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CRASHOUT: Trump's job slump & BAILOUT BUBBLE exposed by Wall St expert on live tv

10 AUG 2026 · 19:37 ET·12:05·105K VIEWS·0.1× USUAL PACE

Journalist Dylan Ratigan discussed the perceived state of the US economy with Ari Melber, arguing that despite a weak jobs report being seen as positive news by the stock market due to potential Federal Reserve actions, the reality for most Americans is a 'C-shaped' economy where basic needs are unaffordable. Ratigan criticized the notion of a 'K-shaped' economy benefiting only the wealthy and suggested that both Trump and Biden administrations have presided over economic conditions that negatively impact lower and middle-income earners, leading to a collapse in trust.

WHY IT MATTERS

The discussion highlights concerns about economic inequality and affordability impacting voters' decisions heading into elections, as well as the market's reaction to economic indicators that may not reflect the lived experiences of most citizens.

DYLAN RATIGAN ARI MELBER US ECONOMY JOBS REPORT FEDERAL RESERVE

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