Trump is raping and pillaging the country for his own self-interests and profit. SCOTUS is complicit in assuring him he can keep doing so. Get out and vote Democrat or Independent this November. We need to stop this.
Weakens your case to utilize anecdotal bankruptcies like JoAnn Fabrics and a few others you reference just to blame Trump. Like many private equity plays with a heavy debt load it is hard to point to one straw that breaks the camel's back.
"Either way, Republicans have not always been wrong when they accused Democrats of “picking winners and losers.” But now, they themselves have adopted the same tactic." The issue is not so much the selective pressure or favor - it's the corrupt motivation. Trump disfavors renewables because Big Oil paid him a bribe. Trump hurts small businesses with tariffs because he's crazy and because monied interests pay him to cut their taxes and shift the burden to the rest of us. Dems may have made mistakes but, for the most part, they based their actions in public policy, not corrupt self-interest.
It's not just Trump, it's the entire cabinet and cadre of ignoramuses that surround him. Of course, he doesn't really listen to anyone but his own gut to fuck up the economy, but so many decisions are being made without his input because he is mental incompetent to make most decisions.
For months, I've been wondering about the bankruptcies and the job losses because of the tariffs and the myriad other bad economic decisions made by this administration.
Thank you Catherine for being one of the few to point this out. Spirit has always been a terrible airline, but hundreds of other companies were well run that have filed bankruptcies. They just couldn't afford their input any more. When will we be bailing out the auto companies?
It's getting real ugly out there and it's only going to get worse.
I thought Joann's went out of business because of private equity? Catherine, I'd love a clarification on this - as well as general thoughts on private equity. Love your work!
Never understood the idea of a farm bill the rest of us deal with all costs daily with tariffs and higher oil.... so the export market is gone supply and demand we can not pick winners and losers for bad policy
Representatives Husted and Raskin, in their letter of April 6, 2026, demanded that the Secretary of the Interior and the Acting Attorney General "...produce responses to [the Representatives'] questions no later than 5:00pm on April 20, 2026."
I live in NC. How does it make since to pay a company $1billion to not build a wind farm! Great as always Catherine!!!!
Catherine Campbell standing up for democracy, thanks
Trump is raping and pillaging the country for his own self-interests and profit. SCOTUS is complicit in assuring him he can keep doing so. Get out and vote Democrat or Independent this November. We need to stop this.
Weakens your case to utilize anecdotal bankruptcies like JoAnn Fabrics and a few others you reference just to blame Trump. Like many private equity plays with a heavy debt load it is hard to point to one straw that breaks the camel's back.
"Either way, Republicans have not always been wrong when they accused Democrats of “picking winners and losers.” But now, they themselves have adopted the same tactic." The issue is not so much the selective pressure or favor - it's the corrupt motivation. Trump disfavors renewables because Big Oil paid him a bribe. Trump hurts small businesses with tariffs because he's crazy and because monied interests pay him to cut their taxes and shift the burden to the rest of us. Dems may have made mistakes but, for the most part, they based their actions in public policy, not corrupt self-interest.
Not Putin
This is a great article. Clear, concise and proper noun/verb agreement on ‘data’
This is really well written, and should be shared with any individual who thinks Trump has the slightest clue how the economy works.
It's not just Trump, it's the entire cabinet and cadre of ignoramuses that surround him. Of course, he doesn't really listen to anyone but his own gut to fuck up the economy, but so many decisions are being made without his input because he is mental incompetent to make most decisions.
For months, I've been wondering about the bankruptcies and the job losses because of the tariffs and the myriad other bad economic decisions made by this administration.
Thank you Catherine for being one of the few to point this out. Spirit has always been a terrible airline, but hundreds of other companies were well run that have filed bankruptcies. They just couldn't afford their input any more. When will we be bailing out the auto companies?
It's getting real ugly out there and it's only going to get worse.
I can't take it anymore. And I say this every day
Elect a failed businessman = get an economic disaster in office.
The delusional fool has got to go. Is everyone in government so filthy rich that none of this hurts them?!
Tillis, oh well I’m retiring. Dr Cassidy, first do no harm. After you lose your seat you will no longer harm the American people.
I thought Joann's went out of business because of private equity? Catherine, I'd love a clarification on this - as well as general thoughts on private equity. Love your work!
Never understood the idea of a farm bill the rest of us deal with all costs daily with tariffs and higher oil.... so the export market is gone supply and demand we can not pick winners and losers for bad policy
Representatives Husted and Raskin, in their letter of April 6, 2026, demanded that the Secretary of the Interior and the Acting Attorney General "...produce responses to [the Representatives'] questions no later than 5:00pm on April 20, 2026."
So, where are the answers?
America First has turned out to be America Alone. Trump has managed to alienate everyone.
Not Putin
Succinct and to the point! UPenn needs to demand their Economics diploma back!