Trumps $Bajillion Dollar Fantasy

[skews13]

The United States’ gross domestic product is about $30 trillion—roughly a quarter of the world’s total. China’s second, with a GDP of around $19 trillion, followed by a steep drop: Germany at $5 trillion, Japan at $4.3 trillion, and India at $4.1 trillion. Every other nation is below $4 trillion.

So when Trump boasts that he’s secured $17 trillion in domestic investment, it doesn’t pass the smell test.

The world doesn’t have that kind of capital sitting around and waiting to be handed to a country that’s spent the past nine months antagonizing its trading partners.

But that doesn’t stop Trump from claiming it.

Then there’s over a trillion dollars’ worth of corporate commitments—like Apple—that were no doubt going to happen regardless of who sat in the Oval Office. Apple blogger John Gruber has noted that the company invested just about as much in expanding its U.S. operations under President Joe Biden as it did under Trump.

When CNN asked the White House to explain these discrepancies, officials didn’t even try. They attacked Dale for “pointless and pedantic nitpicking,” claiming the media would be “beclowned” when the promised investments finally materialize.

That’s not an argument. It’s a tantrum. There are certainly clowns involved in this episode, but none of them are at CNN.

Trump's bajillion-dollar fantasy

The United States’ gross domestic product is about $30 trillion —roughly a quarter of the world’s total. China’s second, with a GDP of around $19 trillion, followed by a steep drop: Germany ...

www.dailykos.com

It's not a fantasy. It's not even a delusion. It's a bald face lie, from the biggest bald faced liar on the planet.

And everybody knows it.

 

[Moonglow]

Trump is a lying baffoon.

 

[22lcidw]

The United States’ gross domestic product is about $30 trillion—roughly a quarter of the world’s total. China’s second, with a GDP of around $19 trillion, followed by a steep drop: Germany at $5 trillion, Japan at $4.3 trillion, and India at $4.1 trillion. Every other nation is below $4 trillion.

So when Trump boasts that he’s secured $17 trillion in domestic investment, it doesn’t pass the smell test.

The world doesn’t have that kind of capital sitting around and waiting to be handed to a country that’s spent the past nine months antagonizing its trading partners.

But that doesn’t stop Trump from claiming it.

Then there’s over a trillion dollars’ worth of corporate commitments—like Apple—that were no doubt going to happen regardless of who sat in the Oval Office. Apple blogger John Gruber has noted that the company invested just about as much in expanding its U.S. operations under President Joe Biden as it did under Trump.

When CNN asked the White House to explain these discrepancies, officials didn’t even try. They attacked Dale for “pointless and pedantic nitpicking,” claiming the media would be “beclowned” when the promised investments finally materialize.

That’s not an argument. It’s a tantrum. There are certainly clowns involved in this episode, but none of them are at CNN.

Trump's bajillion-dollar fantasy

The United States’ gross domestic product is about $30 trillion —roughly a quarter of the world’s total. China’s second, with a GDP of around $19 trillion, followed by a steep drop: Germany ...

www.dailykos.com

It's not a fantasy. It's not even a delusion. It's a bald face lie, from the biggest bald faced liar on the planet.

And everybody knows it.

GM, Ford, Chrysler and AMC should have 90% of the world's automobile power then from your specs.

 

[LordBrownTrout]

Seems kind of low but yeah he's probably secured even more than 17 trillion.

 

[Mac1958]

It's not a fantasy. It's not even a delusion. It's a bald face lie, from the biggest bald faced liar on the planet.

And everybody knows it.

The flock appears to believe everything he says, and he has spoken to/performed for them exclusively for the last ten years.

He really has exposed this country. I was absolutely sure that we were better and more savvy than this.

 

[Dekster]

The United States’ gross domestic product is about $30 trillion—roughly a quarter of the world’s total. China’s second, with a GDP of around $19 trillion, followed by a steep drop: Germany at $5 trillion, Japan at $4.3 trillion, and India at $4.1 trillion. Every other nation is below $4 trillion.

So when Trump boasts that he’s secured $17 trillion in domestic investment, it doesn’t pass the smell test.

The world doesn’t have that kind of capital sitting around and waiting to be handed to a country that’s spent the past nine months antagonizing its trading partners.

But that doesn’t stop Trump from claiming it.

Then there’s over a trillion dollars’ worth of corporate commitments—like Apple—that were no doubt going to happen regardless of who sat in the Oval Office. Apple blogger John Gruber has noted that the company invested just about as much in expanding its U.S. operations under President Joe Biden as it did under Trump.

When CNN asked the White House to explain these discrepancies, officials didn’t even try. They attacked Dale for “pointless and pedantic nitpicking,” claiming the media would be “beclowned” when the promised investments finally materialize.

That’s not an argument. It’s a tantrum. There are certainly clowns involved in this episode, but none of them are at CNN.

Trump's bajillion-dollar fantasy

The United States’ gross domestic product is about $30 trillion —roughly a quarter of the world’s total. China’s second, with a GDP of around $19 trillion, followed by a steep drop: Germany ...

www.dailykos.com

It's not a fantasy. It's not even a delusion. It's a bald face lie, from the biggest bald faced liar on the planet.

And everybody knows it.

Wall Street be clowning the GOP. No surprise there. I know the GE announcement they were all "promises kept" about earlier this year was something they announced in 2017 as part of their greenwashing campaign to build appliance closer to the consumers of them.

 

[LordBrownTrout]

The flock appears to believe everything he says, and he has spoken to/performed for them exclusively for the last ten years.

He really has exposed this country. I was absolutely sure that we were better and more savvy than this.

Kinda like the left bowing down to glowarm as their religion.

 

[Meister]

Is that 17 Trillion over 10 years, 20 years?
I don't know, do you?

 

[Mac1958]

Kinda like the left bowing down to glowarm as their religion.

 

[Concerned American]

The United States’ gross domestic product is about $30 trillion—roughly a quarter of the world’s total. China’s second, with a GDP of around $19 trillion, followed by a steep drop: Germany at $5 trillion, Japan at $4.3 trillion, and India at $4.1 trillion. Every other nation is below $4 trillion.

So when Trump boasts that he’s secured $17 trillion in domestic investment, it doesn’t pass the smell test.

The world doesn’t have that kind of capital sitting around and waiting to be handed to a country that’s spent the past nine months antagonizing its trading partners.

But that doesn’t stop Trump from claiming it.

Then there’s over a trillion dollars’ worth of corporate commitments—like Apple—that were no doubt going to happen regardless of who sat in the Oval Office. Apple blogger John Gruber has noted that the company invested just about as much in expanding its U.S. operations under President Joe Biden as it did under Trump.

When CNN asked the White House to explain these discrepancies, officials didn’t even try. They attacked Dale for “pointless and pedantic nitpicking,” claiming the media would be “beclowned” when the promised investments finally materialize.

That’s not an argument. It’s a tantrum. There are certainly clowns involved in this episode, but none of them are at CNN.

Trump's bajillion-dollar fantasy

The United States’ gross domestic product is about $30 trillion —roughly a quarter of the world’s total. China’s second, with a GDP of around $19 trillion, followed by a steep drop: Germany ...

www.dailykos.com

It's not a fantasy. It's not even a delusion. It's a bald face lie, from the biggest bald faced liar on the planet.

And everybody knows it.

It ain't rocket science. The US cannot maintain its economic position flipping burgers domestically. The US must be a manufacturing nation. Trump is bringing that back. What you and your short sighted source don't realize is that with the manufacturing of a consumer end product it spawns other industries within the country---think steel, aluminum etc. You can keep your head in the Daily Kook sand or you might start thinking logically. Your choice.

 

[Hafar1014]

The United States’ gross domestic product is about $30 trillion—roughly a quarter of the world’s total. China’s second, with a GDP of around $19 trillion, followed by a steep drop: Germany at $5 trillion, Japan at $4.3 trillion, and India at $4.1 trillion. Every other nation is below $4 trillion.

So when Trump boasts that he’s secured $17 trillion in domestic investment, it doesn’t pass the smell test.

The world doesn’t have that kind of capital sitting around and waiting to be handed to a country that’s spent the past nine months antagonizing its trading partners.

But that doesn’t stop Trump from claiming it.

Then there’s over a trillion dollars’ worth of corporate commitments—like Apple—that were no doubt going to happen regardless of who sat in the Oval Office. Apple blogger John Gruber has noted that the company invested just about as much in expanding its U.S. operations under President Joe Biden as it did under Trump.

When CNN asked the White House to explain these discrepancies, officials didn’t even try. They attacked Dale for “pointless and pedantic nitpicking,” claiming the media would be “beclowned” when the promised investments finally materialize.

That’s not an argument. It’s a tantrum. There are certainly clowns involved in this episode, but none of them are at CNN.

Trump's bajillion-dollar fantasy

The United States’ gross domestic product is about $30 trillion —roughly a quarter of the world’s total. China’s second, with a GDP of around $19 trillion, followed by a steep drop: Germany ...

www.dailykos.com

It's not a fantasy. It's not even a delusion. It's a bald face lie, from the biggest bald faced liar on the planet.

And everybody knows it.

Democrats base their reality ona google chart
Yes, investment is increasing in the U.S., driven by significant foreign direct investment (FDI), particularly in manufacturing, and a surge in private and domestic investment in sectors like technology, AI, and advanced manufacturing. While overall foreign direct investment stock grew in 2024, a measure of new expenditures in 2024 showed a decrease from the prior year.

Key areas of investment

• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI):
  The overall FDI position in the U.S. grew by \$332.1 billion to \$5.71 trillion in 2024, with Europe and Canada being major contributors.
  
  
• Technology and AI:
  Major investments are being made in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, with companies like NVIDIA, Apple, and Softbank, Oracle, and OpenAI making substantial pledges.
  
  
• Manufacturing:
  There is a strong focus on domestic manufacturing, including semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals, with companies like TSMC, IBM, and Merck making significant investments.
  
  
• Private Equity:
  The private equity sector contributed \$2 trillion to the U.S. GDP in 2024.
  

Factors driving investment

• Strategic location:
  The U.S. remains the top destination for FDI due to its strong economy and market size.
  
  
• Government policies:
  Some government policies are encouraging a focus on domestic investment and job creation in key sectors.
  
  
• Supply chain resilience:
  Companies are investing in domestic manufacturing to build more resilient supply chains.
  

Challenges and outlook

• New expenditures decreased:
  While the overall position grew, new expenditures for acquiring, establishing, or expanding U.S. businesses in 2024 were lower than in 2023, according to preliminary BEA data.
  
  
• Economic headwinds:
  Some forecasts predict a slowdown in overall GDP growth in 2026, although business investment is expected to continue to grow.
  

Summary

• Investment in the U.S. is increasing, with foreign direct investment and private investment in technology and manufacturing playing major roles.
  
  
• While the overall FDI position grew in 2024, new investment expenditures in that year were lower than in 2023.
  
  
• Key areas of investment include AI, advanced manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals.
  
  
• The U.S. is expected to remain an attractive investment destination due to its economic leadership, although some forecasts predict a slowdown in overall GDP growth in 2026.

 

[Mac-7]

The United States’ gross domestic product is about $30 trillion—roughly a quarter of the world’s total. China’s second, with a GDP of around $19 trillion, followed by a steep drop: Germany at $5 trillion, Japan at $4.3 trillion, and India at $4.1 trillion. Every other nation is below $4 trillion.

So when Trump boasts that he’s secured $17 trillion in domestic investment, it doesn’t pass the smell test.

The world doesn’t have that kind of capital sitting around and waiting to be handed to a country that’s spent the past nine months antagonizing its trading partners.

But that doesn’t stop Trump from claiming it.

Then there’s over a trillion dollars’ worth of corporate commitments—like Apple—that were no doubt going to happen regardless of who sat in the Oval Office. Apple blogger John Gruber has noted that the company invested just about as much in expanding its U.S. operations under President Joe Biden as it did under Trump.

When CNN asked the White House to explain these discrepancies, officials didn’t even try. They attacked Dale for “pointless and pedantic nitpicking,” claiming the media would be “beclowned” when the promised investments finally materialize.

That’s not an argument. It’s a tantrum. There are certainly clowns involved in this episode, but none of them are at CNN.

Trump's bajillion-dollar fantasy

The United States’ gross domestic product is about $30 trillion —roughly a quarter of the world’s total. China’s second, with a GDP of around $19 trillion, followed by a steep drop: Germany ...

www.dailykos.com

It's not a fantasy. It's not even a delusion. It's a bald face lie, from the biggest bald faced liar on the planet.

And everybody knows it.

I think the actual number will be less than trump claims

But its no big deal

 

[LordBrownTrout]

Glowarm - global warming- climate change? Aww, never mind.

 

[citygator]

Yea. This one I dont even try to debunk. It's total BS.

 

[Mashmont]

The United States’ gross domestic product is about $30 trillion—roughly a quarter of the world’s total. China’s second, with a GDP of around $19 trillion, followed by a steep drop: Germany at $5 trillion, Japan at $4.3 trillion, and India at $4.1 trillion. Every other nation is below $4 trillion.

So when Trump boasts that he’s secured $17 trillion in domestic investment, it doesn’t pass the smell test.

The world doesn’t have that kind of capital sitting around and waiting to be handed to a country that’s spent the past nine months antagonizing its trading partners.

But that doesn’t stop Trump from claiming it.

Then there’s over a trillion dollars’ worth of corporate commitments—like Apple—that were no doubt going to happen regardless of who sat in the Oval Office. Apple blogger John Gruber has noted that the company invested just about as much in expanding its U.S. operations under President Joe Biden as it did under Trump.

When CNN asked the White House to explain these discrepancies, officials didn’t even try. They attacked Dale for “pointless and pedantic nitpicking,” claiming the media would be “beclowned” when the promised investments finally materialize.

That’s not an argument. It’s a tantrum. There are certainly clowns involved in this episode, but none of them are at CNN.

Trump's bajillion-dollar fantasy

The United States’ gross domestic product is about $30 trillion —roughly a quarter of the world’s total. China’s second, with a GDP of around $19 trillion, followed by a steep drop: Germany ...

www.dailykos.com

It's not a fantasy. It's not even a delusion. It's a bald face lie, from the biggest bald faced liar on the planet.

And everybody knows it.

To losers, boldness is a foolish fantasy. To winners, boldness becomes reality.

"Winners hate mediocre people, and mediocre people hate winners" -- Nick Saban.

Which do you want to be, Skews?

 

[Mashmont]

Wall Street be clowning the GOP. No surprise there. I know the GE announcement they were all "promises kept" about earlier this year was something they announced in 2017 as part of their greenwashing campaign to build appliance closer to the consumers of them.

Stock market achieving record highs weekly. What now?

 

[Dekster]

Stock market achieving record highs weekly. What now?

Inflation does that; lowering bond rates does that. P/E ratios have been climbing ever since fed cut rates as well. Prices aren't rising because companies are doing better. They are doing it because shit just costs more, including stocks.

 

[Mashmont]

Inflation does that; lowering bond rates does that. P/E ratios have been climbing ever since fed cut rates as well. Prices aren't rising because companies are doing better. They are doing it because shit just costs more, including stocks.

Inflation is low. You're thinking of Biden's inflated fake stock market.

 

[Dekster]

Inflation is low. You're thinking of Biden's inflated fake stock market.

PE ratios show inflation confined to the stock market, but whatever makes you stare at the spinning orange plate.

 

[Concerned American]

Inflation does that; lowering bond rates does that. P/E ratios have been climbing ever since fed cut rates as well. Prices aren't rising because companies are doing better. They are doing it because shit just costs more, including stocks.

And the one factor that you conveniently omitted was investor confidence.