Geopolitical Economy Report How's Trump's policies hurt his own MAGA supporters - and serve rich elites
Jul 26, 2025
The discussion centers on how Trump's policies, intended for economic growth, have disproportionately benefited the wealthy while hurting his own supporters. As contradictions grow within the MAGA base, questions arise about the sustainability of democracy. The podcast evaluates the unmet economic and foreign policy promises, revealing increased strains like inflation and stagnant wages for the average American. It further critiques the recent tax breaks for the elite, which have exacerbated disparities in access to social programs and economic stability.
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Trump's Broken Promise to MAGA Base
- Trump won elections by exposing the failure of the US economy to serve average voters. - After election, he shifted to serving the same ruling class that previous administrations served.
Tariffs & Inflation Hurt Working Class
- Trump promised to lower inflation and end conflict but accelerated price inflation and continued war policies instead. - His tariffs raised consumer prices, hurting working-class Americans rather than helping them.
Government Cuts Hurt Workers
- Government capacity has been gutted under Trump, with cuts in IRS and social programs. - This dismantling harms working Americans reliant on services like Medicaid and unemployment support.