As the new administration took hold of the economy, tariffs and uncertainty in policy and economic direction have steered us to a possible stagflation scenario or recession. We are in a completely self inflicted injury economy.

The main story for me in 2025 was that coming out of a possible recession in 2024, Powell had seemingly guided us to a soft landing.

2.5 billion…

$2.5 billion as our nation decides to end subsidies for healthcare for 20 million Americans… I never mind pandering to our military personnel that sign up to risk their lives for this country but this doesn’t seem like it’s actually going to happen…

Narrator: it was not simple economics

Agreed. They are trying to paint the picture that Mfg is going to bring the numbers up but it will be Gov employees going back to work and some optimistic hiring in the new year.

+$$$$ billions to pay more ICE & CBP

Cuts to staffing for veteran health care tho.
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Very well stated and an excellent explanation. I appreciate you putting this much time into it.