Da big cheese more than anything wants to get the economy roaring.
Without that he will lose the presidency. With that he will win due to his "money-is-all-that-matters" constituency
He is DESPERATE and he needs you to stand by him support him stay loyal no matter what.
Will you go the distance even if in the going you perish? Become destitute? Become homeless? Eat in soup kitchens? Sleep in your car in big box parking lots? Isn't he worth whatever it costs you?