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Tom of Temecula

(1,632 posts)
Sat Jun 22, 2024, 07:48 AM Jun 2024

Trump keeps flip-flopping his policy positions after meeting with rich people

Donald Trump privately hinted at a shift in immigration policy at a Business Roundtable meeting last week. He told the group “we need brilliant people” in this country, according to one of the attendees, who was granted anonymity to describe a private meeting. And when he talked about finding ways to keep American-educated talent at home, some top CEOs, like Apple’s Tim Cook, were seen nodding their heads.

The public move came a week later: On “The All-In Podcast” on Thursday, Trump said foreign nationals who graduate from U.S. colleges and universities should “automatically” be given a green card upon graduation.

It was the latest major policy shift from a candidate who has proven equal parts hardline and chameleon-like over time. Trump’s pivot on immigration followed his reversal on TikTok, embracing an app he once tried to ban, and his shift on cryptocurrency.

To the former president’s allies, the reversals are evidence of a nuanced politician taking thoughtful new positions on rapidly changing issues. But there is also plainly a pattern of Trump aligning his political stances with the views of wealthy donors and business interests.

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/06/22/trump-policy-flip-flop-00164538

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Trump keeps flip-flopping his policy positions after meeting with rich people (Original Post) Tom of Temecula Jun 2024 OP
Yep, that's how bidding works. Think. Again. Jun 2024 #1
He generally takes on the policies of the last person he talked with. Plus, he'll do anything to get elected. paleotn Jun 2024 #2
He has a down pillow mind. It takes the shape of the last person who talks with him . . . Journeyman Jun 2024 #9
His polices are for sale to the highest bidder. Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #3
And even then, it's meaningless. tanyev Jun 2024 #5
Of course he is selling a lie. Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #6
If elected, they will know where he is. Captain Zero Jun 2024 #7
Trump is highly protected. Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #8
Just like he flip-flops on his martial status when meeting beautiful women . . . hatrack Jun 2024 #4
"To the former president's allies, MorbidButterflyTat Jun 2024 #10
And this is new ? republianmushroom Jun 2024 #11

paleotn

(21,455 posts)
2. He generally takes on the policies of the last person he talked with. Plus, he'll do anything to get elected.
Sat Jun 22, 2024, 07:57 AM
Jun 2024

Last edited Sat Jun 22, 2024, 09:11 AM - Edit history (1)

Even soften his ingrained racism. But only to a point.

Journeyman

(15,418 posts)
9. He has a down pillow mind. It takes the shape of the last person who talks with him . . .
Sat Jun 22, 2024, 09:19 AM
Jun 2024

tanyev

(48,596 posts)
5. And even then, it's meaningless.
Sat Jun 22, 2024, 08:11 AM
Jun 2024

What he says now to get donations he will reverse in an instant for political expedience.

Irish_Dem

(79,495 posts)
6. Of course he is selling a lie.
Sat Jun 22, 2024, 08:15 AM
Jun 2024

That is a given.

The rich who are donating to him for a quid pro quo are extremely foolish and stupid.
Money down the drain.

And further, he will turn on them in a second.
Demand a cut of all their corporate profits or suffer the consequences.

Idiots. Rich, greedy idiots.

Irish_Dem

(79,495 posts)
8. Trump is highly protected.
Sat Jun 22, 2024, 08:31 AM
Jun 2024

Even the oligarchs would have a hard time going after him.

Besides they are cowards, will never fight evil, because they are birds of a feather.

MorbidButterflyTat

(4,129 posts)
10. "To the former president's allies,
Sat Jun 22, 2024, 11:24 AM
Jun 2024

the reversals are evidence of a nuanced politician taking thoughtful new positions on rapidly changing issues."

Bwahahaha!

That blatant sucking up is pathetic.

The convicted criminal's "policy," is whatever benefits him, and/or the last thing he remembers. JFC.

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