Ken Langone Admits He Was Wrong About Trump and Tariffs
The Rubin ReportJuly 17, 20251 min92,213 views
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- 🎯 Billionaire Ken Langone, co-founder of Home Depot, has publicly stated he is now "sold on Trump."
- 💡 Langone admits he was initially against Trump, particularly regarding his tariff policies.
- ✅ He now believes Trump's instincts were good and that his use of tariffs was a strategic leverage to achieve more free trade.
Re-evaluation of Tariffs
- 📈 Langone explains his change of heart stemmed from observing the practical outcomes of Trump's trade policies.
- 🧠 He acknowledges that while he theoretically favored free trade and disliked tariffs, Trump's approach proved effective.
- 💬 Langone suggests that Trump used tariffs as a tool to negotiate better trade deals, preventing the US from being disadvantaged.
Historical Perspective
- 🏆 Langone believes Trump has a strong chance of being remembered as one of the best presidents in U.S. history.
- 🗣️ This represents a significant turnaround from his previous stance, where he did not want to vote for Trump.
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