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SunSeeker

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18. Everything Trump does is nuts. This would be one of the least nuts things.

Fri Feb 20, 2026, 07:37 PM

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At least it would be helping regular people who are hurting, unlike his tax cuts for the rich, which is what really blew up the deficit.

The deficit is not one of our top worries right now anyway; surviving the next 3 years is.

Take this for what it is, Pritzker is publicizing the damage Trump’s illegal tariffs have done.

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That would be illegal. Read the decision. WarGamer Friday #2

There is nothing illegal about Pritzker demanding Trump pay money to his constituents. SunSeeker Friday #3

the demand isn't illegal WarGamer Friday #4

Sending checks to Americans is not illegal. SunSeeker Friday #7

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Everything Trump does is nuts. This would be one of the least nuts things. SunSeeker Friday #18

Where is this law you speak of? Dave says Friday #14

I'm guessing you didn't read the three opinions and two concurrences either? Ilikepurple Friday #35

This is brilliant! hamsterjill Friday #21

The money has to be given back, it was collected illegally. He should be beat up the way ICE beat Walleye Friday #27

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