The Glenn Beck Program We Did Not Vote to Re-create Somalia in the US | Guest: Joseph Lavorgna | 12/3/25
Dec 3, 2025
Joseph Lavorgna, Counselor to the U.S. Treasury Secretary and economic policy advisor, joins the discussion on President Trump’s initiative that proposes savings accounts for children. They dive into the mechanics and goals of these 'Trump accounts,' aiming for enhanced financial literacy and growth. Lavorgna also touches on ongoing Treasury investigations into fraud, particularly concerning the Somali community. Glenn reflects on the societal implications of these policies while warning against excessive government benefits.
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Immigration's Role In Housing Pressure
- Glenn and Stu link immigration levels to housing affordability and inflation by pointing to more people chasing limited housing stock.
- They say reducing illegal immigration is necessary to relieve housing and service pressures.
Cumulative Inflation Still Hurts
- Glenn connects inflation's multi-year accumulation to people still feeling price pain despite recent lower inflation rates.
- He warns short-term improvement doesn't erase past inflation's cumulative effect on households.
Emphasize Specific Economic Wins
- Glenn Beck advises clearer presidential messaging on economic gains like lower gas prices rather than claiming the problem is solved.
- Focus on specific wins (e.g., gas, eggs, rental trends) to make relief tangible to voters.