Trump 2025

August 15th, 2025 at 8:32:51 PM permalink
rxwine
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August 16th, 2025 at 2:34:09 AM permalink
AZDuffman
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Now, it turns out Trump has substantial holdings in both companies.
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substantial holdings??? LOL Where do you find this garbage information


Using the lowest net worth estimate of $5.1 billion, and the highest estimated holdings of $2.65 million this means that President Trump's holdings in Apple and Nvidia stock is 0.05% of his net worth.

WOW, that sure is SUBSTANTIAL!!! ROTFLOL

I think that you need some better sources.


Doesn't matter if it was substantial. Martha Stewert went to jail over $45,000. She was estimated to be worth 1 billion at the time. You can do the fraction yourself.


Not a valid example. Martha went to prison over a trade on insider info then lying to the SEC about it. As a former stockbroker she could not pretend she was innocent.
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August 16th, 2025 at 3:10:52 AM permalink
rxwine
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Now, it turns out Trump has substantial holdings in both companies.
emphasis above mine

substantial holdings??? LOL Where do you find this garbage information


Using the lowest net worth estimate of $5.1 billion, and the highest estimated holdings of $2.65 million this means that President Trump's holdings in Apple and Nvidia stock is 0.05% of his net worth.

WOW, that sure is SUBSTANTIAL!!! ROTFLOL

I think that you need some better sources.


Doesn't matter if it was substantial. Martha Stewert went to jail over $45,000. She was estimated to be worth 1 billion at the time. You can do the fraction yourself.


Not a valid example. Martha went to prison over a trade on insider info then lying to the SEC about it. As a former stockbroker she could not pretend she was innocent.


You said it. Trump can PRETEND he is innocent,
"Trumpsplain (def.) explaining absolute nonsense said by TRUMP.
August 16th, 2025 at 3:44:43 AM permalink
SOOPOO
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Now, it turns out Trump has substantial holdings in both companies.
emphasis above mine

substantial holdings??? LOL Where do you find this garbage information


Using the lowest net worth estimate of $5.1 billion, and the highest estimated holdings of $2.65 million this means that President Trump's holdings in Apple and Nvidia stock is 0.05% of his net worth.

WOW, that sure is SUBSTANTIAL!!! ROTFLOL

I think that you need some better sources.


Doesn't matter if it was substantial. Martha Stewert went to jail over $45,000. She was estimated to be worth 1 billion at the time. You can do the fraction yourself.


Not a valid example. Martha went to prison over a trade on insider info then lying to the SEC about it. As a former stockbroker she could not pretend she was innocent.


You said it. Trump can PRETEND he is innocent,


The point being Trump’s motives for these deals is NOT to enrich himself.

But of course all the previous Presidents avoided the appearance of impropriety by using blind trusts and the like. One thing both sides can agree on is Trump doesn’t give a shit about avoiding the appearance of impropriety! The left cares about his likely tiny (by multi-billionaire status) profit from his actions. The right doesn’t care if it is ALSO good for the country.
August 16th, 2025 at 4:06:57 AM permalink
rxwine
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Now, it turns out Trump has substantial holdings in both companies.
emphasis above mine

substantial holdings??? LOL Where do you find this garbage information


Using the lowest net worth estimate of $5.1 billion, and the highest estimated holdings of $2.65 million this means that President Trump's holdings in Apple and Nvidia stock is 0.05% of his net worth.

WOW, that sure is SUBSTANTIAL!!! ROTFLOL

I think that you need some better sources.


Doesn't matter if it was substantial. Martha Stewert went to jail over $45,000. She was estimated to be worth 1 billion at the time. You can do the fraction yourself.


Not a valid example. Martha went to prison over a trade on insider info then lying to the SEC about it. As a former stockbroker she could not pretend she was innocent.


You said it. Trump can PRETEND he is innocent,


The point being Trump’s motives for these deals is NOT to enrich himself.

But of course all the previous Presidents avoided the appearance of impropriety by using blind trusts and the like. One thing both sides can agree on is Trump doesn’t give a shit about avoiding the appearance of impropriety! The left cares about his likely tiny (by multi-billionaire status) profit from his actions. The right doesn’t care if it is ALSO good for the country.


Well, no one's worried about Trump going to jail. MAGA is more likely to send him money than send him to jail.
"Trumpsplain (def.) explaining absolute nonsense said by TRUMP.
August 16th, 2025 at 4:16:40 AM permalink
DoubleGold
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The top Social Security number looks to be around $182 billion per year (not counting future interest) for about 20,000,000 illegals:


I'd also expect the "The Federation for American Immigration Reform" is cooking the books.

None of these agencies nor contractors can be trusted as long as we have third-party bankers intentionally lowering our buying power.


I would have used the mail system and/or bank accounts to physically track them down to deport them.

Two birds with the same stone.

It'd be worth $182 billion to get 20,000,000 out of the country.


That'd be a bargain.

Then we could work on getting another 30,000,000 out that aren't on Social Security.



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Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Prevents Illegal Aliens from Obtaining Social Security Act Benefits

The White House
April 15, 2025
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Biden oversaw a sharp increase in the number of immigrants given Social Security Numbers (SSNs), with more than 2 million illegal aliens assigned SSNs in fiscal year 2024 alone.
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The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) calculated that American taxpayers spend at least $182 billion annually to cover the costs incurred by the presence of 20 million illegal aliens and their children, which includes $66.4 billion in Federal expenses plus an additional $115.6 billion in state and local expenses.
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https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/04/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-prevents-illegal-aliens-from-obtaining-social-security-act-benefits/

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August 16th, 2025 at 6:20:33 AM permalink
AZDuffman
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Now, it turns out Trump has substantial holdings in both companies.
emphasis above mine

substantial holdings??? LOL Where do you find this garbage information


Using the lowest net worth estimate of $5.1 billion, and the highest estimated holdings of $2.65 million this means that President Trump's holdings in Apple and Nvidia stock is 0.05% of his net worth.

WOW, that sure is SUBSTANTIAL!!! ROTFLOL

I think that you need some better sources.


Doesn't matter if it was substantial. Martha Stewert went to jail over $45,000. She was estimated to be worth 1 billion at the time. You can do the fraction yourself.


Not a valid example. Martha went to prison over a trade on insider info then lying to the SEC about it. As a former stockbroker she could not pretend she was innocent.


You said it. Trump can PRETEND he is innocent,


No need to when he is. Lawfare cases are not real cases.
War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength
August 16th, 2025 at 7:29:27 AM permalink
rxwine
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Now, it turns out Trump has substantial holdings in both companies.
emphasis above mine

substantial holdings??? LOL Where do you find this garbage information


Using the lowest net worth estimate of $5.1 billion, and the highest estimated holdings of $2.65 million this means that President Trump's holdings in Apple and Nvidia stock is 0.05% of his net worth.

WOW, that sure is SUBSTANTIAL!!! ROTFLOL

I think that you need some better sources.


Doesn't matter if it was substantial. Martha Stewert went to jail over $45,000. She was estimated to be worth 1 billion at the time. You can do the fraction yourself.


Not a valid example. Martha went to prison over a trade on insider info then lying to the SEC about it. As a former stockbroker she could not pretend she was innocent.


You said it. Trump can PRETEND he is innocent,


No need to when he is. Lawfare cases are not real cases.


You're right, Trump doesn't believe in US law. Any of it. He proves it nearly every day by constantly trying to do things he's not supposed to do. And only losers support him.
"Trumpsplain (def.) explaining absolute nonsense said by TRUMP.
August 16th, 2025 at 8:40:18 AM permalink
PotPie
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I'm not generally a fan of billionaires but Elon Musk is in a class by himself

he had the courage to call Trump's tariffs bs which is what they are when at the time he was working for Trump

he didn't knuckle under and become a patsy to Trump so he could stay in his good graces as so many other Republicans do

his relationship with Trump is completely severed and Trump is likely to retaliate against him in some way by taking aim at his business ventures

Elon Musk - the world's richest man and one of the most impactful geniuses in America

and a man of principle



from google:


"He called Trump's tariffs "BS": This language emerged during a public disagreement between Musk and Trump, where Trump expressed disappointment over Musk's opposition to his "One Big Beautiful Bill".

He has expressed a desire for "zero tariffs" between the US and Europe: Musk has advocated for a free trade zone between these regions, believing it would be beneficial for businesses and economic growth.

He has called Trump's top trade advisor a "moron": Musk publicly criticized Trump's top trade adviser, Peter Navarro, calling him "dumber than a sack of bricks" in the context of discussions around tariffs. "


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the foolish sayings of a rich man pass for words of wisdom by the fools around him
August 16th, 2025 at 12:09:13 PM permalink
Evenbob
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I've watched the video of Trump flying the B6 bomber over Putin's head, I've watched it about 15 times. Even Bill Maher says the United States has the biggest swinging dick in the world and it's about time we let everybody know it. Bill Maher is pretty amazing, after he stoped swallowing all the Kool-Aid CNN and MSNBC were feeding him he's turning into a Trump fan. Good grief who wouldn't.
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