Trump wants to own stuff that’s rare. Trump wants to own earth. Trump wants to own rare earths.
I don’t think it is more complex than this.
Submitted 3 weeks ago by Mee@reddthat.com to videos@lemmy.world
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-29/why-is-trump-suddenly-obsessed-with-rare-earths/105110828
Trump wants to own stuff that’s rare. Trump wants to own earth. Trump wants to own rare earths.
I don’t think it is more complex than this.
because his tech bros told him that they are super important and valuable.
Didn’t he also try to cancel Biden’s program to develop chip factories in the US? This guy has no coherent plan.
This was much more interesting and educational than I expected.
*raw earths
I could only watch that at 1x speed on the website so here’s a YouTube link for anyone like me.
Tim Apple probably wrote him a check.
prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 weeks ago
Because someone literally just told him that they exist and that he needs them.
apfelwoiSchoppen@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
His cadre of oligarchy mafia bros.