Rep. Chris Pappas on Trump’s economy and his New Hampshire Senate Run
Summary
The MeidasTouch Podcast analyzes manipulated inflation data and the economic fallout from the Iran war, including surging fuel prices and record-high mortgage rates. Hosts discuss how the Trump administration’s policy changes are exacerbating the affordability crisis, leading to record-low consumer sentiment. Democratic Congressman Chris Pappas joins to discuss his critical Senate race in New Hampshire against MAGA candidate John Sununu, urging voters to flip congressional majorities to restore checks and balances and address the nation’s economic and constitutional challenges.
Topics discussed
Inflation report reveals manipulated PCE data
Treasury yields surge and mortgage affordability crisis
Strategic petroleum reserve drawdowns and fuel costs
Introduction of Rep. Chris Pappas and NH Senate race
Rising gas, diesel, and heating costs for Americans
Lack of Republican opposition to war and tariffs
Critique of Trump's reckless and ego-driven leadership
Constitutional checks and the need to flip Congress
Campaign strategy and outside funding challenges
Federal Reserve rate hikes and housing affordability
Political blame games and MAGA party entrenchment
Small business struggles and unmasking economic incompetence
Expanding the coalition and policy priorities
Importance of the New Hampshire Senate race
Call to action and book promotion
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