Hillary Clinton: Trump Tax Returns

Hillary Clinton Money Quote saying Donald Trump’s tax returns will expose his actual wealth is different from his claims and therefore illuminate his honesty and who he does business with. Hillary Clinton said:
 

 

“You’ve got to ask yourself, why won’t Donald Trump release his tax returns? I think there may be a couple of reasons. First, maybe he’s not as rich as he says he is. Second, maybe he’s not as charitable as he claims to be. Third, we don’t know all of his business dealings, but we have been told through investigative reporting that he owes about $650 million to Wall Street and foreign banks. Or maybe he doesn’t want the American people to know that he’s paid nothing in federal taxes” — Hillary Clinton

Donald Trump: My Money Location

 
Donald Trump Money Quote saying that hosting the 2020 G7 summit at his Doral Country Club in Miami wouldn’t be profitable. Donald Trump said:
 

 

“In my opinion, I’m not going to make any money. I don’t want to make money. I don’t care about making money … It’s not about me, it’s about getting the right location” — Donald Trump

In this quote, Donald Trump appears to be suggesting that his primary motivation for seeking a particular location is not financial gain or profit.

He states directly that he does not want to make money from the decision and that it is not about him personally. Trump implies the most important factor for him is “getting the right location,” which suggests he wants the location to suit the purpose or goals of the project rather than being driven by monetary considerations.

Overall, the quote portrays Trump as prioritizing practical concerns about suitability over financial returns in this particular real estate or business decision. Of course, without more context it’s difficult to say definitively what location or deal he was referring to.

Donald Trump: Cryptocurrency – Not

Donald Trump Money Quote saying in a series of tweets that he doesn’t believe in cryptocurrency – from Bitcoin to Facebook Libra – panning all. Donald Trump said:
 

“I am not a fan of Bitcoin and other Cryptocurrencies, which are not money, and whose value is highly volatile and based on thin air. Unregulated Crypto Assets can facilitate unlawful behavior, including drug trade and other illegal activity” — Donald Trump

Donald Trump criticized cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin in a series of tweets in July 2019. He said he was “not a fan” of cryptocurrencies because their value is highly volatile and based on thin air, not backed by any physical assets. He also expressed concern that unregulated cryptocurrencies could facilitate unlawful behavior like drug trafficking. For Facebook’s planned Libra cryptocurrency, Trump said companies wanting to become banks need to apply for a proper banking charter and be subject to banking regulations.

“Facebook Libra’s ‘virtual currency’ will have little standing or dependability. If Facebook and other companies want to become a bank, they must seek a new Banking Charter and become subject to all Banking Regulations, just like other Banks” — Donald J. Trump

Specifically regarding Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency, Trump said that if Facebook wants to become a bank, it must “seek a new Banking Charter and become subject to all Banking Regulations, just like other Banks.” He emphasized that the only real currency in the USA is the U.S. dollar.

“We have only one real currency in the USA, and it is stronger than ever, both dependable and reliable. It is by far the most dominant currency anywhere in the World, and it will always stay that way. It is called the United States Dollar!” — Donald Trump

criticizing cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Facebook’s proposed Libra. When Trump said cryptocurrencies are “not money” and have values based on “thin air”, he was contrasting them with the dollar, which he described as “dependable and reliable”. Since the dollar is backed by and exchangeable for the credit of the U.S. government, Trump views it as a more stable store of value compared to cryptocurrencies whose values can fluctuate wildly. By stressing that the dollar “will always stay” the dominant global currency, Trump was essentially dismissing cryptocurrencies as viable alternatives to government-backed fiat money.

Donald Trump: Tariff Coffer Billions

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Donald Trump Money Quote saying that tariffs charged on imports are earning the U.S. billions, while not comprehending that U.S. purchasers pay those tariffs, not China. Donald Trump said:

“Billions of Dollars are pouring into the coffers of the U.S.A. because of the Tariffs being charged to China, and there is a long way to go. If companies don’t want to pay Tariffs, build in the U.S.A. Otherwise, lets just make our Country richer than ever before!” — Donald J. Trump

This quote suggests Donald Trump views tariffs on Chinese imports as a way to generate substantial revenue for the US government in the form of customs duties paid by China. He implies this will make the country “richer than ever before”. However, a balanced interpretation would note:

• Tariffs are largely paid by domestic consumers and businesses, so their impact is complex with both costs and benefits to consider.
• “Long way to go” acknowledges tariffs are not a one-time windfall and their effects depend on ongoing trade policy decisions.
• While aiming to pressure more domestic manufacturing, tariffs alone do not address various factors in companies’ siting decisions.

Overall, the quote reflects Trump’s perspective that tariffs can strengthen the US economy, but a full analysis would need to weigh both positions as experts debate the actual macroeconomic effects of trade wars over both the short and long run. Both pros and cons merit consideration.

Donald Trump: Elite? I’m Smarter, Richer!

Donald Trump Money Quote saying at a campaign style rally in Minnesota Trump whined because he’s never labeled elite. Donald Trump said:
 

 

“You ever notice they always call the other side ‘the elite.’ The elite! Why are they elite? I have a much better apartment than they do. I’m smarter than they are. I’m richer than they are. I became president and they didn’t” — Donald Trump

In this quote, Donald Trump seems to be rejecting the label of “elite” that his political opponents often use, instead applying that term to himself. Some key points in interpreting his perspective:

• He argues he cannot be elite since he possesses greater wealth, intelligence and success than those criticizing him, based on his assessment of his luxury apartment, intellect and presidency.
• However, “elite” is a complex term that can refer to various factors beyond just wealth, IQ or titles, such as social class, education and influence.
• Trump focuses on material and individual measures rather than acknowledging more institutional meanings of elite status.
• His defensive, boastful tone suggests an aim to undermine opponents by appropriating their terminology rather than engaging with their actual criticisms.

Overall, while Trump attempts to redefine “elite” in his favor, a balanced interpretation recognizes the term can have multiple valid definitions and that his perspective is only one of many possible views in the debate. Both his position and that of his critics would require consideration of nuanced issues around power and privilege.

Donald Trump: I’m Great With Money

Donald Trump Money Quote saying on AF1 en route to Tokyo that believes he has affected the stock market positively – but must be prepared to also take blame when there are declines. Donald Trump said:
 

 

“The reason our stock market is so successful is because of me. I’ve always been great with money” — Donald Trump November 5, 2017

In this quote, Donald Trump takes credit for the stock market’s success and touts his business acumen. However, a balanced interpretation would be:

• The President has some influence but the market is complex, influenced by global economic factors largely outside any single person’s control.
• Equating the short-term situation with one person overlooks the roles of monetary/fiscal policy, consumer/business sentiment, and other systemic forces.
• “Great with money” is subjective and his casinos/other ventures also experienced bankruptcy; overall business record is mixed like any.
• His self-congratulatory tone could be seen as overstating his impact or lacking humility about limitations of his influence.

Overall, while Trump aims to portray the situation positively and take credit, an even-handed view recognizes both his perspective and that markets typically perform due to various interrelated factors, not any single actor, and reasonable people can disagree on how much impact is attributable to the President versus other dynamics. A balanced interpretation considers multiple reasonable positions.

Donald Trump: Want Poor in Cabinet?

 
Donald Trump Money Quote saying he believes that rich bankers from Goldman Sachs will do a better job on his cabinet than someone who doesn’t have success making money in business. Donald Trump said:
 
 

 

“I love all people – rich or poor — but in those particular positions, I just don’t want a poor person. Does that make sense? If you insist, I’ll do it – but I like it better this way” — Donald Trump

In this quote, Donald Trump is explaining his preference for not appointing “poor” people to certain positions or roles. When he says “I love all people – rich or poor,” he is acknowledging that poverty does not define a person’s worth. However, he then states that for unspecified “particular positions,” he does not want to appoint someone who is “poor.”

While he says he would do it if “insisted,” he expresses a clear preference for wealthier appointees by saying “I like it better this way.” Overall, Trump seems to be suggesting that financial poverty could be a disqualifying factor for some government or leadership roles in his view, indicating a prioritization of wealth over other qualifications for certain positions.

 In this quote, Donald Trump seems to suggest he prefers not appointing “poor people” to certain positions, though he acknowledges he would do so if “insisted”. Some key considerations in interpreting his perspective:

• Trump implies an assessment that financial wealth corresponds with ability or fit for some roles, though that connection is questionable.
• His preference could stem from a belief that personal wealth demonstrates success, though poverty does not define capability.
• However, judging people primarily by income or assets rather than qualifications overlooks many factors and could be seen as elitist.
• The quote does not provide full context around which positions or why wealth would be most relevant.

Overall, while Trump aims to communicate his preferences, a balanced interpretation would acknowledge both his viewpoint as well as the complexities around this issue, as reasonable people can disagree on the relationship between income and job performance. A variety of factors beyond wealth determine one’s suitability for roles.

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Estimated Net Worth of Trump Cabinet Appointees

• Mike Pence $800,000 Government
• Alex Acosta $1,300,000 Lawyer
• Ryan Zinke $1,900,000 Rental Property
• Sonny Perdue $2,000,000 Trucking
• Rick Perry $2,000,000 Oil
• John Kelly $5,000,000 Government
• Jeff Sessions $6,000,000 Real Estate
• James Mattis $7,000,000 Military
• Tom Price $10,000,000 Medicine
• David Shulkin $17,000,000 Medicine
• Elaine Chao $22,000,000 Inheritance
• Ben Carson $22,000,000 Medicine
• Rex Tillerson $300,000,000 Oil
• Stephen Mnuchin $385,000,000 Goldman Sachs
• Betsy DeVos $1,000,000,000 Inheritance
• Wilbur Ross $2,500,000,000 Finance

John Fugelsang: Rich White Tax Cut

John Fugelsang Money Quote saying that tax cuts to rich white guys is being disguised as healthcare reform with a misleading title designed for public consumption. John Fugelsang said:
 

 

“Stop calling it the American Health Care Act and call it what it is – a tax cut by rich white men to other rich white men who don’t need it” — John Fugelsang

John Fugelsang is criticizing the American Health Care Act by characterizing it as a tax cut that primarily benefits wealthy white men rather than improving health care. He suggests the bill is not really about health care reform, but instead is a tax break for those who are already well-off and do not have significant health care needs.

A key part of his criticism is that the tax cuts in the bill will benefit those who can already afford health care the most, rather than helping to make coverage more affordable and accessible for others.