Geopolitical Economy Report Class war: How Trump helps the rich and hurts everyone else
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Mar 26, 2025 The discussion reveals how Trump's policies favor billionaires while hurting the working class. His administration is packed with wealthy elites, raising questions about true populism. Tax cuts disproportionately benefit the rich, while tariffs impose additional burdens on the poor. The podcast highlights the growing wealth gap and stagnant wages, examining how economic despair fuels voter dissatisfaction. It underscores the need for a more equitable tax structure and critiques the lack of effective alternatives from the Democratic Party.
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Trump's McDonald's Stunt
- Trump visited McDonald's during his 2024 campaign, posing as a worker.
- He promised to fix their ice cream machines if elected, appealing to the working class.
Billionaires in Trump's Administration
- Trump appointed 13 billionaires to his administration, representing the ultra-rich (0.0001%).
- Their combined net worth exceeded $460 billion, including Elon Musk.
Trump Coin Fiasco
- Trump launched "Trump Coin," a meme coin, accumulating $100 million in fees.
- Thousands of small traders lost money in the pump-and-dump scheme.