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Big Rig - August 5, 2025

The Young Turks

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Trump's Economic Claims and Labor Statistics

This chapter analyzes Donald Trump's recent CNBC interview where he made controversial statements about the economy and the Bureau of Labor Statistics. It discusses the challenges faced by the host in addressing these claims, Trump’s allegations of political manipulation of job statistics, and the importance of integrity in economic data. The chapter also critiques conspiracy theories surrounding economic reports and explores their potential impact on Federal Reserve policies.

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