Cruff for you, but not for me. As Donald Trump advises the U.S. public how to save some money — buying fewer dolls, with a maximum of five pencils — to offset the impact of tariff-induced price increases, he made it clear that cost-saving measures don’t apply to his office decor budget.
During a meeting with newly elected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday, the president boasted to reporters about his renovation to the Oval Office.
"You'll see new and improved Oval Office," Trump told Carney. "As love becomes more and more beautiful - you know we handle it with great love, and 24 karat king is always helpful."
Yes, Love and 24 carat gold leaves do change the oval shape. Who needs classicism with dignity when you can make one of the most famous rooms on Earth look like a cousin of Versailles? Trump has covered every mantle and surface he can see with gilded vases, molded vases, canary and canary yellow reliefs, which makes Nouveau Riche Petulance scream.
Earlier this week, in the same office, Trump defended NBC News on Sunday when asked about comments to Americans a few days ago for how he bought only three to five dolls of a little girl instead of 30 years old because his tariffs have caused losses to consumers.
Only one person who never emphasizes credit card payments would think that children in this country were given 30 dolls or other toys at any given time, or they would accumulate over the years.
The president also added that a person “does not need to have 250 pencils, they can have five pencils”.
Just like Trump’s concept of groceries and how peasant class goes to shop for goods, the president’s fixation on dolls is another sign that not only does he have a profound attitude toward the economic situation of ordinary Americans, but his behavior as president affects everyday consumers. Trump teased reporters later Sunday that his tariffs were the only price of “you carry your baby with you.”
Americans are already starting to feel the impact of higher prices. Even though Trump claimed he was in talks with dozens of countries, no major tariff agreement was announced. China, the United States' third largest trading partner, has made it clear that they are not interested in deals as long as Trump's astronomical tariffs remain. With domestic inventory and commodity inventory decreasing, the situation will only get worse. But don't worry, you can easily fall asleep as you work hard to expand your budget, as the president's office is full of love, and there are 24 carats of gold.