"Insanity" - From DOGE to Canada, a New Political Reality: US Politics Update
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Hello Team
🎦 00:00-00:27⏩
- Jonathan welcomes viewers to ATP Geopolitics for a US political update analysis.
- He will discuss Elon Musk's involvement with "Doge" in the government.
- He mentions the possibility of Trump asking the president to promote Tesla cars on the White House lawn.
- Jonathan will also discuss the economics of current events, including tariffs, and the potential "insanity" of the situation.
- He recommends viewers watch his previous live stream with Edward Hunter Christie for insights into Trump's approach to world order.
Trump's Imperialistic Expansionism: Canada and Greenland
🎦 00:27-01:35⏩
- Jonathan suggests that Trump's policies, including tariffs and actions towards Canada and Greenland, could be interpreted as "imperialistic expansionism".
- This expansionism may be driven by an isolationist desire for US self-dependence and resource control.
- Acquiring Greenland and Canada would provide the US with vast resources.
- Owning the Panama Canal would enhance ocean-to-ocean access.
- This strategy positions the US as a powerful empire, potentially carving up the world with Russia and China, and viewing the EU as an enemy.
Economist labels Trump's Tariff policy on Canada as "insane"
🎦 01:35-02:15⏩
- Jonathan prefaces his analysis with a clip of an economist on the news who describes President Trump's actions as "insane".
- The economist highlights that Trump's tariffs on Canada, unless they agree to become the 51st state, are irrational.
- The economist emphasizes the lack of boundaries in Trump's actions, contrasting this with his first administration where advisors seemingly moderated his excesses.
Concerns over Constitution, Laws and Capital Attraction
🎦 02:15-02:40⏩
- The economist expresses concern about the Trump administration's approach to the US Constitution and laws.
- These actions are seen as detrimental to attracting capital, which is essential for funding deficits, paying for government initiatives, selling bonds, and maintaining high stock prices.
- The administration's policies are perceived as chasing foreign capital away.
Insanity as a Strategy?
🎦 02:40-03:03⏩
- The discussion considers whether "insanity" is a deliberate strategy in trade relations.
- However, the economist firmly states, "Insanity is not a strategy."
- Despite attempts to find alternative explanations, the economist struggles to find rationales for Trump's actions beyond insanity.
Trade Deficits and the Basics of Trade
🎦 03:03-04:30⏩
- Jonathan discusses the concept of trade deficits, clarifying that they are not inherently negative.
- He explains basic trade as a positive-sum game where both parties gain value. Using the analogy of buying sweets for a pound, both the buyer and seller are satisfied as they exchange something of perceived equal value.
- He argues that trade is generally beneficial when conducted willingly, suggesting that trade imbalances are not necessarily detrimental.
Trump's Warped View of Trade and Ideology
🎦 04:30-05:38⏩
- Jonathan believes Trump views trade balances negatively and aims to equalize them, an impossible scenario if all countries pursued balanced trade.
- Trump's focus on trade deficits is described as a "warped sense" of how trade operates.
- Jonathan suggests that the higher-level ideology driving these policies comes from Project 2025 and figures within Trump's administration.
- He posits that Trump acts as a figurehead, going along with their agenda of expanding American empire and seeing the EU as non-ally.
Project 2025 and Gutting the Government
🎦 05:38-06:07⏩
- Jonathan shifts to the second aspect of Project 2025: dismantling the government through ideological purges and implementing Christian nationalism.
- This involves gutting government agencies and replacing personnel with those aligned with their ideology.
- He introduces a clip of Marjorie Taylor Greene criticising federal employees.
Marjorie Taylor Greene's Attack on Federal Employees
🎦 06:07-07:27⏩
- Marjorie Taylor Greene's comments are played, where she denigrates federal employees, claiming they "do not deserve their jobs" or "paychecks" as they consume taxpayer money and are not "real jobs".
- She asserts that federal employees are not contributing to federal revenue and are a burden on "real" taxpayers.
- Jonathan expresses his shock and disgust at these insulting and egregious opinions.
Jonathan's Rebuttal to Greene and Critique of IRS Cuts
🎦 07:27-08:12⏩
- Jonathan refutes Greene's claims, highlighting the essential role of federal employees in government functionality, including teachers and soldiers.
- He questions the logic of sacking 7,000 IRS staff focused on entities over $10 million, as they generate a 6-7 to 1 return on investment, making it counterproductive to cut these roles.
- He finds Greene's opinion morally reprehensible and insulting to the entire federal workforce, essential for the functioning of the American government.
Elon Musk, FAA, and Government Contracts: Grift and Corruption
🎦 08:12-09:18⏩
- Jonathan discusses Elon Musk's involvement in government, mentioning his dismissal of FAA (Federal Aviation Authority) employees and subsequent call for retirees to return due to staff shortages.
- He highlights the irony and potential danger of such actions, comparing it to dismissing nuclear maintenance or Ebola safety personnel and then needing to reinstate them.
- Jonathan points out that the FAA is awarding a new contract to Musk's SpaceX to manage US airspace, adding to billions in existing federal contracts, suggesting "grift, grift, grift".
Senator Tina Smith: Musk's "Sweetheart Deals" and Corruption
🎦 09:18-10:06⏩
- Senator Tina Smith is quoted, describing the situation as "corruption in plain sight".
- She points out the potential cancellation of a $2.4 billion Verizon contract to be given to Musk's Starlink, further enriching Musk at taxpayer expense.
- Marjorie Taylor Greene's silence on these issues is noted, contrasting her criticism of other federal employees with her apparent acceptance of Musk's lucrative government contracts.
- Senator Smith states Musk's businesses have received $38 billion in federal contracts and subsidies, calling them "sweetheart deals" facilitated by "Doge" and cheered on by the president.
White House Transparency and "Doge" Administrator
🎦 10:06-10:52⏩
- Jonathan plays a clip of White House Press Secretary, Caroline Leavitt, claiming the administration is the "most transparent in history".
- This claim is immediately juxtaposed with a reporter questioning who the administrator of "Doge" is, a question Leavitt evades, refusing to name the individual and stating she's "not going to reveal the name from this podium," despite claiming transparency.
- The refusal to disclose a taxpayer-funded official's name contradicts the claim of transparency.
Contradictions and Ridicule
🎦 10:52-11:31⏩
- Jonathan highlights the ridiculousness of claiming transparency while refusing to name a government administrator.
- He connects this to Marjorie Taylor Greene's earlier comments about federal employees being undeserving, pointing out that the unnamed "Doge" administrator is likely a federal employee.
- The situation is described as a "massive cherry-picking day" of absurdities and contradictions.
Conflict of Interest and Trump's Ignorance
🎦 11:31-12:19⏩
- A reporter questions the president about potential conflicts of interest with Elon Musk's involvement with "Doge" and government contracts.
- Trump dismisses concerns, asserting he ensures no conflicts of interest and that Musk "answers to him".
- Jonathan finds it unbelievable that Trump claims to manage conflicts of interest, especially as he appears unaware of what's happening within his own government and Elon Musk's activities.
- He suggests Trump is "blithely ignorant" of many governmental matters.
Trump's Gaffes and Ignorance of Policy
🎦 12:19-12:57⏩
- Jonathan illustrates Trump's apparent ignorance with examples like his recent meeting with the Irish leader where he reportedly "slagged off Ireland" and his lack of understanding regarding St. Patrick's Day boycotts.
- He also mentions Trump's unfamiliarity with "TPS" (Temporary Protected Status) related to refugees, further emphasizing the president's lack of knowledge on policy details.
- Jonathan reiterates the perception that Trump is "blithely ignorant of stuff" and out of touch with the workings of his administration.
Doge Employees Resign over "Dismantling Critical Public Services"
🎦 12:57-14:17⏩
- Jonathan highlights the "wild assertions" and contradictions within the administration.
- He reports that 21 "Doge" employees resigned, refusing to "dismantle critical public services."
- These employees stated in a resignation letter their oath to serve the American people and uphold the Constitution, commitments they felt they could no longer honour under the current administration.
- This mass resignation indicates internal dissent within "Doge" regarding the direction and ethics of the agency.
Jon Favreau and Alina Habar on Running Government Like a Business
🎦 14:17-14:47⏩
- Jon Favreau's comment is shared, noting that "tech folks" meant to improve government efficiency do not believe Musk is acting in good faith.
- Jonathan quotes the resigning employees' letter emphasizing their refusal to compromise government systems, data, or public services.
- He then plays a clip of Alina Habar, Trump's lawyer, stating the country is being run like Trump's organisation or Elon Musk's X, emphasising a business-oriented approach to governance.
Critique of Business Model Governance: Trump Org. & X
🎦 14:47-15:30⏩
- Jonathan critiques Alina Habar's statement, pointing out the flaws in using Trump's businesses (Trump Organization and X) as models for government.
- He mentions the Trump Organization's $355 million fraud fine and the significant value loss of X shares since Musk's acquisition, questioning the wisdom of emulating these entities.
- He highlights that Trump was under investigation by multiple organisations for his business practices, implying these are not examples of sound management to replicate in government.
Investigations Dropped and "Grifting" Accusations
🎦 15:30-18:29⏩
- Jonathan asserts that Trump's administration has shut down organisations investigating his business dealings.
- He notes Trump's past comment calling Canada "not a real country," linking it to current US-Canada tensions.
- He mentions the GOP advising politicians to avoid town halls due to public controversy over "Doge" and related issues, indicating unpopular policies.
- "Doge" cutting off essential services (electricity, internet) for US government employees abroad is highlighted as controversial, alongside seemingly wasteful spending within "Doge" itself (washer/dryer, play area).
- A CNN segment is mentioned about a Trump official enforcing "Doge" cuts while working as an influencer during government hours, further adding to the sense of mismanagement.
- Jonathan reports that Trump dropped investigations against 89 law-breaking corporations, calling it a "golden age for corporate criminals," according to Robert Reich.
- He points to dropped investigations into Elon Musk and cryptocurrency figures, suggesting a pattern of favouritism.
- Trump's golfing weekends costing taxpayers $18 million are cited as another example of questionable spending.
Trump's Infomercial for Tesla and Potential Illegality
🎦 18:29-19:52⏩
- Jonathan discusses Trump's statement about "radical left lunatics" illegally boycotting Tesla, which Jonathan refutes, stating boycotts are free speech.
- He expresses concern about "creeping infringements against freedom of speech in the US".
- He describes Trump doing an "infomercial" for Tesla on the White House lawn, promoting Tesla cars, which Jonathan considers a conflict of interest and potentially illegal.
- He argues car manufacturers should sue the administration for promoting a competitor, especially given Musk's involvement with "Doge" and government contracts.
Musk's $100 Million Donation to Trump and Tesla's Stock Fall
🎦 19:52-21:53⏩
- Jonathan shares reports from Maggie Haberman about Elon Musk signalling intent to donate $100 million to Trump-controlled political entities, a different approach from past political support.
- This occurs against the backdrop of contentious cabinet meetings and Musk's presence at Mar-a-Lago and on Air Force One with Trump.
- The Tesla car display at the White House coincides with Tesla stock falling and violent protests against the company.
- The potential donation and White House promotion are seen in the context of Musk's financial pressures, particularly Tesla stock decline impacting his Twitter (X) purchase financing.
Entitlement Spending Cuts: Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid
🎦 21:53-23:52⏩
- Jonathan discusses potential cuts to entitlement spending (Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid) under the administration, framed as necessary savings by "Doge".
- He highlights that entitlement spending is a significant portion of federal expenditure and targeting it will likely cause widespread protest.
- He notes that despite promises not to cut these programs, the administration appears to be planning to do so.
- These cuts are described as a "lifeline" for many, indicating severe social impact.
Robbing the Poor to Pay the Rich: Tax Cuts for the Wealthy
🎦 23:52-24:36⏩
- Jonathan argues the real reason for these spending cuts is to fund tax cuts for the rich, which will increase the deficit.
- He describes this as "literally robbing the poor to pay the rich," characterising the administration as "robber barons oligarchs".
- He anticipates Democrats, particularly Bernie Sanders, will highlight this injustice and mobilize public opposition.
Bernie Sanders Mobilising Against Oligarchy and Cuts
🎦 24:36-25:46⏩
- Jonathan notes complaints about Democrats' slow response but highlights Bernie Sanders' active campaigning against these policies.
- He shows imagery of large crowds at Sanders' rallies in Michigan and Wisconsin, with thousands protesting against oligarchy and cuts to Social Security, Medicaid, and VA programs.
- Sanders' message is that the "working class" will not accept oligarchy in America, indicating growing public anger.
Economic Impact and Trump's Achilles Heel: The Economy
🎦 25:46-27:07⏩
- Jonathan predicts increased public mobilisation as people understand the "robbing the poor to pay the rich" narrative.
- He notes that Fox News will not cover this, so mobilisation needs to be populist.
- He argues Trump's economic policies are already negatively impacting his approval ratings, even among MAGA voters who are starting to see him as going in the "wrong direction" on the economy.
- Jonathan believes the economy will be Trump's "Achilles heel," especially as inflation and cuts to social programs directly affect working-class people's pockets.
- He expects this to benefit Democrats like Bernie Sanders, who should campaign on this economic injustice.
"Doge" Website Garbage and Inflated Savings Claims
🎦 27:07-28:09⏩
- Jonathan quotes Judd Legan, who describes the "Doge" website as "garbage," with savings claims disconnected from provided data.
- Legan states "Doge" inflates savings from cancelled contracts.
- He mentions the launch of "MuskWatch Doge Tracker," a website created to monitor and fact-check "Doge's" claims.
- The tracker found "verifiable savings" to be $8.6 billion, significantly less than "Doge's" claimed $105 billion (92% less).
- Jonathan notes "Doge" even made a mistake of misreporting $8 million as $8 billion, highlighting incompetence or deliberate misinformation.
- He concludes the situation at "Doge" seems like an "absolute shitshow".
Stock Market Struggle and Gaslighting
🎦 28:09-29:00⏩
- Jonathan mentions the struggling stock market, attributing it to inflation worries and concerns about Trump's economic management and trade policies.
- He notes "gaslighting" efforts, with some claiming a recession is beneficial or denying economic reality to promote an alternate narrative.
- He describes this "gaslighting" as an attempt to fool people with ridiculous claims.
Tommy Tuberville: Stock Market "Too High" and Gaslighting Examples
🎦 29:00-31:15⏩
- Jonathan plays a clip of Tommy Tuberville stating the stock market is "too high," contrasting this with past Trump administration boasts about "record stock markets."
- He recalls Trump previously using the stock market as a metric of his success, but now, under Biden, they blame Biden for stock market fluctuations, regardless of policy responsibility.
- He points out the hypocrisy and gaslighting, arguing that the current economic issues are rooted in Trump's policies like trade wars and tariffs.
- He shows a clip of Trump claiming the economy is "fake" and that he is not concerned about stock market declines, describing this as "deeply irresponsible" and gaslighting.
Caroline Leavitt's "Tariffs are a Tax Cut" Gaslighting
🎦 31:15-32:35⏩
- Jonathan plays a clip of Caroline Leavitt claiming "Tariffs are a tax cut for the American people," which he labels as "100% false," a "nonsensical lie," and "deeply irresponsible."
- He argues this is a prime example of "gaslighting" – trying to convince people of an absurd falsehood.
- He passionately refutes this claim, asking if she has ever paid a tariff, explaining tariffs are taxes on importers, ultimately passed on to consumers, not a tax cut.
Caroline Leavitt "Red Listed" and Criticised
🎦 32:35-34:55⏩
- Jonathan expresses outrage at Leavitt's statement, calling it "insulting," "childish," "wrong," and a lie to the American people.
- He shares a news item stating Now Content News has "red-listed" Caroline Leavitt as a source, meaning they deem her untrustworthy and unreliable.
- The news item jokes they would verify even simple statements from Leavitt, like "the sky is blue."
- It notes Leavitt is the first US government official ever "red-listed," even Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov is only "yellow-listed" (requiring verification).
- Other criticisms of Leavitt are shared, calling her "out of her depth," clueless about tariffs and the stock market, and representing "America's new cacistocracy" – putting unqualified people in important roles.
Trump: A "Wrecking Ball" Destroying US Equity
🎦 34:55-35:41⏩
- Jonathan quotes a statement describing Trump as a "wrecking ball" intended to destroy US trade and defence alliances, benefiting enemies of democracy.
- It claims no US president has destroyed US equity value so quickly, comparing the S&P 500 performance under Trump's second term unfavourably to his first term, Obama's second, and Biden's term.
- The analysis concludes Trump is "massacring his own economy."
Trump's Incoherent Economic Response
🎦 35:41-36:02⏩
- Jonathan highlights Trump's incoherent response when questioned about the market sell-off, playing a clip where Trump gives a nonsensical answer.
- He notes that even MAGA supporters struggle to understand Trump's statements, questioning "what the hell this means".
- This incoherence is linked to the broader theme of gaslighting and alternate realities being presented by the administration.
Trump Blaming Biden for "Fake Economy" and Negative Growth
🎦 36:02-37:27⏩
- Jonathan plays a clip where Trump dismisses stock market concerns, claiming it's a "fake economy" and blames Biden for economic issues.
- Jonathan refutes this, pointing out that current negative GDP indicators are a result of Trump's policies, not Biden's, as most of Biden's policies are still in place.
- He reminds viewers of the positive economic trends during Biden's preceding four years, suggesting the current downturn is caused by Trump's trade wars and tariffs.
Trade Deficit Increase and Temporary Stockpiling
🎦 37:27-37:42⏩
- Jonathan explains that the increased trade deficit, contributing to economic downturn, is partly due to businesses stockpiling goods in anticipation of future tariffs, making it a temporary phenomenon.
- He suggests this is a short-term issue that will resolve once tariff anxieties subside.
Trickle-Down Economics and Tax Cuts for the Rich
🎦 37:42-39:28⏩
- Jonathan discusses the administration's long-term economic vision: massive tax cuts, deregulation, and productivity gains from AI and tariffs.
- He critiques the "trickle-down economics" approach of tax cuts for the rich, arguing it doesn't work and exacerbates inequality by taking from social programs (Medicaid) to benefit the wealthy.
- He advocates for "trickle-up" economics, arguing that giving money to the poorest stimulates the local economy more effectively as they spend it directly, creating a "money multiplier" effect, unlike the wealthy who may save or invest offshore.
- He dismisses the idea that tax cuts for the rich will make everyone richer as "bollocks".
Trade Wars with EU and Canada: Tariffs and Retaliation
🎦 39:28-40:30⏩
- Jonathan shifts focus to trade wars, noting potential trade conflict with the EU and a "massive trade war" flaring up with Canada.
- He mentions the EU preparing retaliatory tariffs and Canada already imposing 25% tariffs on $30 billion of US imports.
- He highlights tariffs being placed on electricity imports from Canada into the US, escalating the trade conflict.
Canada Selling US Bonds in Retaliation
🎦 40:30-41:59⏩
- Jonathan describes the "incredible economic situation" and reports that Mark Carney (potentially future Canadian PM) is selling US dollar bonds.
- Canada's stated reason is to strengthen and diversify foreign currency reserves for economic resilience during the trade war with Trump.
- He explains selling large amounts of US Treasury securities could impact US interest rates, dollar value, and market confidence, framing it as a form of retaliation.
US Trade Surplus in Manufacturing with Canada: Counterproductive Tariffs
🎦 41:59-42:49⏩
- Jonathan points out the irony that while Trump claims tariffs are due to trade deficits with Canada, the US actually has a manufacturing trade surplus with Canada.
- He quotes Brad Setzer, who argues the trade war with Canada is "doubly counterproductive" to reindustrializing the US, as Canada is a good market for US manufacturers and tariffs increase costs for US industries using Canadian inputs like aluminium.
- He notes US aluminium production is low, relying on imports, making tariffs harmful.
Economic Coercion of Canada and NATO Implications
🎦 42:49-43:22⏩
- Jonathan suggests Trump's actions towards Canada are less about standard trade disputes and more about "economic coercion" to force Canada into joining the US, echoing earlier points about imperialistic expansionism.
- He raises concerns about this potentially violating NATO Articles 1 and 2, suggesting NATO could theoretically go to war with the US over economic coercion of Canada.
- He reiterates that this agenda lacks public and congressional support, calling it "madness" and "insanity."
US Commerce Secretary Suggests Canada Become 51st State
🎦 43:22-44:42⏩
- Jonathan plays a clip of Howard Lutnick, US Commerce Secretary, suggesting the "best way" to merge the US and Canadian economies is for Canada to become the "51st state".
- Lutnick questions why American cars are made in Canada, asserting those jobs should be in America, reflecting Trump's protectionist stance.
- He claims Trump wants Canada to "integrate their economy" with the US and consider becoming the 51st state, which Jonathan deems "hilarious" and indicative of aggressive US intentions.
Invasion of Canada "Almost Like They Want Us To Invade"
🎦 44:42-45:23⏩
- Jonathan shares a clip where someone (likely Lutnick or a similar figure) says, "Before we get to Elon, can you believe Canada tried to shut off our electricity? I mean, it's almost like they want us to invade."
- He emphasizes the alarming nature of this statement, highlighting the casual suggestion of invading a NATO ally, Canada, over trade disputes and electricity supply.
- He expresses disbelief and concern that invasion is being considered, urging viewers not to laugh it off as it could become a militaristic reality.
Greenland: "New American Imperialism"
🎦 45:23-46:03⏩
- Jonathan transitions to Greenland, mentioning J.D. Vance suggesting the US "take more territorial interest" in Greenland, disregarding European objections.
- He highlights the phrase "new American imperialism" being used to describe this approach.
- He notes Greenland's election of a centre-right party that rejected being for sale to the US, despite some online claims to the contrary, underscoring the disregard for Greenland's sovereignty.
- He concludes this is "absolutely incredible" and indicative of the current US political climate.
American Soldier's Apology to Canadian
🎦 46:03-46:49⏩
- Jonathan shares a "touching anecdote" from Dimitrios Soudas about a US Air Force soldier apologizing to a Canadian on a flight.
- The soldier, upon learning the passenger was Canadian, softly said, "I'm sorry," expressing regret for the actions of his Commander in Chief (Trump) towards Canada.
- Jonathan finds this "absolutely incredible," highlighting the sentiment of some Americans being ashamed of the administration's policies.
Bob Geldof: Trump, Musk, and "Creeps" Sucking Generosity from the Air
🎦 46:49-48:22⏩
- Jonathan introduces a clip of Bob Geldof, known for humanitarian work, commenting on USAID funding cuts under the Trump administration, attributed to "Doge" and figures like Musk.
- Geldof criticizes "creeps like Trump and Musk" for "sucking out all of that generosity out of the air," impacting humanitarian aid.
- He condemns their actions as taking "life support systems" from the poorest children, "food from their mouth," "bandages off gang-raped women," and stopping AIDS treatment for millions, leading to preventable deaths.
Geldof's Anger and Condemnation: Grifting, Robbing the Poor
🎦 48:22-48:56⏩
- Geldof expresses his anger at the situation, describing it as "corruption," "grifting," and "robber baron" behaviour.
- He states it's "stealing off the poor to pay the rich," echoing Jonathan's earlier points.
- Geldof predicts the American people "will not take it for four years" and a movement against these policies will emerge, urging viewers to "mark my words."
Wrap up
🎦 48:56-49:26⏩
- Jonathan concludes by stating Elon Musk is representative of "all that's wrong in American politics at the moment."
- He asks viewers for their thoughts and thanks them for watching, promising to speak to them soon.
- He ends the video with "Thank you."
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🤖💭 AI Plan (pre task) - the AI's step by step thought process
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