Trump will nominate Howard Lutnick to oversee 'tariff and trade' policy

Trump will nominate Howard Lutnick to oversee 'tariff and trade' policy

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At a recent campaign rally for Trump at Madison Square Garden, Lutnick made a controversial statement about the US being 'preposterous' during the early 1900s due to the lack of income tax and the presence of terrorists. He also faced criticism for supporting Robert F. Kennedy's claim that vaccines contribute to higher autism rates in children.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Lutnick claim about the US during the early 1900s at Trump's rally?

The US was thriving because of technological advancements.

The US was most prosperous due to high taxes.

The US was most preposterous due to the absence of income tax.

The US was struggling due to tariffs.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Lutnick, what was a characteristic of the US economy in the early 1900s?

High income tax rates

Dependence on foreign aid

Absence of income tax and presence of tariffs

Focus on digital economy

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Lutnick's view on the economic conditions of the early 1900s?

They were driven by technological innovation.

They were prosperous due to the lack of income tax.

They were hindered by high tariffs.

They were unstable due to political unrest.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What recent controversy involved Lutnick?

His views on climate change

His support for Robert F Kennedy's vaccine-autism link theory

His comments on international trade

His stance on economic policies

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did Lutnick defend regarding the vaccine-autism link?

Robert F Kennedy

Elon Musk

Donald Trump

Joe Biden