Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

cally

(21,858 posts)
Tue Feb 24, 2026, 05:22 PM Tuesday

Where is the tariff money going? Where is it spent?

I have found nothing mentioning a true accounting. As a budget nerd, the government should know the exact amount of revenues received and who sent it.

I don’t believe for a second that this is deposited in the General Fund (or what the US calls it) and used for general expenditures and debt payments. I think Trump uses it as a slush fund for himself and his little horrible Nazi thugs.

It would be easy to prove otherwise but not without some transparency and budget accounting.

Trumps fixation on tariffs seems too suspicious. He is stealing this money.

2 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Where is the tariff money going? Where is it spent? (Original Post) cally Tuesday OP
I think it's going into a secret offshore account guarded by Smaug dhol82 Tuesday #1
Constant parties at Mar A Lago... lame54 Tuesday #2

dhol82

(9,648 posts)
1. I think it's going into a secret offshore account guarded by Smaug
Tue Feb 24, 2026, 05:28 PM
Tuesday

Smaug is allied with the tangerine eminence.
It will never be used for anything worthwhile but will be stroked lovingly several times a day.

lame54

(39,444 posts)
2. Constant parties at Mar A Lago...
Tue Feb 24, 2026, 06:29 PM
Tuesday

The Nazis lived lavishly off the money and gold fillings they stole

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Where is the tariff money...