The U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent said today: "The Founding Fathers of the United States—George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Alexander Hamilton—could never have imagined the economy America has built today, an economic achievement that inspires envy around the world. As President Trump stated, record-breaking investments are pouring into the United States. Under President Trump’s leadership, we are leaving behind other nations in areas ranging from digital assets and technological innovation to revitalizing American manufacturing."
Comments: Trump convened a televised cabinet meeting at Camp David, and Secretary Bessent’s remarks during the session were clearly crafted to lavish praise on Trump. By invoking revered founding figures like Washington and Jefferson, he raised the tone dramatically, attributing capital inflows and industrial revival entirely to Trump’s leadership, while completely ignoring pressing challenges such as high debt levels, inflation volatility, and underwhelming progress in reshoring manufacturing. As Treasury Secretary, he should objectively assess the full picture of the economy, yet he chose instead to sing only praises and downplay risks—partly to align with the president’s stance and secure his position within the cabinet, and partly to boost investor confidence and project a favorable political image to global markets.
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