https://www.reddit.com/r/NoStupidQuestions/comments/1i5io60/us_politics_megathread/
created by AutoModerator on 20/01/2025 at 05:02 UTC
45 upvotes, 213 top-level comments (showing 25)
Donald Trump is now president! And with him comes a flood of questions. We get *tons* of questions about American politics - but often the same ones over and over again. Our users often get tired of seeing them, so we've created a megathread for questions! Here, users interested in politics can post questions and read answers, while people who want a respite from politics can browse the rest of the sub. **Feel free to post your questions about politics in this thread!**
All top-level comments should be questions asked in good faith - other comments and loaded questions will get removed. All the usual rules of the sub remain in force here, so **be nice to each other** - you can disagree with someone's opinion, but don't make it personal.
Comment by Lyraxiana at 24/01/2025 at 16:37 UTC
9 upvotes, 2 direct replies
I'm just confused because of the fact that he called veterans, "cowards."
Not looking to argue or debate; genuinely just wanting to understand your POV.
Comment by psullivan6 at 20/01/2025 at 21:20 UTC
8 upvotes, 8 direct replies
I’m hoping someone who is diagnosed with autism can help me understand a recent reaction.
When you’ve been overly excited have you made what would otherwise be described as “odd” hand movements? Something like flailing your arms or locking your elbows quickly?
I’m having a hard time understanding Elon’s inauguration speech hand movements otherwise. I’m genuinely not sure how to ask this question, so sincere apologies if it’s insensitive in any way.
Comment by KlawwStrife at 21/01/2025 at 12:31 UTC
7 upvotes, 5 direct replies
I have a question about deportation stuff
My girlfriend is mexican. Her parents WERE illegal, but are citizens now. She isn't sure if they were citizens before she was born or not. But she was born here. Is she at risk during these mass deportations?
Additionally, would getting a quick courthouse marriage help her not get deported at all, if she is at risk?
Comment by p0r1x at 21/01/2025 at 22:47 UTC
5 upvotes, 1 direct replies
After a 10-hour workday, the last thing I want is to log onto Reddit and see nothing but Trump/Elon posts and memes since Monday. I just want an hour of normal Reddit content, free from U.S. politics. If this is going to keep up for another four years, I seriously need a way to block it. How do I block all US politics related posts?
Comment by Lazy_mods_are_lazy at 23/01/2025 at 12:59 UTC
5 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Was reddit heavily brigaded in the past 2 days? The X boycott posts have insane numbers and currently they are the TOP POST OF ALL TIME in many communities that never used or discussed X. Can anyone more tech-savy than me tell me if this feeling of mine is backed up by any data regarding online traffic on the platform? Any moderator that found themselves in the middle of the storm? Thanks to whoever want to answer
Comment by soncat732 at 23/01/2025 at 23:14 UTC
5 upvotes, 3 direct replies
I see a lot of posts implying that people voted for Trump to lower the price of eggs. Calling them out because he got elected and eggs are still expensive.
Does anyone know the source of this idea? Did people actually use the price of eggs as a reason to vote red?
Comment by LouisianaSmucker at 30/01/2025 at 10:02 UTC
5 upvotes, 5 direct replies
I'm a right-leaning libertarian, but all my friends and family are leftists. I'm worried if they find out about what I believe in, they'll turn their backs on me and I'll be all alone. Am I doomed?
Comment by WorryWobblers at 21/01/2025 at 14:16 UTC
8 upvotes, 3 direct replies
Question. And it’s gonna sound dumb but I’m totally serious...
So like… if a civil war starts… do we still go to work? Pay bills and buy groceries? How’s this work, what do we do?
I tried to post this but it wouldn’t let me.
Comment by Double-decker_trams at 22/01/2025 at 12:16 UTC
4 upvotes, 3 direct replies
I think it's all silly, but at least things like Freedom Fries [1]or Liberty Cabbage [2]had a clearly defined reason for the change. The Gulf of Mexico just seems random - the name predates the existance of Mexico as a country[3] and its not like Mexico is at war with the US. Just seems so random.
1: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_fries
Comment by LuckBoundStarBound at 22/01/2025 at 14:36 UTC
3 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Is there a way to take politics completely out of your news feed on an iPhone. Specifically Donald Trump?
Comment by humannewtonianfluid at 24/01/2025 at 02:37 UTC
4 upvotes, 5 direct replies
When people call for deportation of US citizens who are many generations removed from their ancestors' immigration to the US, where do they imagine them immigrating to? Is the idea that they would be nationless? (The example I'm thinking of right now is Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.) saying that the Right Rev. Mariann Budde should be "added to the deportation list.")
Am I taking them too literally?
Comment by Itseleventhirty_ at 26/01/2025 at 11:24 UTC
4 upvotes, 1 direct replies
For those who view the US Constitution as sacrosanct, particularly when it comes to defending the Second Amendment, how do they reconcile support for attempts to amend or reinterpret the 14th Amendment?
Comment by 4494082 at 28/01/2025 at 08:02 UTC*
4 upvotes, 2 direct replies
Hi all, I need to ask (not in or from the US). I keep seeing all this stuff about immigrants being rounded up and I have questions. Where are they being taken to? What happens to them when they’re there? If it’s some sort of ‘detention centre’ and they just kept there indefinitely? How does that work? This whole thing is so disturbing to me.
edit: I Kant Speeel
Comment by ptolani at 01/02/2025 at 00:34 UTC
5 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Don't the new tariffs contravene free trade agreements with Mexico and Canada?
Comment by OppositeRock4217 at 01/02/2025 at 01:53 UTC
5 upvotes, 1 direct replies
How different is the current Trump administration from the first one?
Comment by ad_nauseam1 at 02/02/2025 at 08:57 UTC
3 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Can someone explain the logic of how tariffs can stop immigration and drugs entering the US? Other than the competing theories of 1) tariffs are a punitive tool for things that are definitely outside the control of our neighbor countries or 2) making America such a trash heap that nobody will want to move here, what purpose does it serve?
Comment by MilkIsOnReddit at 02/02/2025 at 18:23 UTC
4 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Can someone eli5 what Elon can do with the treasury access if it’s read only? I don’t understand what his options are
Comment by OWSpaceClown at 02/02/2025 at 18:38 UTC
4 upvotes, 3 direct replies
So why does Trump's answer on why he's doing these tariffs change every time he speaks? Why does he not simply give a simple explanation along with specific courses of actions with regards to how to have them lifted?
I have my thoughts, but what are yours?
Comment by BlackTriangle31 at 03/02/2025 at 02:46 UTC
4 upvotes, 2 direct replies
I've heard it said that tariffs are good for the issuing country and bad for the issuing country. Could someone explain the thought process behind issuing a tariff and what actually winds up happening? I feel I could understand it better if I had both the theoretical and practical results in front of me.
Also, please don't try to tell me 'Trump is brilliant/stupid' for issuing them; I'm trying to come to my own conclusion.
Comment by SaintsSkyrim3077 at 03/02/2025 at 22:08 UTC
4 upvotes, 2 direct replies
I’m probably going to get some comments saying “No it hasn’t happened”, but what would happen if Trump gets rid of FEMA? Places that are more conservative leaning, what happens to those states if there’s a Natural disaster but no FEMA to help? Would people be on their own?
Comment by Unseasoned-Lima-Bean at 03/02/2025 at 23:05 UTC
4 upvotes, 4 direct replies
Why are MAGA folks so pressed about the threads asking what Trump-supporting businesses to avoid when they boycotted Bud Light for giving a can to Dylan Mulvaney? They weren’t even out for sale, it was a publicity grab for her followers.
MAGAs are supposedly pro-capitalism, which means we get to spend our money on who and what we want. Why is it suddenly a bad thing when people choose to avoid MAGA-Republican owned businesses when their values don’t alight with their own?
Isn’t this what y’all wanted? Or is this “Rules for thee, not for me!” that seems to be the foundation of your party?
Comment by qalvpar at 04/02/2025 at 21:13 UTC
4 upvotes, 2 direct replies
What’s the point of states being part of federal government if federal systems are being left to the states?
Disaster aid, labor laws, healthcare, education. These are all things on trumps chopping block, and if these things are abolished, what other than military support is the federal govt going to offer states?
Comment by Welcome_666 at 05/02/2025 at 02:22 UTC
5 upvotes, 1 direct replies
I saw someone posted this questions on outoftheloop. Please enlighten us on this:
How is it acceptable that a billionaire with extensive private business interests is given full access to the U.S. Treasury's federal payment system? What safeguards, if any, are in place to prevent Elon Musk from using this access to benefit himself or his companies? Why is there no public oversight or transparency over how this decision was made? What does this say about corporate influence over government operations? If a single billionaire can gain control over sensitive financial data, can we really call this a democracy?
What are the implications of someone with Musk’s business ties- including connections to foreign governments and investors- having access to federal financial infrastructure? Why do politicians and media figures who cry about "national security threats" from TikTok remain silent about this? Is this just another example of selective outrage that serves corporate interests?
How does this affect data privacy for everyday Americans? Should we be concerned that Musk, who already owns a massive share of the U.S. communication infrastructure (Twitter/X, Starlink), now has insight into Social Security, Medicare payments, and government contracts? Given his track record of erratic leadership and favoritism toward right-wing interests, what are the risks of this data being misused?
What does this mean for public institutions? If Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is gaining control over financial systems under the guise of “efficiency,” is this just another attempt to privatize essential government functions? When has billionaire-led privatization ever actually benefited the working class? Should we be bracing for job cuts, deregulation, and austerity measures that only serve the ultra-rich?
How does this fit into the broader struggle between the billionaire class and the working class? Why is the government prioritizing giving a billionaire unchecked power while millions of Americans struggle with debt, rent increases, and lack of affordable healthcare? If the U.S. government is so quick to hand Musk power, why is it unwilling to take any of his wealth to fund social programs? How much more power will billionaires accumulate before people realize we are living under oligarchic rule?
Comment by shitsfarked at 05/02/2025 at 03:12 UTC
4 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Did you vote for Trump recently and now regret doing so after all the controversy?
Comment by Laraso_ at 23/01/2025 at 03:51 UTC
5 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Is there a website or something with an actively updated checklist of items from Project 2025 being implemented to help stay aware?