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.
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.…



