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Just Another Orange Monday

2025/4/8
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The hosts discuss the economic fallout of Trump's tariffs, highlighting conflicting messages from the White House and the lack of a clear strategy. They analyze the impact on various sectors and the potential for a global recession, questioning the wisdom of the trade war.
  • Trump's tariffs have wiped out over $6 trillion on Wall Street.
  • Experts warn of a potential global recession due to the trade war.
  • The White House offers conflicting messages on whether Trump wants to negotiate or maintain the tariffs.
  • Congress's inaction in the face of the economic crisis is criticized.

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As Donald Trump's insane tariffs plunge America further into a trade a war, the MAGA faithful—with a few notable exceptions—fan out to defend Dear Leader. Meanwhile, Trump says he'd love to send Americans to El Salvador's mega-prison, anti-Trump protests sweep the country, and President Obama speaks out for the first time since the inauguration. Jon, Lovett, and Tommy discuss Republicans' new "suck it up" message on the economy, why Democrats should talk more about Trump's deportations, and how Interior Secretary Doug Burgum likes his cookies. Then, Lovett negotiates the intellectual rationale and practical impact of Trump's tariffs with conservative economist Oren Cass.