Trump announces primetime address to the nation

[LMAO]

@LMAO

Since April 6th.  Beginning of that thread...

DJIA- Up 24.3%
NASDAQ- Up 46.2%
CPI- Aggregate 3.6%. What was in during the Biden era?
Unemployment per BLR- 4.6%. Historically 5% has been the benchmark of full employment

Anything else you want to cover;

I would be happy to


Here’s you back in June

Inflation dropping like a rock?


https://www.gopbriefingroom.com/index.php?topic=557414.msg3190217#msg3190217



I’m sure you’re gonna move the goalpost again. But there it is.

[massadvj]

I understand your sentiment, but I also see it as an endorsement of letting the dims get control of the House.  Are you for that?

The only thing the Republicans are endorsing is the Dem playbook of winning elections through excess borrowing and then using the newly printed money for patronage. It will not work.

We had the opportunity to address the systemic problems in terms of government spending and we dropped the ball. Instead, we are adopting the Saul Alinsky playbook. No thank you.

[LMAO]

And many of us were predicting that we would be bailing out farmers harmed by the tariffs this fall over the protest of some posters

And here we are. Who else are we gonna bail out before this is all over?

I understand that denial is an ego defense. But it only masks  reality.


And the American people’s economic anxieties are being exacerbated by an administration that either moves  the goal posts or live in a world of denial


And Trump will not acknowledge there’s a problem. He would see it as a weakness. And, even if it comes to the point that he couldn’t ignore it any longer, he would only acknowledge it out of a political calculation


Not that Democrats have any plan. They’re just benefiting from being the challengers


So now that it’s obvious that things are not going well for the average American, people are going to their stock portfolios as “proof” that voters fears and worries are unfounded


If all else was the same, but we were talking about the Biden administration, there would be no argument here from Trumpers

[LMAO]

The only thing the Republicans are endorsing is the Dem playbook of winning elections through excess borrowing and then using the newly printed money for patronage. It will not work.

We had the opportunity to address the systemic problems in terms of government spending and we dropped the ball. Instead, we are adopting the Saul Alinsky playbook. No thank you.

And what will happen after next year’s midterms? Will Trump use the veto against Democrat spending priorities?

[Timber Rattler]

And what will happen after next year’s midterms? Will Trump use the veto against Democrat spending priorities?

He's going to be too busy fighting off multiple impeachment votes by the Democrats in Congress.

[massadvj]

And what will happen after next year’s midterms? Will Trump use the veto against Democrat spending priorities?

Probably. But he will be a lame duck in terms of being able to accomplish anything through congress.

[bigheadfred]

He is going to announce war with Venezuela.

[catfish1957]

I would be happy to


Here’s you back in June

Inflation dropping like a rock?


https://www.gopbriefingroom.com/index.php?topic=557414.msg3190217#msg3190217



I’m sure you’re gonna move the goalpost again. But there it is.

Versus Biden?  Damned right it dropped like a rock.  No goal post, just responding to your incessant bullshit.

And while you are citing CNBC, let me add a pic of your hero from there.  You two are just alike....   ALWAYS WRONG

[catfish1957]

Sick of this circular firing squad among ourselves as the dims glee.

Time for an extended break...    Merry Christmas all!!!

[libertybele]

It is ridiculous that so many are assuming the worst.  Yes, the GOP may lose the House, they may not.  They may pick up seats in the Senate.  However, this is NOT the fault of Trump.  It is the fault of those in Congress who have been so darn complacent and lazy that they've done nothing to help him.  Nothing!

Everyone is all judgy about the economy (yep, prices are still high and I myself whine) and that is all the DEMS have to run on -- However, If his tariffs work as planned, you are going to see our economy boom like never before.

[Weird Tolkienish Figure]

It is ridiculous that so many are assuming the worst.  Yes, the GOP may lose the House, they may not.  They may pick up seats in the Senate.  However, this is NOT the fault of Trump.  It is the fault of those in Congress who have been so darn complacent and lazy that they've done nothing to help him.  Nothing!

Everyone is all judgy about the economy (yep, prices are still high and I myself whine) and that is all the DEMS have to run on -- However, If his tariffs work as planned, you are going to see our economy boom like never before.

Plenty of blame to go around but Trump's approval is underwater right now.

[cato potatoe]

He is going to announce war with Venezuela.

No matter whom you vote for, you always wind up getting John McCain.

- Tom Woods

[Wingnut]

Wonder if his Dog and Pony show will interrupt the Survivor finale?

[libertybele]

Plenty of blame to go around but Trump's approval is underwater right now.

Says what poll and who did they poll???

[libertybele]

Wonder if his Dog and Pony show will interrupt the Survivor finale?

More than likely and then his poll numbers will really drop. 

[massadvj]

Says what poll and who did they poll???

https://www.realclearpolling.com/polls/approval/donald-trump/approval-rating

[LMAO]

Versus Biden?  Damned right it dropped like a rock.  No goal post, just responding to your incessant bullshit.

And while you are citing CNBC, let me add a pic of your hero from there.  You two are just alike....   ALWAYS WRONG

Lol

I know your reputation is at stake but here’s the monthly inflation rate from Dec 2024(Biden’s last year) to Sept 2025

Key Inflation Data (Year-over-Year)
December 2024: ~2.9%
January 2025: ~3.0%
February 2025: ~2.8%
March 2025: ~2.4%

May 2025: 2.4%
June 2025: 2.7%
July 2025: 2.7%

August 2025: ~2.9%
September 2025: ~3.0%


Seems the only thing “dropping like a rock” are people’s standard of living and the job situation

[LMAO]

https://www.realclearpolling.com/polls/approval/donald-trump/approval-rating

Even if you want to dismiss the poor polling, you can’t dismiss Democratic Party election performances this year

Not one seat has flipped from Democrat to GOP this year.


What been happening this year, and especially what happened in Miami, is a prelude to the 2026 midterms

[libertybele]

https://www.realclearpolling.com/polls/approval/donald-trump/approval-rating

No.  That cannot be denied. 

Therefore Trump's 2nd term is going to be a complete failure and it's a shame because Harris and Walz would have saved our country, closed our borders, improved relations with our allies and had us moving in a positive direction. 

[Wingnut]

No.  That cannot be denied. 

Therefore Trump's 2nd term is going to be a complete failure and it's a shame because Harris and Walz would have saved our country, closed our borders, improved relations with our allies and had us moving in a positive direction. 

I love sarcasm!

[LMAO]

Time for an extended break...    Merry Christmas all!!!

Same to you

May you and your loved ones have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

[mystery-ak]

https://twitter.com/BarronTNews_/status/2001413622208049527

[mystery-ak]

https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/2001475275079700717

[mystery-ak]

Dustin Olson
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This primetime address is Trump doing what incumbents do when they want to create a sense of momentum: going over the heads of the press to speak directly to voters, frame the year on his terms, and set the stakes and paint a picture of the future for 2026.

[mystery-ak]

Trump giving every military person $1776.00 bonus by Christmas..

[Kamaji]

Trump giving every military person $1776.00 bonus by Christmas..

Where is the money coming for that?

[mystery-ak]

https://twitter.com/bennyjohnson/status/2001476526798221591

[mystery-ak]

Where is the money coming for that?

Tariffs

[corbe]

   First Trump speech I've watched in a long time, it was Good.

[mystery-ak]

https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/2001475635781501225

[Kamaji]

Tariffs

That seems to be the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow - an unlimited supply of payola to buy votes.

[libertybele]

   First Trump speech I've watched in a long time, it was Good.

I couldn't stream  it.     I have very basic cable and it wasn't on.

[libertybele]

That seems to be the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow - an unlimited supply of payola to buy votes.

Gee, I don't know I think our military deserves a $1776 bonus!

[mystery-ak]

I am glad he is giving our military this bonus..I know they can use it..

[mystery-ak]

That seems to be the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow - an unlimited supply of payola to buy votes.

He already has most of the military vote...We could have used $1776 back in the day..the military has always been underpaid...

[Kamaji]

Gee, I don't know I think our military deserves a $1776 bonus!

I didn't say anything about who deserves what.  I'm asking where the money is coming from.  Very different issue.

[libertybele]

I didn't say anything about who deserves what.  I'm asking where the money is coming from.  Very different issue.

Actually what you did say "That seems to be the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow - an unlimited supply of payola to buy votes."

Buying military votes ..... with the $1776 -- same issue.

[libertybele]

He already has most of the military vote...We could have used $1776 back in the day..the military has always been underpaid...

Again, our military certainly deserves that money and more!

[Kamaji]

Actually what you did say "That seems to be the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow - an unlimited supply of payola to buy votes."

Buying military votes ..... with the $1776 -- same issue.

No, it's not.

Trump keeps promising to make all sorts of payments out of this magical pot of tariff gold.  First it was going to be $2k tariff refunds, then $1,500 tariff refunds, to everyone, and now $1,776 per service member on top of the $1,500. 

[Kamaji]

It's astounding how so-called "conservatives" start sounding like rank-and-file progs when they want to spend other people's money on the objects of their affection.

[Kamaji]

How about this:  let's make the future better for all service members, all service members' children and grandchildren, and everyone else's children and grandchildren as well by paying down the national debt.

[libertybele]

No, it's not.

Trump keeps promising to make all sorts of payments out of this magical pot of tariff gold.  First it was going to be $2k tariff refunds, then $1,500 tariff refunds, to everyone, and now $1,776 per service member on top of the $1,500.

Did he in his speech tonight say anything about $2k tariff refunds, or $1,500 -- all he mentioned was the $1776 military pay -- that is what he addressed to the nation.

[Kamaji]

Did he in his speech tonight say anything about $2k tariff refunds, or $1,500 -- all he mentioned was the $1776 military pay -- that is what he addressed to the nation.

Wow.  You really are in f**king denial, and I don't mean that river in Egypt.  You need help.

[libertybele]

Wow.  You really are in f**king denial, and I don't mean that river in Egypt.  You need help.

Give it a rest.  You are the one in f**king denial -- you need help in paying attention to what is actually going on -- separating truth from all the hoopla and rumors that are swirling around.

[corbe]

https://trumprx.gov/

[Kamaji]

Give it a rest.  You are the one in f**king denial -- you need help in paying attention to what is actually going on -- separating truth from all the hoopla and rumors that are swirling around.

So, now you're denying that Trump was saying just a few days ago that the government was going to make tariff refunds to all and sundry?  Do I really have to go and find the the different threads discussing that prior promise by Trump?

Here, try this article, published today:  https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-tariff-rebate-checks-2026-b2886295.html

Are you telling me that article is completely made up?

[mystery-ak]

So, now you're denying that Trump was saying just a few days ago that the government was going to make tariff refunds to all and sundry?  Do I really have to go and find the the different threads discussing that prior promise by Trump?

Here, try this article, published today:  https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-tariff-rebate-checks-2026-b2886295.html

Are you telling me that article is completely made up?

He didn't mention it tonight but he has said it, several times...maybe he has thought better of it, who knows with him.

[Weird Tolkienish Figure]

Reeks of desperation IMO.

[mystery-ak]

Wow twitter is going nuts about the US going to war with Venezuela...

This is just one of many posts

https://twitter.com/SpencerHakimian/status/2001468467153699163

[bigheadfred]

Key details from the announcement and reports:Amount: $1,776 per eligible service member (chosen to honor the year of America's founding, 1776).

Recipients: Approximately 1.45 million active-duty service members (roughly covering ranks from private/enlisted up to colonel/O-6 or equivalents). High-ranking generals and admirals (O-7 and above) are excluded.

Eligibility specifics (per White House and reports): Active-duty personnel in pay grades O-6 and below, plus certain reserve component members on active-duty orders of 31 days or more as of November 30, 2025.

Timing: Described as a Christmas bonus, with Trump stating "the checks are already on the way" and payments expected before Christmas.

Funding: Tied to revenues from tariffs and a recently passed spending bill.

Purpose: Presented as a "warrior dividend" to recognize service members' contributions, amid claims of improved military recruitment.

Approximate cost @2.5 billion

Source: Grok AI