The MeidasTouch Podcast Governor Lamont Responds to Trump’s Attack on Economy
Sep 14, 2025
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, known for his pragmatic approach to job creation, discusses the repercussions of Donald Trump’s economic claims. He critiques the escalating living costs and challenges faced in the renewable energy sector. Lamont highlights the effects of trade tariffs on local businesses like Stanley Black & Decker and stresses the importance of trust in trade agreements. He also addresses the role of clear communication in public health amidst economic uncertainty, particularly as students return to school during COVID.
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Inflation Reality Versus Political Claims
- Ben Meiselas highlights that inflation remains real despite Trump's claims it's gone.
- He emphasizes rising costs for energy and groceries hurting people living paycheck to paycheck.
Personal Taste Shaping Energy Policy
- Ben recounts Trump's personal dislike of wind from his Scotland golf course experience influencing policy.
- That dislike shapes Trump's public attacks on wind and solar across the U.S.
Wind Project Cancellations Cost Jobs
- Meiselas notes cancellations of wind projects immediately threaten thousands of jobs.
- He links wind project cuts to broader economic and energy-price consequences.
