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Why Trump’s “Bold” Economic Measures Look Big on Paper and Hollow in Practice

From defense contractor buybacks to home affordability, Trump's plans seem promising until you examine them closely.

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Jan 13, 2026
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When President Donald Trump announced a series of high‑profile economic actions in early January 2026, many observers on both the left and right initially saw something different. Here was a president talking bluntly about problems Americans actually feel like slow defense production, unaffordable mortgages, and Wall Street’s grip on the housing market.…

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