Is punishing the poor Trump’s last hand to play?
The pre-midterm defenestration of ACA enrollees looks like political madness – but the president appears to believe hitting poor people might work for him There is a manic quality to Donald Trump ’s desperate dash to do something, anything, ahead of November’s midterm elections to convince beleaguered Americans that he can make the pressures his policies have imposed on their livelihoods go away.…
Donald Trump appears to be resorting to punitive measures against the poor in a last-ditch effort to sway voters ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. The President's actions seem to be driven by a manic desperation to convince Americans that he can alleviate the pressures his policies have placed on their livelihoods.
Trump's attempts to mitigate surging meat prices include lowering barriers against beef imports, but he later backed off under pressure from the cow lobby. He has also considered stopping diesel exports, but oil companies have shown no interest. Trump weakened fuel efficiency standards in an attempt to lower car prices, forgetting to mention that it would also increase spending on gas.
In early October, Trump started mailing $500 checks to nearly a million people, highlighting his alleged healthcare "wins." He also promised adult Americans a $5,000 check if Republicans maintain control of Congress, but these promises are likely to go unfulfilled. The President's actions appear to be a desperate attempt to buy votes, even if they are detrimental to the very people he claims to champion.
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