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May 12, 2026US EconomyInflationGas Prices

Inflation spikes, Trump doesn’t care, but RFK wants more sperm

Donald Trump's presidency is characterized by spiking inflation, a perceived indifference to economic hardship, admiration for authoritarian leaders, and a series of bizarre public statements, while a growing segment of the American public doubts the reality of recent assassination attempts against him.

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Apr 14, 2026US Foreign PolicyGeopoliticsOil Markets

Trump sacrifices Vance to save failing presidency

David Pakman dissects Trump's foreign policy actions in Iran and Venezuela, alleging economic self-interest and a pattern of undermining allies, alongside exposing misleading tax claims and the erosion of US diplomatic credibility.

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