Hi, Lazeelink.  "... the major affect on the economy is not much more than speculation at this time."  Okay, because it hasn't happened yet, I concur. Why would the Pres. take the chance?

"Americans will adjust whatever the outcome ..."  Now who is speculating?  However, in a time of crisis (it may not be yet, but read on...) a people can rally.  But if legions of middle class career Moms have to stay home because the cash-strapped household can't even find a nanny at ANY price to take care of pre-schoolers, there's going to be Hell to pay. You thought marching women were angry a few weeks ago? Whew. This situation will be laid right at Trump's White House doorstep and he can kiss his 2nd term goodbye.

" ...economic downfall threats have long since lost their shock value."  Millions of Americans are still battered and bruised by the last big one. It's been almost ten years now...but for many, it feels like it happened the day before yesterday.  They live with the effects daily.