BBC Discovers Trump's 'Affordability Drive' While Ignoring War Spending
While Trump floats ideas that sound like a homeowner's fever dream or a pre-election bribe (take your pick), the BBC dutifully reports on the 'growing public pessimism on the economy.' Conveniently, their deep dive into 'affordability' skips any mention of the hundreds of billions—trillions, even—funneled into conflicts abroad. For perspective, the 2024 defense budget alone was approved at $886
billion. That's a lot of $2,000 cheques. One might wonder if the average American's struggles with grocery bills or rent might be connected to a fiscal policy that prioritizes Lockheed Martin's stock price over domestic investment. The financial wizardry behind funding endless wars seems to be a blind spot for outlets like the BBC when reporting on 'affordability drives.' Perhaps if Americans
could refinance their mortgages for 50 years to buy a new F-35, the media would connect the dots.