In yet another chapter of the ongoing saga that is Donald Trump, it appears that the former president has maintained a remarkable affinity for misunderstanding fundamental concepts. The man once described as “nuts” by his associate Jeffrey Epstein seems blissfully unaware of the distinctions between executive orders and legislative laws. His apparent disinterest in the content of the documents he signs reflects a troubling pattern of disengagement from critical governance issues. Moreover, his grasp of economic principles, particularly tariffs, is tenuous at best, and his refusal to engage with new information only exacerbates the situation.
Trump has a penchant for taking snippets of information and reshaping them in his mind to fit a narrative that aligns with his worldview. This tendency has come to the forefront as Republicans, stung by their performance in the 2025 election, sought to pivot the conversation towards pressing issues like inflation and affordability. However, they overlooked a crucial detail: they wanted Trump to acknowledge these issues as current realities, rather than dismiss them.
Instead, Trump’s rhetoric on affordability suggests that he believes voters are misguided in their concerns about inflation. In his world, everything is “fantastic and wonderful,” a stark contrast to the concerns voiced by the Republican establishment. This stance not only defies logic but also attempts to gaslight the public into believing that rising prices are a figment of their imagination.
In a baffling display, Trump recently pointed to Walmart’s Thanksgiving dinner promotion as evidence of his success in lowering prices—an assertion that could only be seen as a disconnect from economic reality. His interpretation of this promotion as a triumph underscores a profound detachment from the everyday experiences of American consumers.
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