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Silicon Valley's gamble on Trump isn't paying off
a year ago
- Tech stocks have declined significantly since Trump took office, contrary to Silicon Valley's initial support.
- Silicon Valley's backing of Trump was driven by hopes for free market policies and economic benefits, but tariffs and other policies have led to second thoughts.
- The SV50 index, tracking 50 major Silicon Valley firms, shows a 27% drop since their peak in February 2025.
- Three key forces shape Silicon Valley's mindset: long-term investment horizons, contrarianism, and herding behavior.
- Despite initial optimism, Trump's policies, including tariffs, have negatively impacted Silicon Valley's financial performance.
Economists say there's a math error in Trump's tariff formula [video]
a year ago
- Economist Dr. Stan Veuger identifies a math error in the formula used by the Trump administration to calculate tariffs.
- Various reactions to Trump's tariff policies are highlighted, including impacts on industries like steel manufacturing and Italian food exports.
- Concerns are raised about the potential negative effects of tariffs on businesses, such as a coffee shop owner feeling financially strained.
- Criticism of Trump's tariff negotiation approach is voiced, with predictions of failure from a Tesla investor.
- Protests against Trump and Elon Musk are mentioned, indicating widespread public dissatisfaction.
- A toy factory CEO warns that Trump's tariffs could backfire, harming the industry.
- Market volatility is discussed, with reactions from figures like Larry Summers dismissing Trump's tariff policies as nonsensical.
Trump's DOJ will no longer prosecute cryptocurrency fraud
a year ago
- The Trump administration is disbanding a DOJ unit focused on cryptocurrency fraud enforcement.
- A memo directs prosecutors to stop targeting virtual currency exchanges and related services.
- Trump has shifted from skepticism to becoming a political champion for the crypto industry.
- The DOJ will now focus on prosecuting individuals who victimize digital asset investors or use crypto for criminal activities.
- Trump's SEC has dropped investigations and lawsuits against companies like Robinhood and Coinbase.
- Robinhood's CEO donated to Trump's inauguration, and the platform lists Trump's meme coin.
Trump announces 90-day pause on 'reciprocal' tariffs with exception of China
a year ago
- President Donald Trump announced a pause on reciprocal tariffs, except for China.
- Tariffs on China increased to 125% from 104%.
- A 90-day pause with a 10% reciprocal tariff was authorized for other countries.
- Stocks surged on the news: Dow up 5.9%, S&P 500 up 6.5%, Nasdaq up over 8%.
- The 10% universal tariff on most trading partners (excluding Canada and Mexico) remains in effect.
Trump signs order stripping Chris Krebs of security clearance
a year ago
- President Donald Trump revoked the security clearance of former CISA leader Chris Krebs.
- The White House accused Krebs of being a 'significant bad-faith actor' who abused his authority.
- The order also suspends security clearances for employees at SentinelOne, Krebs' current employer.
- Krebs was dismissed in 2020 for actions perceived as disloyal to Trump, including debunking election fraud claims.
- CISA's 'rumor control' website during the 2020 election reportedly angered the White House.
- The order claims Krebs suppressed conservative viewpoints and promoted censorship of election information.
- SentinelOne, Krebs' employer, has a significant federal presence and partnerships with CISA.
- Trump also revoked the security clearance of Miles Taylor, who criticized him under the pen name 'Anonymous.'
- Security clearances for individuals at Susman Godfrey, representing Dominion Voting Systems, were suspended.
Trump signs order targeting former CISA head Chris Krebs
a year ago
- President Donald Trump signed an executive order targeting former CISA head Chris Krebs.
- Krebs contradicted Trump's baseless claims about the 2020 election being rigged.
- The order mandates the DOJ to investigate Krebs and revoke his security clearance.
- Krebs had stated the 2020 election was 'the most secure in American history'.
- The order also suspends security clearances for individuals associated with Krebs, including at SentinelOne.
- The investigation will review CISA's activities over the past six years for alleged censorship.
- Critics argue the order is politically motivated and distracts from economic issues.
- CISA has faced GOP criticism for combating misinformation related to elections and COVID-19.
- The order claims Krebs 'weaponized' his authority and suppressed conservative viewpoints.
- Trump also accused Krebs of hiding controversies around Hunter Biden's laptop.
ICE director wants to run deportations 'like Amazon Prime for human beings'
a year ago
- ICE director Todd Lyons proposes a deportation system modeled after Amazon Prime, aiming for efficiency and speed.
- Speakers at the 2025 Border Security Expo, including Trump's 'border czar' Tom Homan and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, praised the use of the Alien Enemies Act for deportations.
- The Trump administration is leveraging private sector partnerships and technology, including AI, to accelerate deportations.
- ICE is collaborating with Elon Musk's 'Department of Government Efficiency' (Doge) to access social security numbers for voter fraud investigations.
- Trump's mass deportation agenda includes broadening ICE's mandate to prioritize all immigrants without legal status, including those previously cooperating with authorities.
- Critics, like Mijente's Cinthya Rodriguez, argue that automating deportations dehumanizes immigrant communities and is driven by white supremacy and greed.
- Avelo Airlines has agreed to conduct federal deportation flights, sparking public backlash and a petition against the move.
- The aggressive deportation policies have instilled fear among immigrants, with data showing a significant drop in flight bookings between Canada and the US.
Trump is attempting to take over American Universities
a year ago
- Trump is attempting to take control of American universities, using combating anti-Semitism as a justification.
- Senator Chris Murphy and others see this as a concerning power grab.
- American Jews are urged to resist this move, as it is not an appropriate response to anti-Semitism.
- A personal account highlights the misuse of anti-Semitism accusations in politics, showing an alliance between far-right groups in Israel and internationally.
- Concerns are raised about the negative impact on ordinary Jewish people.
Side-Effect of Trump Flip-Flopping on Tariffs
a year ago
- Trump's flip-flopping on tariffs has caused significant stock market volatility.
- The VIX, measuring S&P 500 volatility, is at levels not seen since the COVID pandemic.
- Trump's actions indirectly benefit firms that donated to his campaign by increasing market uncertainty.
- Increased uncertainty leads to wider bid-ask spreads, benefiting market makers.
- Market makers like Goldman Sachs, Ripple, and others profit from higher bid-ask spreads.
- Despite short-term drops in share prices, long-term volatility may boost profits for these firms.
Show HN: Real-time AI analysis of Trump's posts on financial markets within 30s
a year ago
- Real-time analysis of Trump's impact on financial markets
- Dashboard includes options for Stock Market, Bond Market, and Crypto Market
- Currently analyzing Trump's impact on the Stock Market
- Loading Trump's posts for analysis
Trump freezes $2B in Harvard funds after it rejects demands
a year ago
- Trump administration freezes $2bn in federal funds for Harvard University after it rejected White House demands.
- Demands included changes to hiring, admissions, and teaching to combat antisemitism on campus.
- Harvard accused the White House of attempting to 'control' its community and rejected the demands to protect its independence.
- The White House's demands included reporting students 'hostile' to American values and auditing departments for antisemitism.
- Harvard President Alan Garber stated the demands represented direct governmental regulation of intellectual conditions.
- The Department of Education froze $2.2bn in grants and $60m in contracts to Harvard in response.
- Harvard professors filed a lawsuit alleging unlawful attacks on freedom of speech and academic freedom.
- Columbia University agreed to some White House demands after $400m in funding was pulled.
- Recent protests on campuses against the war in Gaza have led to arrests of some participants.
- Confidence in higher education has been declining among Americans, particularly Republicans.
Trump and Bukele Bond over Human Rights Abuses in Oval Office Meeting
a year ago
- President Trump met with El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele to discuss migration policies and human rights concerns.
- Trump and Bukele discussed sending migrants and possibly American citizens to El Salvador's prisons without due process.
- Bukele refused to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a wrongfully deported Maryland man, despite a Supreme Court order.
- Trump criticized the press for questioning the deportation policies and praised keeping 'criminals' out of the U.S.
- Over 200 migrants were sent to El Salvador's CECOT mega-prison without hearings or charges, raising human rights concerns.
- Bukele's mass imprisonment policies in El Salvador have led to widespread abuse and the highest incarceration rate globally.
- Trump expressed interest in deporting 'homegrown criminals' to El Salvador, pending legal review.
- White House officials falsely accused Abrego Garcia of being an MS-13 member to justify his detention.
- The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that Abrego Garcia must be returned to the U.S., but the administration has resisted compliance.
Kleptocracy, Inc
a year ago
- Donald Trump prioritized his private businesses over national duties, visiting his golf resort during a market crash.
- Trump's businesses hosted the Saudi-backed LIV Golf tournament, with sponsors including Saudi entities and TikTok, raising conflict of interest concerns.
- Trump's administration is shifting towards kleptocratic practices, ignoring transparency and accountability norms.
- Trump's family launched a cryptocurrency business, World Liberty Financial, potentially enabling indirect bribes.
- Trump's Treasury Department stopped enforcing the Corporate Transparency Act, aiding anonymous investors and money laundering.
- Trump fired inspectors general and reduced oversight in financial and government institutions.
- Elon Musk benefited from reduced regulations, influencing agencies that oversee his companies like Tesla and SpaceX.
- Trump's policies and decisions are increasingly influenced by personal and financial interests of his inner circle.
- The media and opposition must highlight and resist the slide into kleptocracy to preserve democratic norms.
'Homegrowns are next': Trump hopes to deport and jail U.S. citizens abroad
a year ago
- President Trump is considering a proposal to detain and deport U.S. citizens to prisons in El Salvador.
- El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has expressed willingness to incarcerate U.S. citizens in exchange for a fee.
- Critics argue the proposal is unconstitutional and violates civil liberties, citing lack of due process.
- Legal scholars warn this could set a dangerous precedent, stripping citizens of constitutional protections.
- The proposal has drawn condemnation from Democrats and civil rights groups but lacks Republican opposition.
- Trump has previously supported the idea, stating he would implement it 'in a heartbeat' if legal.
- Concerns include potential abuse of power, with fears of political opponents being targeted.
- Historical precedents like Japanese American incarceration during WWII highlight risks of such policies.
Law firms, universities and now civil society groups targets for punitive action
a year ago
- President Donald Trump is targeting law firms, universities, and civil society groups for punitive actions.
- Trump is examining the tax-exempt status of organizations like Harvard, environmental groups, and CREW (Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington).
- Advocacy groups warn that Trump's retribution campaign is expanding to include nonprofits, potentially harming their financial stability.
- Trump's administration is testing new executive powers, challenging courts and Congress to intervene.
- Environmental groups anticipate executive orders threatening their tax-exempt status, possibly timed around Earth Day.
- CREW, a key ethics watchdog, has long investigated Trump and is now facing scrutiny from his administration.
- Trump's actions have led to mixed results, with some institutions complying while others resist, facing financial consequences.
- Nonprofits fear losing tax-exempt status, which is vital for their funding and operations.
Trump is losing voters on the economy, the issue that got him elected
a year ago
- Trump's economic ratings are at their lowest point ever, worse than during COVID-19.
- Federal Reserve forecasts indicate negligible or negative GDP growth for Q1 2024.
- Manufacturers' economic outlook is the worst since 2020, comparable to the 2008 financial crisis.
- Stocks are near a one-year low, and bond market signals weakening global support for the U.S.
- Trump's proposed tariffs and policy mishaps are expected to further harm the economy.
- Economic growth is estimated at 1-2%, below the expected 2-3% range.
- Polls show a significant decline in Trump's approval on economic issues, with net disapproval at -6.
- Public sentiment on the economy is deteriorating, with 52% believing it's getting worse.
- Trump's tariff policies are harming stocks and undermining U.S. bonds as a safe-harbor currency.
- J.P. Morgan estimates a 60% probability of a recession if current policies continue.
- Trump's economic struggles could negatively impact the GOP in future elections.
- The U.S. dollar's reserve currency status is at risk due to economic instability.
Sell-off in the dollar raises the specter of investors losing trust
a year ago
- The dollar has experienced a significant sell-off, dropping 9% since mid-January to its lowest level in three years.
- Economists worry the decline reflects a loss of confidence in the U.S. due to President Trump's trade policies and unpredictability.
- The dollar's dominance in global trade and as a safe-haven currency has provided the U.S. with economic advantages, including low borrowing costs.
- A weaker dollar could lead to higher prices for imports and increased interest rates for mortgages and car loans.
- China has been promoting the yuan as an alternative to the dollar in international trade and lending.
- Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin are seen as potential future alternatives to the dollar.
- Trump's erratic tariff policies and threats to Federal Reserve independence are undermining confidence in the U.S. economy.
- Historically, political and economic instability has led to the decline of dominant currencies, as seen with the British pound in 1956.
Harvard showdown is the latest front in a long conservative war against academia
a year ago
- Donald Trump's conflict with Harvard University is part of a long-standing conservative battle against American academia.
- Trump's administration demanded control over Harvard's hiring, admissions, and curriculum, which the university refused, leading to funding freezes.
- Experts warn that targeting higher education is a tactic used by authoritarian regimes to suppress educated opposition.
- The Trump administration's actions mirror historical efforts like McCarthyism to control universities and suppress dissent.
- Harvard's resistance is seen as a potential starting point for broader pushback against government overreach in education.
- Conservatives aim to restrict discussions on topics like slavery, inequality, and climate change in universities.
Congress's Biggest Financial Priority Is "Stablecoin." What the Hell Is That?
a year ago
- The Trump administration's trade war impacts the stock market and risks recession.
- Congress is focusing on regulating stablecoins, a $230 billion cryptocurrency sector.
- Stablecoins are pegged to real-world currencies but have faced instability and collapses.
- Critics warn stablecoin legislation could lead to financial crashes and enrich Trump's family.
- Two bills in Congress aim to regulate stablecoins but face criticism for loopholes and risks.
- Trump's family is launching their own stablecoin, raising conflict of interest concerns.
- The legislation's urgency is linked to the crypto industry's significant campaign spending.
- Big Tech's potential entry into stablecoins could lead to financial contagion.
- The House bill passed committee with bipartisan support, but the Senate bill faces hurdles.
Harvard professor offers a grim assessment of American democracy
a year ago
- Harvard professor Steven Levitsky warns that American democracy is slipping into competitive authoritarianism under Trump.
- Freedom House has downgraded the U.S. democracy score from the low 90s to 83, placing it below Argentina and on par with Romania and Panama.
- Levitsky describes competitive authoritarianism as regimes that maintain democratic facades but abuse power to tilt the playing field against opposition.
- Trump's administration is accused of weaponizing government agencies like the IRS and DOJ to target critics and opponents.
- Private actors, including corporations, are being coerced into cooperating with the government through regulatory threats.
- Harvard University resisted Trump administration demands to alter faculty hiring and curriculum, leading to federal funding cuts.
- The Republican Party's uniform support for Trump, despite his authoritarian tendencies, is a significant concern.
- Elon Musk's outsized influence on the administration represents an unprecedented concentration of economic, media, and political power.
- Levitsky believes the U.S. has already crossed into competitive authoritarianism, where opposing the government carries tangible risks.
- Despite short-term pessimism, Levitsky sees long-term hope due to America's robust civil society and institutional checks.

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#trump

Silicon Valley's gamble on Trump isn't paying off

Economists say there's a math error in Trump's tariff formula [video]

Trump's DOJ will no longer prosecute cryptocurrency fraud

Trump announces 90-day pause on 'reciprocal' tariffs with exception of China

Trump signs order stripping Chris Krebs of security clearance

Trump signs order targeting former CISA head Chris Krebs

ICE director wants to run deportations 'like Amazon Prime for human beings'

Trump is attempting to take over American Universities

Side-Effect of Trump Flip-Flopping on Tariffs

Show HN: Real-time AI analysis of Trump's posts on financial markets within 30s

Trump freezes $2B in Harvard funds after it rejects demands

Trump and Bukele Bond over Human Rights Abuses in Oval Office Meeting

Kleptocracy, Inc

'Homegrowns are next': Trump hopes to deport and jail U.S. citizens abroad

Law firms, universities and now civil society groups targets for punitive action

Trump is losing voters on the economy, the issue that got him elected

Sell-off in the dollar raises the specter of investors losing trust

Harvard showdown is the latest front in a long conservative war against academia

Congress's Biggest Financial Priority Is "Stablecoin." What the Hell Is That?

Harvard professor offers a grim assessment of American democracy