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11. Trump does nothing unless it benefits himself.

Mon Aug 4, 2025, 11:29 AM

Aug 4

So it benefits Trump and his minders in some way.

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Trump Fired America's Economic Data Collector. History Shows the Perils. [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Aug 4 OP

"Accurate numbers are essential for policy making" Walleye Aug 4 #1

It's just hildegaard28 Aug 4 #2

Previous Republican administrations have dealt with discouraging numbers. mahatmakanejeeves Aug 4 #3

I think it's hildegaard28 Aug 4 #4

Who benefits and how from false economic data? Irish_Dem Aug 4 #5

Like golf, improve his lie. NT mahatmakanejeeves Aug 4 #6

Why? What is the end goal. Irish_Dem Aug 4 #7

To prove that he can. mahatmakanejeeves Aug 4 #8

In reality, nobody benefits from false economic data Wiz Imp Aug 4 #9

Trump does nothing unless it benefits himself. Irish_Dem Aug 4 #11

Doctoring public records is a criminal offense Gum Logger Aug 4 #10