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The China trip did not go well, and it’s embarrassing
Political DiplomacyUS EconomyInflation

The China trip did not go well, and it’s embarrassing

David Pakman critiques Donald Trump's 'humiliating' trip to China, analyzes record-high beef prices and their political impact, and highlights a former Trump voter's apology.

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Trump in China a global humiliation as economy keeps crumbling
US EconomyConsumer DebtFinancial Delinquencies

Trump in China a global humiliation as economy keeps crumbling

David Pakman exposes critical economic warning signs, Trump's disastrous China trip, the politicization of the FDA, and the alarming cognitive decline of the former president, revealing a system in crisis and leadership failures.

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Inflation spikes, Trump doesn’t care, but RFK wants more sperm
US 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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They’re stealing the election and SCOTUS said yes
Voting RightsGerrymanderingUS Economy

They’re stealing the election and SCOTUS said yes

The Supreme Court's recent ruling on voting rights has opened the door for Republicans to redraw electoral maps, potentially 'stealing' elections, while economic warnings from the Fed and questions about government transparency raise further alarms.

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Iran backlash grows as they’re feeling around in the dark
US EconomyRecession PredictionDonald Trump's Presidency

Iran backlash grows as they’re feeling around in the dark

Billionaire investor Leon Cooperman predicts an impending recession on Fox News, directly challenging Donald Trump's core economic brand amidst escalating concerns over the Iran war and incoherent White House communication.

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Fed drops jobs bomb as real bombs continue falling
US EconomyJob GrowthInflation

Fed drops jobs bomb as real bombs continue falling

Jerome Powell's warning of zero private sector job growth and rising inflation, driven by tariffs and an 'optional war' in Iran, exposes the Trump administration's economic failures and incoherent foreign policy.

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2026 is already insane
2026 Midterm ElectionsDonald Trump's PresidencyUS Economy

2026 is already insane

The 2026 midterm elections are framed as a critical inflection point for Donald Trump's presidency and the future of the Republican party, amidst a collapsing dollar, rising corporate bankruptcies, and a surge in AI-driven disinformation.

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