President Donald Trump's statement that the price increases resulting from his capricious tariffs are just “peanuts” is true — for multi-billionaires. Not so for the average American family.

Three hundred million dollars. Imagine this sum for Middlebury — a king’s ransom. With this sum, we could build forty-two Atwater Dining halls. With this sum we could have Beyoncé at every spring ...

Around 200 people joined the "Let Them Eat Cake" protest in downtown Fargo on Saturday, April 26, 2025. The protest was organized to protest federal budget cuts. Chris Flynn / The Forum ...

Let them eat cake—and custard: ... This offer may be primarily aimed at those still of school age, but for the entirely reasonable price of £16.50 per person, ...

I remember the first time I had a King Cake. I was working in Washington, D.C., celebrating Mardi Gras in a cold park so my coworkers and I could remain socially distanced during the COVID pandemic.

The president also repeatedly vowed to quickly reduce the price of groceries, utility bills and more, ... That's seriously a "let them eat cake" kind of quote — Queen of Marz (@antimattermorrigan.bsky ...

'Let Them Eat Cake' Moment: Trump's Big 'Pain' Confession Leaves Critics Horrified. ... admitting there may be “some pain” but that it would be “worth the price that must be paid.” ...

But that’s at odds with his vows during the 2024 presidential campaign. During last year’s debate with then-Vice President Kamala Harris, Trump was asked if his proposed tariffs would lead to higher ...