TRUMPCESSION

What Does Trumpcession Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

Trumpcession means an economic recession caused by the economic policies of President Donald Trump.

More Details

According to many commentators, President Trump's second-term economic policies, including aggressive tariffs, tax cuts favoring corporations, and deregulation, could heighten recession risks. Prolonged trade wars might disrupt global supply chains, raising costs for businesses and consumers. While tax cuts could spur short-term growth, they may also widen the deficit, limiting fiscal flexibility during downturns. Deregulation might boost certain sectors but could also increase financial instability. Additionally, restrictive immigration policies could tighten labor markets, stifling productivity. If inflation persists, the Federal Reserve might maintain high interest rates, further slowing growth. Combined, these policies could reduce consumer confidence and investment, potentially triggering a recession, especially if global economic conditions weaken.

As is usual in economic forecasting, there are many "mights" and "coulds." Only time will tell who was right.

On a Lighter Note

The Trumpcession has hit everyone badly:

• Exxon-Mobil has laid off 25 Congressmen.
• I saw a Mormon with only one wife.
• Parents in Beverly Hills have fired their nannies and learned their children's names.
• A picture is now only worth 200 words.

• Q: What do you call Bob the Builder since the Trumpcession?
• A: Bob.

• The Trumpcession is worse than divorce, you lose half your fortune but you’re still married.

• Sam: When will the US recover from the Trumpcession?
• God: In 100 years.
• Sam (weeping): I won't live to see that day. When will the Republicans admit they caused the Trumpcession?
• God: In 50 years.
• Sam (weeping): I won't even live to see that day! When will the Democrats next win an election?
• God (weeping): I won't live to see that day!

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President Trump's economic policies are widely predicted to cause a recession.

Summary of Key Points

Trumpcession
Definition:	Economic Recession Caused by Trump's Policies
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

An Academic Look at Trumpcession

Trumpcession can also be considered a neologism (i.e., a newly coined word or term which has emerged into everyday usage). Some neologisms are formally accepted into mainstream language (at which point, they cease to be neologisms), and some wither until they can longer be considered everyday terms. A neologism can be a completely new word (e.g., "oversharing"), a new combination of existing words (e.g., "digital detox"), or a new meaning for an existing word (e.g., "sick"). Some neologisms are formally accepted into mainstream language (at which point, they cease to be neologisms), and some wither until they can longer be considered everyday terms. (Fingers crossed that Trumpcession is one of those that will wither and die!)

Example of Trumpcession Used in a Text

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