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Wall Street vs the White House

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Apr 24, 2025
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INSIGHT

Wall Street's Hopes vs Reality

  • Wall Street initially endorsed Trump expecting deregulation and profit, despite concerns for the country's wellbeing.
  • The anticipated deregulation and financial market boom have yet to materialize under the administration.
INSIGHT

Wall Street Missed The Signal

  • Wall Street underestimated the anti-establishment, anti-Wall Street rhetoric from Trump and his allies.
  • They mistakenly believed campaign promises against Wall Street were mere votesmanship that would reverse post-election.
ANECDOTE

Trump's Personal Vendetta Impact

  • Trump resents Wall Street's earlier mockery and treats them vindictively.
  • His presidential power to issue executive orders against individuals and companies is unprecedented and destabilizing.
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