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1. In a stunning move, Moody's has downgraded the U.S. credit rating from Aaa to Aa1--for the first time in history

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Fri May 16, 2025, 05:29 PM

May 16

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🚨 BREAKING: In a stunning move, Moody’s has downgraded the U.S. credit rating from Aaa to Aa1—for the first time in history.

That’s right: the only major credit agency that hadn’t downgraded us under Trump just did.

Who else enjoying all this “economic winning” under Trump? 🤷‍♂️

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Moody's downgrades United States credit rating on increase in government debt [View all] LetMyPeopleVote May 16 OP

In a stunning move, Moody's has downgraded the U.S. credit rating from Aaa to Aa1--for the first time in history LetMyPeopleVote May 16 #1

Heckuva job Trumpy Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin May 16 #2

I wonder how the bond market will react? nt Javaman May 16 #3

30 year bonds have gone up about 7 basis points over the past day. GregariousGroundhog May 20 #12

gee, how is that DOGE bullshit working out? Skittles May 16 #4

Everything Trump touches.... /nt Festivito May 16 #5

... turns to shit RazorbackExpat May 17 #7

Kick. He bankrupted casinos. Imagine what he is doing to our country. bronxiteforever May 16 #6

Everything he touches goes bankrupt. LetMyPeopleVote May 17 #8

Moody's was the last holdout madville May 17 #9

Maddow Blog-Why the latest downgrade of the U.S. credit rating is an embarrassment for Republicans LetMyPeopleVote May 19 #10

Mortgage rates cross back over 7% after U.S. credit downgrade LetMyPeopleVote May 19 #11