Trump's $11 billion farm bailout is further proof that tariffs aren't working

"In a more serious presidential administration, the decision to spend $11 billion bailing out American farmers might inspire a moment of introspection."

> "No sh!t," says anyone with half or a functional brain cell.

"We're taking in so much money from the tariffs now," Trump said. "Without it, we wouldn't be able to help you."

Again, that ought to inspire some second-guessing. If the government wasn't "taking in" all that revenue from the pockets of American consumers—including farmers who have to buy equipment, fertilizer, and other things—maybe there would be no need for a bailout? Maybe the help wouldn't be needed if the harm weren't occurring in the first place.