In a chilling comparison that’s grabbing headlines, Rich Dad Poor Dad author and financial maverick Robert Kiyosaki has likened the current wave of U.S. layoffs to the notorious 1974 slasher film The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. Only this time, he says, the chainsaw-wielding maniacs are not hiding in the woods of Texas—but are, in fact, President Donald Trump and tech tycoon Elon Musk. Together, Kiyosaki dubs them the masterminds behind the " DOGE Chainsaw Massacre," a metaphor for what he describes as a brutal but necessary purge of the American job market.
“While I feel for the millions who are losing their jobs… something had to be done,” Kiyosaki declared on X (formerly Twitter), adding, “Trump and Musk are doing it.” In his vivid analogy, the economic surgery is less of a careful incision and more of a full-blown, chainsaw-wielding frenzy. “The chemo is more painful than the cancer,” he remarked, reinforcing his view that the pain of job losses is justified by the long-term health of the U.S. economy.
A Real-Life Horror Show
The United States has already seen nearly 60,000 job cuts since Trump’s re-election earlier this year, with projections of up to 65,000 more. Kiyosaki insists the layoffs are part of a deliberate strategy to “drain the swamp” of bureaucratic inefficiency and economic stagnation. He called the U.S. monetary system “dying and corrupt,” raising the haunting question: “Will the cuts be enough? Can Trump and Musk save the dying U.S. dollar?”
Kiyosaki claims support from another legendary figure—Warren Buffett—alleging the Oracle of Omaha is “impressed” by the sweeping reforms. But Buffett’s camp has swiftly denied such endorsements, issuing a firm statement that any viral social media quotes attributed to him are “false.”
The Investment Apocalypse
For Kiyosaki, this economic carnage isn’t a time to panic—it’s a wake-up call. Doubling down on his long-standing distrust of the financial system, he is calling for a shift away from Wall Street and toward what he considers more reliable alternatives: gold, silver, and Bitcoin. “I will continue buying more,” he stated. “I do not trust the creatures lurking in the swamp.”
He even warned that “the biggest stock market crash in history” is underway, claiming that his generation—the baby boomers—will suffer the most. According to him, the country isn’t just in a recession, but on the brink of a full-scale depression.
Why The Texas Chain Saw Massacre?
Kiyosaki’s metaphor draws inspiration from the raw brutality of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, a 1974 horror cult classic that shocked audiences with its gritty realism and introduced the world to Leatherface, the masked killer. Made on a shoestring budget and originally marketed as a true story, the film became one of the most influential horror films of all time, giving birth to the slasher genre.
Interestingly, the parallels go beyond metaphor. Just as the film was a reaction to the chaos and disillusionment of its era, Kiyosaki’s commentary reflects a deep discontent with today’s economic systems. And just like the film, which was banned in several countries and faced backlash for its graphic violence, Kiyosaki’s take is already polarizing social media.
Where to Watch the Chainsaw Madness
Curious to revisit the film that inspired Kiyosaki’s economic horror analogy? The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is now available to stream on Netflix. Whether you're in the mood for a cinematic bloodbath or trying to make sense of America’s financial reckoning, this might just be the most on-theme viewing of the season.
As markets reel and layoff headlines continue to pile up, one thing is clear: in Robert Kiyosaki’s world, horror is no longer fiction—it’s fiscal.
“While I feel for the millions who are losing their jobs… something had to be done,” Kiyosaki declared on X (formerly Twitter), adding, “Trump and Musk are doing it.” In his vivid analogy, the economic surgery is less of a careful incision and more of a full-blown, chainsaw-wielding frenzy. “The chemo is more painful than the cancer,” he remarked, reinforcing his view that the pain of job losses is justified by the long-term health of the U.S. economy.
The TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE is an old movie.
— Robert Kiyosaki (@theRealKiyosaki) April 7, 2025
Today there is a new horror show known as PRESIDENT TRUMP and ELON MUSKS’ DOGE CHAINSAW MASSACRE
While I feel for the millions who are losing their jobs….something had to be done….and Trump and Musk are doing it.
Even Warren…
A Real-Life Horror Show
The United States has already seen nearly 60,000 job cuts since Trump’s re-election earlier this year, with projections of up to 65,000 more. Kiyosaki insists the layoffs are part of a deliberate strategy to “drain the swamp” of bureaucratic inefficiency and economic stagnation. He called the U.S. monetary system “dying and corrupt,” raising the haunting question: “Will the cuts be enough? Can Trump and Musk save the dying U.S. dollar?”
Kiyosaki claims support from another legendary figure—Warren Buffett—alleging the Oracle of Omaha is “impressed” by the sweeping reforms. But Buffett’s camp has swiftly denied such endorsements, issuing a firm statement that any viral social media quotes attributed to him are “false.”
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
— DepressedBergman (@DannyDrinksWine) July 10, 2023
Director: Tobe Hooper pic.twitter.com/LLrgPwkGdH
The Investment Apocalypse
For Kiyosaki, this economic carnage isn’t a time to panic—it’s a wake-up call. Doubling down on his long-standing distrust of the financial system, he is calling for a shift away from Wall Street and toward what he considers more reliable alternatives: gold, silver, and Bitcoin. “I will continue buying more,” he stated. “I do not trust the creatures lurking in the swamp.”
He even warned that “the biggest stock market crash in history” is underway, claiming that his generation—the baby boomers—will suffer the most. According to him, the country isn’t just in a recession, but on the brink of a full-scale depression.
Congrats, MAGA, you’ve been liberated!
— Gabe Sanchez (@iamgabesanchez) April 3, 2025
Layoffs in the US surged 205% in March, hitting 275,240 job cuts—the worst since the height of the pandemic in 2020.
Trump has kicked off a trade war based on fake numbers.
And now? The stock market is in freefall.
Why The Texas Chain Saw Massacre?
Kiyosaki’s metaphor draws inspiration from the raw brutality of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, a 1974 horror cult classic that shocked audiences with its gritty realism and introduced the world to Leatherface, the masked killer. Made on a shoestring budget and originally marketed as a true story, the film became one of the most influential horror films of all time, giving birth to the slasher genre.
Interestingly, the parallels go beyond metaphor. Just as the film was a reaction to the chaos and disillusionment of its era, Kiyosaki’s commentary reflects a deep discontent with today’s economic systems. And just like the film, which was banned in several countries and faced backlash for its graphic violence, Kiyosaki’s take is already polarizing social media.
Where to Watch the Chainsaw Madness
Curious to revisit the film that inspired Kiyosaki’s economic horror analogy? The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is now available to stream on Netflix. Whether you're in the mood for a cinematic bloodbath or trying to make sense of America’s financial reckoning, this might just be the most on-theme viewing of the season.
As markets reel and layoff headlines continue to pile up, one thing is clear: in Robert Kiyosaki’s world, horror is no longer fiction—it’s fiscal.
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