“MAGA was warned. MAGA was given evidence. They chose to ignore it. I am confident that I have enough groceries stocked up that fresh produce and meat should be the only items I have to spend my money on. Trump is a moron who doesn’t care about his voters. Now we all will be paying the price for voter stupidity.” People’s pockets are only starting to feel the impact of MAGA. The White House has been increasingly chaotic with Trump back in office, and international affairs are a big concern.
The tariff situation is causing worry. It affects not just people abroad but also Americans who will bear the financial cost. As days go by, people feel more hopeless. Last week, I asked the BuzzFeed Community about saving on groceries if a recession hits. Some answers were quite dark, while others were funny.
But, at the heart of it, Americans are preparing for the worst. They’re stocking up on non-perishable items and growing their own food. Here are some ways people are budgeting as tariff talks continue.
