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Trump’s recent statements on the economy are even more bonkers than usual | Steven Greenhouse

Our ‘genius’ president is revealing his ignorance of economics, fueling concerns about the threat he poses to the world Donald Trump recently made a bold claim about his abilities, writing on Truth Social : “The only control or ‘guardrails’ that AI needs is a STRONG AND SMART (High IQ!) PRESIDENT, and the U.S.A. has that, in spades!” But in the days before and after that post, Trump made one…

Trump’s recent statements on the economy are even more bonkers than usual | Steven Greenhouse

In a recent series of statements, President Trump has demonstrated a level of economic ignorance that has raised serious concerns about his suitability to lead the nation, both economically and globally. On Truth Social, Trump boldly claimed that "the only control or 'guardrails' that AI needs is a STRONG AND SMART (High IQ!) PRESIDENT, and the U.S.A. has that, in spades!" However, the veracity of this statement was soon challenged by a barrage of other astonishing claims.

In the days surrounding this post, Trump made statements that suggested he may be willing to sever trade relations with dozens of the United States' trading partners, sparking alarm among experts. These outlandish policy proposals have cast doubt on Trump's economic acumen and the potential ramifications for both the U.S. and global economies.

The extent of the public's disdain for Trump's economic sense is exemplified by a recent Wall Street Journal poll, which revealed that only 7% of Americans believe he should be the one to regulate artificial intelligence.

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