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Post-Election, Inflation’s Image Takes a Curious Turn for Trump and His Base
Hypocrisy? Undoubtedly. But it also shows how Trump’s supporters rationalize economic shifts to shield their political champion from scrutiny.
Post-Election, Inflation’s Image Takes a Curious Turn for Trump and His Base
It’s a familiar cycle in American politics: economic issues are painted in vastly different shades depending on who holds the brush.
In this election year, a particularly striking transformation is underway. Inflation—long wielded by Republicans as a weapon against the Democratic Party—is being rebranded as an inevitable, even necessary, side effect of Trump’s trade policies.
Hypocrisy? Undoubtedly. But it also shows how Trump’s supporters rationalize economic shifts to shield their political champion from scrutiny.
Trump’s Tariffs: Stirring the Inflationary Pot
During his presidency, Trump’s sweeping tariffs on Chinese imports were framed as necessary to “level the playing field.” Yet these tariffs hit not just China but also American wallets. Multiple economic analyses have shown that tariffs…
