The MeidasTouch Podcast Congressman Brendan Boyle Calls out Trump for Economic Disaster
Sep 13, 2025
Brendan Boyle, a Democratic Congressman and Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, joins the conversation to expose the economic disaster caused by Trump. He highlights the impending threat of a government shutdown due to Republicans' poor budgeting practices. Boyle critiques Trump's economic strategies, asserting they risk worsening inflation and a possible recession. The discussion also touches on how rising inflation could lead to cuts in essential healthcare programs, emphasizing the urgent need for better political accountability.
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Inflation Is Hitting Everyday Goods
- Inflation rose in August with core at 3.1% and headline at 2.9%, hitting consumers across many categories.
- Ben Meiselas highlights everyday price increases like coffee and furniture to show lived impact.
Experts Warn Trump's Plan Harms Economy
- Experts and institutions warned Trump's plan would worsen deficits, inflation, and risk recession.
- Brendan Boyle cites Goldman Sachs, Wharton, and 16 Nobel laureates to back that view.
Claims Of Trillions Don’t Match Budget Reality
- Trump claims large growth and fantastical sums like $10–$17 trillion that don't match budget reality.
- Ben Meiselas and Brendan Boyle call these figures "spectacular lies" inconsistent with the debt ceiling needs.