A few weeks ago, a video circulated on President Trump’s Truth Social account. It claimed that Warren Buffett described Trump’s economic policies as “the best he’d seen in 50 years.” That would’ve been a monumental endorsement—if it were true. But, as expected, Buffett never said anything of the sort.
False Quotes, Firm Response
Berkshire Hathaway quickly responded:
“There are reports currently circulating on social media (including Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok) regarding comments allegedly made by Warren E. Buffett. All such reports are false,”
the company stated.
Buffett, known as the “Oracle of Omaha,” followed up with CNBC’s Becky Quick, stating he wouldn’t be commenting on
“the markets, the economy, or tariffs”
until Berkshire Hathaway’s Annual Meeting on May 3 in Omaha, Nebraska.
Staying Quiet in the Middle of Chaos
For now, Buffett isn’t offering any commentary—no praise or critique of Trump’s tariff approach, no evaluation of the current economic confusion. As the article noted:
“He’s not explaining why he thinks tariffs are good or bad or whether he thinks that the government’s formula for calculating reciprocal tariffs is bad math.”
His silence is deliberate. And strategic.
When Saying Nothing Says More Than Speaking Out
“On highly controversial topics, it’s often best not to say anything until you have something to say—especially when the situation is as chaotic as it is right now.”
That’s the first key lesson.
Buffett isn’t avoiding the subject out of fear. He’s choosing silence because,
“It’s not even clear what Buffett should comment on since the specifics seem to change so rapidly.”
Eventually, a moment may come where
“saying nothing is a bigger problem than saying something.”
Until then, Buffett’s duty remains to Berkshire Hathaway’s shareholders—not the media or the chaos.
Guard Your Words Like Your Reputation
There’s a second, more subtle lesson:
“When your words carry weight, you should guard them carefully.”
That means stepping in—not to offer opinions, but to stop misinformation in its tracks.
Buffett didn’t need to release a personal message. He didn’t lash out or offer a contrary statement.
“He didn’t even specifically say that Trump’s moves were not ‘the best moves he’d seen in 50 years.’”
Instead, he issued a brief correction through Berkshire, and that was it.
Silence as Strategy
“So far, he isn’t saying anything exactly to say that he isn’t saying anything.”
That paradox is the point. Buffett spoke only to set the record straight. Nothing more. He didn’t clarify his views. He didn’t take the bait.
Why?
“There’s nothing to be gained there.”
And that’s the final word.
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