Sat Apr 05 05:34:59 UTC 2025: ## Trump Defiant Amidst Market Plunge, Fires National Security Officials

**Palm Beach, FL** – President Donald Trump spent the weekend at his Florida resorts, golfing and attending a high-dollar fundraising dinner, despite global market turmoil triggered by his controversial new tariff policies. Markets plummeted following the announcement, yet Trump remained defiant, declaring it a “great time to get rich” and asserting his policies would remain unchanged.

The president’s actions have drawn sharp criticism. A White House official, quoted anonymously in *The Washington Post*, described Trump as having reached a point of “just not giving a f— anymore.” The Republicans Against Trump group condemned Trump’s golfing excursions amidst the economic downturn and growing international isolation. Democrats criticized his absence from a repatriation ceremony for four US troops killed in Lithuania.

The weekend’s events included a $1 million-per-ticket candlelight dinner at Mar-a-Lago benefiting MAGA Inc., a pro-Trump Super PAC. Experts warn that the tariffs could trigger a recession, disproportionately impacting Trump’s blue-collar base. University of Virginia political scientist Larry Sabato noted the irony of the super-rich benefiting while the president’s core supporters suffer the most.

Adding to the controversy, Trump fired National Security Agency chief Timothy Haugh, his deputy, and other senior officials. This action reportedly followed pressure from right-wing conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer, who accused the officials of disloyalty. The dismissed officials were appointed by President Biden.

While Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick voiced support for Trump’s economic strategy, cracks are appearing within the Republican party. Senator Ted Cruz warned that a potential recession could lead to a devastating outcome for Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections. The *Wall Street Journal* reported that Trump’s final decision on the tariffs came after internal disagreements among officials. The situation underscores a growing perception that Trump prioritizes unwavering loyalty above all else.

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