Redacted News Trump Rolling Out $2,000 STIMULUS Checks in 2025 as the U.S. Economy Flashes RED | Redacted News
Nov 11, 2025
Kvork Almasian, a Syrian journalist and analyst, offers unique insights into the recent visit of Jolani to the White House and its ramifications for Syria's future. He discusses the implications of normalization with a figure once linked to terrorism and the broader geopolitical shifts in the region. The conversation dives into how Trump's proposed $2,000 stimulus checks reflect a continuation of inflationary trends and critiques of American economic policy. Almasian shares personal stories of displacement and the consequences of foreign intervention in Syria.
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Hosts Recall 2020 Stimulus Warning
- Natali reminds listeners Trump rolled out the first COVID stimulus and hosts warned it would cause inflation.
- They recount how early economists predicted stimulus-driven inflation and cite The Economist's warnings from April 2020.
Trump Echoes Bidenomics With $2,000 Checks
- Trump is recycling Biden-style stimulus and debt expansion despite promises of a different economy.
- Natali and Clayton argue this repeats the inflationary mistakes of 2020 stimulus programs.
Reject 50-Year Mortgage Trap
- Avoid 50-year mortgages because they dramatically increase lifetime interest costs.
- Natali and Clayton recommend paying down debt faster instead of extending loan terms.