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Trump having his Liz Truss moment

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Shwish · 07/04/2025 09:03

That's what the BBC is saying. Does that mean there might be a way to get rid of him? Obviously not by the likes of me (I'm in the UK) but if the majority of the US voters come round to the realisation that he's potentially causing the next Great Depression?
I don't really understand US politics so I'm probably wrong but I think he has "absolute power" at the moment. Is that right? He can't be got rid of in a vote of no confidence sort of way like happened here?

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eqpi4t2hbsnktd · 07/04/2025 10:52

Ihatework27 · 07/04/2025 10:41

There's a glimmer of hope. He'll be 79 in June. He's obese and has coronary artery disease. Maybe one of his apoplectic rages will finish him off.

Maybe we need to all chip in and pay for another Stormy Daniels session for him!

LlynTegid · 07/04/2025 10:53

President Trump's power could be curtailed come November 2026 if the Democrats make large gains in the mid term elections, but even that is not a Liz Truss moment. I am not sure who it is more unfair to by making the comparison.

I know the BBC like to treat everyone as simpletons, but they should at least be accurate.

AnnPerkins · 07/04/2025 10:55

Almost every Republican is terrified of Trump standing a Maga loyalist against them at the midterms so won't step out of line. They actually choose to be associated with him and his policies rather than risking losing their seat.

If public opinion turned against Trump in a big way - if there were more results like the Wisconsin mayoral race last week which the Republicans lost despite Musk spending $21m on buying votes - maybe they will find a spine and start speaking out against him and Vance.

Don't hold your breath though.

GasPanic · 07/04/2025 10:57

Shwish · 07/04/2025 10:17

Obviously if it's still what the Americans want then there is no question of him going. But it seems likely that the public will realise it ISN'T what they actually want when they start feeling it in their wallets, surely? In that circumstance is there anything that can be done? Sounds like no.

Surely any government that implements tax rises then is doing something the public doesn't actually want, as they will feel it in their wallets ?

Sounds like Starmers time might be up soon by that reasoning.

StandFirm · 07/04/2025 11:11

AnnPerkins · 07/04/2025 10:55

Almost every Republican is terrified of Trump standing a Maga loyalist against them at the midterms so won't step out of line. They actually choose to be associated with him and his policies rather than risking losing their seat.

If public opinion turned against Trump in a big way - if there were more results like the Wisconsin mayoral race last week which the Republicans lost despite Musk spending $21m on buying votes - maybe they will find a spine and start speaking out against him and Vance.

Don't hold your breath though.

Edited

Yes, the whole 'I'll primary you' tactic has been working. The real test is whether those Republicans will stand up for their true values when it matters most. Or whether will it be too late by then.

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