By John Q. Hosedrinker 
During a program unveiling to reduce the cost of IVF treatments, President Trump claimed to have delivered significant discounts on medication prices, even stating reductions of “500, 600, 800%” and higher. This assertion was quickly met with criticism as it is mathematically impossible, with critics pointing out that such percentages would effectively mean being paid to take the medication. Despite the illogical nature of the claim, the president has made similar statements in the past. While a related plan involving Merck drugs promises price drops of 84%, critics found Trump’s repeated claims to be a demonstration of poor math skills.
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So, the whole “Doofus Trump” situation is unfolding again, and honestly, it’s hard to know where to begin. It’s like a rerun, and you’re just shaking your head, wondering how we got here again. The latest episode? Well, it revolves around his, shall we say, *unique* understanding of percentages. It’s truly something else.
He was touting a new program to make IVF treatments more affordable, and while doing so, he started boasting about massive discounts on medications. The numbers, though… well, let’s just say they didn’t exactly add up. He threw out figures like “500, 600, 800%” reductions. He even said, and I quote, “It’s hard to believe.” Yeah, pal, it is. It’s hard to believe anyone with even a basic grasp of math would say that.
The sheer audacity of it! He makes these claims, and you’d think someone on his team, someone, anyone, would quietly pull him aside and say, “Sir, that’s not how percentages work.” But no, he just keeps on going, seemingly oblivious. And it just keeps happening. Honestly, I’m waiting for the day I can get my medication and be paid to do so. That 800% reduction sounds fantastic.
It’s just the kind of thing that makes you want to facepalm. We’re talking about the former President of the United States, a man who, let’s be honest, often sounds like he’s winging it. And the worst part is, some people seem to believe him! They can’t even do basic math, and they are eating this up. I mean, pharmacies owing people money to take their medicine? Hilarious! The guy who graduated from Wharton… Well.
The comments surrounding this are pretty spot-on. They range from incredulous laughter to outright exasperation. “Doofus” is a pretty accurate descriptor, honestly. And the quotes about his IQ are hilarious. It’s a sad state of affairs when a supposed “genius” can’t wrap his head around percentages. But, sadly, it is the truth.
It’s also a recurring theme, this whole “Trump doesn’t understand numbers” thing. Remember the constant claims of record-breaking crowds, the inflated economic figures, the… well, you get the idea. It’s like he’s living in a world where the rules don’t apply, or maybe he just thinks the rules don’t apply to him.
And the best part is that this kind of gaffe used to be the end of a political career. Now it’s barely a blip on the news cycle. It makes you wonder what kind of bar we’ve set for our leaders. It’s like everyone has become desensitized to it, which is the scariest part.
It’s hard not to see the absurdity of it all. Someone pointed out a potential scenario where if a price went from $50 to $10, could he be thinking of a 500% decrease? No, he’s just dumb as a brick. It’s hard to believe that this is the kind of guy who is deciding on tariff percentages for various countries. That’s probably the most concerning part of it all.
The whole thing is just a testament to the power of… well, I’m not sure what to call it. Charisma? Bluster? The ability to convince people that up is down? Whatever it is, it’s working for him, at least with his base. The comments are full of people still wanting their free drugs. And it’s hard to shake the feeling that we are just pawns in some big, weird political game.
And the truth is, this is just another example of how he plays the game. Say something outrageous, make some outlandish claim, and see who bites. It’s like a twisted form of performance art. The real tragedy is the fact that real people and real issues are being overshadowed by his antics. The guy has no clue how percentages work, and he’s making decisions that affect millions of people. It’s truly a hard reality to grasp. And yet, here we are.