Trump’s Dangerous Agenda and the Price Americans Will Pay
Hey Friend,
Another week of political chaos has come and gone, making us all question if we truly live in a democracy or just a circus pretending to be one. The ringmaster of this chaos is Trump whose political showcase of tariffs and tweets is ripping our nation apart. Let’s break down all the drama and what it means for everyday people watching.
🎪The Political Circus: WTF Happened & Why You Should Care🎪
📌 Ontario Slaps 25% Increase on Electricity Exports to the U.S. in Response to Trump's Trade War
What Happened: In response to Trump's trade war, Ontario is charging 25% more for electricity directly impacting 1.5 million Americans living in Minnesota, Michigan, and New York. Ontario Premier Doug Ford said that if Trump does not permanently end his tariff campaign, then he will have no choice but to fully cut off all American customers. Adding to this chaos, Canada passed retaliatory tariffs on key American products, escalating tensions, and prices all because of Trump’s pointless economic policy.
Why It Matters: Trump’s trade war isn’t strategic—it's a performative display of ego and Americans are paying the price. Instead of admitting his plan is a disaster, Trump is willing to let millions of Americans suffer under high prices. Even the threat of a blackout isn’t enough to sway him. The worst part? Trump will keep pretending his tariffs are a good thing. Don’t let Trump or his mindless supporters fool you—just let the prices speak for themselves.
📌How the White House Hired Republican Political Firms to Launch an Anti-Migrant Ad Campaign
What Happened: The Department of Homeland Security, ignoring the competitive bidding process taking place, awarded two Republican-linked firms part of a $200 million television ad campaign highlighting recent immigration policy. Because Trump declared a national emergency at the southern border, Secretary Kristi Noem claims the traditional and fair bidding process could be bypassed. Trump told Noem the ads must praise him for his supposed progress at securing the southern border.
Why It Matters: Trump declares a national emergency, and suddenly, the rules don’t apply. This is taxpayer money the Trump Administration is using as a political tool to spread its false and harmful immigration rhetoric. It’s clear that Trump and his cabinet of loyalists only care about their image—showing no concern for our country’s real problems. Trump believes his word overrides the law, and his cabinet is doing nothing to check his power, setting a dangerous precedent for the next four years.
What Happened: Elon Musk plans to eliminate substantial amounts of federal spending on entitlement programs, including Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. Falsely claiming millions of dead people and fraudulent accounts are being paid benefits, Musk is advising Trump to dramatically downsize the federal government. Roughly 12% of the Social Security Administration, translating to 7,000 jobs, have been cut according to Musk’s wishes.
Why It Matters: Elon Musk—who no one elected—is working to dismantle the benefits Americans work their entire lives for. Trump repeated Musk’s lies in his State of the Union address, distorting the facts and tricking the American people into supporting entitlement cuts. What about Republicans in Congress? Well if Speaker Mike Johnson is any indication, Republicans will continue to let Musk infect and destroy our democracy. Don’t let an unelected billionaire tell you that your earned benefits are a waste of our government’s time.
📌 Education Department Cutting Nearly Half of Workforce
What Happened: The Department of Education is set to fire 50% of its workforce, an action described by Education Secretary Linda McMahon as eliminating “bureaucratic bloat.” According to McMahon, this mass layoff is the first step in Trump’s plan to fully shut down the department. Several department offices across the country, including those in major cities like San Francisco and New York, are being forced to shut down.
Why It Matters: Trump is following through with Project 2025’s commitment to end the Department of Education and no one is stopping him. Instead of acknowledging the scholarships, grants, funding, and protections the department supplies, Trump is villainizing the department by spreading outrageous lies. Public schools and vulnerable students, namely those with disabilities, will suffer without needed federal support. But Trump doesn’t care—all that matters to him is scoring political points.
📌 Trump Campaigned as a Protector of Free Speech. Critics Say His Actions as President Threaten It
What Happened: The Trump Administration is silencing free speech that doesn’t match its extreme agenda. Federal grants are being frozen that use words forbidden by the administration, like gender, diversity, and women. And just this week, Trump took credit for the arrest of a legal permanent resident named Mahmoud Khalil who organized a Pro-Palestine protest. Both instances demonstrate a calculated targeting of dissenters led by Trump.
Why It Matters: The First Amendment affords us free speech—no matter if it matches with the president’s beliefs or not. By actively trying to silence his opponents whether it’s arresting protesters, banning words when applying for federal funding that helps Americans or only allowing loyalist groups and media outlets access, Trump is threatening the constitutional rights entitled to all residents of the United States. This recent push by the Trump Administration, if Republicans continue to let it happen unchecked, sets an alarming precedent for the next four years. It’s important all Americans recognize the seriousness of Trump’s actions and stay informed about their rights.
📌 Trump Threatens 200% Tariff on E.U. Wine and Liquor, Says World is 'Ripping Us Off'
What Happened: In response to the European Union’s retaliatory 50% tariff on American whiskey, Trump is threatening to impose a 200% tariff on alcohol imported from the regional organization. Trump’s threat contained hostile words about the EU, calling its tariff “nasty” and claiming the EU was created to take advantage of the United States. As the world’s largest importer of both wine and champagne, the 200% tariff will harm trade relations and increase prices for American consumers.
Why It Matters: Trump’s senseless trade war is threatening America’s relationship with its European allies and longtime trading partners. These tit-for-tat tariffs hold no benefits for the American people. But does Trump care? No, he continues to show no remorse as the stock market plummets and our allies turn their backs on us. All Trump is doing is lying about what tariffs will mean for everyday people—high prices, rising inflation, and economic disarray—which is anything but good.
See you next week—stay informed, stay engaged, and don’t let the BS fool you.
✨Your movement bestie – Shae
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