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dgauss

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1. Good discussion. I've always thought this is a Trump ego trip.

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Mon Jul 7, 2025, 10:13 PM

Jul 7

An attempt to be the center of all discussions, a reality TV show mentality. A way to get everyone talking about "Oh my God, what's going to happen next?" And he's at the center of it all which is all he wants. The Apprentice was his only financial success and he's going with it.

Tariffs have nothing to do with the economy, or with some long held Trump economic belief about tariffs. It's just about a child wanting to be the center of attention.

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Good discussion. I've always thought this is a Trump ego trip. dgauss Jul 7 #1

Well said. He doesn't care if the media broadcasts his best or worst moments as long as he makes headlines Rhiannon12866 Jul 7 #2