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Political Analyst Is Stunned By Trump’s Deranged Response To A Standard Question: ‘Can’t Even Find A Complete Sentence’

What is he even trying to say?

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Donald Trump’s recent attempt at answering a basic policy question on affordable childcare left many people scratching their heads. During a session at the Economic Club of New York, Trump was asked what he would do to make childcare more affordable if he won the election. Instead of providing a clear plan, what followed was a confusing, rambling mess.

Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code, raised the issue of childcare costs, noting it costs the U.S. economy more than $142 billion a year. She asked Trump a very straightforward question: “Will you commit to prioritizing legislation to make childcare affordable, and if so, what specific piece of legislation will you advance?”

What we got instead was a classic Trump answer—vague, confusing, and completely off-topic. His response was so scattered that even political analysts were baffled. Catherine Rampell, a Washington Post analyst, tweeted, “My job is to analyze policy. I can’t even find a complete sentence in this.”

Childcare is a huge issue in the U.S. In 2023, the average annual cost of childcare for an infant in a center was over $13,000—more than most families spend on groceries. Many parents, especially single mothers, struggle to afford it, and the pandemic only made things worse.

But instead of tackling the issue directly, Trump went off about tariffs on foreign countries, claiming that they would somehow generate enough money to fix everything. According to Trump, “we’re gonna be taking in trillions of dollars” from tariffs. He offered no specifics on childcare at all. One Twitter user, Isiah Sanders, summed it up perfectly: “I don’t care about childcare, it might be expensive to you, but I don’t care, we’re going to put tariffs on foreign countries that’s going to bring the United States money so who gives a damn about childcare.”

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This isn’t the first time Trump has failed to provide clear policy plans. During his presidency, Trump made sweeping promises without delivering. For example, he famously promised to bring back manufacturing jobs to the U.S., but by the end of his term, the country had lost over 182,000 manufacturing jobs—a 1.4% decrease, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Similarly, Trump’s 2017 tax cuts were supposed to benefit the middle class, but according to the Tax Policy Center, 83% of the benefits went to the top 1% of earners. Trump often talks about helping “everyday Americans,” but his policies show otherwise. His focus is often on benefiting the wealthy and big corporations, not the struggling middle class or low-income families.

Trump’s failure to address childcare costs fits into this pattern. Rather than offering real solutions, he dodges the question, hoping that broad, confusing statements will distract people. But as one Twitter user, @BoomerDivvies, put it: “Every answer he gives is like this. He just says we’re going to accomplish all these wonderful things, but when they ask him specifically how he’ll do it, he just rambles on randomly without any details.”

Even Trump’s former campaign adviser, A.J. Delgado, criticized him, calling his answer a “mess” and saying that media outlets like the New York Times were cleaning up his incoherent response. This kind of behavior isn’t just frustrating—it’s dangerous. Real people need real solutions. Families across America are struggling with high childcare costs, and instead of addressing that, Trump rambles on about unrelated topics.

As Mrs. Betty Bowers sarcastically tweeted, “Yes, person who abandoned his young children to run off with one of his many mistresses, do regale us with your important thoughts on caring for children!” Clearly, Trump’s focus isn’t on the American families who desperately need help.

Trump’s confusing answer about childcare shows a bigger problem. Families need real help, but he keeps giving unclear promises and talking about things that don’t fix the issue. Parents are struggling with high costs, and they need leaders who will focus on real solutions.

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Terry Lawson

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I’m Terry Lawson, a writer and editor based in Alabama with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. For the past four years, I’ve worked as a ghostwriter for various companies, delivering content that meets clients' needs. I currently work as an editor and political writer for Political Tribune, creating engaging articles. I enjoy writing and have developed strong skills in writing & editing, critical thinking, and project management. My work is fueled by a passion for storytelling and a commitment to quality.

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