Donald Trump's recent trade tariffs have triggered a $277 billion nosedive in the stock market in a single day. Now, $277 billion is an astronomical figure, yet for the billionaires who absorbed the majority of this loss, it's often akin to the rest of us misplacing a twenty-dollar bill. It won't fundamentally alter their lives. Contrast this with the reality faced by the average American, where even a minor market downturn can have devastating consequences. The narrative that Republicans once championed – their supposed prowess in managing the economy and boosting the stock market – is crumbling under the weight of Trump's actions. Meanwhile, the billionaire class continues to operate with a level of impunity, benefiting from tax loopholes while contributing a proportionally smaller share to the public good.