This 🧵 by Senator Murphy is a must read. A clear and concise explanation of Trump’s motives. It was NEVER about “America First”. It was always about “Trump First” and turning American Democracy into his own personal fiefdom. Autocracy was the plan all along.
@chrismurphyct.bsky.socialThose trying to understand the tariffs as economic policy are dangerously naive.
No, the tariffs are a tool to collapse our democracy. A means to compel loyalty from every business that will need to petition Trump for relief.
1/ A 🧵 to explain his plan and how we fight back.