💸 Part 2: They Profit, We Pay — How Trump’s Economic Sabotage Threatens Every Home
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Fascism rarely arrives with fanfare. It slips in quietly—through the shadows of apathy and the silence of those who choose not to act.
History teaches us that tyranny doesn’t just rise because of its loudest supporters—it thrives when those who know better stay quiet. And in just 100 days, Donald Trump has confirmed our worst fears: he is not governing like a president accountable to law, but ruling like a man who believes himself above it.
They aren’t fixing the economy. They’re looting it.
Here’s how—and why.
💸 Part 2: They Profit, We Pay — How Trump’s Economic Sabotage Threatens Every Home
They promised prosperity. Instead, what they delivered puts us on the edge of a recession.
In just 100 days, Donald Trump’s return to power has unleashed economic chaos—and working Americans are paying the price. While billionaires like Elon Musk and Trump’s donors cash in, families are drowning under higher costs, fewer protections, and a collapsing public safety net.
This isn’t mismanagement—it’s a deliberate assault on our economy, wages, and financial security.
📉 Chaos by Design: From Tariffs to Layoffs
Trump’s erratic economic decisions are sending shockwaves through our economy:
He imposed the highest tariffs over a century, causing price spikes in everything from food to cars. 1
He slashed programs that support workers, seniors, veterans, and small businesses. 2
He ordered a hiring freeze across the federal government, crippling public services.
His tariff chaos—announcing, delaying, and reversing policies by tweet—has frozen investment and stalled consumer confidence. 3
🏠 They’re Driving Up Prices—While Slashing Support
While Trump and Musk slash assistance programs in the name of “efficiency,” here’s what’s happening:
❄️ Home energy assistance programs are being eliminated—leaving low-income and elderly families vulnerable. 4
🚗 Vehicle prices surging—tariffs could raise the cost of a new car by up to $15,000. 5
💡 Electricity bills rising—Trump’s policies are gutting clean energy investments and triggering higher infrastructure costs that get passed to consumers. 6
🛒 Grocery bills soaring— Economic instability fueled by Trump’s reckless mismanagement and chaotic tariff policies. 7 8
Instead of investing in jobs and wages, Trump stripped away training programs and cut salaries for some federal contractors by as much as 25%. 9
This isn’t fiscal responsibility—it’s economic sabotage.
🔓 No Oversight, No Guardrails—Just Corruption
Trump’s first 100 days have proven one thing: he’s not just governing poorly—he’s looting the system. They’re not fixing the economy but looting it.
Trump fired 17 inspectors general, leaving no one to track waste, fraud, or corruption. 10
Trump handed over influence to Elon Musk’s DOGE, which now slashes agencies that oversee worker safety, labor rights, environmental protections, and consumer protections. 11
DOGE is pushing to shut down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, just as Musk launches his own financial platform. How convenient. 12
Trump’s Commerce Secretary even told Americans to invest in Tesla stock to prop up Musk’s fortune. 13
Meanwhile, Trump has generated $100 million in personal gains from his crypto scheme, selling presidential access at private dinners with top investors. 14
His allies in Congress are also cashing in—buying stock and rigging the system in plain sight. 15
This isn’t just unethical—it’s criminal.
💥 Wages Down, Recession Up
And now? Economists warn Trump’s policies could cause a recession. 16
Tariffs are stalling investment. Cuts to safety net programs are reducing spending. Confusion over policy is halting construction and business growth. And Trump’s attacks on immigrants—who are vital to industries like food and construction—are likely to drive prices even higher.
This isn’t just bad policy. It’s a roadmap to collapse.
🚨 This Is Economic Violence
Let’s be clear: Trump, Musk, and their billionaire allies are waging class warfare—and they expect the rest of us to foot the bill.
And what do we get in return? Higher bills. Lower wages.
All while Trump floods the media with lies, fear, and propaganda.
And they want no accountability.
✊ Oh Hell NO!
This is not the end of our story—it is the moment that demands we rise.
If you've been waiting for someone else to stop Trump—stop waiting.
You are the firewall.
We are the resistance.
And we are not powerless.
Join us at People Power United—because democracy doesn’t defend itself. It depends on us—on everyday people who refuse to surrender to apathy or fear.
We've stopped fascism before. We will do it again.
⏭️ Coming Next in Our 3-Part Series
In Part 3, we reveal how Elon Musk's DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) is quietly executing a corporate coup—dismantling democracy, gutting essential programs, and turning our government into a playground for the ultra-wealthy.
This fight is not just about one man. It’s about whether we the people still hold power—or whether we surrender it to those who bought their way in.
This is your invitation to take action, speak out, show up, and organize for the country we believe in.
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People Power United Updates
Our group is growing by leaps and bounds! Folks understand that with love in our hearts ❤️ and hard work, we will reclaim our nation from cruelty, chaos, and confusion. In case you missed it, this past week was busy:
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https://americanoversight.org/investigation/the-trump-administrations-dismantling-of-federal-agencies-and-threats-to-important-social-services/
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/04/26/trump-liheap-cuts-heating-assistance/
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/new-car-prices-could-be-15-000-higher-under-trumps-tariffs-and-no-one-wins-wall-street-analyst-says-522addcb
https://www.americanprogress.org/article/10-trump-administration-actions-that-could-lead-to-higher-electricity-prices/
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https://www.nbcnews.com/data-graphics/grocery-price-tracker-inflation-trends-eggs-bread-trump-administration-rcna191508
https://www.americanprogress.org/article/trump-just-cut-the-minimum-wage-for-hundreds-of-thousands-of-private-sector-workers/
https://americanoversight.org/investigation/trumps-illegal-firing-of-inspectors-general/
https://www.americanprogress.org/article/doge-cuts-by-city-state-and-congressional-district/
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https://apnews.com/article/musk-trump-tesla-stock-lutnick-commerce-secretary-ethics-5a89c2f4a68a9470692630b5c56cffd6
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https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/10/donald-trump-ignites-insider-trading-accusations-after-global-tariffs-u-turn
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/apr/30/economy-gdp-q1-trump-tariffs