Billionaire GOP megadonor Ken Griffin is confused: Why is the US trying to bring back 'jobs that'll never pay much'?

[JimH52]

Billionaire GOP megadonor Ken Griffin is confused: Why is the US trying to bring back 'jobs that'll never pay much'?

Citadel founder Ken Griffin said he was asked on a recent trip to Asia why the US was trying to be like China.

www.businessinsider.com

Less than half a year since Trump's inauguration, Griffin said he was asked during a recent visit to China, "Why are you trying to be like China?"

He said there isn't a logical reason the US would want to bring manufacturing "jobs that'll never pay much" to the country, but that seems to be the goal of the tariff policies pursued by Trump's administration.

trump is living in the 50's, when there were colored bathrooms, oil was king, and his father could keep darkies out of his apartments. The US is not going back. But he will crash the economy in his efforts to do just that.

 

[Manonthestreet]

Without an industrial base when war breaks out you are the designated loser

 

[shockedcanadian]

Billionaire GOP megadonor Ken Griffin is confused: Why is the US trying to bring back 'jobs that'll never pay much'?

Citadel founder Ken Griffin said he was asked on a recent trip to Asia why the US was trying to be like China.

www.businessinsider.com

Less than half a year since Trump's inauguration, Griffin said he was asked during a recent visit to China, "Why are you trying to be like China?"

He said there isn't a logical reason the US would want to bring manufacturing "jobs that'll never pay much" to the country, but that seems to be the goal of the tariff policies pursued by Trump's administration.

trump is living in the 50's, when there were colored bathrooms, oil was king, and his father could keep darkies out of his apartments. The US is not going back. But he will crash the economy in his efforts to do just that.

Easy for him to say as a billionaire. It allows young men to make a living, have some dignity in doing so and also keeps them out of trouble, off the poisons.

It's inflation is sky high even as everything is made overseas so if government STOPPED SPENDING, a guy making $35k a year could still survive since his expenses won't be as high. It also pays a hell of a lot more than welfare.

The key is the core, national security and high tech jobs. Germany was the envy of the world with their high end manufacturing of vehicles and industrial products. America and Canada for that matter if we didn't have a Police State can do the same.

 

[jbrownson0831]

Billionaire GOP megadonor Ken Griffin is confused: Why is the US trying to bring back 'jobs that'll never pay much'?

Citadel founder Ken Griffin said he was asked on a recent trip to Asia why the US was trying to be like China.

www.businessinsider.com

Less than half a year since Trump's inauguration, Griffin said he was asked during a recent visit to China, "Why are you trying to be like China?"

He said there isn't a logical reason the US would want to bring manufacturing "jobs that'll never pay much" to the country, but that seems to be the goal of the tariff policies pursued by Trump's administration.

trump is living in the 50's, when there were colored bathrooms, oil was king, and his father could keep darkies out of his apartments. The US is not going back. But he will crash the economy in his efforts to do just that.

Just because you are a gubment teatsucker, jimboliar, doesn't mean that there aren't thousands of able-bodied folks looking for a solid job to support themselves and their families. You are the lazy exception to a strong work ethic. Plus you whine all the time and hate America.
Manufacturing jobs at my company pay very well with benefits....this guy is a moron.

 

[pknopp]

If its low pay its because that is all people like Griffen wants to pay.

 

[Winston]

Just because you are a gubment teatsucker, jimboliar, doesn't mean that there aren't thousands of able-bodied folks looking for a solid job to support themselves and their families. You are the lazy exception to a strong work ethic. Plus you whine all the time and hate America.
Manufacturing jobs at my company pay very well with benefits....this guy is a moron.

Who is going to work these low-paying manufacturing jobs, like hosiery mills, furniture plants, toy factories. $35,000 a year. Damn near anyone can make more than that working for Uber, Door dash, or even reselling yard sale finds. And everyone can make that working at Walmart as a personal shopper.

I mean it is just dumb. Those steel tariffs that went into effect today. Great, maybe prop up a few steelworker jobs. But for ever steelworker there are like FORTY workers that work in manufacturing industries that use steel.

 

[initforme]

Just because you are a gubment teatsucker, jimboliar, doesn't mean that there aren't thousands of able-bodied folks looking for a solid job to support themselves and their families. You are the lazy exception to a strong work ethic. Plus you whine all the time and hate America.
Manufacturing jobs at my company pay very well with benefits....this guy is a moron.

So they pay over $40 per hour then? Awesome. Anything less is meh.

 

[JimH52]

If its low pay its because that is all people like Griffen wants to pay.

Well, that is how repubs get rich....right?

 

[C_Clayton_Jones]

Billionaire GOP megadonor Ken Griffin is confused: Why is the US trying to bring back 'jobs that'll never pay much'?

Citadel founder Ken Griffin said he was asked on a recent trip to Asia why the US was trying to be like China.

www.businessinsider.com

Less than half a year since Trump's inauguration, Griffin said he was asked during a recent visit to China, "Why are you trying to be like China?"

He said there isn't a logical reason the US would want to bring manufacturing "jobs that'll never pay much" to the country, but that seems to be the goal of the tariff policies pursued by Trump's administration.

trump is living in the 50's, when there were colored bathrooms, oil was king, and his father could keep darkies out of his apartments. The US is not going back. But he will crash the economy in his efforts to do just that.

“Why is the US trying to bring back 'jobs that'll never pay much'?”

Because Trump and his supporters are ignorant idiots.

Not only are these jobs low-paying, but they’re mostly semi-skilled manual labor jobs – tedious assembly line work, the kind of work Americans won’t do.

Instead of trying to ‘bring back’ low-paying grunt work, we should instead be investing in education and training programs for Americans to obtain skilled, good paying jobs – but that’s the kind of sound, responsible governance Trump and Republicans are incapable of.

 

[pknopp]

“Why is the US trying to bring back 'jobs that'll never pay much'?”

Because Trump and his supporters are ignorant idiots.

Not only are these jobs low-paying, but they’re mostly semi-skilled manual labor jobs – tedious assembly line work, the kind of work Americans won’t do.

Instead of trying to ‘bring back’ low-paying grunt work, we should instead be investing in education and training programs for Americans to obtain skilled, good paying jobs – but that’s the kind of sound, responsible governance Trump and Republicans are incapable of.

Such as?

 

[Harry Dresden]

Such as?

jones doesnt take questions....

 

[John Edgar Slow Horses]

Without an industrial base when war breaks out you are the designated loser

Not in this world. WWIII will not require a huge industrial base.

 

[John Edgar Slow Horses]

Who is going to work these low-paying manufacturing jobs, like hosiery mills, furniture plants, toy factories. $35,000 a year. Damn near anyone can make more than that working for Uber, Door dash, or even reselling yard sale finds. And everyone can make that working at Walmart as a personal shopper.

I mean it is just dumb. Those steel tariffs that went into effect today. Great, maybe prop up a few steelworker jobs. But for ever steelworker there are like FORTY workers that work in manufacturing industries that use steel.

As of 2025, the average hourly pay at Walmart in the United States is approximately $15.36

However, actual wages vary depending on the role, experience, and location:

Entry-Level and Retail Roles:​

• Cashier: ~$16.50/hour
  2
• Stock Associate: ~$17.00/hour
• Personal Shopper: ~$15.42/hour
  3
• Front End Associate: ~$14.94/hour

Warehouse and Fulfillment:​

• Warehouse Worker: ~$20.85/hour
• Order Filler: ~$24.41/hour
• Freight Handler: ~$22.01/hour

Pharmacy Roles:​

• Pharmacy Technician: ~$18.50/hour
• Pharmacist: ~$63.25/hour

Management:​

• Assistant Manager: ~$54,455/year
• Operations Manager: ~$126,425/year

Walmart has also implemented regional pay adjustments in 2025, meaning employees in high-cost areas may earn more than the national average

 

[Darkwind]

Billionaire GOP megadonor Ken Griffin is confused: Why is the US trying to bring back 'jobs that'll never pay much'?

Citadel founder Ken Griffin said he was asked on a recent trip to Asia why the US was trying to be like China.

www.businessinsider.com

Less than half a year since Trump's inauguration, Griffin said he was asked during a recent visit to China, "Why are you trying to be like China?"

He said there isn't a logical reason the US would want to bring manufacturing "jobs that'll never pay much" to the country, but that seems to be the goal of the tariff policies pursued by Trump's administration.

trump is living in the 50's, when there were colored bathrooms, oil was king, and his father could keep darkies out of his apartments. The US is not going back. But he will crash the economy in his efforts to do just that.

Aren't you the clowns that scream at the moon about Billionaires wanting to keep wages low?

That happens by keeping Manufacturing OUT of the United States.

 

[John Edgar Slow Horses]

Aren't you the clowns that scream at the moon about Billionaires wanting to keep wages low?

That happens by keeping Manufacturing OUT of the United States.

And by sending them to Asia. The businesses know exactly what they are doing.

 

[jbrownson0831]

Well, that is how repubs get rich....right?

All the billionaires are dimtards jimboliar.

 

[jbrownson0831]

“Why is the US trying to bring back 'jobs that'll never pay much'?”

Because Trump and his supporters are ignorant idiots.

Not only are these jobs low-paying, but they’re mostly semi-skilled manual labor jobs – tedious assembly line work, the kind of work Americans won’t do.

Instead of trying to ‘bring back’ low-paying grunt work, we should instead be investing in education and training programs for Americans to obtain skilled, good paying jobs – but that’s the kind of sound, responsible governance Trump and Republicans are incapable of.

What an America hating thing to say teat sucker. Your lazy ilk has no business even commenting on this great country or our president.

 

[CrusaderFrank]

Who is going to work these low-paying manufacturing jobs, like hosiery mills, furniture plants, toy factories. $35,000 a year. Damn near anyone can make more than that working for Uber, Door dash, or even reselling yard sale finds. And everyone can make that working at Walmart as a personal shopper.

I mean it is just dumb. Those steel tariffs that went into effect today. Great, maybe prop up a few steelworker jobs. But for ever steelworker there are like FORTY workers that work in manufacturing industries that use steel.

Before Congress and The Fed completely destroyed the dollar, a factory worker could provide for his family and own a home without his wife having to work.

 

[jbrownson0831]

jones doesnt take questions....

He doesn't have a job, either.

 

[jbrownson0831]

Before Congress and The Fed completely destroyed the dollar, a factory worker could provide for his family and own a home without his wife having to work.

And there are places in the country and companies where that can still be done. Trump wants to improve that vastly.