Trump’s Legacy Obsession: Theater vs. Substance Donald Trump wants a legacy. And you know what? That’s not inherently a bad thing. A leader thinking long-term is rare in this age of political seat-warming. But legacy built on marble and headlines—White House ballrooms, renamed buildings, and ceremonial victories—doesn’t do squat for the average American getting financially squeezed in this debt-ridden economy. This Trump economic legacy critique asks whether symbolic grandeur is being prioritized over policies that actually lower costs and protect financial freedom for working families. A new ballroom won’t hold up when families can’t afford groceries. The Affordability Crisis: Misdiagnosed and Mismanaged The central problem eating away at the American middle class? Affordability. Prices are rising. Wages aren't keeping pace.…

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