The Baffling Speech by Donald Trump at the New York Economic Club

In a recent appearance at the New York Economic Club, former President Donald Trump was asked a straightforward question regarding his commitment to making childcare affordable. His response left many scratching their heads, leading to a flurry of reactions online. The speech, which included mentions of Senator Marco Rubio and Ivanka Trump, was described by some as a jumble of incoherent thoughts.

In the video, Trump was asked, "What specific legislation will you commit to make childcare affordable?" His answer was convoluted, touching upon various unrelated points without providing a clear solution. Trump stated, "Well, I would do that and we're sitting down you know I was somebody we had Marco Rubio and my daughter Ivanka but I think when you talk about the kind of numbers that I'm talking about, show more so what I do is analyze economic stuff." Viewers and attendees were left puzzled by the lack of coherent policy direction.

Stephanie Ruhle Hubbard, the moderator in the video, appeared visibly confused by Trump's rambling answer. The reactions on social media mirrored this confusion. One user remarked, "They sat there and applauded because he's NOT going to make childcare affordable." Another commented, "Granted, English is not my first language, but I didn't understand a thing he was trying to say. There were words, but hardly a coherent sentence."

Further scrutiny of the event revealed that the New York Economic Club, often mistaken for a gathering of economists, is more accurately described as a meeting of wealthy individuals. One commenter noted, "The 'economic club' isn't like economists and stuff. It’s just rich people."

The broader implications of Trump's speech were also a topic of discussion. One user shared an anecdote from a journalist convention, highlighting the ongoing debate about the role of journalism in politics, particularly in the context of covering figures like Trump. Another user pointed out, "Because someone who rambles incoherently is still better than the other person who has committed to actively making you (the kind of people who attend the New York Economic Club) less rich."

The speech has reignited conversations about Trump's mental state and effectiveness as a leader. Comments ranged from "He's an old man I can't believe the RNC is taking advantage of someone with his declined mental state" to "Golly it's almost as if the elite love Donald Trump because his stupidity benefits them personally."

The event also drew comparisons to other political figures. A European commenter expressed frustration, stating, "The fact that Biden (sadly, rightly) got loads of grief after his poor performance at the first debate, but Trump's similar levels of word salad garbage just get ignored by all sides is totally infuriating."

Ultimately, the speech at the New York Economic Club has left many questioning the judgment of those who applauded and the broader implications for policy-making and leadership.