Watch The X22 Report On Video 2 videos found Ep 3682b – Color Revolution,Insurgency,Counterinsurgency,Chaos Often Serves As A Psychological Tactic Ep 3682a – Trump Wants Congress To Investigate Powell, Will This Lead To A Fed Audit? pt> Click On Picture To See Larger Picture The D’s are backing off the climate agenda for now, the [DS][WEF] are not to happy about this. Trump release EO to shutdown green subsidies. Trump sends out more tariff letters. Tariffs have already brought in 100 billion, soon the gov will be funded externally. Trump wants congress to investigate Powell, is the audit next? Trump has always been using the Art of the Deal tactics against the [DS]. The people see it as chaos, he is not making progress, but in the silent war he is defeating the [DS]. Epstein psyop will give Trump leverage in the end, the more he doesn’t want to talk about the more the news will want to know if he is involved. The [DS] began their insurrection the shadow presidency then the shadow government, information warfare, irregular warfare, they are now planning a color revolution which will lead into an insurgency. Trump has built the counterinsurgency to counter the [DS]. Economy Politico Deeply Disappointed That Democrats Are ‘Retreating’ on Climate Change – Especially in California The liberal outlet Politico is deeply disappointed that Democrats seem to be ‘retreating’ on the issue of climate change, especially in deep blue California. From Politico: Democrats retreat on climate: ‘It’s one of the more disappointing turnabouts’SACRAMENTO, California — Here are some Twitter/X reactions: Source: thegatewaypundit.com Trump Issues Order To End Green Energy Gravy Train, Cites National Security President Donald Trump issued an executive order calling for the end of green energy subsidies by strengthening provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on Monday night, citing national security concerns and unnecessary costs to taxpayers. The order argues that a heavy reliance on green energy subsidies compromise the reliability of the power grid and undermines energy independence. Trump called for the U.S. to “rapidly eliminate” federal green energy subsidies and to “build upon and strengthen” the repeal of wind and solar tax credits remaining in the reconciliation law in the order, directing the Treasury Department to enforce the phase-out of tax credits.  .” Source: dailycaller.com BREAKING: President Trump sends out more “tariff letters” with the following tariff rates announced today: 1. Cambodia: 36%2. Thailand: 36%3. Bangladesh: 35%4. Serbia: 35%5. Indonesia: 32%6. Bosnia: 30%7. Tunisia: 25%8. Japan: 25%9. South Korea: 25% These tariffs are… — The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) July 7, 2025 set to go live on August 1st. President Trump says any retaliation will be met with increased tariffs.  Pattern Repeats – Imported Durable Goods Creating Deflation on U.S Consumer Prices    there is little to no end result in price increases in the final price of consumer goods (Consumer Price Index). In fact, there is a slight deflationary aspect on CPI data from imported durable goods.  The lower price of arriving imported durable goods is effectively putting downward pressure on US consumer prices.  [Source – WH Council of Economic Advisors]  tariffs do not impact the final price of goods to USA consumers; there are just too many factors, too many elements within the Total Cost of Goods (TCG) within supply chain.  Global energy prices, domestic energy prices, currency evaluations and fluctuations, state/govt subsidies to manufacturers, labor negotiations and production profit offsets are only a few of the components. Remember  the tariff rate is applied to the ‘cost’ the exporter pays, not the final consumer price.  A pair of jeans from China may be sold to the import company for $5 per pair. A 30% tariff raises the price of the jeans by $1.50 to $6.50.  The tariff rate does not apply to the retail price of $50 paid by the consumer.   Source: theconservativetreehouse.com  .@SecScottBessent: "We will be taking about $100 billion in tariff income thus far this year, and that's with the major tariffs not having started until the second quarter — so we could expect that that could be well over $300 billion by the end of the year." pic.twitter.com/Zu9dDlN6OL — Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) July 8, 2025 Treasury Secretary @SecScottBessent announces MASSIVE tariff revenue inflow: – $100 BILLION collected so far this year– $300+ billion projected by year’s end– $2.8 TRILLION over 10 years which is "probably low" WINNING! pic.twitter.com/HsyqoZdpQ4 — Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) July 8, 2025   Exactly https://t.co/DHNEwpWpjm — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 7, 2025 JUST IN: President Trump says Fed Chair Jerome Powell "should resign immediately" and be investigated by Congress "I think he's terrible." pic.twitter.com/0Tfi4qp3TA — Bitcoin Magazine (@BitcoinMagazine) July 8, 2025   Political/Rights In The Art of the Deal, Donald Trump emphasizes the importance of leverage in negotiations, portraying it as a key factor in achieving successful deals. He describes leveraging his position to gain an advantage, often by ensuring he holds more power or options than the other party. Trump outlines strategies like being willing to walk away, creating a sense of urgency, or using his resources (e.g., financial strength, reputation, or market knowledge) to tilt negotiations in his favor.  This is Kaitlan Collins. She calls herself a journalist but she's actually a clown. Kaitlan spent much of last October criticizing Trump's criticism of the Harris/Biden Admin's response to Hurricane Helene. Kaitlan opened up her show tonight by letting her audience know that a… pic.twitter.com/W7G33y3fve — MAZE (@mazemoore) July 8, 2025   meteorologist had taken an early retirement package offered by the Trump Admin earlier this year. Kaitlan wasn’t sure if it affected the flood warnings in Texas, but just wanted everyone to know about it. This is CNN. https://twitter.com/TheKevinDalton/status/1890978367056363949 Ask yourself this… Why does Mayor Bass have time to fight ICE for illegals but only time to issue 1% of the permits needed to rebuild after the Palisades fires for Americans? Commie.pic.twitter.com/mcCY2C1EqY — C3 (@C_3C_3) July 7, 2025     REMINDER: Jim Comey’s Daughter Maurene Reported that the Video of Epstein’s Cell on Night of His Murder Was Lost and Then Found Is it a surprise that Jim Comey’s daughter Maurene is in the middle of the Epstein case?   According to the memo, investigators closely examined footage of Epstein’s Manhattan prison cell between around 10:40pm on Aug. 9, 2019, when Epstein was locked in his cell, and around 6:30am the next day, when he was found unresponsive. The footage, which was reviewed by Axios but couldn’t be verified independently, showed no one entering the area, the administration said. “The FBI enhanced the relevant footage by increasing its contrast, balancing the color, and improving its sharpness for greater clarity and viewability,” the memo says. Investigators found “no incriminating ‘client list’ ” of Epstein’s, “no credible evidence … that Epstein blackmailed prominent individuals,” and no “evidence that could predicate an investigation against uncharged third parties,” the memo adds.   To assist overall assessment, the DOJ released a video from outside Epstein’s cell on the night he was found dead and it was missing a minute.  (The Gateway Pundit also reported this.) #3 – Weird: At Least 60 Seconds Are MISSING From Epstein ‘Prison Cell’ Videohttps://t.co/NboG8Q051y — The Vigilant Fox (@VigilantFox) July 8, 2025    Source: joehoft.com COVERUP: Agents at the FBI’s New York field office were protesting James Dennehy’s forced resignation, after he was caught concealing the so-called Epstein files, documents that, we now are being today, never existed. pic.twitter.com/bEDyIoqWyT — @amuse (@amuse) July 8, 2025 I don’t know what the hell is going on but President Trump sure wants us to stop talking about Epstein. “Are you still talking about Jeffrey Epstein?! This guy has been talked about for years… are people still talking about this guy? This creep? That is unbelievable.” Lol,… pic.twitter.com/XhKSRprXn8 — TheStormHasArrived (@TheStormRedux) July 8, 2025 Child porn on video minute, was missing, we were told from the prison, that every night the video is reset, so every night every video should have it, they are looking for this. Remember the coverup always gets you in the end. We are doubling down. No letting up. pic.twitter.com/7xSzZZWQm9 — Dan Bongino (@FBIDDBongino) July 8, 2025 Remember, Trust in the agencies are low The FBI (irreparably?) destroyed its credibility under Joe Biden. Our premier federal law enforcement agency went from a respectable 60% / 34% favorability rating… To just 44% / 49% three years later. pic.twitter.com/XFssJLtnzW — Rasmussen Reports (@Rasmussen_Poll) May 22, 2024 if Epstein files are released how would the optics look Is Trump/KASH building trust in the FBI and DOJ before justice comes Not one D or RINO is demanding a full investigation into why there is nothing Not on D or RINO is demanding a full investigation into Russian Collusion after the evidence has been produced Full investigation in deportation Full investigation into flood Full investigation into everything else but the Epstein list If you complain about Pam Bondi, the Epstein list, etc., you need to listen to Trump here. Law Enforcement? Trump says he’s already done it, it’s in the hands of his appointees, and of Pam Bondi @AGPamBondi “You are so tough, they just don’t know yet”. Trump is not playing… pic.twitter.com/8wcJVv4Nif — TRUTH NOW (@sxdoc) March 15, 2025 TAKE A LISTEN Sooo many great deltas today re: Epstein, HRC, Rachel Chandler, Weiner laptop, etc. As POTUS said a few days back…"I was the hunted, and now I’m the hunter."https://t.co/fipIe4Oo51 How do you think he flipped those NO votes re: OBBB to YES? Oh, and my thoughts about the… pic.twitter.com/Xp9yx0WLI1 — Lisa Mei (@TheNotoriousLMC) July 8, 2025   memo…whoever was given access to this “Final Draft E” (as opposed to A, B, C, or D…etc.) just might be the leaker within the FBI It's a very, very strange letter. It mentions Epstein had over a thousand victims. But in the next paragraph it also follows up with extremely "disinformation-IC-esque" language that spreading "unfounded theories" is not helpful to the victims – in other words, if you question… — DataRepublican (small r) (@DataRepublican) July 7, 2025   But in the next paragraph it also follows up with extremely “disinformation-IC-esque” language that spreading “unfounded theories” is not helpful to the victims – in other words, if you question any of the letter’s conclusions, then you’re hindering the investigation. Which is total nonsense. If they meant to say that there is no singular master blackmail list, they would have written it differently rather in a way that echoes Biden-era “shut up and stop questioning” language.  Another insane ruling, by another Democrat activist judge. Congress has the power of the purse. It decided to stop funding Planned Parenthood. That should end the story. Even if this were somehow illegal, the proper recourse for federal contractors is the Court of Federal… https://t.co/55odXjP5Gy pic.twitter.com/jOFtvxM4Mi — Mike Davis (@mrddmia) July 7, 2025   Claims. Instead, Boston Obama Judge Indira Talwani thinks she has the power of the purse. Congress must use the power of the purse to get in line these activist judges. DOGE No more taking off shoes at the airport. Now let’s privatize/ abolish the TSA. Well done ⁦@Sec_Noem⁩ and President Trump! pic.twitter.com/0BLNSOslhm — Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) July 8, 2025 Geopolitical Trump Administration Announces Crackdown on Chinese Communist Party Ownership of US Farmland Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announces plan to secure US farmland from adversaries like China. US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced on Tuesday the Trump Administration’s plan to secure US farmland from adversaries like China. Rollins also announced that she had terminated contracts or research arrangements between the U.S. Department of Agriculture and 70 scientists who are citizens from countries of concern, like China. A recent map released in 2024 revealed the alarming trend of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) acquiring vast swaths of American farmland, According to the USDA, Chinese investors’ ownership of U.S. agricultural land has skyrocketed from merely 13,720 acres in 2010 to an astounding 346,915 acres by 2022 out of the 43 million acres. Chinese entities hold ownership of farmland across 29 of the 50 U.S. states. Additionally, investors from four other countries—Netherlands (12 percent), Italy (6 percent), the United Kingdom (6 percent), and Germany (5 percent)—together possess another 13 million acres, accounting for 29 percent of all foreign-held land in the U.S. The remaining 38 percent, or 17.1 million acres, are owned by various other countries. For instance, China owns 346,915 acres, representing just under 1 percent of the foreign-held acres. According to USDA: As of 2024, several U.S. states have enacted or are in the process of enacting laws that restrict or ban foreign ownership of land. These states have primarily targeted countries perceived as national security threats. Here is a list of 24 states with such restrictions, according to Mother Jones. Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Idaho Indiana Iowa Kansas Louisiana Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Pennsylvania South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Washington Source: thegatewaypundit.com War/Peace Speaking recently to the New York Times at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Secretary-General Mark Rutte gave an ominous warning about the potential of a future conflict with China and Russia: “There’s an increasing realization, and let’s not be naïve about this: If Xi Jinping… pic.twitter.com/twlEtgHIfr — OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) July 8, 2025  would attack Taiwan, he would first make sure that he makes a call to his very junior partner in all of this, Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, residing in Moscow, and telling him, “Hey, I’m going to do this, and I need you to to keep them busy in Europe by attacking NATO territory.” That is most likely the way this will progress. And to deter them, we need to do two things. One is that NATO, collectively, being so strong that the Russians will never do this. And second, working together with the Indo-Pacific — something President Trump is very much promoting. Because we have this close interconnectedness, working together on defense industry, innovation between NATO and the Indo-Pacific.” Trump Reveals U.S. Sending ‘More Weapons’ to Ukraine: ‘We Have To’ President Donald Trump revealed that the United States would be sending “more weapons” to Ukraine, explaining that they are “getting hit very hard.” “Mr. President, are you planning to send more weapons to Ukraine?” a reporter asked. “We’re going to send some more weapons,” Trump answered. “We have to; they have to be able to defend themselves. They’re getting hit very hard now. They’re getting hit very hard, we’re going to have to send more weapons — defensive weapons, primarily. But, they’re getting hit very, very hard. Source: breitbart.com Trump is meeting with Netanyahu today, and working on a peace deal in Gaza. Witkoff says that they “have an opportunity to finally get a peace deal, and I'm hopeful for it very quickly”. Trump is trying to bring peace to the Middle East. pic.twitter.com/xvFX5Neixx — Clandestine (@WarClandestine) July 7, 2025   Medical/False Flags If you look at the protests, you will see many of them being sponsored by government worker unions. SEIU, AFL-CIO, AFT, local teachers unions. One of the most efficient ways to kneecap outside influence is if @HouseGOP and @SenateGOP can pass a bill allowing all federal workers… — DataRepublican (small r) (@DataRepublican) July 8, 2025 to bow out of paying union membership dues. Florida’s students once ranked near the bottom in math and reading. Then the state passed universal school choice. Now, “Florida ranks #1 in education,” says @DeAngelisCorey. Schools get better when they have to compete: pic.twitter.com/KHGQPw9JBM — John Stossel (@JohnStossel) July 7, 2025   The technical term for what California just did is “FA.” Stay tuned for the rest of the equation. https://t.co/Yh9rulFhec — Harmeet K. Dhillon (@HarmeetKDhillon) July 8, 2025   [DS] Agenda Yang says he’s been ‘in touch’ with Musk on America Party Andrew Yang, a former Democratic presidential candidate and cofounder of the independent Forward Party, recently said he’s been in touch with Elon Musk about the tech billionaire’s formation of his own third party, the America Party. “I’m excited for anyone who wants to move on from the duopoly, and I’m happy to help give someone a sense of what the path looks like,” Yang told Politico in a statement Monday. Source: thehill.com House Democrats Admit Their Radical Base Is Calling for Bloodshed at ICE Facilities to Stop Trump — Urging Lawmakers to Abandon Law and Order, Embrace Political Violence  Radical activists at multiple Democrat town halls told House members that mere hearings and lawsuits are “not good enough” and that Democrats must “be willing to get shot” at ICE facilities to make headlines. According to Axios, “Some of them have suggested … what we really need to do is be willing to get shot” when confronting ICE personnel — a shocking admission by House Democrats who say their base’s anger is reaching dangerous levels. The news outlet reported:  House Democrat said constituents have told them “civility isn’t working” and to prepare for “violence … to fight to protect our democracy.” ASource: thegatewaypundit.com INCITEMENT: The dehumanization of ICE officials by Democrats has its first casualty. A group of insurgents slashing tires of ICE vehicles outside an ICE detention center began shooting at a police officer hitting him in the neck. Thankfully he survived. pic.twitter.com/GTHezJDgrM — @amuse (@amuse) July 7, 2025 Acting U.S. Attorney Nancy Larson announces attempted murder charges against ten individuals involved in a coordinated attack on ICE officers in Alvarado, Texas: "It was a planned ambush with the intent to kill ICE corrections officers." pic.twitter.com/8zu1M32BTx — Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) July 8, 2025 For several years we have warned that Antifa cells were moving from mass movement protest tactics to small cell violent direct action, including firebombing police cars, pregnancy resource centers, and Tesla dealerships, and now attempted murder of police. — Kyle Shideler (@ShidelerK) July 8, 2025 They ran color revolutions overseas.Now they’re threatening to do it here.And they’re not even hiding it anymore.Let’s talk about the bureaucratic insurrectionists fired by Trump—and what they’re plotting next. 1/11 — Flopping Aces (@FloppingAces) July 7, 2025   ??????: ???????? ??? ????? ?????????? ??????? ?? ?? ???? : ???? ?? ????????????? Today, NOTUS published an incredible article wherein it interviewed former and current federal employees all outright admitting to… https://t.co/AoFoTylKyy — DataRepublican (small r) (@DataRepublican) July 7, 2025 3882 Feb 24, 2020 8:52:03 PM EST Q !!Hs1Jq13jV6 ID: b03e04 No. 8239046  https://2009-2017.state.gov/documents/organization/119629.pdf “INSURGENCY is the organized use of subversion and violence to seize, nullify or challenge political control of a region.” The presidency of Barack Hussein Obama began at noon EST on January 20, 2009, when Barack Obama was inaugurated as the 44th President of the United States. What Country was the true intended target? Q 4700 Q !!Hs1Jq13jV6 ID: a54ff9 No.10644532 Sep 14 2020 11:34:31 (EST) Worth remembering [think what you see today]. https://2009-2017.state.gov/documents/organization/119629.pdf Insurgency can be defined as ‘the organized use of subversion and violence to seize, nullify, or challenge political control of a region.’ Insurgents seek to subvert or displace the government and completely or partially control the resources and population of a given territory. They do so through the use of force (including guerrilla warfare, terrorism and coercion/intimidation), propa- ganda, subversion and political mobilization. Insurgents fight government forces only to the extent needed to achieve their political aims: their main effort is not to kill counterinsurgents, but rather to establish a competitive system of control over the population, making it impossible for the government to administer its territory and people. Insurgent activity is therefore designed to weaken government control and legitimacy while increasing insurgent control and influence. Insurgents require supporters, recruits, safe havens, money, supplies, weapons and intelligence on government actions. A robust insurgency can be waged with the support of just a small percentage of a given population. NEXT: Counterinsurgency may be defined as ‘comprehensive civilian and military efforts taken to simultaneously defeat and contain insurgency and address its root causes’. Q 4832 Oct 07, 2020 10:31:07 PM EDT Q !!Hs1Jq13jV6 ID: 3b43aa No. 10975689  SHADOW PRESIDENT. SHADOW GOVERNMENT. INFORMATION WARFARE. IRREGULAR WARFARE. COLOR REVOLUTION. INSURGENCY. Q President Trump’s Plan Tulsi Gabbard Declassifies Biden Admin Documents, Exposes Weaponization of Intelligence Against Americans   According to Gabbard’s office, former DNI James Clapper and former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director John Brennan worked together to create the “deep state” within the IC and bake politicized and weaponized intelligence into its folds.   The DIG has begun exposing how the Biden administration weaponized the IC against Americans who held dissenting opinions — with newly declassified documents warning of “domestic violent extremists” who opposed COVID-19 vaccination mandates and other Biden-era policies. Following the late-May declassification of those documents, Gabbard denounced the “consistent thread” she noticed that painted Americans who opposed the Biden administration as “domestic violent extremists.” Source: breitbart.com Ken Paxton is tearing through election-stealing Dems like a bulldog on steroids… Another round of election fraud arrests just hit the great state of Texas.    Because cheating in US elections is the one thing the regime claims absolutely never happens, even though it keeps happening.  . A major election integrity investigation has led to a string of indictments, and the cast of characters involved isn’t just some random nobodies. These are big-time political insiders: former mayors, council members, and Dem Party officials. If you’re still clinging to the idea that election fraud is just a “right-wing fantasy,” this story might sting a bit. KSAT: A former candidate for San Antonio mayor and former Bexar County Democratic Chair, a former candidate for the Texas House and former Pearsall council members are among the seven suspects who turned themselves in to the Frio County jail on Wednesday in connection with a massive state-led election investigation, KSAT Investigates confirmed. 81st Judicial District Attorney Audrey Gossett Louis confirmed the following people were indicted on Monday in connection with the investigation: Former Bexar County Democratic Party Chair and former San Antonio mayoral candidate Juan Manuel Medina on two counts of vote harvesting Former Pearsall Mayor Petra Davina Trevino on one count of vote harvesting Former Dilley council member Inelda Rodriguez on three counts of vote harvesting Former Dilley Mayor Mary Ann Obregon on two counts of vote harvesting Rachel Leal on one count of vote harvesting Former Texas House candidate Cecilia Castellano on two counts of vote harvesting Susanna Flores Carrizales on one count of vote harvesting Precinct 3 Frio County Commissioner Raul Carrizales III on one count of vote harvesting Pearsall ISD Board Secretary Maricela Garcia Benavides on one count of vote harvesting Medina and Rodriguez are the only two people who have not been booked into the Frio County Jail. Source: revolvernews.com ODNI task force to review politicization of intelligence, probe election integrity The Office of the Director of National Intelligence’s (ODNI) new Directors Initiatives’ Group (DIG) will review some of the largest scandals of the Biden administration and explore election vulnerabilities from 2020 and 2022 in a bid to bring transparency to a public that has soured on an intelligence community increasingly seen as biased. Among the top priorities for the panel will be the Russia collusion hoax, the Hunter Biden laptop, election vulnerabilities in 2020 and 2022, the Biden administration’s labeling of political opponents as “domestic terrorists,” and a host of others. Source: justthenews.com In The Art of the Deal, Donald Trump emphasizes the importance of leverage in negotiations, portraying it as a key factor in achieving successful deals. He describes leveraging his position to gain an advantage, often by ensuring he holds more power or options than the other party. Trump outlines strategies like being willing to walk away, creating a sense of urgency, or using his resources (e.g., financial strength, reputation, or market knowledge) to tilt negotiations in his favor.  For example, Trump discusses how he used leverage in real estate deals, such as securing favorable terms by being the only viable buyer or exploiting a seller’s financial distress. He frames this as a pragmatic approach to business, where strength comes from preparation, confidence, and strategic positioning. However, he also acknowledges the value of mutually beneficial deals, suggesting that the best outcomes leave both sides feeling satisfied, even if he holds the upper hand  In The Art of the Deal, Donald Trump emphasizes strategic timing, calculated moves, and maintaining leverage in negotiations, often appearing unpredictable or inactive to keep opponents off balance. Applying this lens to Trump’s actions, periods where he seems to be “doing nothing” are likely deliberate. He often uses delays, media attention, or silence to build anticipation, shift narratives, or let others reveal their positions first—classic tactics from the book like “think big,” “maximize options,” and “use your leverage.” To outsiders, this can look like chaos or inactivity, but The Art of the Deal suggests it’s intentional posturing to maintain flexibility and dominance.  This approach involves creating uncertainty, keeping opponents off-balance, and preserving multiple options to maximize leverage. Here’s how this strategy works, as outlined in the book:   Trump emphasizes that he avoids being too predictable in negotiations. By not committing to a single course of action early on, he keeps the other party guessing about his intentions. This can make opponents feel less secure, prompting them to reveal their priorities or make concessions to gain clarity. For example, he might delay decisions or shift demands to test the other side’s resolve, which he frames as a way to maintain control.  Trump advocates for keeping options open rather than locking into a rigid plan. He describes this as a way to adapt to changing circumstances and seize unexpected opportunities. In the book, he recounts deals like the acquisition of the Commodore Hotel, where he juggled multiple stakeholders (banks, city officials, partners) without fully committing until he secured the best terms. This fluidity, which might look like indecision, allowed him to pivot and exploit weaknesses in others’ positions.  The appearance of chaos often serves as a psychological tactic. Trump writes about projecting strength and confidence, even when his position isn’t fully secure. By creating a sense of momentum or inevitability around a deal, he pressures others to align with his terms. For instance, he used media publicity and bold announcements to build hype around projects, making it seem like his success was assured, which weakened the bargaining power of skeptics or competitors.  The book suggests that Trump’s posturing is designed to highlight or exacerbate the other party’s vulnerabilities. By appearing uncommitted or erratic, he can push opponents into a reactive mode, where they’re more likely to make mistakes or offer better terms to close the deal. He describes this in negotiations where he’d walk away (or threaten to), knowing the other side was more desperate for the deal than he was.