Staff Reports
The legacy media is gearing up for its latest fabrication, and it’s going to be a doozy. In the grand tradition of revisionist history, the Left is preparing to reshape the narrative around the economy’s performance during the Biden administration while they dash any hopes of prosperity during a potential Trump presidency. As if voters haven’t seen this act before, it’s a familiar tale of manipulating language to fit the liberal agenda.
The saga begins with the infamous Biden recession that popped up toward the end of 2021. According to the conventional wisdom—that is, when everybody agreed on more straightforward definitions—a recession requires at least two consecutive quarters of economic decline. However, the ever-flexible National Bureau of Economic Research evidently decided to redefine basic economics. With a slew of euphemisms at their disposal, the left-wing scholars concocted a reason to suggest the 2021 downturn didn’t count as a recession after all. Apparently, “many factors” suddenly trump any firm economic principles—who knew?
As expected, the Biden White House jumped on board, offering a “holistic view” of the data. Conveniently ignoring the grim reality of the crunch, they encouraged the media to act as their cheerleaders. Thus, the recession vanished faster than a magician’s rabbit. A little sleight of hand here, a lot of spin there, and voilà—Biden’s economic mismanagement was brushed under the rug.
Now, let’s talk about the deluge of budget deficits that Biden has unleashed. The economic “growth” the Democrats boast about is merely a mirage, backed by debt that the next generations will inevitably need to reconcile. For every highlight on job numbers and shiny charts, the inconvenient truth is that private sector jobs and wages have stagnated as they languish under the weight of bloated government initiatives. Everything was thrown into the hands of Big Government, and Gravy Train Media rang the dinner bell louder than ever.
As the political tides turn again, leftists are preparing for the inevitable recession with a nifty little name: “Trumpcession.” This narrative conveniently draws on the rhetoric of the Clinton era when the media labeled the mild recession of 1991 as the “worst economy since the Great Depression.” The echoes of history are loud, and the press seems all too happy to play their part in a concert of misinformation.
The facts can be sobering, although they may not find prime real estate in mainstream headlines. The phantom growth of recent years is showcased like a magician’s trick, reliant on unsustainable deficits and increasingly bizarre regulations imposed during Biden’s tenure. Those looking for the exit from rampant debt may find it painful, and the political courage required to undo Biden’s regulatory circus is already curdling in the belly of some so-called Republicans. But ultimately, the hangover from Biden’s champagne-fueled economic party won’t be easily shaken off, and what lies ahead may very well be the price of four years of the current administration. Buckle up; the road ahead looks rocky.
