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Trump Boasts $28 Billion Farmer Bailout Amid Criticism

4/18/2025

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Donald Trump took to Truth Social, boasting about a $28 billion bailout he provided to American farmers during his presidency, a move he claims was a reward after imposing tariffs. As talks of new relief arise, he promises to stand by farmers again, while critics slam his actions as "MAGA socialism," pointing to the fallout from China's retaliatory tariffs.

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Donald Trump took to Truth Social, boasting about a $28 billion bailout he provided to American farmers during his presidency, a move he claims was a reward after imposing tariffs. As talks of new relief arise, he promises to stand by farmers again, while critics slam his actions as "MAGA socialism," pointing to the fallout from China's retaliatory tariffs.