I asked Janet Yellen once whether Trump understands economic policy. “No” Thought that might be relevant for whatever he’s saying now about tariffs. (Which, I’ll again remind you, end in FFS) - ThreadSky

kairyssdal.bsky.social • 1 day ago

I asked Janet Yellen once whether Trump understands economic policy.

“No”

Thought that might be relevant for whatever he’s saying now about tariffs.

(Which, I’ll again remind you, end in FFS)

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amarten.bsky.social•8 hours ago

Thank you @kairyssdal.bsky.social. I had the privilege to work for and meet Ms. Yellen while at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond.

Happy Liberation Day everybody!

#tariffs #economy #inflation #recession

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/04/02/tariffs-hurt-american-auto-competitiveness/

mauricebarnum.bsky.social•1 day ago

When you report on the tariffs, please mention the authority he cites if you can find it. As of this moment, I don't see an executive order posted to https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/ so I can't read it myself.

Fentanyl "can't" be the justification this time, right?

jackofallthumbs.bsky.social•1 day ago

Was that on mic?

vintagemuckabout.bsky.social•1 day ago

No notes 🔥

cottonmather.bsky.social•1 day ago

Has he ever made a public statement that indicates he knows what a tariff is? Genuine question

brooklynkid53bskys.bsky.social•1 day ago

I loath and hate and despise Trump
yet at some visceral level, I greatly approve of what he is saying right now (live)

and I approve even tho I know intellectually that it is just garbage, not even bullshit

koshurtexan.bsky.social•22 hours ago

Jeffery Epstein is on the record saying that Trump cannot read a corporate balance sheet.

krusovice.bsky.social•1 day ago

“Highest inflation in the history of our country” under Biden.

I can’t listen anymore. He’s just making stuff up.

jeffmmiller.bsky.social•22 hours ago

Why didn't you ask her how it makes sense to issue mostly short term debt instead of long bonds when interest rates were so low?!

beach999.bsky.social•20 hours ago

#FFS is the only response

leehtan.bsky.social•18 hours ago

I have shared “You can’t spell tariffs without FFS.” to several people, always giving you credit.

It has been very well received! So on point!

votevaxresist.bsky.social•8 hours ago

FFS!!!!!

angiesglass.bsky.social•22 hours ago

willdarrell.bsky.social•22 hours ago

Direct straight question...direct straight answer. This is why we listen and follow you @kairyssdal.bsky.social

kvonholtum.bsky.social•3 hours ago

I asked my cat and he also said no.

burtonad.bsky.social•1 day ago

Donald Trump doesn’t understand foreign policy, criminal justice policy, immigration policy, or trade policy. The chances he understands economic policy are extremely remote.

treesquestionx451.bsky.social•10 hours ago

“Previously having served in elective office” should someday be added to the minimum qualifications for running for President.

burtonad.bsky.social•8 hours ago

That would have let 47 run in 2024, having been 45. 😉

nomadruss.bsky.social•1 day ago

Even if his plan magically encouraged foreign companies to consider US investment, they'd be insane to set up shop in this chaos.

Billions invested in a country with off the charts uncertainty and a fickle, vindictive man child at the helm? Why bother? The world will likely double down on China.

bskwitter.bsky.social•11 hours ago

Somewhere, somebody's ass is really sore from having trade figures pulled out of it

kbelle1213.bsky.social•10 hours ago

Trump only understands how to enrich his ego and his wallet. He doesn't care about us.

jenjoseph.bsky.social•23 hours ago

He’s a con man who only knows how to weasel out of paying people he owes money to, harassing and abusing women, and lying every time he speaks. Definition disgusting human being and an embarrassment and stain on American history. 🤮

jamessteel2008.bsky.social•1 day ago

Yet 77m voted for him, it’s absolutely insane he’s back there.

plutoniary.bsky.social•17 hours ago

Now you understand the national character. Ignorant, backwards, lazy, entitled, racist, misogynist trash.

susanlynne.bsky.social•21 hours ago

IMHO he understands nothing other than bluffing his way thru life,taking advantage of people and stealing whatever he can

richknobsales.bsky.social•1 day ago

He just likes to hear himself prattle. I'll wait for the TLDR.😴

awoaca.bsky.social•23 hours ago

Trump revels in his ignorance and thrives on vindictiveness.

sfmaura.bsky.social•1 day ago

I want journalists to validate or contextualize every # DT threw out there.

Repatriation will sound great to many. But “strategy w’o tactics is the slowest route to victory.” Did anyone watch #Americanfactory?

leeannamiche11e.bsky.social•21 hours ago

When he started by speaking about the economy in the late 1700s-1800s I just kept thinking "He realizes that we're living in the 21st century, right?!"

tv-mb.bsky.social•23 hours ago

Is monumental stupidity too strong?

joesegal.bsky.social•14 hours ago

If someone recklessly swings an axe in public and damages property or lives they are held accountable by laws including manslaughter laws. How is it we have no legal remedies for the grave harms being perpetrated by Trump and his allies? Elections are not sufficient in extreme circumstances as this.