(2/4) The opposite has happened, and now financial markets everywhere are in freefall, with catastrophic results for ordinary Americans and for the rest of the world. Retirement savings will be wiped out at enormous scale.
(2/4) The opposite has happened, and now financial markets everywhere are in freefall, with catastrophic results for ordinary Americans and for the rest of the world. Retirement savings will be wiped out at enormous scale.
They don’t want to turn things around. The U.S. government- especially Trump and Musk, are trying to destabilize the dollar to collapse all economies. This is part Putin, part tech bro & part christo fascism working toward one world order.
Yep, already happened, just when I needed it
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(3/4) As the dollar is weakening, US consumer prices will rise. And countless small and medium-size enterprises are going bankrupt as a result. This is not a winning long-term strategy. The US government can still turn things around, but it must act in the next few hours.
Safe to say now, two weeks later, the clock has ticked its last tock then? The psychological disarray Americans have been subjected to for the past 3 months cannot be overstated. And somehow we're supposed to just carry on or adapt as situations devolve. It's quite a quilt of fuckery laid over us.
Trump's ego will not let him change tack. He promised his MAGA supporters tariffs, and no amount of sensible arguments will stop him now..its full steam ahead. It doesn't impact his lifestyle, and he has no empathy. He is on the good ship Titanic, but he doesn't believe in icebergs!
Trump isn’t doing this to help America. He’s in it only for himself. Literally working for Putin.
(4/4) This is the moment to own up to a colossal mistake and change course. Otherwise, America will face ruin for years to come.
It's malicious and deliberate. The regime will never own up to their mistake because they don't view it as one. This is Trump exacting his revenge on America for not reelecting him in 2020.
I agree, but Trump won’t because he purposely made it an emergency to make it easier to activate the Insurrection Act and solidify his regime’s authoritarian grip. Congress is complicit.
We removed a king once. Let us hope that a failure of a GQP Congress to live up to its constitutional oath will be turned around and quickly. We only need a few to reject this 🍊 king of theirs.
tRump take responsibility and correct?? You're a good man Richard.
Trump's obsessed w power. The impact his ill-conceived "income" from tariffs has, feeds his obsession - he's a "strong" man now. TAXES on goods resulting in higher prices for Americans, distrust of US won't flood US w new biz, BUT he has POWER on a world level. IMPEACH!
Trump loves that ".., these countries are calling us up, kissing my ass." His ego/brain is fueled by the attention his gets, the power he feels. www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2025/0...
I do believe there is a planned usa depression coming. Those with big bucks will survive as they did in the 1930's and the people Musk calls parasites will suffer greatly.
Musk is a Parasite! And a Welfare Queen!
It’s long but worth the time, to understand the full extent of the… perhaps lowest policy making moment in US history.. in my opinion. (I understand part of the plan might have been for trump to make a killing in money knowing ahead of time that markets would react.. but still)
EVERYTHING TRUMP touches dies. The sun is setting on the U.S. let's hope it's still there in the morning. -a worried Canadian liberal.
If you fail to see this as Russian interference, you're wilfully blind. Trump appears to be serving Russian interests—his true colours yet to fully emerge. It's unfolding before our eyes, and yet the silence, the inaction, is deafening.
Call any Republican politician you know and tell them this. This is on them, they are aligning themselves with someone whose insane! They can stop this!
Trump will never admit to a mistake. He'll need the penguins to drop their tariffs so he can declare victory.
Yeah, we’re looking at ruin for years to come. There is not one single sensible or competent person anywhere near the top of this administration and the higher up they are, the more malevolent. Can’t pretend to know why he is destroying the USA, but he is being super aggressive about it besides
Because he has been a Russian asset since the 80’s. That’s why.
Nothing makes sense until you view it through the lens of, “What benefits Putin?” Then it ALL makes sense.
Exactly.
Owning up to a colossal mistake has a lower probability than alien first contract in the next 24 hours. Let us build new alliances, US leadership has ceased all higher brain activity - it's dead. Long live a new global, just, rules based reliable partnership.
The chances of that happening are sadly very small.
but Dump doesn't make mistakes - he assigns blame. Has he *ever* taken responsibility for *anything* in his entire life (save not paying taxes and lying 24-7)? #jailTrump #nincompoop #nazi #racist #facist #businessfailure
Even if Trump eliminates or modifies tariffs today, the confidence in the U.S. as a reliable trade partner is gone forever. More than anything, the economy runs on confidence.
This is exactly what Russia wants.
Some faint signs that there maybe an inkling somewhere in the Whit House that a tactical retreat may be necessary. But “own up” is definitely not going to happen. We’ll all know of course, but he and Truss will agree that “it would have been great; but globalist conspiracy, leftie bankers”
This administration is so incompetent they can’t even get their messaging straight on this! What an utter disaster of a presidency is playing out before the entire world! Sad and horrific.
Wow, there is actually one billionaire left in the US who is is not a treacherous coward and willing to speak the truth. Kudos to you 🚀
You are a billionaire. Many families are not going to make it through June.
Well, let me ask you a question. Do you like not paying taxes as you likely pay less than I do, which is why you are so wealthy? Do you enjoy the fruits of being a white man w/white privilege in our society? Because YOU and those other white men could stop this but none of you ever have.
He's British. His businesses and employees may pay tax in the US, but there's no need for him to do so.
He likely pays little to no tax for his businesses in the US. That is the point. Because of the loopholes arranged by his wealth, he is at an advantage and it's why he and others have become billionaires. Because they pay fewer taxes than I do and I live paycheck to paycheck. I'm aware he is British
Trump literally has never admitted to a mistake in his rotten life. Not happening now, sociopaths don’t say my bad!!!!!
Agreed -he wants to prove to everyone that his “economic theory” is right and everyone else is wrong.
Even if he’s changed his mind, there’s no guarantee that by Friday he won’t have changed it again.
An alternative: Time for abolishment of the king?
He is incapable of ever admitting to any mistake. He doesn’t have the intelligence.
Branson, your cool Appreciate your support Your a titan But also, shut the fuck up,read the room No one wants to read your shit at the moment Thanks for making me read 4 fucking parts to state the obvious
Dickhead. Muted.
This you fatlil6ringo?
lol, lmao even
I am scared. As an American, I am horrified. This is all wrong.
You are correct. But Trump is not known to own any mistake. Ever. There is all the indication, the he will push to the end now. End being... what? Nobody knows.
unfortunately that’s the matter of fact truth …. But that Psycho-felon cult leader n his cronies R both too stupid n ignorant to have any vague idea abt the outcome as the casualty …. 🤬
That is his goal. His goals are Russia's goals.
Sorry, Richard: the Orange Fuhrer will take it under advisement (i.e. go fuck yourself)
America will never regain what we lost, because not only did we lose a lot of wealth, we lost any trust and our reputation and relationships with the world.
Rightly so The willfully ignorant voted for the worst possible candidate. The Heritage Foundation counted on it, and were ready. The 87 MILLION voters who did not vote are also complicit here. What's being destroyed at this moment is the institution that's critical for our resurrection: 𝑬𝑫𝑼𝑪𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵.
Agree but why do you only care about Americans now. You used to be European and care about people more generally. Vietnam is probably suffering the most right now.
This purposeful. He’s TRYING to collapse the economy and weaken us. Criminally insane.
Just America?
Non-Usanian here, and I say let it happen. The world is overdue for a change of pace and a change in attitude. Letting the usa die its natural death will be a good thing so we can all concentrate on putting Putin back in *his* place in a nice, safe, padded cell in Siberia.
The problem is this wasn't a mistake. It was by design...
Canada, the EU and the UK could seize this moment and make something new. The tariffs could end tomorrow but the damage is done. The outside world can no longer trust America because this isn't so much about Trump but about the millions who voted for him. America has moved on. So must we.
We already are. Been negotiating for months.
I’m Canadian and Mark Carney stated last week since the US doesn’t want to be the economic powerhouse, we will. I love Mark Carney more and more all the time
Me too!! 🇨🇦💪
As an American, I yearn for the days when we can have this kind of leadership again.
You clearly haven't seen all 50 states having huge rallies! Americans do not support this bastard. We are being held hostage.
But for every one of you there is a Trump voter. There are many would be Donald Trumps in the world but it's the people who put them there that we should be concerned about. Trump is merely a symptom. We have the same in France, Germany, Italy, Sweden and the UK.
To be clear, I am saying for every Harris voter, there was a Trump voter because voting was more or less equally split.
"Every one of you there is a Trump voter" are you okay??? That's the most ignorant shit I've ever heard! We have massive voter suppression! He's never even gotten the popular vote. He bought this election & had Russian interference helping him. Get a clue
Re-reading this I can see how there is a misunderstanding! :)
Excuse me, I didn't say that. I said "for every one of you, there is a Trump voter" i.e., for every Harris voter, there was a Trump voter. I say that because each candidate received around half of the votes.
Go for it!
Can anyone imagine Trump doing that? If there is an adult in the room (I'm unsure there is), they need to take control now.
Sir Richard, he was given a small off ramp today with reports he was going to follow Bill Ackman’s advice with a 90 day pause. Didn’t take it. He will let the market go to 0 and blame Biden for it before he ever owns up to a colossal mistake.
That’s his goal. It’s about taking care of the 1% and no one else. The rest of the world be damned. Destroying people and the earth, with no remorse.
This is what Krasnov was sent to do, and he’s accomplishing putin’s agenda with the help of MAGA and the Republicans in congress! Bet you’re jealous of us, huh? 😆🦋💙
I may be in the minority but I think it is high time that the average American comes to understand that the GOP never has and never will be on their side. It may take economic hardship to drive the point home and give a new generation of D's all 3 houses and a chance to fix what's broken. Worth it.
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@richardbranson.bsky.social you know this is the plan. They are going to crash the usd. They want everyone forced onto crypto.
"Berg: “When black trash gets mad, they burn down their neighborhood. When white trash gets mad, they burn down the whole fucking country, and that’s what’s happening right now my friend. A cultural political game-changing syzygy is starting to take place in America”. (Ethos, 2021, page 244)
Looks like they are back pedalling now. It is like watching an episode of The Young Ones.
They didn't. That 'Bloomberg' tweet was shot down by the White House as fake news (they were right for once!), which has said tariffs are full steam ahead.
Stock brokers are truly a special breed.
Republicans? Own up to a mistake?? …You’ve been in outer space too long, Rich. 😓
So where were YOU before the election?! Every expert told you this would happen, yet *crickets* from you and your billionaire friends. Hard not to say YOU did this too! Your silence was complicity.
Well, the moment shall pass, no mistake will be publicly noted and we will continue to spiral down. #ClownShow
Unfortunately, the man who won the Presidency (with under 50% of the vote) does not believe in admitting wrongdoing at any time. Even during COVID he said he didn't take responsibility. Even with the world economy tanking, he can't admit this is due to HIS awful policy.
The only hope is constituents phoning their representatives and scaring them into action. #tariffs #markets #crash #stock
Donomics at it's finest, apparently
None of this is a surprise to anyone who was paying attention.
🙏🙏🙏
In what world have you EVER heard Trump admit he made a mistake? I suggest you look up malignant narcissist in Websters
Hello? Trump never admits mistakes.
You're expecting a "whoops" from a man who bankrupted three casinos -- several times over -- by making stupid decisions. Trump never admits he was wrong. Get ready for a "lost decade" or more accurately, a "lost generation".
Sorry you forgot an s "Lost Generations" The silver lining is this is hopefully this is the wake up call to all the folks that voted but 1. were very low information 2. Live in the right wing info bubble 3. Understood but thought they would be protected
and by silver lining I mean 1. Vote all the Republican politicians out of office 2. Start a truth & reconciliation Commission for what happened january 6th & all of the Trump administration corruption 3. Institute thr progressive tax rates to repair our economy
The man is adamant that this is good. Good for his buddies to buy up everything that is
As long as Trump remains in power, and Congress is controlled by a GOP majority, there will never be a reversal on this or any other of his idiotic policies.
GOP should be made nervous from millions in the streets in all States reenacting Les Misérables. They should be brave enough to ignore the death threats from dt
“Yam-Tits” 😂😂😂🤌🤌🤌🤌 that’s a follow you genius!
I already was 🤌🤷♂️
Deranged.
Tell that to your pal in the WH? MAGA what a joke. 💀👎🤬
This is what happens when you put a clueless, sociopathic oligarchic king in charge of the worlds biggest economy and then remove any and all guardrails or limits.
Well, @richardbranson.bsky.social, you are a rich & powerful man. What are you doing to change things? Are you doing anything to speak to people who could do anything? I'm nothing & nobody & I'm in Texas. #CancúnCruz isn't going to listen to me. Nor will Cornyn or any of the rest of them.
Yeah Paula, but you are a good soul. Your voice counts. People are listening.
Thank you for this. I hope that what I share here is helpful. I hope to be able to support people’s wellbeing in the way I know how to do. We all have to contribute something. We’re stronger together, and we need each other. #Solidarity
Trump... admitting he screwed up bigly??? It'd be easier to get a brick wall to recite Shakespeare.
Trump will take bribes to reduce tariffs. That's always been the game.
This!
Yep. He’s set up a global extortion racket. You pay, he’ll play (ie: reduce the tariffs). It’s just crazy how brazen it is.
Trump and the Republicans want this. Fuck them.
Correct you are Sir Branson.✌️✨
Urgent action needed by Congress. Republicans can stop this Insanity.
You’re talking about a man who had 6 bankruptcy and he calls himself a genius.🥺😢🤦🏼
Common sense was clearly left at the door when tariffs torpedoed the dollar, prices surged, and SMEs collapsed. Expecting politicians to admit mistakes feels quaintly naïve—but without swift action, prepare for years of economic wreckage. Welcome to policymaking, where logic checks out early.
Americans will face ruin. Millions of people will suffer when they are no longer able to work. Dying in poverty. This is deadly serious. No one cares. Trump and Elon will get even more money, that’s all that matters.
It’s a money/power grab plain and simple. Or he wants to see it all burn down. Both are plausible at this point
You should have told trump 🙄 You're rich enough for a conversation with him.
No actually the moment was January 6th. Treason and espionage was ignored. That was the end.
Shame on the DOJ for not ending this in 2021.
MAGA/Musk only needed to put his one person in their pocket—Merrick Garland.
This
Thank you! 💯
Agreed!
Mitch and the spineless Republicans must forever repent! Let's rise up and start getting rid of them. It may seem an eternity but elections will come. It would be useful to get some Constitutional Amendments on the ballet, particularly over ruling Citizens United.
Agree
Agree
Agreed, he should have been convicted there and then.
McConnell destroyed democracy
True story.
That would seem to be the Bastards Goal, never to be MAGA
I'm so sorry that you don't seem to understand that THIS is what they want.
He will come around to it in the fullness of time. Life expectancy of the orange blob is another 15-20 years. By then maybe people will understand.......maybe.
Not holding my breath!
I don't think you're understanding how Capitalism works. The working class is screwed either way. They are just trying to shorten the suffering period, while deporting as many foreigners as they can, so that on the other side of this we have a country of natively born slaves to their oligarchs.
In other words, you can act like you hate trump and his policies, but if you're rich, you want this. It will widen the gap between classes. Do you get that yet?
“own up to a colossal mistake” That’s exactly why it won’t happen.
If you think Trump, a malignant narcissist, will own up to a mistake, then you are delusional.
“Day after day, the administration works to create a world where ruthless people can thrive. That means destroying any institution or arrangement that might check the strongman’s power.” When Laura Loomer is the presidents advisor, you cant expect sane decisions.
You were happy about all the money he would bestow on you and other billionaires. I hope you all lose it all. It's time for you to live like the rest of us. I hope he ruins you all.
Like Johnson and the BREXIT cabal, they will never ever admit a mistake. It's part of the twisted ideology.
For Americans reading this. There's a simple answer. Call and write your representatives. If you get mad at a headline, take it out on their office phone lines. Keep pressure on them. Especially on GOP congress critters and GOP Senators. They need to know they'll lose their jobs.
You think Donald Trump is going to own up to a mistake? lol
Trump doesn’t listen to anybody. He’s crazy.
Congress could act but it’s just as crazy thanks to the stupidest GOP ever.
They are his Minions!!
You are wise, Richard Branson however the ruling class in DC could care less about saving our country and the world from this self-inflicted disaster.
They don’t care. I know it’s a big pill to swallow, but take a look at tRump’s past history and his own beliefs. He will not change course. The rest of the free world needs to openly talk about free trade, increased trade, building defences together. That’s where we are. Time to step up.
Richard why don’t you do your standard trick and run around naked. No one needs your advice, stay on your private island.
Funny advice but just a quick fact check for you. Canada is not an island. And this platform is supposed to encourage opinions of all sorts. So you have yours and we all have ours.
Richard Brandon owns a private island, lol. Hope that helps.
Trump is incapable of admitting to a mistake.
BINGO! from a very wise man.
Trump is an attack on our country. His goal is our ruination.
The best asset Putin ever had.
That’s right.
Sir Richard. If the CEO’s all banded together to find a back door so 0 tariffs it could work. Same with Governors from each state. Cut a deal with every country he put tariffs on. Just say no! Here’s living proof. This person was a DT supporter. Sell him the phone for $10k!
77,301,997 US voters ( give or take a few thousand ) voted for him and republican party gladly enabled him. This is exactly what they voted for. They should own up and change course. We others can only adjust and watch in awe how once a great country flushes itself down the drains.
This will not age well.
Unfortunately, without a bi-partisan effort, this will not happen. We the people can act but the media is making sure to keep in the current administration's good graces and keeping the people disinformed. The few that try to stand up are censored or sued. The crash will affect everyone.
Is this not what happened in Nazi-run Germany? They eliminated small business. They also utilized slave and forced labor. There is a reason some states are “testing the water” sts and trying to legalize child labor again. They know exactly what they are doing. This is depression by design.
and meanwhile via insider trading they transfer wealth from the 401k retirement savings of the middle classes to the oligarchs
You're onto something at this point in your thread. None of this is economic, or, else, it would have been done gradually. You're witnessing the willful sabotage of the US Dollar as a global reserve currency.
In hindsight, pensions were much more reliable than 401Ks, yet everyone was pushed into having a 401K. We will now pay the price.
People impoverished by this BS will be grist for the cheap labour mill wanted by the US Admin 😡