House republicans have passed legislation that says they aren't supposed to stop the emergency used for MX and Can, this is NOT covering yesterday. Republicans are idiots at this point but ok
Also is there no legal recourse here? Doesn’t he only have certain limited authority to impose tariffs? If for an emergency for example what is it? If he has plenary authority to set tariffs isn’t that unconstitutional elevation of congress’ taxation authority to the executive?
Why has Trump imposed tariffs on Heard Island in the Antarctic? What have those penguins done to the US. Where is his stupid chart showing how much tariffs the penguins put on the US.
If the Democrats were the majority in both the House and the Senate, they would put a stop to it, but since the Republicans are the majority in both houses, Trump’s insane, destructive tariffs won’t be stopped. A lot of American people vote stupidly.
“Benito Mussolini imposed heavy tariffs not to boost Italy’s economy but to ensure that favored industrialists, those who praised his fascist regime, got exemptions and favorable treatment. Businesses had to play ball with Il Duce—or they got buried.”
Congress is sitting around with their thumbs up their asses listening to Cory Booker say words like he's doing something. They sure do love collecting their paychecks though, don't they. #fuckCongress #getridofallofthem #burnitalldown
Maga congress is a bunch of sick, weak men seeking approval from a clown with yam tits. They have no self respect and no brains. They follow their leader. Period.
We have to stop thinking that the Rs actually care. They know what’s going on. They know how bad it is. THEY DON’T CARE! They are complicit, compromised, bribed, or threatened. They are not going to stand up to him. Cowards all of them.
This starts with trump but can’t be done without the maga slime and maga sympathizers (yeah Fetterman I’m looking at you) in congress. They could end this tomorrow if they wanted.
#Traitors
Sadly I can. Republicans have been doing it since 2015. Had they stopped THEIR leader then we would be here. And they could stop it now if they wanted to but they don’t. Weak!
Crazy to see how Republicans in congress signed onto this disaster. They’re to blame for this! Their rude, obnoxious, idiotic behavior is endangering our country to the point it could take generations to recover. How suicidal are Republicans that they would rather back Trump than constituents?
Three weeks ago House Republicans voted "to block the ability of Congress to quickly challenge tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump". They voted NO to having a say in the destruction that Trump is unleashing on the country and the world. Despicable traitors!
It's in the hands of the House now, but unless he's adequately threatened, the speaker has already capitulated to Krasnov to avoid having to confront him. I'm not hopeful.
Really, really sad time for the American people and all the middle class down. The Republican party is a total sham right now, you would think they would care more about their constituents. Especially the ones that need insurance and Medicaid and Medicare and Social security?
Elected republicans abandoned democracy decades ago. Trump has been their battering ram, successfully stacking SCOTUS with conservatives who truly believe equal rights will destroy our country. This is what they live for.
Listen
It's all about black mail
After he devastates our country, our programs, our ppl
He will have the upper hand
We will be held hostage
If we want our SS, for instance, we will have to fall in line.
NOW WHAT!!!
Trump Tariffs: yet another scam on American families.
The Fine Print: The Trump tariffs were levied under a dubious “national emergency” declaration tied to fentanyl, despite Canada having no substantial link to the crisis.
Again, fent smuggling & fent deaths TRIPLED UNDER TRUMP'S FIRST TERM!
The Supreme Court right wing justices, the Heritage Foundation and sitting republicans should face accountability for this war against American citizens.
Ppl need to be calling their reps and holding them responsible. They are supposed to represent their constituents, and what they want. Remind them of that. Their job relies on your vote. Remind them of that.
Has there ever been a politician that cares about the economy and not just pushing wealth to the top? I have only ever seen one, and he got battered by the media and treated like the worst human alive.
Johnson is working for Trump, he did in the beginning & still is. He never makes a decision until he speaks to his master. He is a weak guy just like Trump.
Congress could have stopped the whole thing. I was wondering why Canada was deleted 5 Republicans joined the dems. And passed a bill to not include Canada on the tariffs.
Maybe so, but it does not absolve them from their elected duties. They have somehow forgot they are also very powerful people. They deserve no sympathy whatsoever.🤡
Congress COULD do something but they are all busy playing 3D chess - or is it 4D. It's so many Ds it's hard to keep track. Just know it's more Ds than you can play. That's the important thing.
Sadly this is what selling your soul looks like. Where your own social/professional position and the threat of losing rises above truth and country. So many sitting in silence on Capitol Hill.
It's almost as if the people in congress who do not vote to take their power back and end the tarriffs, are not working for the people. No representation.
MAGA Mike Johnson had the power, until words were added to a bill that said :
"The 119th House of Representative's work will consist of only one calendar day"
Unless he's pressured to change that, ALL Working, and Retired Americans are screwed...!!!
Congress can't resend this fake emergency...!!!
They're intentionally trying to tank the economy, because the only ones left standing will be the billionaires who can buy everything for pennies on the dollar. Then they'll use their holdings of all the real resources to try to more directly enslave the populous. This is their plan.
This Congress is made up
Of Dems, Independents and MAGAs. And right now, MAGAs are the majority so they’re sitting back, doing nothing because this economic collapse is not affecting them. Only us, their constituents. Nothing will ever change for the better if we keep voting these fascists in.
The Lying King says tariffs are good for the economy!
But what he is doing is illegal that’s the homily!
The stock market is plummeting thanks to him!
The only one making money is Muskrat, The Lying King and their friends!
The only Congress that will stop Trump and his accomplices from destroying and looting the country is the one to be elected in 2025. Contribute everything you can to make that happen.
Really? This is all on PURPOSE!
Why do you think corporations gave trump millions to get him elected? They will get BAILOUTS (our tax $) and as they fire employees, they’ll buy up more of our houses with the bailouts (our fukin money) then make us buy/rent them for much higher
“The biggest tax rise in global history”,
His tariff war will cause much misery.
It’s so extreme you have to question,
Is Trump trying to cause a recession?
ThE POWER BUT NOT THE COURAGE! They don't care about the people; all they care about is their jobs. THEY MUST BE VOTED OUT. WAKE UP REPUBLICANS and INDEPENDENTS!
We've had Brexit. Learn from us ...it won't be long before your MAGA idiots start to say that they knew Trump was going to utterly trash the economy and make them believe their allies are their enemies. They'll say it's absolutely worth it and would vote for it again!!!!!
We know that Biden kept us out of a recession after Trump destroyed our economy during COVID and Putin destroyed the world economy by starting an unnecessary war.
Congress may have the power to stop this fiscal debacle, do they have the motivation? Nope! They're maga, intimidated &/or tools of Project 2025. Just my perspective on the deal.
@alsobrooks.senate.gov
@vanhollen.senate.gov
You also need to start pushing the Dems in the house to bring articles of impeachment against signal gate folks. Yes, I know it might not go anywhere, but there needs to be action!
For that to work, Americans need to get off their ass and elect legislators that will do the job. It is said that the plebe deserves the government it chooses. American voter apathy needs to end
A recession is a buying opportunity for rich people. They see it as a fire sale, scooping up bargains when prices for things fall down. I suspect that they orchestrate recessions on purpose, since most of them happen during R administrations.
Makes one wonder if recession doesn't somehow serve a purpose? As if, you went to dinner with your neighbor many times and each time they arrived ate and drank well and then left you with the bill - all the while claiming that you spend too much.
Have you seen the spineless Retrumplicans. If he said jump of the Brooklyn Bridge they would fight over who went first. They will drive us into the abyss before they say no to him. They are all cowards of the largest degree.
I'm not sure it was preventable. The economy under Biden was in a small bubble. A correction of some type was inevitable. It might have been a recession or not. But it certainly would be better than the super-mega-cluster-f*ck that's coming.
Clarification: Republicans have the power to stop these tariffs. Democrats cannot, by themselves, do anything. This is ALL on the GOP, who are either too dumb or too fearful to stop it.
True, but we (the People) elected sycophants instead of leaders who will roll over and do what Trump tells them to with a fucking smile on their face... sad truth is the majority of Americans* wanted this
sadly, they ceded all their power to trump...just lazy, or just scared? Either way, they're collecting a pretty good pay check and benefits in exchange for DOING NOTHING
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A lot of lip service and little action.
“Benito Mussolini imposed heavy tariffs not to boost Italy’s economy but to ensure that favored industrialists, those who praised his fascist regime, got exemptions and favorable treatment. Businesses had to play ball with Il Duce—or they got buried.”
#Traitors
I will never let them forget what they did, nor should you.
MAGAnomics.
They own all of this and NEVER let them forget it.
Everyday, all day, hammer them.
There are over 700. https://handsoff2025.com/ Spread the word!
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/house-republicans-block-congress-ability-challenge-trump-tariffs-2025-03-11/
Say it ain't so!
*Pretend shocked face* 😲
Do the math.
It's all about black mail
After he devastates our country, our programs, our ppl
He will have the upper hand
We will be held hostage
If we want our SS, for instance, we will have to fall in line.
NOW WHAT!!!
The Fine Print: The Trump tariffs were levied under a dubious “national emergency” declaration tied to fentanyl, despite Canada having no substantial link to the crisis.
Again, fent smuggling & fent deaths TRIPLED UNDER TRUMP'S FIRST TERM!
The GOP decided to relax, kick back, collect a pay check
and let the Executive Branch go all Kingly Dictator..
What a mess.
If politicians are under duress they shouldn't be making any 'political decisions' until they're no longer compromised.
There should be a law for that.
Just sayin' it again
The GOP will never admit that they made a mistake and stop Trump from destroying their country.
Ironically, the first deadly sin is pride and all of these feckless cowards suffer from it.
"The 119th House of Representative's work will consist of only one calendar day"
Unless he's pressured to change that, ALL Working, and Retired Americans are screwed...!!!
Congress can't resend this fake emergency...!!!
They have the power, but not the courage.
Of Dems, Independents and MAGAs. And right now, MAGAs are the majority so they’re sitting back, doing nothing because this economic collapse is not affecting them. Only us, their constituents. Nothing will ever change for the better if we keep voting these fascists in.
United we stand🇺🇸🇺🇸
But what he is doing is illegal that’s the homily!
The stock market is plummeting thanks to him!
The only one making money is Muskrat, The Lying King and their friends!
Why do you think corporations gave trump millions to get him elected? They will get BAILOUTS (our tax $) and as they fire employees, they’ll buy up more of our houses with the bailouts (our fukin money) then make us buy/rent them for much higher
Tax wealth, not work
“The biggest tax rise in global history”,
His tariff war will cause much misery.
It’s so extreme you have to question,
Is Trump trying to cause a recession?
No one will do anything.
Vote them out.
All of them
Take away immigrants, fire scientists but don’t raise the cost of my damn Amazon prime orders.
Damn it folks, who gives a shit about tariffs. Put democracy in hold for a minute and help me save Wall Street.
@vanhollen.senate.gov
You also need to start pushing the Dems in the house to bring articles of impeachment against signal gate folks. Yes, I know it might not go anywhere, but there needs to be action!
These are the architects of this exact point! PLEASE READ AND SHARE!!
Cause services and systems to fail so he can sell off the pieces - privatize.
Align with Russia and he doesn't need allies. No one is big enough to attack.
His remaining years will not be impacted due to all the fundraising and payoffs. His children inherit which washes the $.
Flames are his power
Destruction his aphrodisiac
Ashes are his orgasm…
#boywhocriedtariffs
#recessionwatch
*ignorant assholes
Courage - no
Stand up, speak out.
United we succeed!
Divided is what trump/musk/vance/putin want so they can destroy all that we love and veterans fought for in past wars.
@5calls.org
Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me ❤️
Which makes them a valid terrorist group!