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Vance compares Trump’s economy to the Titanic

Apparently, Vance is unaware that the Titanic did not, in fact, turn around.

Jason Weisberger
Jan 22, 2026
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“You don’t turn the Titanic around overnight,” said a Vice President who apparently has a poor knowledge of history.

Finally, a metaphor for the Trump economy that fits. JD Vance unintentionally said something true when asked about the administration’s tariff-based economic performance. Apparently, Vance is unaware that the Titanic did not, in fact, turn…

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