Online Public Relations Thoughts

President Trump is holding firm at this hour over his tariff policy.  He says sometimes one has to take medicine to get better and the American people understand that.  Do they?  If and when price hikes hit their pocketbooks, will they hunker and keep paying?  They voted Republican largely because of inflation and shrinking savings.  Trump's analogy might not go far with them especially if inflation continues to rise.  It's a risky message communicated after golf outings at his course.  

President Trump is seeing cracks in support of his tariff policy already.  Elon Musk wants a tariff-free Europe and has spoken out in support of his view.  Musk is apparently unafraid to run afoul of his boss.  Look for more voices against tariffs as days go by.  Will Trump listen? 

It's good to know that four Republican Senators have spines to stand up to President Trump, but they are not enough.  The House needs rebels as well.  However, the four senators have sent a message that there are limits to Trump's tariffs, which they want to keep.  The country -- and Canada -- need more like them.  

Was this effective resistance to MAGA or grandstanding for one's personal benefit?  Only time will tell.   

And now the Smithsonian falls under President Trump's bigoted gaze.  One wonders if those who voted for him understand what they have done.  

This is no way to run a government, a corporation or a hotdog stand.  Businessmen need an amount of certainty to plan. With Trump, they're not getting it.  How do you communicate something that changes constantly?