WASHINGTON, D.C. November 22, 2025 –
President Donald J. Trump declared in a fiery social media post on Sunday that his tariff policies are transforming America’s economy and global standing, claiming they have brought in “TRILLIONS of Dollars” in revenue, halted five ongoing wars through deterrence, virtually eliminated inflation, and propelled the stock market to its 48th all-time high in just nine months.
The post, shared by the official White House Rapid Response account from Trump’s @realDonaldTrump handle, featured a screenshot of the president’s all-caps message praising the November 5 election results and tariffs as the driving force behind what he called “the richest, strongest, and most respected the USA has ever been.”
Key claims from the president included:
– Stopping “5 of the eight WARS” directly due to the threat of tariffs, preventing escalation in global conflicts.
– Contrasting current “almost no Inflation” with “the worst in USA History under Sleepy Joe Biden.”
– Highlighting the stock market’s repeated records amid tariff-driven investment inflows.
– Vowing to prevent foreign nations, corporations, and individuals—referencing figures like Leonardo Leo and the Koch family—from “ripping off” America through unfavorable trade deals, while criticizing the court system for allegedly enabling such exploitation.
The message concluded with a direct address: “To Leonard Leo, Koch, and all of the Countries and Slimeballs that have ripped off the United States of America for years through the use of their own Tariffs, we don’t have a Court System that’s going to let you destroy our Country any longer.”
The post quickly went viral, amassing tens of thousands of interactions within hours, with supporters hailing it as evidence of Trump’s “America First” success and critics dismissing many assertions as exaggerated or inaccurate. Economists have previously noted that tariffs are paid by U.S. importers rather than foreign governments, and recent market highs have been largely driven by technology sector gains rather than trade policy alone.
As the Trump administration prepares for its second term, the emphasis on expansive tariffs remains a centerpiece of the economic agenda, despite ongoing debates over their impact on consumer prices and international relations. White House officials have defended the strategy as essential for rebuilding domestic manufacturing and national security.
