Staff Reports
When it comes to real economic growth, forget the usual Washington smoke and mirrors. The true powerhouse fueling America’s economy is hiding in plain sight—and it’s called unlicensed spectrum. This is the invisible treasure in the airwaves that former President Trump and his administration unlocked for everyday Americans. While left-wing radicals waste endless taxpayer dollars on useless schemes, Trump freed up a chunk of the airwaves that sparked a multi-trillion-dollar economic engine roaring to life.
Wi-Fi isn’t just some “nice-to-have” luxury. It is the backbone of our modern economy. Thanks to Trump’s smart move to open the 6 GHz band for unlicensed use, Americans now enjoy faster internet, booming small businesses, and millions of new jobs. This wasn’t a government giveaway or another bloated entitlement program. It was a market-driven triumph that turned $180 billion in expected value into a staggering $870 billion in just two years. That’s not a mistake—it’s proof that when government stays out of the way, American innovation explodes.
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This victory underscores a simple truth that liberals will never admit: you don’t grow the economy by raising taxes, bailing out cronies, or over-regulating. You unleash the market. Trump’s FCC made the right call by keeping spectrum in the hands of the people—the consumers and entrepreneurs who know exactly how to use it—rather than letting greedy telecom giants hoard it and squeeze cash from every phone call and streaming video. Yet now, thanks to the usual leftist beltway lobbyists, there’s talk about selling off this vital public resource to pay for more tax cuts. Let that sink in. They want to hand over American airwaves to the very corporate giants who jack up prices, all to bankroll government giveaways. It’s corporate welfare in disguise, and conservatives should fight it tooth and nail.
The proof is clear: nearly 90 percent of smartphone data now flows through Wi-Fi, saving American families up to $1,000 a year. Imagine what happens if Democrats manage to hobble this progress with their reckless plans. We’re staring down the barrel of skyrocketing consumer costs, choked innovation, and lost jobs. If we want to keep America competitive and at the forefront of the next tech revolution—from telehealth to remote work to augmented reality—we need to expand this successful model. The next target? The 7 GHz band. Freeing more unlicensed spectrum will pave the way for another 1.5 million jobs by 2032. But that means standing firm against globalist elites and Washington’s corrupt insiders who want to stifle American ingenuity for their own pockets.
This is the kind of conservative win the country desperately needs. It’s bold, it’s clear-eyed, and it respects the power of capitalism rather than relying on failed government programs. If Republicans are serious about truly draining the swamp and unleashing economic growth, they will fight for more unlicensed spectrum. Because the question isn’t just about dollars and jobs—it’s about who controls the future of American innovation. Will we stand strong behind policies that empower everyday Americans? Or will we surrender to the greed of telecom giants and the shortsightedness of liberal bureaucrats? The answer should be obvious.
