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In a plot twist that would make any Hollywood screenwriter proud, a Democrat from Maine is throwing his hat into the ring of support for President Trump’s tariff policies, all from a district that Trump won by a solid nine points. Meet Jared Golden, U.S. Representative and the Democrat who has somehow managed to not get lost in the chaos of his party’s anti-Trump agenda. Instead of joining the legions of Democrats lining up to criticize the President, Golden is stepping up to back him, leaving many scratching their heads in confusion.
Golden is making headlines not just for his willingness to align with Trump but for actively pushing the President to maintain and even expand his tariff game plan. Forget the anti-Trump Republicans who are trying to roll back the commander-in-chief’s authority; this Maine Rep is firing off legislation that calls for a 10 percent tariff on all goods entering the U.S. It seems he believes it’s time to put up some serious economic “ring fencing” around American interests, apparently hitting a nerve with both the establishment and progressive Democrats who are still slogging through a reality of their own making.
It’s no secret that many Democrats are ringing alarm bells over the state of the economy, especially as the stock market experiences its usual flair for drama. Nevertheless, Golden is urging the President to stick to his guns and not allow the naysayers to derail what he perceives as a necessary course correction for America’s economy. His message is clear: teasing any retreat from tariffs is a recipe for disaster. If nothing else, it seems that Golden has read the room and isn’t afraid to shake up party lines in favor of what he sees as pro-working class policies.
🚨 REPORT: Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME) is perhaps the only Democrat on Capitol Hill willing to defend President Trump's new tariffs to the hilt.
In fact, his main concern is that President Trump will back down from his trade policy.https://t.co/1obX0vxYYa
— Proud Elephant 🇺🇸🦅 (@ProudElephantUS) April 9, 2025
This unexpected alliance is throwing the GOP establishment for a loop, as several Republican senators—including Chuck Grassley, Mitch McConnell, and Lisa Murkowski—have put up a united front to restrict the President’s ability to impose tariffs without congressional approval. It’s as if they’ve forgotten who they work for. Meanwhile, Trump has remained steadfast in his intent to veto any such bill that looks to undermine his tariffs, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Democrats who surprisingly find value in the Trump administration’s approach to trade.
The support of unions like the United Auto Workers (UAW) and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters for Trump’s tariffs showcases a leftist shift toward a more economically nationalist stance. After decades of playing politics, these unions are finally realizing that the “free trade” mantra has let the American working class down. The unions are now applauding Trump for attempting to untangle the mess that has festered for far too long, signaling that perhaps more should consider joining Golden in breaking with conventional party alliances.
As this strange political theatre unfolds, it’s clear that amidst the chaos, there are surprising alliances forming. Democrats like Golden are not just playing the game but changing its rules, forcing others to acknowledge that even in a primarily red district, a tariff strategy might just be what the doctor ordered for American manufacturing. The question now remains: will more in his party follow suit, or will they continue to stumble around like deer in headlights, missing the opportunity for real economic change?
