Trump WH Contradicts Itself Over Tariff Negotiations

Donald Trump tries to win in the court of public opinion by changing the way America sees the fight over Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia and by signaling to schools that resistance is expensive. Plus, the Trump administration plans to cut $40 billion from the Health and Human Services budget.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A nation of laws or a nation of Donald Trump’s desires? The White House substitutes its opinion for evidence and its policy preference for court orders. Plus, President Trump threatens to hit Harvard University with a tax bill if he doesn’t get an apology.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The President’s men aren’t telling the truth and his aides are openly defying the courts to deliver Donald Trump’s immigration agenda. Plus, while Americans get ready to pay more for everything, those cozy with Trump cash in.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Consumer sentiment plunged 11% this month to a preliminary reading of 50.8, the University of Michigan said in its latest survey released Friday, the second-lowest reading on records going back to 1952. April’s reading was lower than anything seen during the Great Recession. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump conceded that there may be “transition problems” with his trade policies but said his team is “working on deals” with countries. Stocks tumbled after the White House clarified its tariff on all Chinese goods is at least 145% — even higher than previously believed. And the market for US Treasuries is again showing signs of distress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We debate the Senator Bernie Sanders town hall takeaways as Americans grow more worried about their wallets. Plus, why the economic roller coaster ride is just getting started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A day before President Donald Trump’s new worldwide tariffs are set to take hold, the White House made clear Tuesday the door for new trade negotiations was wide open — even if the exact formula for earning relief from the duties remained unclear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Instead of backing down, Trump doubles down on his tariff war as more members of the billionaires club weigh in. But, where were those one percenters before Trump pulled the rug out from under global markets? Plus, the Supreme Court gives the green light for the Trump White House to continue rapid deportations under wartime law.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As markets crater, President Trump says he is not budging on his unprecedented war. Instead, he’s going golfing. Plus, from billionaires to Barstool, MAGA promoters get a wake up call. Also, Barack Obama speaks out about the current political moment.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump’s tariffs rattle markets as allies threaten retaliation. Plus, the far-right conspiracy theorist who called 9/11 an inside job is giving the president advice on who to fire from his national security team.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices