YOU WONT BELIEVE: 2 - What They Never Told You

Trump's Policies Are Making America Less Affordable, Explains Nobel Economist Paul Krugman: 'That's Going Badly'

Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman has argued that President Donald Trump‘s policies are actively making America less affordable, directly contradicting the president’s central economic promises.

Benzinga · Nov 14, 2025

Trump's China Tariff U-Turn, Ray Dalio's 'Melt-Up' Warning And More: This Week In Economy

Another week has come and gone, and it’s time to catch up on the latest economic news. Here’s a quick overview of what happened over the week, from Trump’s China tariff reversal to Ray Dalio’s market warning.

Benzinga · Nov 9, 2025

Ronald Reagan 'Didn't Love Tariffs,' Says Economist Paul Krugman: He Repeatedly Emphasized 'The Virtues of Free Trade'

Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman pushed back against President Donald Trump’s claims that former President Ronald Reagan “loved tariffs,” calling the statement false and historically inaccurate.

Benzinga · Oct 28, 2025

Trump's 'Genius Act' Sparks Hyperinflation Fears, Congresswoman Violates STOCK Act And More: This Week In Politics

Another week, another batch of stories. Here’s a quick roundup of the key political stories from the week that you might have missed.

Benzinga · Oct 12, 2025

Scott Bessent's $20 Billion Lifeline For Argentina A Bailout For 'His Hedge Fund Buddies,' Says Paul Krugman

Nobel Prize-winning economist, Paul Krugman has slammed U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for the administration’s $20 billion aid package for Argentina, calling it a lifeline for his “hedge fund buddies,” rather than being a move that furthers in U.S. strategic interest.

Benzinga · Oct 10, 2025

Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee May Slash US Jobs Instead Of Boosting Them: White House Calls Out 'Massive Abuse'

Experts warn that the Trump administration's decision to raise the H-1B visa fee to $100,000 could unintentionally reduce U.S. jobs and slow economic growth.

Benzinga · Sep 28, 2025

Trump's H1B Visa Fee Is 'Purely Destructive,' Warns Economist Paul Krugman: Knocking Away 'Pillar Supporting American Greatness'

Economist Paul Krugman is warning that President Donald Trump’s newly instituted $100,000 fee for H-1B visa holders threatens to erode the foundations of U.S. economic and technological leadership.

Benzinga · Sep 23, 2025

Trump 'Strongly' Disagrees With Ken Griffin On Fed, Slams Central Bank's Neglect Of Money Supply: 'It's Like The Pope Not Believing In Jesus'

President, Donald Trump expressed disagreement with Ken Griffin, a billionaire and a former supporter of Trump, who had criticized the President’s interference with the Fed’s independence.

Benzinga · Sep 10, 2025

Scott Bessent Is 'Truly Vile,' Says Economist Paul Krugman: Slams 'Sleazy' And 'Underhanded' Campaign To Attack Fed Independence

Economist Paul Krugman slammed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for his efforts to undermine the independence of the Federal Reserve.

Benzinga · Sep 9, 2025

Trump Could 'Zimbabwify' America, Says Economist Paul Krugman: Warns Against 'Fiscal Dominance' of Monetary Policy

Economist Paul Krugman is raising the alarm against President Donald Trump’s attempts to destroy the Federal Reserve’s independence, in a push for personal control over monetary policy.

Benzinga · Sep 8, 2025