Trump Warns “Great Depression” if Courts Rule Against Tariff Policies
August 9, 2025 — Former President Donald Trump issued a stark warning on social media today, asserting that a court ruling against his administration’s tariff policies would plunge the United States into an economic catastrophe akin to the Great Depression.
In a lengthy post on his platform, Trump vigorously defended the tariffs implemented during his presidency, claiming they are delivering substantial economic benefits:
- “Huge positive impact on the Stock Market”: Trump stated tariffs are driving record-breaking stock market performance “almost every day.”
- Revenue Influx: He claimed “Hundreds of Billions of Dollars” are pouring into U.S. coffers as a direct result.
- Unprecedented Wealth Creation: He described the current period as yielding “the largest amount of money, wealth creation and influence the U.S.A. has ever seen.”
The core of Trump’s message was an urgent warning against judicial intervention. He argued that a ruling by a “Radical Left Court” against these policies at this stage would be catastrophic:
- “1929 all over again”: Trump declared such a ruling would trigger “a GREAT DEPRESSION!” He asserted it would be “impossible to ever recover” financially from such a decision.
- Timing Critique: He contended that if courts intended to rule against the policies, they should have done so “LONG AGO, at the beginning of the case,” implying the current economic scale makes reversal untenable.
- “Judicial Tragedy”: Trump framed a negative ruling as an irrecoverable “judicial tragedy” that would endanger the nation’s prosperity and strength.
While expressing grave concern, Trump also projected confidence in the U.S. court system, referencing his own experiences with “trials, tribulations and uncertainties.” He concluded by stating, “Our Country deserves SUCCESS AND GREATNESS, NOT TURMOIL, FAILURE, AND DISGRACE. GOD BLESS AMERICA!”
The post appears to be a preemptive response to ongoing legal challenges or potential rulings concerning tariffs imposed during Trump’s administration. His message links the continuation of these policies directly to national economic survival and greatness, employing historically charged rhetoric to emphasize the stakes.
