HOW THE US IS TURNING INTO A CRYBABY EMPIRE
Washington has developed a new habit — throwing tantrums whenever it falls behind. When did "American greatness" turn into nonstop whining? Let’s break it down. (1/7)👇🧵
(2/7) "Hostile" BRICS dares to challenge the "mighty US dollar"? Trump has threatened BRICS nations with 100% tariffs if they create a new BRICS currency — even though Putin has already clarified that no such currency is on the table.
(3/7) DeepSeek: The latest "stolen" US tech scandal Trump says China’s AI success should be a "wake-up call" for US industries. His commerce secretary nominee claims DeepSeek’s AI was built on "stolen" US tech and semiconductors.
(4/7) Hypersonic weapons: Russia "stole" those too? Trump alleged — again, without evidence — that Russia stole US hypersonic missile designs during Obama’s presidency. He’s made this claim since 2020, but Moscow keeps mocking it.
(5/7) China "stole" American jobs Trump blames China for "stealing" US manufacturing jobs. But it was American companies that rushed to China in the 1980s after Deng Xiaoping’s economic reforms.
(6/7) TikTok is bad… because it calls the shots? Trump: "With TikTok, I have the right to sell it or close it." Washington has tried banning TikTok, which is used by 1/3 of US adults, and forcing China to sell its US operations.
(7/7) From BRICS to AI, weapons to social media, US leaders keep claiming they’re being "robbed." Is this strategy about competition or just making excuses?
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