Trump’s Economic Comeback-Stronger, Better, Unprecedented

The Ben Ferguson Podcast

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Politics, News, News Commentary

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🗓️ 22 November 2025

⏱️ 16 minutes

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Summary

Economic Recovery & Inflation Control
- Trump inherited an economic crisis caused by Biden’s administration and Democratic policies.
- Inflation under Biden averaged ~5%, peaking at 9.1%, while under Trump’s second term it dropped to ~2.7%.
- Price declines in categories like groceries (eggs, butter, ice cream, etc.) and housing costs.
Gas & Energy Prices
- Under Biden: highest gas prices in history, even after using strategic reserves.
- Under Trump: lowest average gas prices in 4+ years, with energy dominance expected to reduce costs further.
Real Wage Gains
- Under Biden: workers lost $2,900 in purchasing power.
- Under Trump: real wages grew by $700 and projected to increase by $1,200 after the first full year.
Tax Cuts & Deregulation
- Trump signed what is described as the largest tax cut in U.S. history, including:
  - No tax on tips, overtime, or Social Security.
- De-regulatory efforts have saved Americans $180 billion collectively.
Investment & Job Growth
- Trillions of dollars have been invested in U.S. operations, creating hundreds of thousands of jobs.
- States 1.9 million more American-born workers employed than when Trump took office.
- Tariffs are a driver for on-shoring and industrial investment.
Trade Deals & Tariffs
- New trade agreements with Switzerland and exemptions for certain agricultural products.
- Tariffs are credited for bringing manufacturing and AI investments back to the U.S.

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0:28.6	Good Saturday morning.
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