
Why Trump’s Economic Illiteracy Might *Not* Tank the Economy
From On with Kara Swisher
Published 8/21/2025

From On with Kara Swisher
Published 8/21/2025
Tariffs are up, but inflation is still holding steady. Job numbers are down, but the stock market is booming. Meanwhile, President Trump fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and he’s pushing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to cut interest rates (he’s also calling for Fed governor…