The legal brief submitted to the Supreme Court in support of Trump’s tariffs contain false statements attributed to Trump even though he knew the Justices knew the truth. That’s because Trump believes his lies.
Trump claimed in his brief that countries are paying America trillions of dollars in tariffs. Of course Justices knew tariffs are not paid by the exporting countries, they’re paid by American consumers. Indeed, Chief Justice Roberts, noted that tariffs are a tax on Americans. The Justices are also aware that many countries are avoiding Trump’s tariffs by replacing America with other trading partners.
- Canada imports more cars from Mexico for the first time in three decades.
- China, the world’s largest soybeans buyer, hasn’t bought any soybeans from US farmers. They’re now buying them from Brazil and Argentina. Just like in his first term, Trump will have to pay them again.
- India and China are restoring trade ties to avoid Trump’s tariffs.
- Peru switched to buying textiles and blueberries from other countries.
- 14 countries formed a trade group that excluded America.
- The EU is expanding its list of trade partners to avoid Trump’s tariffs.
- European countries are joining a common market of South American countries that excludes the U.S.
In his brief, Trump referred to trade deficits as “losses”. The Justices know better — when businesses buy goods from foreign countries, they’re exchanging currency for something of value.
Trump told the Justices he’s made “historic deals” with several countries. At best though, Trump’s deals are frameworks for agreement that require much more detailed negotiating and may never become deals.
The only reason Trump made those inaccurate claims to the Justices, is that Trump doesn’t think he’s lying.
Perhaps Trump’s address to the UN is the best proof that his false claims are his realities. Trump claimed, “I ended seven un-endable wars,” which “were raging, with countless thousands of people being killed.” In fact, two of the wars never existed, two more didn’t end, and the others were short, minor skirmishes in which “countless thousands of people” weren’t killed.
Trump’s claim to the UN was made to 193 member countries and their delegates, whom Trump knew were knowledgeable about international wars. He believed he was telling the truth.
The whole world watched a mob of Trump supporters: storm the Capitol;
injure police with bats and chemical sprays; smash windows and doors; force their way into the Capitol; vandalize congressional offices; damage and steal government property; and build gallows and chant “Hang Pence.’
Trump saw what we saw, but later described it as a day of love, said rioters were “hugging and kissing” police, “had love in their heart” and were patriots.
It may be hard to believe, but our President is a pathological liar — a person who believes their lies. Trump’s National Security Adviser observed, “Trump can’t tell the difference between what’s true and what’s false ….Trump [says] what he believes ….”
While pathological liars may be able to navigate their way through society,
they should not be the leader of the free world. The 25th Amendment provides for the President’s removal if he’s unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office. If there were ever a need for it, it is now.
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