In a discussion between Gail Collins and Bret Stephens, Trump's tariffs are critiqued as possibly the worst decision in U.S. presidential history, leading to severe economic and diplomatic repercussions. Stephens argues that these tariffs could escalate global tensions, potentially leading to war and complicating America's role in global economic leadership. The conversation also touches on political influences, comparing Trump's alliances with controversial figures to the past, highlighting an unsettling shift in presidential advisory influences and the implications for national security.
As an economic matter, possibly the worst presidential decision ever. ... It's at least in the top five worst. ... And don't be surprised if it leads to war.
I remember when it was considered a major political embarrassment that Nancy Reagan was consulting an astrologer ... more in a class with Rasputin's influence ... revealing of the moral rot in the Oval Office.
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