Bannon`s War Room WarRoom Battleground EP 761: A Special: Paper Soldier
May 5, 2025
Salia Motion, a seasoned business journalist and author of 'Paper Soldiers', dives deep into how the U.S. dollar's dominance shapes global finance. She discusses the profound impacts of economic sanctions and the Bretton Woods Conference, revealing contemporary challenges to dollar supremacy. Motion highlights the urgent need for stability in U.S. policymaking to inspire investor confidence and addresses the growing income and asset inequality in America. Her insights shed light on the financial struggles of rural communities, making this a captivating dialogue on the future of the economy.
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Ohio Roots Shape Economic View
- Salia Mosen grew up in Ohio and worked overseas, bringing an outsider's view back to U.S. economics.
- She observed the disconnect between Washington policies and the economic realities of America's flyover states.
Dollar as Global Reserve Power
- The U.S. dollar is the world's reserve currency, central to global finance and commerce.
- This status gives the U.S. immense economic and geopolitical leverage, shaping world order through dollar dominance and sanctions.
No True Dollar Alternative
- Despite talk of alternatives, no viable currency can rival the dollar due to trust in U.S. democracy and economy.
- Global financial systems remain reliant on the dollar, maintaining America’s unique economic influence.
