Those of us who take every single thing Trump says and does seriously need an occasional reminder that, besides being a showman, he is a transactional person for whom everything is negotiable. Yes, expect the worst from him and prepare for the worst, but remember that he is a weak person masquerading as a tough one. Below are two of his most recent policy reversals--feel free to add more. There are so many.
1) Trump said he wanted ALL "illegals" deported--every last one--except for the ones he finds useful or for whom business leaders have advocated. Most recently, he has said companies employing farmworkers and leisure workers have been hit badly and he will issue an order to address that.
Trump promises immigration order soon farm and leisure workers
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-promises-immigration-order-soon-farm-leisure-workers-2025-06-12/
2) Remember a mere two weeks ago when Trump attacked Chinese students in the US and the administration announced it would “aggressively” revoke Chinese student visas? Yeah, well that's not happening. This week the Trump informed us that the U.S. deal with China is done, and Beijing will supply magnets and rare earth minerals while the U.S. will allow Chinese students to study here. How do all the MAGA in this forum feel about his about-face on allowing "Chinese communist spies" to steal our intellectual property? (Not my words; I don't have a problem with Chinese students studying here).
Trump says China will supply rare earths, US to allow students
https://www.reuters.com/world/china/trump-says-china-will-supply-rare-earths-us-allow-students-2025-06-11/
He's an f'ing joke.