Does MAGA appreciate how good the economy is right now? The inauguration isn’t for another 73 days

[3rdWorld]

If it makes you feel any better, keep telling yourselves that Trump was elected to revive the economy

 

[Samori Toure]

This looks like the recession is pulling into the station. Even Republicans and investors are seeing the writing on the wall. It is crazy that this is what they wanted.

US consumer sentiment hits 7-month low after Trump takes office

Following Donald Trump's first few weeks as president, preliminary data shows consumer sentiment has dropped in February.

www.newsweek.com

Consumer Confidence drops amid Trump turmoil

MSN

 

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@thaboyjozu
a box of cereal is $8 man

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Republican introduces bill to make Trump’s birthday a federal holiday trib.al/0kVyPi9


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[Samori Toure]

I have been stating the whole time that I am just waiting on the inevitable implosion of the economy.

I have been tracking recession indicators like consumer spending and other consumer confidence indicators and they are all pointing downward. Trump’s second term will almost certainly end up worse than Bush's 2nd term and we are only 5 weeks into this shyt. They cannot let him stay for 4 years. They can't even let that fool stay through the end of Summer or we are going to face significant economic issues. They should just impeach him and throw him out right now, before he can completely crash the economy.

 

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$4.6 billion and 40,000 jobs lost—thanks to the artistry of our politicians.

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[WTFisWallace?]

$4.6 billion and 40,000 jobs lost—thanks to the artistry of our politicians.

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Canadians coming down to shop in the Buffalo / New York area gotta be cut in half I assume.

 

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The Gigs Up

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1/42
@EdKrassen
Donald Trump has been in office for one full month.

The price of Eggs are up ~23%
The price of Natural Gas is up ~17.4%
The price of Sugar is up ~16.7%
The price of Wheat is up ~8.4%
The price of Lumber is up ~4.6%
The price of Corn is up ~3.4%
The price of Gasoline is up
The price of Electricity is up
The price of Soybeans is up
The price of Cheese is up

Is this what you voted for?



2/42
@EdKrassen
MAGA is so mad about this data that they are trying to put the following INCORRECT community note on the post.

FYI: All of the Data I used was from January 20, 2025 to yesterday, not all of January to yesterday. So no, it has nothing to do with any dates before then. This data is from the DAY that Trump took office until yesterday.

Just because you don’t like the data doesn’t mean it’s wrong. LMAO.

3/42
@ilir_cerimi
I noticed eggs today honestly 7-10$
Usually 5-8$



4/42
@EdKrassen
In Trump's America, that's just the way things are, and you are supposed to deal with it and praise Trump.



5/42
@TonyChi79733341
This is left over inflation from the Biden administration.

It will probably go up higher because of his tariffs war.



6/42
@EdKrassen
Of course you would say that. And in 4 years, when we have gone through a recession, you will claim that it was caused by Biden's policies too. Cult members refuse to blame their Cult leader. It's how cults work.



7/42
@greasemeta
Gas has slightly gone up from 3.125 to 3.165 average.
Compare that to the winning America has been doing. I’m ok with that tiny increase.



8/42
@EdKrassen
Trump said he would cut energy prices in half within the first 1 year in office. Do you honestly think he's going to do that at this rate? Honestly? Or did he mislead you?



9/42
@AnthonyG0528
Ed's TDS is up 100%



10/42
@EdKrassen
You can't acknowledge that you were lied to and misled, so you use your typical canned response of "TDS!" because, well, that's all you got.



11/42
@d2fl
Gasoline here is down a bit. I filled up for $2.44
Natural Gas was down 20% on January 21 (from December). It is up since then.
Sugar is up 8.7% from inauguration day, but it is down 25% from last fall.
IOW, you are cherry picking numbers. Color me unsurprised.



12/42
@EdKrassen
According to AAA Fuel Prices the average price of regular gas was $3.13 on inauguration day and $3.165 today.

Natural gas fell a good amount in Trump's first few days in office and then quickly spiked up.

13/42
@kineythor
But is just the start...

Wait a few months and see how they are doing



14/42
@EdKrassen
Are they just gonna keep rising?



15/42
@MatthewUSAF
You'll live.



16/42
@EdKrassen
But when prices went up under Biden, you were crying like a baby who had his bottle snagged from him.



17/42
@CCknockout
An 11 year old American girl committed suicide after being bullied by MAGA children who taunted her, saying that her family was going to be deported by ICE. Thanks to Trump and his "pro life" gang of thugs.



18/42
@EdKrassen
I saw. It's horrific.



19/42
@The_Anonymous50
This post is misleading. Price increases are influenced by many factors, not just one month of Trump’s policies. Economic trends develop over time, and this kind of framing is pure political propaganda without nuance.



20/42
@EdKrassen
LMAO. And in 4 years you will have another excuse. You will blame the “deep state,” or “liberal cities.”



21/42
@itsdazedace
Your an idiot



22/42
@EdKrassen
The word is “You’re”.



23/42
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24/42
@sickofitMomma
Get real!



25/42
@Schmekel69
Everything went down for me. You live in a blue State???



26/42
@weDRILLforU
I’m glad the chickens are finally getting the recognition for all their hard work.



27/42
@Fityeth
Donald Trump has been in office for one month, and here’s what’s actually happening:
•The stock market is thriving
•Consumer confidence is up
•Businesses are booming
•Jobs are growing
•The economy is getting back on track

Maybe it’s time to stop complaining and get an electric car.



28/42
@ShiZaruZoe
& Stock Markets Down. /search?q=#米国大恥



29/42
@Planethealthy2
Yep



30/42
@LWWright34
Tell us how kamala would have made everything go down. I'll check in in a few weeks and see if you got anything



31/42
@SusanBearry
Sure, I'm furious he hasn't turned the economy around in 3 weeks.



32/42
@GlamGrafter
So inflation, which has been rising for years, is now suddenly Trump’s fault after one month in office?

Were you this vocal when prices skyrocketed under Biden, or did you just find your outrage now that you need a new scapegoat?



33/42
@Hunter_Eagleman
Let’s see…. Under Biden Last 4 years:

*Mortgage rates DOUBLED
*Rent increased 30%
*Grocery prices skyrocketed
*Your savings lost 25% value
*Property taxes went up 25%



34/42
@NanaT_1113
It’s been up Pinocchio! You’re so pathetic. My gosh, just shut your stanky mouth. It’s funny that you think you’re making a statement. The smart people understand that it will take longer than a month to fix @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris disaster they created for the American people. You dumb dumb libs are reaching. When did you complain about the price of groceries, gas, lumber etc etc when your brain dead so called president and your commie slush VP were in the WH? FYI, “We The People” are quite happy with President Trump, JD Vance and Elon. You libtards need to hope you don’t go on @KashPatelX list. I’m sure you need to be investigated for your porn site. /search?q=#Pedophile /search?q=#Nasty



35/42
@Eman856
Wait till they dismantle the dept of education and state/local taxes go up, and parents have to pay for their kids meals every day. All so they can cut taxes for the rich.



36/42
@Cervin1776
A whole month? He found hundreds of billions of government fraud just by scratching the surface. We need to fix the bleeding before we can recover.



37/42
@PatrioticCreed
Global markets and supply chains don’t reset in a month—blame the policies that led us here.



38/42
@PBlasphememes
This you, bro?

39/42
@GagliardiLou
What about the 100 billion saved? You never mention that. Why is that ?



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41/42
@kwilso1975
Tell Kash Congrats! Now it's on like Donkey Kong!

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@IslandG41370138
The renaming of the
/search?q=#GulfofMexico is more important than lowering of commodities.




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$4.6 billion and 40,000 jobs lost—thanks to the artistry of our politicians.

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tourism tangibly went down in just the last few weeks, costing 40k jobs? that isn't even plausible

 

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tourism tangibly went down in just the last few weeks, costing 40k jobs? that isn't even plausible

from chatgpt:

The drop in tourism and the subsequent loss of 40,000 jobs since President Trump’s second term began on January 20, 2025, represents a significant and complex challenge for the U.S. tourism sector, with ripple effects across various interconnected occupations. The figure of $4.6 billion in losses is not merely a sum representing reduced revenue—it is an indicator of widespread economic activity that spans multiple industries. To fully grasp why these job losses are plausible, it’s crucial to explore how different segments of the tourism industry—spanning hospitality, travel services, cultural attractions, and related sectors—are intertwined. The interconnectedness of these occupations through transferable skills and career transitions can exacerbate the overall impact of the downturn.

1.​

The tourism sector is not a single entity but a vast, multi-layered web of interconnected industries and occupations. When tourism to the U.S. declines, it's not just one profession or type of business that suffers, but an entire ecosystem. This ecosystem includes people working in:

• Hospitality: Hotels, restaurants, and related services like event coordination or concierge services.
• Travel Services: Travel agents, booking agencies, transportation services, airlines, cruise lines, and car rental companies.
• Cultural and Recreational Attractions: Museums, theme parks, historical sites, entertainment venues, and guides.
• Retail: Shops catering to tourists, including souvenirs, restaurants, and specialty goods.
• Support Services: Logistics, janitorial services, maintenance, security, and technology-related roles.

These occupations are deeply connected through transferable skills—such as customer service, marketing, logistics, and foreign language proficiency—which make it easier for workers to transition between roles. However, when one part of the system falters, the consequences are often felt throughout. For example:

• A drop in international tourists leads to fewer hotel bookings, which results in fewer staff needed in housekeeping, front desk, and guest services roles.
• With fewer tourists visiting museums and parks, roles in ticket sales, tour guiding, and retail concessions are also affected.
• Travel disruptions, such as reduced flight bookings, directly affect airline staff, but also reverberate through taxi drivers, rental car agents, and local tour operators.

2.​

Job losses in one sector of tourism can trigger cascading effects in others, and the broader economy can feel these disruptions too. Let’s break down a few potential pathways in which the loss of tourism jobs becomes an amplified challenge:

Hospitality and Its Broader Impact​

In the hospitality sector, tourism-induced job losses are often felt first. Hotels may cut back on housekeeping, front desk operations, and maintenance workers, but these losses extend beyond hotel-specific roles. When hotel occupancy rates drop, the suppliers of linens, toiletries, food and beverage, and other goods that hotels purchase also suffer, leading to layoffs or reduced hours in those industries. This is further compounded by the loss of hotel staff who might have transitioned to or from other service-related positions, like local restaurants or transportation services, as they seek new sources of income.

Travel Agencies and Airlines​

The travel service industry is another critical component. Travel agents, who often rely on commissions from bookings, and airline employees, such as flight attendants, pilots, and ground crew, are among the first to feel the downturn when tourism decreases. But airlines and travel agencies often employ skilled workers who have transferable expertise, such as customer service, sales, or digital marketing, and could transition to other sectors. The greater the drop in bookings, the greater the strain on these agencies, which then lead to a tightening job market in the broader service industry.

For example, a drop in international tourists directly impacts the demand for international flights, which leads to airline cutbacks. This reduction in air travel reduces the need for airport shuttle services, and consequently, drivers or staff for car rentals may also face layoffs.

Cultural Attractions and Retail​

Cultural attractions such as museums, historical sites, and national parks are also intertwined with tourism. These venues often rely on tourist foot traffic for ticket sales, merchandise, and food service revenue. As international visitors decrease, positions like tour guides, park rangers, museum educators, or cashiers in gift shops may be eliminated. With fewer people visiting these sites, retail outlets catering to tourists may close, further eroding jobs in other sectors, including those involved in production, distribution, and logistics of tourist-oriented goods.

For example, when the demand for souvenirs plummets due to lower tourist numbers, retail shops may not only lay off cashiers and sales associates but also scale back inventory orders, resulting in job losses in warehouses, delivery services, and even manufacturing.

3.​

The interconnectedness of roles in the tourism sector functions much like the “six degrees of separation” concept, where the actions or economic challenges of one individual or industry can quickly create a chain reaction. If tourism to the U.S. is reduced, the effects will flow outward, with industries becoming entangled through these interdependencies. An airline layoff can affect a restaurant worker who relies on visitors, who then might be laid off from a cultural attraction. This “knock-on effect” creates more unemployment than might be expected from direct tourism losses alone.

Additionally, workers often rely on their experience and transferable skills to transition between tourism-related jobs. For example, a hotel concierge might move to working in a travel agency, or a retail worker might transition into a cultural attraction role. But if the entire system is under strain, workers in all fields face fewer opportunities to move between sectors. As job losses accumulate in one area, these ripple effects prevent workers from finding alternate employment in another, contributing to prolonged periods of unemployment.

4.​

Job losses in tourism have a larger economic impact because they affect disposable income, local economies, and national GDP. Employees in the tourism sector often spend a portion of their income in local businesses, creating a multiplier effect. For example, when a hotel worker is laid off, they are less likely to dine at local restaurants, buy groceries, or engage in other leisure activities, which then hurts local vendors, suppliers, and small businesses. The same dynamic applies to employees across the tourism chain.

The compounded effect of fewer tourists, more layoffs, and decreased spending translates into a significant reduction in economic activity, which further depresses demand in other sectors of the economy. This broad economic slowdown further reduces tax revenue, which could affect government services and infrastructure development, leading to even more job losses outside of tourism.

Conclusion​

The plausibility of 40,000 job losses in the tourism sector, especially in the first month of President Trump's second term, stems not only from the direct effects of tariffs and international relations but from the intricate interconnections between tourism-related occupations. Because tourism employs millions of people across a wide range of industries—many of which rely on transferable skills and career mobility—the ripple effect of reduced tourism is felt throughout the economy. Each job lost has the potential to trigger a chain reaction, exacerbating the negative consequences and leading to even more widespread job cuts in other sectors. The final result is a cascade of economic setbacks that can be harder to reverse without substantial policy intervention and broader global cooperation.

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Explain extensively how the number of job losses in the tourism sector is plausible in terms of the impact and less so the reason (new tariffs and contentious relations with allies). Consider how various occupations across the tourism industry, including roles in hospitality, travel services, cultural attractions, and related sectors, are interconnected through transferable skills or career transitions, similar to the concept of six degrees of separation. This interconnectedness might exacerbate job losses as challenges in one area affect others. Today's date is 2/25/2025, and President Trump took office for the second time on 1/20/2025.
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@MSNBC
Tourism to U.S. is down since President Trump took office, costing $4.6 billion and 40,000 jobs..
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Florida Trump supporter doesn’t understand why Canadians are cancelling bookings at his hotel.

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Repubs will boycott a beer company over a single commercial but can’t believe Canadians would boycott a country over being threatened, mocked and tariffed by it? That tracks.

 

[Samori Toure]

Florida Trump supporter doesn’t understand why Canadians are cancelling bookings at his hotel.

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Repubs will boycott a beer company over a single commercial but can’t believe Canadians would boycott a country over being threatened, mocked and tariffed by it? That tracks.

Floriduhsippi.

 

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1/11
@Acyn
Jeffries: In fact, costs aren't going down, costs are going up. Grocery prices are going up, inflation is going up. Republicans are crashing the economy in real-time.



2/11
@ConservBlue2020
Trump is destroying the economy to own the libs.



3/11
@Patriot_45_
I hope Dollar Tree Obama is feeling alright. He forgot the eggs



4/11
@Jill3989
Democrats caused the inflation which Republicans are fighting to control



5/11
@DjOmegaMVP
MAGA VOTED FOR THAT!



6/11
@andrewsrodgers6
That was their plan... They want the dollar to tank so they can make money on foreign currency investments they have been making for 10 years.



7/11
@sophieellielab
The people who need to hear this are not going to hear any of it. There needs to be a coordinated ad campaign running on FOX. You don't fight fire with a teaspoon of water, you set backfires to run to the fire and deprive it of fuel.



8/11
@EpicPeasant
Maybe he could donate his AIPAC funding to help.



9/11
@MightyFetta
Trumpflation is here!!



10/11
@AuroraO83
And just wait until the tariffs start next week. It will only get worse.



11/11
@nehpets1985
Lmao!!! Libtards are hilarious. It’s like an adult version of “kids say the darnedest things”




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