NEW from @monicapotts.bsky.social in @newrepublic.com:
For years, pundits have argued Americans were misreading the economy. But what if the frustration isn't just about "vibes"?
What if people are reacting to something real: an economy that no longer feels capable of delivering a good life?
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Every Trump accusation is a confession. A tale of two funds. 🧵⤵️
For years, the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) was attacked by Trump allies as an unaccountable climate “slush fund.”
Now compare it to the new ~$1.7B “Anti-Weaponization Fund” tied to Trump’s IRS lawsuit settlement.