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[-] some_guy@lemmy.sdf.org 3 points 2 months ago

“It’s equitable. It’s collateral anyone can get access to and do so instantly,” he said. “I don’t know if people realise what a shake up that is for the world of banking and finance. I hope we can help change that.”

Oh, cool, they're revolutionizing finance! Gotta fleece the supporters a bit more before potentially losing the election.

“Get ready as we unveil our plan to Make Finance Great Again,” the Telegram post stated. “This is a landmark event you won’t want to miss! Let’s make history together.”

Oh, cool, this is gonna be historic. Gotta make the broke MAGA supporters a little more broke and in debt. Did you see how poorly DJT stock is doing? But it went up when he said he wouldn't sell, which I'm sure comforts the people who bought when it was twice as much.

Having previously dismissed the world’s leading cryptocurrency as a “scam”, Mr Trump told the crowd at the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville that he would create a “national bitcoin stockpile” from seized criminal funds, as well as “immediately appoint a bitcoin and crypto presidential advisory council”.

Oh, cool, he takes this seriously. Gotta have someone in government make sure there isn't any regulation.

To be honest, while I'd prefer healthcare for everyone, I know we're not getting it. And because I'm jaded and convinced that his followers are filled with hate, I'm ok with them getting hurt by him. I just resent that he profits in the process.

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