EPISODE · Nov 9, 2025 · 9 MIN
Trump’s Panic Offer To Give Everyone Free Money - On One Condition
from Mallen Baker: Faultlines · host Mallen Baker
President Trump just unleashed a barrage on social media where he railed against the Supreme Court, against anyone and everyone who is against tariffs - and then he, apparently by-the-by, said that everyone would be getting a $2000 payment. It's not the first time such things have been suggested as a result of the income from tariffs - but it was a very specific promise at this very specific moment. And what it shows is that Trump is beginning to panic that the Supreme Court is going to rule against him, and he is shaken that the recent elections showed the American public irritated he is putting up prices when they can't afford to make ends meet. So is this a real promise? And what's the strategy behind it? Let's discuss.
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President Trump just unleashed a barrage on social media where he railed against the Supreme Court, against anyone and everyone who is against tariffs - and then he, apparently by-the-by, said that everyone would be getting a $2000 payment. It's not the first time such things have been suggested as a result of the income from tariffs - but it was a very specific promise at this very specific moment. And what it shows is that Trump is beginning to panic that the Supreme Court is going to rule against him, and he is shaken that the recent elections showed the American public irritated he is putting up prices when they can't afford to make ends meet. So is this a real promise? And what's the strategy behind it? Let's discuss.
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