Economy tanks and Trump goes golfing In Friday's edition of Common Sense, it's more bad news for the economy, but Trump is taking it in stride... at the golf course. Dow drops 2,200 points and Diddy faces more charges. Ally Sammarco Apr 5 Happy Friday (!) and welcome back to Common Sense, your source for news and analysis on the circus that is American politics and entertainment. ***MARKET UPDATE: Dow plunges 2,200 points, CBS News reports*** The economy is crashing and Trump is playing golf… CNN analyst Maggie Haberman breaks down Donald’s decision to hit the links as markets tank: Panic sets in as older Americans check their retirement accounts and realize Trump is not their friend… NBC News reports, “Americans nearing retirement and recent retirees said they were anxious and frustrated following a second day of market turmoil that hit their 401(k)s after President Donald Trump’s escalation of tariffs. As the impending tariffs shook the global economy Friday, people who were planning on their retirement accounts to carry them through their golden years said the economic chaos was hitting too close to home. Some said they are pausing big-ticket purchases and reconsidering home renovations, while others said they fear their quality of life will be adversely affected by all the turmoil.” Older voters supported Trump by wide margins in 2016, 2020, and 2024, while Clinton, Biden, and Harris all bested Trump among younger voters. Common Sense with Ally Sammarco is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Trump Admin sends email telling Ukrainian refugees to self deport, later tells them oops, just kidding... Is there anything this administration can’t screw up? Politico reports, “Ukrainians living in the U.S legally received an email in error on Friday from the Department of Homeland Security, telling them that their parole status had been revoked and that they must self-deport, according to a Trump administration official. It wasn’t immediately clear how many people received the email notification, which caused widespread panic among people who fled the Russian invasion and have been on edge since President Donald Trump said last month that he may revoke their temporary legal residency status. As of yet, the U.S. has not terminated the temporary parole status granted to 240,000 Ukrainians who fled the war under President Joe Biden, said Tricia McLaughlin, a DHS spokesperson. The move to reverse it — which has been telegraphed by the White House in recent months — will potentially place hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians on track to be quickly deported.” Photo credit: Getty Bring in Elon Musk? Canada’s conservatives, once favored to win this month’s election for prime minister, now underdogs thanks to Trump… Politico reports, “Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is still attracting crowds to his rallies, but supporters and allies are having doubts about his once buoyant campaign to become Canada’s next prime minister. With just over three weeks until Election Day, the Conservative Party is faltering in the polls and struggling to find campaign volunteers in some districts — with a few candidates pleading for votes from friends and relatives… Even a member of Poilievre’s inner circle, incumbent MP Melissa Lantsman, admits the outlook has darkened… Their comments reflect a sense among Conservatives that the party has experienced a remarkably rapid turnaround in the final weeks of the campaign after consistently leading in the polls in recent years amid widespread dissatisfaction over the cost of living, high immigration and the performance of former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.” Today’s Furry Friend You probably haven’t heard of a southern viscacha, but thanks to That Good News Girl, you have now. He’s giving judgmental looks all over the Andes Mountains. Today’s Buzz “Diddy” facing more charges… Uh oh. Variety reports, “As Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ federal trial approaches next month, prosecutors have filed a superseding indictment with additional charges of sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. Combs was initially facing three charges — racketeering conspiracy, transportation to engage in prostitution and sex trafficking — before today’s indictment, which expands his case to include the two new charges. Prosecutors previously filed an expanded superseding indictment in January, adding two new female victims and accusing Combs of engaging in criminal conduct four years earlier than previously stated.” That’s all for this week! Thanks for tuning in – check back on Monday for the next edition of Common Sense. Common Sense with Ally Sammarco is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.