Following a market-crashing tariff announcement, President Trump spent a lucrative weekend at his Florida resorts. This included multiple high-dollar fundraisers, generating millions, and attendance at a LIV Golf tournament hosted at a Trump property, despite widespread criticism. The events contrasted sharply with the negative market reaction to his policy. Trump’s activities included a private dinner with wealthy donors and participation in a golf tournament.
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Following his announcement of sweeping tariffs that caused a significant drop in the U.S. stock market, President Trump traveled to Florida to attend a LIV Golf tournament. His trip included a visit to his Doral golf course and a subsequent dinner, before he spent the night at Mar-a-Lago. The market reacted negatively to the tariffs, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq experiencing substantial declines, particularly impacting companies with significant overseas manufacturing. The unusual inclusion of uninhabited islands like the Heard and McDonald Islands on the tariff list further fueled criticism.
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John Q. Hosedrinker