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Historic NY

(39,887 posts)
Sat Feb 21, 2026, 01:00 AM Saturday

'I can destroy the country!' Trump goes ballistic over Supreme Court ruling

President Donald Trump erupted at the Supreme Court on Friday after it ruled against his authority to impose sweeping tariffs, vowing to circumvent its decision with “alternatives” and lambasting the justices for their "ridiculous opinion,” which he claimed permitted him to "destroy" countries.

“But I am allowed to cut off any and all trade or business with that same country; in other words, I can destroy the trade, I can destroy the country! I'm even allowed to impose a foreign country-destroying embargo, I can embargo! I can do anything I want, but I can't charge $1!”



https://www.rawstory.com/trump-tariffs-2675289258/]

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'I can destroy the country!' Trump goes ballistic over Supreme Court ruling (Original Post) Historic NY Saturday OP
Hasn't he already destroyed trade? vapor2 Saturday #1
He was basically saying that he can go to war with anyone, but can't impose tariffs Renew Deal Saturday #2
What does he mey CAN, he already has. nt yaesu Saturday #3
It'll be so great when he strokes out Orrex Saturday #4
He's finally found something he's good at. Destroying the country. Vinca Saturday #5
This maniac needs a padded cell. Talitha Saturday #6

vapor2

(4,226 posts)
1. Hasn't he already destroyed trade?
Sat Feb 21, 2026, 01:04 AM
Saturday

Per Velshi, his tariffs has been all about power and self enrichment PERIOD

Renew Deal

(84,842 posts)
2. He was basically saying that he can go to war with anyone, but can't impose tariffs
Sat Feb 21, 2026, 01:13 AM
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