Policy Decisions

President Clueless: Stumped on Pardon He Signed Hours Earlier

Recent events have highlighted a pattern of apparent ignorance from the president regarding crucial policy decisions and the actions of his own administration. Trump has repeatedly responded to direct questions about pardons, foreign policy, and administrative actions with “I don’t know.” This pattern of non-answers extends to topics ranging from military aid and student visa policies to even basic constitutional concepts. The frequency of these instances raises questions about the president’s knowledge and involvement in the very matters he is responsible for overseeing.

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Trump’s Policy Ideas: A TV-Inspired Meltdown

President Trump’s order to reopen Alcatraz as a maximum-security prison followed the airing of the film *Escape from Alcatraz* on his local television station. His subsequent social media posts and statements strongly suggest the movie influenced his decision, linking the prison to concepts of law and order. This decision, however, has been met with criticism from San Francisco officials who deem it nonsensical. Simultaneously, Trump announced a 100% tariff on foreign-made films, further highlighting the apparent connection between his media consumption and policy decisions.

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