Trump Thinks Trade War Will Secure His Re-Election

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Trump Thinks Trade War Will Secure His Re-Election

May 14, 2019 at 7:59 pm EDT By Taegan Goddard 88 Comments

https://politicalwire.com/2019/05/14/trump-thinks-trade-war-will-secure-his-re-election/


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“President Trump is telling advisers and close allies that he has no intention of pulling back on his escalating trade war with China, arguing that clashing with Beijing is highly popular with his political base and will help him win reelection in 2020 regardless of any immediate economic pain,” the Washington Post reports.

“Administration officials and outside Trump advisers said Tuesday that they do not expect him to shift his position significantly in coming days, saying he is determined to endure an intensifying showdown with Chinese President Xi Jinping despite turbulence in global markets and frustration within his own party.”

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[gohuskies]

1. I hope he proceeds with that strategy

Let him hang himself by his own petard. What a moron.

[tanyev]

2. It's not really a 'war' if all the injuries are on one side and self-inflicted, Donny.

[BigmanPigman]

3. HA! The stable genius who lost $ 1 BILLION

in 10 years knows shit about finances and the economy. I hope those who voted for him are the only ones to suffer under his reign of terror.

[onecaliberal]

4. So much stupid, so little time.

[RockRaven]

5. If trade war doesn't, then real war w/ Iran he's ginning up at Saudi/Isreali/Emirati/Qatari

instruction will, or so he hopes.

Get ready for a wag the dog episode...