Trump is Starving His Own Base

Trump is Starving His Own Base

From Rick Wilson's The Enemies List by Black Pearl Studios

November 7, 2025 · 13 min

About this episode

Rick Wilson discusses how Donald Trump's detachment from economic reality has affected his base amidst rising prices and budget cuts.

While Donald Trump’s Great Gatsby party at Mar-a-Lago made headlines for its gold-plated excess, millions of Americans are struggling to pay rent and buy groceries. As the nation faces rising prices, budget cuts, and shrinking safety nets, Trump’s luxury pageantry couldn’t feel more out of touch. Rick Wilson unpacks how Trump’s detachment from economic reality, his austerity policies, and his performative cruelty have deepened America’s empathy crisis. in the Lincoln Square community on Substack today for unparalleled insights, expert commentary, and news from your favorite pro-democracy voices. Subscribe for free at: https://lincolnsquare.media ---Subscribe to Lincoln Square on YouTube: / @lincolnsquaremedia ---Buy official pro-democracy merch and protest gear at the Lincoln Square shop. Use code YOUTUBE for 15% off. Shop here: https://lincolnsquare.shop/discount/Y... --Support independent media and help inform disengaged Americans. Every $10 reaches 1,000 voters with the facts: Donate here via Act Blue: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/lin... ---Stay connected by following Lincoln Square on your (or tolerated) social media platforms: Instagram: / lincolnsquarehq Facebook: /…

People in this episode

Host: Rick Wilson

Topics covered

  • Trump
  • economic reality
  • empathy crisis
  • budget cuts
  • safety nets

Keywords

  • Trump
  • Mar-a-Lago
  • economic crisis
  • austerity policies
  • empathy crisis

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Organizations: Lincoln Square, Black Pearl Studios

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