David Pakman
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Is Trump really dumb enough to believe this?
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6:02Now Playing-- Donald Trump falsely claims tariffs generated 18 trillion dollars, a mathematically impossible figure that exposes either deliberate lying or deep confusion
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Original show date: December 18, 2025
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Trump falsely claims $18 trillion from tariffs
Trump's tariff claim is mathematically impossible
Actual tariff revenue is $236 billion, not $18 trillion
600% tariff rate would cause economic collapse
Trump's false claims function as loyalty tests like cults
Trump conflates tax revenue with speculative investment promises
Trump's $18 trillion claim exceeds White House's own estimate
Tariffs hurt people while justified by false claims
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