Justin Wolfers on Trump's Economy as Pressure Mounts
The U.S. economy is in severe distress under Donald Trump’s leadership, with national debt nearing $40 trillion, critical shipping routes like the Strait of Hormuz at a standstill, oil prices surging, and widespread economic instability. Economist Justin Wolfers joins host Ben Meiselas to
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