The Briefing with Jen Psaki Psaki: Tariffs are a tool of Trump's corruption at taxpayers' expense
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Feb 21, 2026 
Elizabeth Warren, U.S. Senator and former law professor, explains legal and policy fallout from the Supreme Court tariff ruling. J.B. Pritzker, Illinois governor and businessman, describes how tariffs hit Illinois families and his effort to seek refunds. They discuss Trump's use of tariffs for personal and political gain, examples of favoritism, and the hurdles to getting Americans their money back.
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Tariffs As A Power Play
- Jen Psaki argues Trump's tariff obsession is about power, not economics.
- Tariffs serve Trump's ego even when they harm Americans financially.
Switzerland Tariff Story
- Donald Trump claimed he raised Switzerland tariffs because he disliked the leader's tone.
- Psaki highlights this as an example of tariffs driven by personal spite, not policy.
Push For Direct Rebates
- J.B. Pritzker urges that refund checks should be issued directly to working families.
- He warns litigation delays will leave families waiting years to recoup losses.