Company Profile Donald J. Trump (DJT) Hotels & Casinos was an entertainment company that owned and operated the Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort, Trump’s Castle Casino Resort and Trump Indiana. Besides revenues from gambling, the properties offered other forms of entertainment. The Taj Mahal was an experience unto itself. Just […]
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Tariff Theater: Trump’s Economic War on the World — Including Penguins
by Daniel Brouse April 5, 2025 The tariffs announced on what Trump dubbed “Liberation Day” featured a chart titled Tariffs Charged to the U.S.A., purporting to show the crushing rates foreign countries supposedly impose on American goods. But these numbers were completely fabricated — not grounded in trade data or economic principles. Instead, Trump’s team […]
Market Chaos: VIX Surges 39.56% Amid Escalating Trade War Fears
by Daniel Brouse April 3, 2025 The VIX (Volatility Index), often called the “fear gauge,” measures market expectations of volatility over the next 30 days. A 39.56% spike in the VIX is highly significant and suggests extreme uncertainty and fear among investors. Key Implications of Today’s VIX Surge: Panic Selling & Market Turmoil – A […]
Financial Ethics and Legal Controversies: Trump, Musk, and Conflicts of Interest
Financial Disclosure and Conflict of Interest Regulations for U.S. Presidents and Officials When a U.S. president takes office, they—as well as their cabinet members, high-ranking officials, and anyone with substantial influence in the administration—are generally required to disclose all financial activities. This process is designed to ensure transparency, prevent conflicts of interest, and uphold ethical […]
Trump’s Sector-Specific Tariffs
March 27, 2025 Since January 2025, the United States has implemented several sector-specific tariffs in an effort to protect domestic industries. These tariffs are in addition to any existing country-specific tariffs and represent a continuation of protectionist trade policies. However, historical data suggests that such high sector-specific tariffs often fail to achieve their intended goals. […]
Climate Update: A Sad Day for Humanity
by Daniel Brouse March 13, 2025 The Trump administration has once again taken a sledgehammer to environmental protections, rolling back regulations on industrial emissions and automobile fuel efficiency standards. These actions continue the administration’s aggressive pro-fossil fuel agenda under the “drill, baby, drill” philosophy, prioritizing short-term profits over the long-term survival of our planet. Rolling […]
Climate Change and Policy Shifts Threaten U.S. Housing Market Stability
by Daniel Brouse February 20, 2025 Projected Devaluation of U.S. Homes Due to Climate Change Recent analyses indicate that climate change poses a significant threat to the U.S. housing market. Over the next five years, it’s projected that at least 20% of U.S. homes will experience devaluation due to climate-related impacts. In certain vulnerable markets, […]
Federal Funding Cuts and the Emerging Republican Backlash
Federal Funding Cuts: Disproportionate Impacts on Red States and Emerging Republican Backlash Red states, which often receive more in federal funding than they contribute in taxes, are disproportionately impacted by federal fund reductions. This dependency means that cuts in federal funding can significantly affect their budgets and economies. Federal Funding Dependency in Red States: Higher […]
Real Estate in the Face of Economic and Environmental Challenges
Real Estate in the Face of Economic and Environmental Challenges: Inflation, Currency Devaluation, and Climate Change Impacts by Daniel Brouse February 16, 2025 Real estate has traditionally been viewed as a hedge against inflation and currency devaluation, often maintaining or increasing in value during such periods. However, the escalating impacts of climate change and shifting […]
Protectionism 101: Trump Economics
Most of Trump’s policies are based on common misconceptions and in fact contradict established economic principles. To begin with, the U.S. government often subsidizes companies to keep operations domestic. This can make our products more expensive and our businesses less efficient and competitive. A notable example is electric vehicles (EVs). The U.S. heavily subsidizes EVs, […]