Analyzing the Decline of the U.S. Economy Under President Trump

Introduction
As president, everything Trump is doing is not only illegal but also against the best interests of the country. However, for me, this goes beyond his presidency.

As a college student, I developed the first “business ethics” curriculum. Over a decade later, I was running a business ethics experiment with a “widows and orphans” fund. Of all the companies involved, only DJT Casino Holdings stole from the fund. That experience taught me never to trust a lying, cheating, and stealing con artist.

Now that he’s president, he’s doing the same thing to you.

THE CURRENT CRISIS:
The Race Against Time: Climate Crisis vs. the United States
Humanity stands at a historic crossroads where the accelerating pace of climate change threatens to overtake both our capacity for response and the viability of the global economic system itself. Recent models indicate that without immediate intervention, climate change could cause the collapse of capitalism as we know it–potentially as soon as 2050. At the same time, U.S. political developments–particularly Trump-era trade, fiscal, and environmental policies–may unintentionally hasten this collapse. The central question becomes: Will the U.S. economic system implode before climate change forces its hand, or has irreversible damage already been done?

The Tipping Point: Will Climate Collapse or Economic Collapse Win the Race?

The economic trajectory of the U.S. under Trump’s policies suggests that a post-capitalist transition may be triggered by domestic fiscal instability rather than climate catastrophe alone. In other words, the United States may be the first nation to economically implode under the dual weight of environmental and self-inflicted economic collapse.

Complicating matters, the U.S. is simultaneously dealing with aging infrastructure, mounting national debt, deteriorating public health, climate-related disasters, and rising political extremism–all of which erode resilience and reduce the chances of a coordinated national response.

This raises a chilling question: Will the collapse of the U.S. economy accelerate faster than climate change itself–or are we already too late to avoid either fate?

Conclusion: What Comes After?

Regardless of which crisis arrives first, one outcome is increasingly likely: the U.S. standard of living will fall sharply, and life expectancy may follow. Whether that post-collapse society can still be sustainable–or even enjoyable–will depend on the decisions we make in the next few years.

The only hope is to treat this as a true “race against time” and respond with urgency, humility, and collective will. The future depends not just on science and economics, but on whether we can choose survival over ideology, cooperation over conflict, and truth over convenience.

Our climate model integrates not only geophysical systems but also social, political, and economic feedback loops. The results are grim: we now forecast a potential 9°C rise in global temperatures within this century–a rate that would make much of the planet uninhabitable and render large-scale human migration and system failure unavoidable.

Climate Collapse Will Break Capitalism
The Destructive Legacy of Trump’s Climate and Economic Policies

THE FULL STORY

Drill, Baby, Drill (How Hate and Ignorance Distort Economic Perspectives)

July 2024 – Pre-Election Warning: Concerns were raised about candidate Trump’s proposed economic policies, highlighting potential unintended consequences such as heightened inflation and increased national debt—both of which could undermine economic stability. Additionally, experts cautioned that his administration’s environmental stance, including withdrawing from the Paris Agreement and rolling back over 100 environmental regulations, could have devastating effects on both the economy and the environment. Now, much of this forecast is unfolding before our very eyes.

Economic Outlook 2025 – 2035

November 2024 – Post-Election Analysis: Concerns are mounting over the potential consequences of President Elect Trump’s proposed economic policies, particularly their impact on inflation, national debt, and climate change. The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget estimates these policies could add $7.75–$10 trillion to the national debt over the next decade. Additionally, projections suggest inflation could rise to at least 6% by 2026, with consumer prices potentially increasing by 20% by 2028. These forecasts have since been revised, reflecting higher inflation and slower economic growth, compounded by the significant fallout of an ill-conceived trade war.

Financial Disclosure: Trump’s Crimes and Conflicts of Interest

This article examines financial disclosure and conflict-of-interest regulations for U.S. presidents and officials, highlighting the ethical expectations and legal requirements for transparency. It discusses President Donald Trump’s failure to meet traditional financial disclosure norms, including his refusal to divest from business interests, his lack of transparency in financial reporting, and documented conflicts of interest.

What’s Happening Now: Trump 2.0

The Decline of Economic Power and the Ascent of Environmental Reality

Donald Trump has consistently dismissed the science of climate change, calling it a hoax and dismissing policies aimed at addressing it as “The Green New Scam.” His repeated use of the phrase “Drill, Baby, Drill” symbolizes an energy policy that prioritizes fossil fuel extraction over sustainable alternatives. These policies have only intensified the climate crisis, posing severe risks not only to the environment but to the global economy as well. If left unchecked, Donald Trump’s economic and environmental policies will render the planet uninhabitable for future generations.

The evidence is irrefutable: climate change is accelerating at an alarming pace, and the associated costs—both economic and human—are rising exponentially. Immediate, decisive action is essential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prevent further environmental collapse. Our updated climate model, now grounded in chaos theory and incorporating complex social-ecological factors within a dynamic, non-linear framework, predicts that global temperatures could increase by up to 9°C this century—far surpassing the previous estimate of a 4°C rise over the next thousand years. Such extreme warming will render large portions of the planet uninhabitable within this century, threatening the stability of ecosystems and human societies alike.

Evangelical Christianity and Israel
If you’re curious about the driving force behind US support for Israel, it’s ironically rooted in Evangelical Christianity. Many Evangelical Christians believe they can hasten the “second coming of Christ” by bringing about the apocalypse. According to their interpretation of the Bible, this involves Israel reclaiming Jerusalem, Jesus returning, and ultimately eliminating all Jews. For numerous “Christian Zionists,” especially influential evangelists aligned with the Republican Party, support for Israel is less about political strategy and more about its supposed role in biblical prophecy. In this worldview, war is not something to be avoided but embraced as a divine necessity—an inevitable and even celebratory step toward Jesus’ rule from the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. The fate of Jews and Palestinians is, to put it mildly, seen as collateral damage.

The Silencing of America: Journalism, Protest, and the Rise of Fear
It’s terrifying to watch American journalism go silent — not because reporters don’t care, but because many of us know exactly what happens when we speak the truth now.

Protectionism 101: Trump Economics

It’s honestly hard to watch this and understand how any of his followers are falling for what has to be the worst attempt at “Don the Con” yet. I can’t find a single credible economist who agrees with Trump on this. Eliminating immigration and launching a trade war at the same time isn’t strategy — it’s economic suicide. It’s like going nuclear on your own economy. I’d say someone needs to take the “codes” out of his hands — but it’s too late. He’s already launched them.