Thread by @TheLastRefuge2

I do not appreciate the label of "personality cult". Specifically because policies of the Trump doctrine are unique to Trump. His use of strategic econ leverage to achieve national security & expanded econ growth objectives are unmatched.

I will debate anyone on this.

https://twitter.com/DeSantisFan2024/status/1444780018937339904

The border security and migration “agreement” with Mexico was a brilliant example of President Trump in action.

Most were so focused on ridiculous personality issues they had no idea what he put into place.

state.gov/u-s-mexico-joi…

Overlooked by most financial pundits Trump pre-positioned risk mgmt with the basis for their analysis & internal investment advice.
In a similar move 2018, President Trump suspended tariffs against China based on an agreement (G20 in Argentina).

theconservativetreehouse.com/2018/12/01/kud…

After several months and a 150 page initial agreement of principle, China walked away from their prior promises and terms.

Without hesitation Trump's tariffs against China were immediately implemented at the previous rate.

That 2018 China example with tariffs became the baseline for all multinational investment to consider as they reviewed their 2019 tariff exposure in Mexico.

Trump wasn't bluffing

If any financial investor (bank or corporation) believed Mexico would not adhere to the border/migration agreement, then by extension they were accepting/predicting the Mexican tariffs would take effect in 90-days.

Believe me, those multinational corps with investments in Mexico immediately began telling Lopez-Obrador not to screw around with this.... They had the China reference, and knew Trump would hit the tariff hammer without a blink.

President Trump gave notice to all global business interests to organize their financial affairs toward Mexico within 90 days.

If border not secured, tariffs were a done deal.

Do not underestimate the power of a few dozen multinational banks and corporations calling Lopez-Obrador and his ministers demanding assurances; concrete assurances; of their follow-through.

That put massive pressure on Mexico to comply with the border security agreement.

Trump made border security something it never was. It wasn't politics, or a broken political promise, this time it was business.

A high-stakes multi-billion business issue with multiple downstream consequences.

That was the difference with business-centric President Trump in the White House; he was not a politician.

Mexico quickly put their military on the border and held back any migrants. Ergo, the 'remain in Mexico policy' was about economics, not politics.

Economic security is national security. Once again we saw the ‘Trump Doctrine‘ at work.

President Trump used economic strength as leverage to achieve a national security objective and solve national security problem, vis-a-vis the border.

There's not another political contender in 2024 who has even a remote ability to do this. Even DeSantis who I very much appreciate, but I accept he is tied to the RNC donor class, which means he can't do this stuff.

I could give you dozens more examples, but the bottom line is that only Donald Trump has the mind to look at it this way; along with the ability and skillset to apply this level of strategic policy to protect our interests. All other candidates are politicians by nature.

Show me a republican who will talk positively, publicly and openly about the benefits of tariffs. Show me one, just one.... Hell, show me a Democrat for that matter.

They all are purchased. EXCEPT TRUMP !

Like I said, I will debate anyone on policy and outcome. For any GOP candidate -vs- Trump. /END