Trump's 50-Year War on the Dollar
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The debate rages on about Trump's stance on the dollar, with some commenters dismissing the idea that he's waging a deliberate "war" on the currency as a clever "debtor's strategy." Instead, they argue that Trump's history with debt is more about survival, marked by bankruptcies and restructurings, rather than a masterclass in macroeconomic manipulation. As one commenter dryly noted, if Trump had just invested in a simple index fund like VTI, he might have avoided a lot of trouble and even enjoyed better returns. The discussion also touches on the potential consequences of Trump's actions, with some warning that devaluing the dollar could have far-reaching and potentially disastrous effects, much like the Weimar Republic's hyperinflation.
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All those tech bros might not like their wealth being invalid outside the US.
Yes, inflation erodes debt, but it also destroys credibility — and once you lose that, financing costs explode. The real danger isn’t Trump’s supposed genius, it’s that treating the dollar like a personal put option underestimates how fragile global trust actually is.
Plus the guys super into gold, I feel like he would prefer a strong dollar