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Yesterdays General Chat

The absolute genius of these tariffs are that manufacturing will be coming home, finally. Within the next two years there will be roughly 15 million new jobs across the country that need filled. These are jobs on American soil to be filled by Americans. And, that is AFTER all of the jobs getting the factories up and running.

And, now we all know why getting rid of all of the illegals was step one, they would have taken every one of those 15 million jobs. Also, we're killing easy student loans so kids will focus on real work in manufacturing and not waste time getting liberal arts degrees.

It's now time to spread the word that America is BACK! By the time the next election comes around we'll have 0% unemployment, a ton of American-Made Goods, and greatness flowing through the streets like water.

You need to tell EVERYONE you know about how many jobs are going to be opening up for US citizens ASAP all over the place because the MSM will not tell them that at all, look at the garbage today on the news about how the market is doing poorly. BS.

Let’s Fu@king Go!

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Declares National Emergency to Increase our Competitive Edge, Protect our Sovereignty, and Strengthen our National and Economic Security

https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/04/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-declares-national-emergency-to-increase-our-competitive-edge-protect-our-sovereignty-and-strengthen-our-national-and-economic-security/

The International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) of 1977 is a U.S. federal law that grants the president authority to regulate international commerce during a declared national emergency. This emergency must stem from an "unusual and extraordinary threat" to the nation's security, foreign policy, or economy, originating outside the United States.

Key provisions include:

Asset Control: The president can block transactions and freeze assets to address the threat.

Property Confiscation: In the event of an actual attack on the U.S., property connected to entities aiding the attack can be confiscated.

Annual Renewal: Emergencies declared under IEEPA must be renewed annually to remain in effect.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Emergency_Economic_Powers_Act

What powers does the President gain when declaring a national emergency?

When a president declares a national emergency, they gain access to special powers that Congress has previously authorized under various statutes. These powers are designed to address urgent situations that require immediate action. Here's a breakdown:

Statutory Powers: Over 130 statutory provisions become available, including:

Control over domestic transportation and communication facilities.

Suspension of certain environmental regulations, like the Clean Air Act.

Access to national defense stockpiles and resources.

Authority to seize private property under specific conditions.

Military and Defense: The president can redirect funds and resources for national defense purposes, such as building infrastructure or deploying troops.

Economic Measures: They can impose trade restrictions, tariffs, or financial sanctions to protect national interests.