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Historic NY

(40,045 posts)
Sat Feb 21, 2026, 02:00 AM Feb 21

'I can destroy the country!' Trump goes ballistic over Supreme Court ruling

President Donald Trump erupted at the Supreme Court on Friday after it ruled against his authority to impose sweeping tariffs, vowing to circumvent its decision with “alternatives” and lambasting the justices for their "ridiculous opinion,” which he claimed permitted him to "destroy" countries.

“But I am allowed to cut off any and all trade or business with that same country; in other words, I can destroy the trade, I can destroy the country! I'm even allowed to impose a foreign country-destroying embargo, I can embargo! I can do anything I want, but I can't charge $1!”



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'I can destroy the country!' Trump goes ballistic over Supreme Court ruling (Original Post) Historic NY Feb 21 OP
Hasn't he already destroyed trade? vapor2 Feb 21 #1
He was basically saying that he can go to war with anyone, but can't impose tariffs Renew Deal Feb 21 #2
What does he mey CAN, he already has. nt yaesu Feb 21 #3
It'll be so great when he strokes out Orrex Feb 21 #4
He's finally found something he's good at. Destroying the country. Vinca Feb 21 #5
This maniac needs a padded cell. Talitha Feb 21 #6

vapor2

(4,529 posts)
1. Hasn't he already destroyed trade?
Sat Feb 21, 2026, 02:04 AM
Feb 21

Per Velshi, his tariffs has been all about power and self enrichment PERIOD

Renew Deal

(85,179 posts)
2. He was basically saying that he can go to war with anyone, but can't impose tariffs
Sat Feb 21, 2026, 02:13 AM
Feb 21

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