Trump’s America: The Art of Self-Inflicted Economic Suicide

 

Trump’s America: The Art of Self-Inflicted Economic Suicide

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Ah, America—the land of endless possibilities, where people can chase their dreams, build fortunes, and, elect a man whose greatest skill is convincing them to set their wallets on fire. Once upon a time, the United States was a global economic leader, a beacon of stability, and a model of rational governance. But then came the Trump wave, bringing with it a revolutionary new strategy: blaming everyone else for America’s problems while making them exponentially worse.

The American people, in their infinite wisdom, decided that what the country needed was another four years of chaos, believing that Trump would somehow fix inflation, strengthen the economy, and restore decisive leadership. And what a brilliant move that was. Because as every economically literate person knows, slapping tariffs on imported goods makes things cheaper. It’s basic math: add a tax, and magically, prices go down. Absolute genius. Meanwhile, the rest of the world, including high school students who passed their basic economics class, is left scratching their heads wondering how this fairy tale made its way into official U.S. policy.

It turns out that when you aggressively insult your trading partners, slap tariffs on essential goods, and create diplomatic crises for fun, the economy doesn’t exactly thrive. Who knew? Businesses, which rely on global supply chains, seem strangely unenthusiastic about Trump’s approach of treating international relations like a reality TV feud. The so-called master of business is out here burning bridges while the rest of the country wonders why everything is getting more expensive. And yet, his supporters cheer him on, convinced that economic isolation is the path to greatness. Because nothing says global superpower like turning into an overpriced, poorly managed island.

And then there’s Elon Musk, the poster child for what happens when billionaires mix ego with politics. Over the last 60 days, the value of his empire has taken a nosedive—more than 40 percent wiped out. But did that stop him from throwing a cool hundred million dollars into Trump’s campaign? Of course not. Because when you have more money than common sense, investing in a man who thrives on economic destruction is just good business. Who cares if his own wealth evaporates? What really matters is making sure America stays in a perpetual state of outrage, division, and dysfunction.

The irony is almost too much to handle. The loudest voices against immigration in the U.S. are often people whose own families arrived here just a generation or two ago. And now, they are absolutely horrified by the thought of letting more people in, despite the fact that the country is facing a labor shortage. Minnesota, for example, is seeing population stagnation, putting pressure on businesses desperate for workers. But sure, let’s keep pretending that immigrants are the problem, not the fact that American policies are scaring away the very people who could help fix the economy. Nothing says long-term economic strategy like rejecting the workforce you desperately need.

And what a glorious economic success Trump’s leadership has been so far. Inflation? Up. Job losses? Rising in both the public and private sectors. Foreign relations? Let’s just say that if there was an Olympic event for picking fights with allies, Trump would take home the gold. Europe, Canada, Mexico, China, India—who hasn’t he insulted yet? The only thing coming out of the White House these days, aside from legal scandals and barely coherent speeches, is the never-ending list of nations that are apparently out to destroy America. But sure, let’s trust the man who ran his own businesses into bankruptcy multiple times to navigate this economic mess.

It’s almost impressive how thoroughly the country has managed to sabotage itself. Some level of policy adjustment is expected when a new government takes charge, but no one expected the United States to go to full-blown economic war with the world. And why? Because it’s more important to stick it to the global elites, or the deep state, or whoever is today’s designated villain, than to actually have a functioning economy. While Americans struggle to afford basic necessities, the ultra-rich are making billions off the chaos. Funny how that works.

And it’s not just America. This trend of electing leaders who specialize in destruction is spreading like wildfire. Across the globe, more and more people are convinced that religious ideology is more important than economic stability, and that the best way to solve national crises is by blaming outsiders. Leaders aren’t being chosen for their competence anymore; they’re being chosen based on how effectively they can manufacture outrage. And the results are predictable. Economic decline, rising authoritarianism, and societies tearing themselves apart—all in the name of keeping the wrong people out of power.

Of course, when people start losing their jobs, when inflation spirals out of control, when everyday life becomes unbearable, the natural response is to get angry. But instead of directing that anger at the politicians who created this mess, the public is encouraged to blame immigrants, minorities, or some shadowy conspiracy. And the best part? It works every single time. The billionaires and political elites responsible for this economic disaster continue living in luxury while ordinary people fight over scraps, convinced that their real enemy is their struggling neighbor.

But history has a funny way of correcting itself. When the economic pain reaches a boiling point, revolts against these so-called leaders become not just a possibility, but an inevitability. A third world war might sound dramatic, but when you have a world filled with angry, desperate people and a ruling class that thrives on keeping them that way, conflict isn’t some far-fetched scenario—it’s just a matter of time. Right now, it seems unlikely, but the increase in violence, discrimination, and political suppression should be enough of a warning sign for anyone paying attention.

So here we are. America, the once-great economic powerhouse, now engaged in a full-speed collision course with reality. And the best part? The people responsible for electing Trump will still find a way to blame someone else for their suffering. Because in today’s America, accountability is for losers, economic failure is someone else’s fault, and self-destruction is just another campaign promise.

Enjoy the decline.