Simply Bitcoin The Fed LIED and Markets Know It (Why Is Bitcoin DOWN?) | Simply Originals
Jan 29, 2026
Political commentator and analyst who critiques the Fed and fiscal policy. They argue the Fed’s independence is a myth and unpack soaring debt, rising interest costs, and political pressure on rate decisions. The conversation highlights market dysfunction, rare bond and gold moves, and why Bitcoin has been quietly under pressure right now.
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Fed Statement Versus Market Reality
- Jerome Powell's statement is called a lie and markets are reacting as if trust in the system is breaking.
- The hosts argue gold's surge and market moves reflect structural stress, not just headlines.
Debt Levels Undermine Fed Independence
- The guest asserts the Fed cannot be independent given $38 trillion national debt and interest costs consuming receipts.
- He concludes monetary policy inevitably defines national economic and defense capabilities.
Powell's Pre-Election Rate Cut Recalled
- The episode cites Powell cutting rates 47 days before the 2024 election but refusing to cut now despite low inflation.
- This historical reference is used to argue the Fed acts politically, undermining claims of independence.