators show deterioration, with ADP reporting a 32,000 job loss in September and revised August numbers down.
- Alex Shephard warns that tariff-driven inflation plus weak fundamentals are compounding to worsen consumer sentiment.