Season - 2 Episode - 12 - Trump and Billionaires Cash in on America While U.S. Citizens Struggle

On this episode of Ford News, Johnathan and Brian start by discussing the ethical and legal issues surrounding Donald Trump's acceptance of a $400 million 747 from Qatar. 

It doesn't matter how many word salads you try to use to avoid the outright violations of the Emoluments Clause; we know what is happening. It's always a grift!

Segment two brings us to the "pause" of tariffs on China. It's not a pause, and it shows Trump blinked. This administration's entire economic policy has been a mess. 

Finally, the Ford Fact Check focuses on the trade deficit. Donald Trump doesn't seem to understand the concept. 

Links

Selling America 

Trump Organization strikes deal for luxury golf resort in Qatar | AP News

Luxury skyscrapers, golf courses and cryptocurrency: Trump’s rapidly expanding Middle East business | CNN Politics

Trump accepting luxury jetliner from Qatar raises alarm on both sides of political aisle - Los Angeles Times

Trump inks $142B arms deal with Saudi Arabia, part of $600B investment package


China Trade War. Trump caves


Trump, China agree to slash tariffs for 90 days: What to know

Trump Cuts China Tariff on Small Packages From Likes of SHEIN, Temu - Newsweek


Ford Fact Check 

U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, March 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)

Tradeindata - Trade & Customs data from 200+ Countries for Global Imports and Exports