If Voting for Trump Is a Business Decision, Think Again

The Biden-Harris administration has outperformed the Trump administration when it comes to macroeconomic indicators

Dr. Zach Zachariah
5 min readNov 2, 2024
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With the election less than a week away, both presidential candidates are making final pitches to the electorate. Over 43 million ballots have already been cast.

For supporters of Kamala Harris, key issues include abortion, climate change, and threats to democracy. On the other hand, Donald Trump has gained traction with voters on issues such as immigration and the economy.

When asked why they would support a twice-impeached former president who has been convicted in New York of sexual abuse and defamation of E. Jean Carroll, and business fraud, many Republicans often respond that it is a business decision.

The job of the President of the United States is akin to that of a CEO of a large corporation. When evaluating candidates for the position of CEO, the board of directors will consider several characteristics, such as:

How well did they perform in previous positions?

  • Did they help grow the company?
  • How did the company’s stock perform under their leadership?
  • Were the shareholders…

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Dr. Zach Zachariah
Dr. Zach Zachariah

Written by Dr. Zach Zachariah

Ph.D. chemist with an M.B.A. | Enrolled Agent | Writes on science | economy | taxes | public interest topics | American politics | Indian-Americans | COVID-19