Staff Reports
The signs are clear that the economy took a hit in the first quarter of the year. And predictably, the left is running around in a panic, pointing fingers at President Trump. They’re ready to blame anything and everything on the backbone-strengthening tariffs introduced to protect American workers and industries. It’s like they’ve never heard of a bit of short-term sacrifice for long-term gain!
What the naysayers fail to acknowledge is the bigger picture. Those tariffs are designed to bring manufacturing back home and make our economy less dependent on foreign powers who don’t have America’s best interests at heart. Yes, it may have caused a brief slowdown — but it’s about time we put America first, something liberal elites in Washington seem to adamantly oppose. All they care about is their globalist agenda, even if it means selling out the American worker.
When will the left understand that the strength of America doesn’t come from signing trade deals that line the pockets of multinational corporations? It comes from supporting the American blue-collar worker — the farmer, the factory hand, the small business owner. Pardon us if we’re not losing sleep over a momentary dip in the GDP when the path forward is about ensuring American prosperity in the long run.
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— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) April 30, 2025
This narrative of doom and gloom is just another tactic by the liberal media to sow fear and undermine an administration focused on making America great again. These are the same folks who have condemned tax cuts, opposed job growth, and consistently mocked policies that defend American values. They’d rather keep us tied to the whims of foreign economies than support policies that prioritize our nation’s self-sufficiency and durability.
So, if the economy took a little hit this quarter, why not ask the left if they have a better plan? You know, one that doesn’t involve giving America away one trade deal at a time? Maybe when they figure out how to balance a budget or run a business, we’ll listen. For now, Americans who see through the noise can rest easy knowing that short-term challenges will be worth a long-lasting economic victory.
