And given it would have to be financed by borrowing increasing debt he's actually gioving them nothing. Just borrowing on their behalf so they can pay it back (with interest) at some point in the future. Sort of compulsory loan.
My worry is that whilst we can see the prospect as yet more lies, just like we see the "I'm putting $5000 on your credit card so your can pay interest for years ..." as madness, the US electorate gave Trūmp a 2nd term despite his track record, obvious lies, etc. Just like "the Markets" they seem to believe anything that comes out of his mouth even when it's obvious lies and fantasy, but for some reason they suck it all up.
Yet when Trūmp has declared "peace" oil prices drop only to increase next day when missiles start-up again. Trümp declared victory (again) and oil prices drop for a day or two until missiles flying again. Trǔmp declares Strait open again and oil prices drop until somebody in "the Markets" bothers to look at the AIS systems when oil price increases again.
